Yes, the Chardham yatra can be complete in just one day but it will be more hectic to do so, other than this you can complete this trip in the timespan of 2 days to do this Chardham yatra comfortably from Sahastradhara helipad located in Dehradun. If you don't take the helicopter service then it will take a minimum of 10 to 12 days to complete this Chardham yatra.

The Chardham Yatra itself takes 10 to 12 to complete the circuit of four holy shrines, so the journey becomes quite tiring and hectic. To release the stress of this journey you can take a halt at some prominent hill stations such as Auli, Chopta, Joshimath, Harshil, Rishikesh, Niti Valley, etc. but some of the hill stations are located off route so by adding 1-2 days more to you trip you can explore such beautiful hill stations and can complete this spiritual journey with some memorable moments.

You can explore the area of Chardham during the winter season but due to challenging weather conditions the doors of all four shrines are shut and the Doli of all four God and Goddess are brought to a temple located in a nearby area that is situated at a lower altitude. The Doli of Goddess Yamuna is brought to the Shani Dev temple at Kharsali, and the Doli of Goddess Ganga is brought to a shrine located in Mukhba village. The Doli of Baba Kedarnath is shifted to a shrine located in Ukhimath where they are worshipped for another six months. Lastly, the Doli of Lord Badri is shifted to Joshimath, so if you want to seek the blessing of these God and Goddess during the winter months then you can visit the mentioned shrines where the Doli is kept during the winter months and is worshipped for the next six months.

It is advisable to not plant this trip during the monsoon but even then you have planned you need to consider the following points:

Try to carry a waterproof bag and some plastic bag in which you can keep your wet clothes so that it doesn't mix with the dry ones.

Try to prevent your legs from fungal infection by keeping them dry.

You need to carry raincoats, waterproof shoes and tens, walking sticks and sleeping bags.

If you are planning to visit the four holy shrines such as Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath then you need to do Chardham Yatra Biometric which can be done both offline and online. For offline you can visit the Biometric centers located at Rishikesh, Haridwar, Jankichatti, Gangotri, Phata, Guptkashi, etc. On the contrary, if you want to register online then you can log on to registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in  To register you just need to have an Aadhar card and mobile number.

Going on the Chardham Yatra all on your own can give you many issues and bothers during the outing. In this case, you can book your Chardham tour package through Travel Ride, where you will be getting various choices of hotels within your budget and will also manage hassle-free trips for you, as we are having a good experience of what type of problems may arise during the trip and how to tackle these problems. All the information is given prior regarding all essential items to carry while going on this Holy Chardham Yatra.

There are two ways in which you can complete your Chardham yatra, the first one is by trekking and through a cab. This form is preferred by most of the devotees and is more economical and in this way, the trip starts from Delhi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. The second way is to complete this Chardham yatra using a helicopter. The second way is a bit expensive and is preferred by only a few devotees.

Since all the Four holy Dhams are located at a higher altitude in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, so the temperature generally remains low at these shrines. Chardham yatra starts during April or May and ends during October month, so the seasons during which this yatra is done are from pre-summer till late-summer, and during this period day remains pleasant but the nights become cold and chilly.

The complete Chardham yatra can be done in a period of 11 to 12 days. If you have some extra time then you can also explore some attractions located in the proximity such as Gaumukh,  Auli, Tapovan, Bhairavnath Temple, Along the valley, Vasuki Tal, Hemkund Sahib, and Chopta. The Chardham yatra can be commenced either from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Delhi as per the convenience of devotees.

All four Holy Dhams are open for a period of mainly six months for the pilgrimage tour that starts in April or May. The opening date of the temple is set before the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, which is declared by Kedar-Badri Mandir Samiti and the Char Dham temple committee. The Occasion of Akshaya Tritiya is chosen for the commencement of Chardham yatra as this day is considered to bring Good luck and is highly auspicious.

You can take along the guide who will ascertain you to be on the right path and can also advise you for a better accommodation place. But there is no need for such guides if you are booking your package with local travel agents as everything is already booked in advance and the driver provided by them can guide you well throughout the trip.

There is no such issue faced by Solo or female travelers while traveling in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand because mostly people are helpful, humble, and give the correct guidance. But for a better experience, it is suggested to have everything booked in advance through an agent to have a cherishing memory of this trip for a lifetime.

If you are opting for a helicopter ride then there is no compulsion to take a halt at Rishikesh/Haridwar but if you are traveling by private can then you need to take halt at Rishikesh/Haridwar as the journey is a bit long and while driving in hilly regions more time is consumed so you need to take a halt at these places.

