10 Days
Domestic
Chardham Uttarakhand
The Char Dham Yatra is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage to four revered shrines in the Indian Himalayas. These four sites are located in the state of Uttarakhand and are dedicated to different deities. The yatra is believed to cleanse the soul and bring salvation (moksha). Yamunotri – Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, this temple is the starting point of the yatra. Pilgrims visit the hot springs at Janki Chatti before offering prayers at the temple. Gangotri – Dedicated to Goddess Ganga, it marks the origin of the holy River Ganges. The actual source, Gaumukh Glacier, is about 19 km from Gangotri. Kedarnath – Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is situated near the Mandakini River and requires a trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund. Badrinath – Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is the most important shrine of the Char Dham. The temple is located between the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges and is home to the famous Badrinarayan.
Day 1 - Haridwar – Barkot
Drive210 km.
Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station. After some basic information start your journey to Barkot. Later drive to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot. (Meals: Dinner)
Day 2 - Barkot - Janakichatti - Yamunotri - Jankichatti - Barkot
Drive36 kmTrek12 kmAlt3235 m
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti. Start your trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After arrival at Yamunotri take bath in warm waters of Surya Kund (Hot Spring). Enjoy Darshan of"Yamunaji". Return trek to Jankichatti. Later drive towards Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 3 - Barkot – Uttarkashi
Drive100 kmAlt1352 m
Morning after breakfast, relax for a while. Later drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Shivgufa on the way to Uttarkashi. In Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After that, check in hotel. Day free for rest. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 4 - Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 kms each side)
Drive200 kmAlt3048 m
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri. On the way visit Gangnani Hot Spring. Take a holy dip in Kund. Later drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil valley. On arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later return drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 5 - Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
Drive220 kmAlt1319 m
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 6 - Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath
Drive30 kmTrek14 km
Morning after breakfast, today we will go to Kedarnath. To reach Kedarnath you will have two options. One if by trekking and other is by Air via Helicopter (at your own cost).
Day 7 - Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi
Trek14 kmTrek14 km
Morning after breakfast explore nearby areas by walk at Kedarnath. Later reach Guptkashi as per your choice by trek or Helicopter.
Day 8 - Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath
Drive220 km
Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Overnight stay at Badrinath. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 9 - Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag
Drive160 km
Morning enjoy the after breakfast, drive for Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit on the way Darshan of VishuPrayag, Narsingh Temple in Joshimath, KarnPrayag and NandPrayag. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 10 - Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar
Drive165 km
Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar / Dehradun / Rishikesh. Drop at Hotel / Airport / railway station. (Meals: Breakfast)