Char – Dham

This morning arrival at Haridwar & depart for Barkot, located on the foot of  Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On  arrival  at  Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day.  Dinner and  Overnight  stay at Barkot.

After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti  (5  km).  Here  you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a  horse, for  your trek (Cost Not  Included). The  trek passes through lush green valley,    a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of  Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is  dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the  river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the  Lord  of  Death.  Yamuna  is  also  the  daughter  of  Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates  from  Champasar  Glacier  1  km  a head of the shrine, at an altitude  of  4,321  mts.  On  arrival   by  afternoon  in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform  Pooja,  and  take  the  same  route back to Barkot,  check in  at  Hotel /  Camp.  Dinner and  Overnight stay  at  hotel  in Barkot.

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into  the  hotel. Uttarkashi is  situated on  the  banks  of  river Bhagirathi and  is famous for its historical monuments,  Temples  &  Ashrams.  In  the  evening,  Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Early morning breakfast at 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's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where  King  Bhagirathi  worshipped 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 Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner  and Overnight stay in Guptkashi Hotel/Camps.

Early morning after breakfast check out from  the  hotel  and  drive  to  Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 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 (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly).

Early morning you get up before dawn  and  after taking 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 Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and  you’ll drive  to  your hotel/Camps.Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.

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 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 hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

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