It is possible to complete this Chardham yatra by car but for that, you need to have very good driving skills, as the roads of the hilly region in Uttarakhand are very steep, narrow, and with sharp cuts and bends which require special driving skill to complete the yatra safely.  And if you are not that experienced then it's better to go for a hired cab.

If you are traveling with a kid below the age of 7 years then you need to keep in mind that all four Dhams are located in remote areas so you need to take some medicines, warm cloths, a water bottle, rain jackets, and something to eat along with you. You should be prepared in advance by making all the reservations through a Local travel agent.

Yes, you need to have good health to undertake this Chardham yatra. You should be physically and mentally fit and should not be suffering from any kind of breathing problem. It is mandatory to carry some general meditations and a first aid box along with you even though you are fully fine. You also need to have a fitness certificate for trekking to Kedarnath Dham Which can be taken at Guptkashi or Sonprayag. Your fitness check will be done at the Sonprayag Check post for the trekking.

You need to carry a big water bottle for this journey which can be refilled at several water refilling spots provided on the way to keep yourself hydrated throughout the trip.

Here is the list of the following things to be avoided while going on Chardham yatra:

Do not carry a lot of gold or other jewelry.

You can not take any non-vegetarian food along with you nor will you be getting any Non-vegetarian restaurants on your way.

Various spots restrict photography so you are requested to respect that.

Do not take a bath in any water body until it is specified for the bath.

Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is renowned for several Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers. It is also known for holding rivers as it is the origin of some of the sacred rivers of India- Ganga and Yamuna. One coming here can witness the natural beauty of the Himalayas.

Here is a list of some places that are most famous here-

Chota Chardham- is a pilgrimage circuit that consists of four sites- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

Panch Kedar- are the five sacred temples of Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Himalayan region in Uttarakhand- Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar.

Panch Prayag- Panch Prayag are five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas- Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag.

Sapta Badri- are seven holy shrines of Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal Himalayas- Badri Vishal, Vriddha Badri, Yogdhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Vridha Badri, Narsingh Badri, Ardha Badri.

The best time to experience the Chardham yatra is from April till the first week of June month. Therefore the Chardham yatra is more enjoyed during the pre-summer and mid-summer months as the weather remains pretty pleasant during this period. On the other hand, one can also plan this Chardham yatra from early August month till late October month if they want to have proper darshan as at this period temples become less crowded and hence you can explore the temples with ease.

The most perfect time to explore beautiful Uttarakhand is between March to April and September to October. Uttrakhand has salubrious weather all through the year. Trekking, Paragliding, and the religious Chardham yatra are the most famous activities during the summers which are also the peak season in Uttarakhand.

The construction of the Chardham Express National Highway is still in progress so the route till now is not that good. This project can be expected to be delivered by 2022.

Chardham yatra holds significant importance among rear enthusiasts. It is said that by going on this journey yatra one can get a definitive moksha and can be liberated from the hover of Karma. This Chota Char Dham situated in Uttarakhand is in the Garhwal locale and there are various sanctuaries in various regions of Garhwal. These sanctuaries are devoted to various divinities like Yamunotri is committed to Goddess Yamuna, Gangotri is committed to Goddess Ganga, Kedarnath is devoted to Lord Shiva and Badrinath is Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This heavenly yatra is a past life otherworldly experience that one ought to have at any rate once in the course of their life.

If you wish to visit the Kedarnath shrine then you need to do Chardham Yatra Biometric registration which should be possible both offline and on the web. For offline service, you can visit the Biometric points situated at Rishikesh, Haridwar, Jankichatti, Gangotri, Phata, and Guptkashi, and if you need to enroll on the web, at that point you can sign on to http://onlinechardhamyatra.in/. To enlist you simply need to have an Aadhar card and portable number.

There is a fixed sequence in which Chardham is visited that is from the West to the western side of the Garhwal region. So in this sequence, the first temples to be visited are the Yamunotri temple, the Gangotri, Kedarnath Dham, and lastly Badrinath Dham.

There are different things that should be remembered while packing the bag for the Chardham yatra. Since the temples are situated at high elevations the temperature will remain cold and around evening time it turns out to be extremely chilly so the main thing for you to convey is your woolen ( sweaters, gloves, covers, and so forth) other than this you need to carry is the medical aid box, light, additional batteries, chocolates, convenient chargers overcoats, agreeable shoes and lastly the mosquito repellant.