Not gonna lie - this was my biggest worry and it's challenging.
Public toilets are available but cleanliness varies widely. Carry your own toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and wet wipes everywhere. The "paid toilets" (10-20 rupees) are usually better maintained than free ones.
Between towns, options are limited. Dhabas and restaurants let you use facilities if you eat there. Gas stations have toilets but they're hit or miss. Ladies especially need to plan bathroom stops carefully.
Hotels and guesthouses have attached bathrooms - mostly Indian style toilets, western toilets are rare. Hot water availability is unpredictable. Morning times are best for bathing because geysers might not work later.
Pro tip: go whenever you get a decent option. Don't wait thinking "I'll find better ahead" because you might not. We learned this the hard way.
Temple complexes have toilet facilities but expect long queues during peak times. Kedarnath has basic facilities but given the location, they're acceptable.
People doing Delhi to Chardham yatra by tempo traveller should discuss this openly with the group. Everyone needs bathroom breaks at different times, so plan accordingly.
It's manageable, just adjust expectations!
Public toilets are available but cleanliness varies widely. Carry your own toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and wet wipes everywhere. The "paid toilets" (10-20 rupees) are usually better maintained than free ones.
Between towns, options are limited. Dhabas and restaurants let you use facilities if you eat there. Gas stations have toilets but they're hit or miss. Ladies especially need to plan bathroom stops carefully.
Hotels and guesthouses have attached bathrooms - mostly Indian style toilets, western toilets are rare. Hot water availability is unpredictable. Morning times are best for bathing because geysers might not work later.
Pro tip: go whenever you get a decent option. Don't wait thinking "I'll find better ahead" because you might not. We learned this the hard way.
Temple complexes have toilet facilities but expect long queues during peak times. Kedarnath has basic facilities but given the location, they're acceptable.
People doing Delhi to Chardham yatra by tempo traveller should discuss this openly with the group. Everyone needs bathroom breaks at different times, so plan accordingly.
It's manageable, just adjust expectations!