Day 1
Haridwar - Barkot (Drive - 215 Km/06 hrs approx)
Morning start drive from Haridwar to Barkot Enroute visit to Kempty fall, Mussoorie. On arrival check into the hotel for an overnight stay. (Dinner included)
Day 2
Barkot - Jankichatti (Drive - 45 Km) & Jankichatti-Yamunotri(Trek- 6 Km-one way) & Jankichatti
After breakfast drive towards Jankichatti. On arrival, begin 6 Km trek to Yamunotri. Once you reach, visit the main Yamunotri temple for darshan; and seek the blessings of Goddess Yamuna Ji. After paying homage, trek back to Jankichatti. From here, drive back to Barkot. Dinner & overnight stay in the hotel. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
"Yamunotri is a sacred place as the origin place of The River Yamuna. One of four sacred pilgrims of Uttarakhand. It is located at the north of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand. The temple was built by Amar Singh Thapa, Gurkha general in 18th century. Later the temple was damaged & renovated by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur in the 19th century. The source of Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier which is at a height of 6,387 metres (20,955 ft) near the Bandarpunch peaks."
Day 3
Barkot – Uttarkashi (Drive - 100 Kms/04 hrs approx)
Breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival checks in at the hotel. In the evening visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
Day 4
Uttarkashi– Gangotri (Drive - 100 Km/04 hrs approx) Gangotri – Uttarkashi (Return drive- 100 Km approx)
In the morning after an early breakfast, drive towards Gangotri. Upon arrival, take a holy dip in the river Ganges & offer prayer to the Goddess Ganges. After darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
"The holy Gangotri temple is located at this sacred town. It is believed that at this place River Ganges descended on the earth after severe penance of King Bhagirathi. The Gangotri Temple was built by the Gurkha general Amar Singh Thapa in early 18th century. The Ganges originates from Gaumakh which is accessible after 19 Kms trek from Gangotri. During winters temple remain inaccessible due to heavy snowfall so the statue of Goddess Ganges is brought down to Mukhba, a small village in Harsil which lies on the way to the Gangotri Shrine."
Day 5
Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (Sitapur)(Drive – 230 Km/09hrsapprox)
After breakfast drive towards Guptkashi, enroute visit Kashi Vishwanath & Ardhanarishwar Temple. Post darshan continue drive to Sitapur, upon arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
Day 6
Guptkashi - Sonprayag (Drive – 30 Km /45 min approx) Gaurikund- Kedarnath (17 Kms- Trek/Helicopter)
The Trek for Kedarnath Ji starts from Gaurikund & Sonprayag is the one-stop prior to Gaurikund at a distance of 06 Kms. Private Vehicles are allowed only till Sonprayag. The Pilgrims needs to hire the local vehicle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund. Upon arrival start your journey on the zigzag and well laid trail to Kedarnath, you can avail the services of pony/palki/palanquins. The helicopter services are also available for Kedarnath from different helipads. The vehicle will drop at the respective helipad from where the ride is booked. On arrival, proceed for holy Darshan of Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath. (Breakfast included)
"Kedarnath Dham is one of the pre-eminent divine temple of Lord Shiva. Temple is situated in a breath-taking location, near the source of Mandakini River. Kedarnath temple is highest located among the 12 Jyotirlingas and is also the most important temple among the Panch Kedars (group of five Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas)."
Day 7
Kedarnath - Gaurikund/Guptkashi (Trek/ Helicopter)
Start trek early for Gaurikund to reach on time. Upon arrival at Gaurikund, hire the local jeep back for Sonprayag. If a helicopter ticket is booked then report at a time to fly back to Guptkashi. On arrival, you will be provided pick up for check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay. (Dinner included)
Day 8
Guptkashi–Joshimath/Badrinath (200 Km/8 hr approx)
After breakfast drive to Badrinath Enroute visit to Joshimath & Vishnu Prayag. On arrival check into a hotel. In the evening attend the Arti ceremony of Badrinath ji. Dinner & overnight stay. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
"Badrinath Dham is located between the two mountains i.e. Nar and Narayan, Badrinath Dham or Badrinarayan Temple is a holy shrine, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The sacred temple is first among the four holiest Char Dham of India & prime among the Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand. The majestic holy shrine is also one among the 108 DivyaDesams dedicated to Lord Vishnu."
Day 9
Joshimath/Badrinath – Haridwar (Drive- 300 Km/10 hr approx.)
After morning breakfast & check out. Later drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh followed by a drive through all five sacred Sangam. On arrival, it's time to conclude the lifetime religious tour of Chardham. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
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