Tour Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations: Haridwar- Barkot- Yamunotri- Uttarkashi- Gangotri- Guptkashi- Kedarnath- Badrinath- Joshimath- Rudraprayag- Rishikesh.
Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot
Arrive at Haridwar railway station. Received by Char Dham Yatra executive and Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie and visit Kempty Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check in to your hotel/camp. The rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad(hill) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through a lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, witness aarti at Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
Early morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshiped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja, afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 05:Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
After early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later get your medical checkup done for your next day’s trip to Kedarnath. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
Day 06: Guptkashi – Kedarnath
Very early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Gaurikund. From where you will start your 17 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting “Jai Bholenath.” Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check-in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges. (Accommodation and food provided by Uttarakhand Govt. in Kedarnath)
Day 07: Kedarnath – Guptkashi
Early in the morning, you get up before dawn and after taking a bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja, you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Guptkashi. The vehicles wait for you in Guptkashi Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.
Day 08: Guptkashi – Badrinath
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first, you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take a bath, and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Badrinath – Joshimath – Srinagar/Rudraprayag
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan returns back to the hotel, breakfast at the hotel, and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon drives back to Pipalkoti via Karanprayag. On arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Pipalkoti town. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Srinagar/Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh, a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar and drop in Haridwar Railway Station.
