Which is the correct sequence of Chardham Yatra?

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Ajay Sengar

6 days ago

Which is the correct sequence of Chardham Yatra?

Great question and honestly one that confuses a lot of first timers!

The traditional and most followed sequence is Yamunotri first, then Gangotri, then Kedarnath and finally Badrinath. This order is not random, it actually follows a west to east geographical flow through Uttarakhand which means you are not going back and forth on the same roads unnecessarily. It saves time, fuel and energy.

Yamunotri and Gangotri are relatively closer to each other so those two feel manageable in the first few days when you are still fresh. Kedarnath comes in the middle when you have settled into the yatra rhythm. Badrinath being the last stop also feels like a fitting grand finish, it is the most accessible of the four by road.

Some people do reverse the order but most experienced travelers and pandits recommend sticking to the traditional sequence for spiritual as well as practical reasons.

If you are figuring out how to reach Char Dham from Delhi, starting your research with this sequence in mind makes the whole route planning much simpler.