Char Dham Yatra Accommodation Guide | Uttarkashi Best Lodges

Uttarkashi: The Char Dham Crossroads

Uttarkashi serves as the natural base for two of the four Char Dhams, Gangotri (100 km north) and Yamunotri (120 km west). The town's altitude (1,158 m) makes it ideal for acclimatisation before the high-altitude shrines.

Gangotri Yatra | Step by Step

1. Uttarkashi to Gangnani (45 km, 2 hr).
2. Gangnani to Harsil (25 km, 1.5 hr).
3. Harsil to Gangotri (25 km, 1 hr).
4. Gangotri darshan and Bhagirathi prayer (3,100 m).
5. For Gaumukh trek: 18 km one-way to glacier source (4,000 m).

Yamunotri Yatra | Step by Step

1. Uttarkashi to Barkot (60 km, 2.5 hr).
2. Barkot to Janki Chatti (45 km, 2 hr).
3. Janki Chatti to Yamunotri trek (6 km uphill, 4-5 hr).
4. Yamunotri darshan and Surya Kund (3,293 m).

Where to Stay in Uttarkashi Town

• Hotel Bhandari | Rs 1,800-3,500. Most pilgrims stay.
• Hotel Akash Ganga | Rs 2,000-4,000. River-facing.
• Monal Resort | Rs 3,500-6,500. Premium pilgrim option.
• Shivlinga Hotel | Rs 1,500-2,800. Budget.
• GMVN Tourist Lodge | Rs 1,200-2,500. Government bookings.

Stays Closer to Shrines

Gangotri Lodging

• GMVN Gangotri Tourist Bungalow | Rs 1,800-3,500.
• Hotel Mandakini | Rs 2,000-3,800.
• Hotel Shivling | Rs 1,500-2,800.

Janki Chatti (Yamunotri base)

• GMVN Janki Chatti | Rs 1,500-2,800.
• Hotel Yamuna Inn | Rs 1,800-3,200.

Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM)

India's premier mountaineering institute, founded 1965. Visitors can tour the campus museum, climbing wall, and equipment hall by appointment. International expeditions train here before Himalayan summits.

Yatra Season & Booking

• Opens | Akshay Tritiya (April-end).
• Closes | Diwali (October-end).
• Peak rush | May-June (book 2 months prior).
• Quieter time | September-October.

Packing List for Yatra

• Trekking shoes with grip
• Rain poncho/jacket
• Warm layers (Gangotri can drop to 5°C)
• Sunscreen and goggles
• Personal medication kit
• Pilgrim ID card (issued at Rishikesh)

Connecting Cities

Most pilgrims start their yatra from Rishikesh (180 km from Uttarkashi) where the registration is done at Transit Camp. Some extend the trip to Tehri (90 km) for Devprayag sangam darshan or use Dehradun as an arrival hub.

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