About this Do Dham Yatra
The two "western" dhams — sources of the Yamuna and Ganga
This Do Dham covers the two western shrines — the source of the Yamuna at Yamunotri and the source-shrine of the Ganga at Gangotri. It follows the Yamuna and Bhagirathi valleys through Barkot, Uttarkashi and the beautiful pine village of Harsil.
With only one short trek (Yamunotri) and lots of scenic driving, it's one of the gentler pilgrimages — and a natural first half of the full Char Dham. Hotels, pure-veg meals, transfers and registration are handled.
Trip Highlights
Both western sources in one gentle trip
Darshan at Yamunotri & the Surya Kund
Darshan at Gangotri, source of the Ganga
The pine village of Harsil
The Yamuna & Bhagirathi valleys
Only one short trek (Yamunotri)
Registration & transfers handled
Trip Gallery
A taste of the journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Five scenic days across the two western dhams
- Drive from Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie and Kempty falls.
- Overnight in Barkot.
- Drive to Janki Chatti and trek ~6 km to Yamunotri (pony/palki available).
- Darshan and rice-prasad in the Surya Kund; return to Barkot.
- Drive to Uttarkashi along the Bhagirathi.
- Optional Vishwanath temple; overnight in Uttarkashi.
- Drive to Gangotri via Harsil; darshan at the Gangotri temple.
- Overnight in the Harsil valley.
- Long scenic drive back to Haridwar.
- Trip concludes on arrival — catch the evening aarti if time allows.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Pick-up & drop at Haridwar
- 4 nights stay in Barkot, Uttarkashi & Harsil
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- All travel by private vehicle
- All sightseeing & darshan transfers per itinerary
- Assistance with Char Dham Yatra registration
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Airfare / train fare (can be added)
- Char Dham Yatra registration fees (we assist with the process)
- Pony, palki, helicopter shuttle & local taxis at the shrines
- Lunches & personal expenses
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
Yatra & mountain essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Yatra registration: Char Dham Yatra registration (the tourist card / biometric registration) is mandatory for all pilgrims. We help you complete it before your journey.
Kedarnath trek: Kedarnath involves a roughly 16–18 km uphill trek from Gaurikund. Ponies, palki (palanquin) and helicopter shuttles are available at your own cost. A basic fitness level is advised.
Best time: The shrines open around late April and close near Diwali. April–June and September–October are ideal; the July–August monsoon can bring landslides and road delays.
Altitude & weather: the higher shrines are at altitude with cold, fast-changing weather even in summer — carry warm layers year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It covers Yamunotri, the source-shrine of the Yamuna, and Gangotri, the source-shrine of the Ganga — the two "western" dhams of the Char Dham circuit.
Only one short trek — about 6 km up to Yamunotri from Janki Chatti (with pony/palki available). Gangotri is reachable by road, so the rest is scenic driving.
Because it has just the one short Yamunotri climb and no high-altitude trek like Kedarnath, it is one of the easier dham combinations — good for families and older pilgrims.
Harsil is a beautiful pine-and-orchard village on the Bhagirathi between Uttarkashi and Gangotri. We include a night there so you enjoy the valley rather than just passing through.
Yes — the western Do Dham is the natural first half of the full Char Dham. We can extend it to add Kedarnath and Badrinath for the complete circuit.
Both open around Akshaya Tritiya (late April) and close near Diwali. This trip runs through the open season; exact dates follow the temple calendar each year.
Yes — registration is mandatory for Yamunotri and Gangotri as well. We complete it for you before the yatra begins.
Both are around 3,100–3,290 m, so mornings and evenings are cold even in summer and nights can be near freezing early and late in the season. Carry proper woollens.
