Char Dham Yatra FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions on Char Dham)

Is it safe to drive by self an Maruti Alto or Maruti 800 car from Delhi to Yamunotri, Gangotri?

Latest update on Char Dham yatra queries and frequently asked questions related to travel, hotels, trek, weather, mythology, etc. If you have any query do write to us at: contact@chardhamyatra.org

• What is bus timing from Rishikesh to Badrinath?
• Why only a Keralite priest is made a Head Priest in Badrinath Temple?
• What are Special pooja rates at Badrinathji Temple?
• Can I travel to Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib and valley of flowers in November?
• What was the Opening and Closing date of Char Dham temples in 2013?
• Is it safe to drive by self an Alto from Delhi to Yamunotri, Gangotri?
• I want information on Gangotri - Gaumukh - Tapovan trek. Please advice.
• In which state Badrinath is located?
• How to reach Badrinath temple?
• When should I travel to Badrinath?
• Which is at higher altitude - Kedarnath or Badrinath?
• Can a person do the trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh and back in 1 day? How tough is the trek?
• Badrinath is famous for which God?
• Give me the detail of Neelkant mountain in Badrinath.
• Can anybody suggest me how to go to Badrinath from Haridwar?
• I am taking my parents and grandparents to Haridwar - Rishikesh. They want to cover Badrinath also. Please suggest.
• What are the Hot Spring Water Sources near CharDham, Badrinath?
• Rishikesh to Badrinath

Is it safe to drive by self an Alto from Delhi to Yamunotri, Gangotri?

You can go by your own car up to Rishikesh and you take a local driver from Rishikesh, you will get easily there. The reason for that to enjoy sightseeing and while driving you cannot enjoy also they know local roads so it will better to take a local driver from Rishikesh.

Roads are mostly very nice only if rain comes than some patchs or mud will be there otherwise it is drivable road . OR you can take somebody with you – as driving such a long route alone becomes very tiring if you are a occasional city driver. If you are a good driver then it is not a problem. Most people think they are good drivers but hill driving required special skill.