Char Dham Yatra: 8 Things to Prepare Before You Go

Online registration is mandatory for all four shrines and gets checked at multiple points along the route — we handle this as part of our packages, but self-drive travellers should apply weeks in advance.

A basic fitness check is worth doing before the trip, particularly for the Yamunotri and Kedarnath trek portions, even if you plan to use pony or palki assistance.

Pack for cold nights regardless of season — temperatures at Kedarnath and Badrinath drop sharply after sunset even in June.

Build in buffer days. Mountain roads are weather-dependent, and a rigid day-by-day schedule with no slack is the most common cause of a stressful yatra.