Char Dham Yatra

Yes. The Uttarakhand government mandates biometric registration for all pilgrims visiting Kedarnath and other Char Dham shrines during the yatra season. Registration is done through the official Devasthanam Board portal. Our team handles all registration formalities on behalf of our group pilgrims — you simply need to provide a valid photo ID and recent photograph at the time of booking.

The yatra season typically runs from Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) to Diwali (October/November). May–June and September–October are the most popular windows with stable weather and clear skies. July–August sees heavy monsoon rains which can cause landslides and road closures. We monitor NDMA advisories daily and keep pilgrims updated on route safety.

Yes, with the right package. Badrinath is fully road-accessible and suitable for elderly pilgrims. Gangotri and Yamunotri involve short walks of 1–3 km that can be completed by palanquin (doli) or horseback, which we arrange. Kedarnath requires either a helicopter or a pony/doli for those unable to trek. Our Char Dham Helicopter package is specifically designed for senior devotees.

The trek route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath is 18 km one-way at altitudes between 1,980m and 3,583m and takes 6–8 hours. It is a spiritually rewarding but physically demanding journey. The helicopter route from Phata or Sersi takes just 7–10 minutes and drops you 500m from the temple. Helicopter slots are limited and must be booked weeks in advance during peak season — we handle all bookings.

Our standard group departures accommodate 6 to 20 pilgrims per vehicle convoy. Private group departures for families or corporate groups of 2 to 50 persons are available with dedicated vehicle fleets and a private yatra manager. Solo pilgrims are welcomed into scheduled group departures.

We recommend booking at least 60–90 days in advance for May–June departures, which are the most heavily subscribed. September–October bookings should be made 30–45 days in advance. Helicopter yatra packages, especially the full Char Dham helicopter circuit, should be booked 90+ days ahead as helicopter slots are allocated by a government lottery system.

Our yatra managers carry basic altitude sickness medication and pulse oximeters throughout the journey. All pilgrims are briefed on acclimatisation protocols at Haridwar. Rest days are built into the full Char Dham itinerary. Pilgrims with pre-existing heart or lung conditions are advised to consult their doctor and share medical history with us before booking.

Cancellations 30+ days before departure: full refund minus 5% processing fee. 15–29 days before: 75% refund. 7–14 days before: 50% refund. Less than 7 days: non-refundable. If the yatra is cancelled by government order due to natural disaster or shrine closure, a full credit or rescheduling to the next available date is offered at no charge.

We assist with Abhishek puja bookings at Kedarnath and Badrinath through the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Priority darshan queues can be arranged at additional cost for Badrinath. Please note that VVIP darshan (direct government-tier access) at Kedarnath is managed directly by the state government and cannot be commercially guaranteed; we facilitate applications on your behalf.

Children aged 5 and above can comfortably join Badrinath and Gangotri itineraries. The Kedarnath trek is not recommended for children under 12. Helicopter options make Kedarnath accessible to younger children and are included in our family-friendly packages. All our vehicles have safety seats available for toddlers and young children on request.