Trip Edge/Char Dham 03

Day 1- Delhi / Dehradun / Haridwar – Haridwar / 205 – 50 Kms / 6-7 / 1-2 Hrs

Arrival to Delhi / Dehradun / Haridwar pickup from Airport / Railway Station proceeds to Haridwar. On arrival check in to the hotel, after freshen up visit Mansa Devi & Chandi Devi temples by rope way, Evening assembles at Har Ki Pauri to visit Ganga Aarti Darshan. After the visit over come back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 2- Haridwar – Barkot / 200 Kms / 8-9 Hrs

Today after breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Barkot. Evening arrival to Barkot check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 3- Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Jankichatti – Barkot / 40 + 40 Kms Drive / 6 + 6 Trekking / 9 – 10Hrs

Today early morning drive to Jankichatti to visit Yamunotri Temple ( Breakfast packed ). On arrival at Jankichatti the base point of Yamunotri, Pony & Palki services were booked from here (Own Cost). If you are fit enough you can do trekking also, quite a stiff trek. Arrival to Yamunotri visit the holy temple of Goddess Yamuna (3120m), present temple was built by Maharani of Jaipur Guleria Devi in 19th century. Natural hot water springs around the temple are the main attraction for pilgrims. After the pooja / darshan return journey to Jankichatti and drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.

Day 4- Barkot – Uttarkashi / 100 Kms / 5-6 Hrs

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Uttarkashi, on the way visit Prakateshwar – Mahadev temple near Brahmakhal. On arrival to Uttarkashi (1158m) check in to the hotel, in the evening visit Kashi -Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and overnight stay in Uttarkashi.

Day 5- Uttarkashi – Gangotri –Uttarkashi / 100 + 100 Kms / 10-11 Hrs

Early Morning 5: am proceed to visit Gangotri Temple (Breakfast packed). Along with Bhagirathi River the journey of Gangotri becomes a wonderful journey. Beautiful valleys, small rivers, waterfalls and local villages, worth visiting over here. On arrival at Gangotri Temple (3050m) visit the holy temple of Goddess Ganga, pooja / darshan. The present temple of Gangotri was built in the 18th century by Gurkha commander Amar Singh Thapa. After the visit over return journey to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.

Day 6- Uttarkashi – Guptkashi / Sitapur 250 – 270 / Kms / 10-11 Hrs

Today after early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Guptkashi / Sitapur. Evening arrival to Guptkashi / Sitapur transfer to hotel, after dinner overnight stay.

Day 7- Guptkashi / Sitapur – Kedarnath / Driving 35 / Trekking 16 / 8 -9 Hrs

Early morning 4: am checkout from the hotel and proceed to Sonprayag the reservation counter for booking Pony & Palki services from here (own cost) for Kedarnath journey. After booking Pony & Palki take local shuttle Taxi services (own cost) to reach Gaurikund the base point of Kedarnath. Trekking route begin from here, Note: Present trekking route is very – very tough & hard for climbing. On arrival to Kedarnath check in to hotel, after freshen up visit Kedarnath temple for evening Aarti Darshan. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Day 8- Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Sitapur / Guptkashi One side Trek 16 Kms /Driving 35 Kms 6-7 Hrs

Early morning today 5: am visit the Kedarnath temple for Pooja/Darshan/ Abhishek. Amongst the 12th Joytirlinga of Lord Shiva 11th is situated in Kedarnath. The ancient temple of Kedarnath was built by Pandavas and renovated by Jagatguru Shankaracharya in 7th century. After breakfast checkout from hotel and trek down to Gaurikund 16km trek. On arrival to Gaurikund take shuttle Taxi services for Sonprayag (own cost) pickup & transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Sitapur / Guptkashi.

Day 9- Guptkashi / Sitapur- Badrinath / 220 – 250 Kms / 9-10 Hrs

Today after early morning breakfast, proceed to Badrinath, en route visit Narsingh Swami Temple at Joshimath. On evening arrival to Badrinath (3400m), transfer to the hotel After freshening up visit Badrinath Temple for evening Arati / Darshan. After the visit, come back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 10- Badrinath – Joshimath /50 Kms / 2-3 Hrs

Early morning 4: am today visit Badrinath Temple for Abhishek/ Alankar darshan. The present holy temple of Badrinath was built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya during 7th century. The main idol of Lord Vishnu is built of black stone known as “Salegram”. Before the visit of Badrinath temple one must take a holy dip inside “Taptkunda” a natural hot water spring situated outside the temple. After the darshan of temple also perform the pooja/tarpan outside the temple near Brhamkapal. After lunch checkout from hotel drive to Mana the last village of India situated on Indo – Tibet-Border visit Ganesh Gufa, Beas Gufa, Bhimpool and Saraswati river. Later on proceed to Joshimath for overnight Stay.

Day 11- Joshimath – Haridwar / 270 Kms / 9-10 Hrs

Today morning after early breakfast leave Joshimath and proceed to Haridwar, en route visit Rishikesh sightseeing including Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Swarga Ashram and Geeta Bhawan. On evening arrival to Haridwar check in to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12- Haridwar – Delhi /Dehradun / Haridwar Drop Only / 205 -50 Kms / 6-7 / 1-2 Hrs

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Delhi /Dehradun / Haridwar. On arrival drop to Airport / Railway Station. Journey concludes with everlasting memories of Chardham….!!!!