Pick up - Haridwar - Barkot - Yamunotri – Barkot - Uttarkashi -Gangotri – Uttarkashi - Guptakashi - Kedarnath - Guptkashi – Pipalkoti - Badrinath - Pipalkoti - Haridwar Drop
Day 01 – (01 Nov) – Haridwar to Barkot
This is the first day of your tour, we would receive you from Haridwar Railway Station, Later drive to Barkot. Upon arrival in Barkot, we would check in at the hotel, rest of the time for relax and Dinner & overnight stay in the hotel in Barkot.
Day 02 – (19 Nov) – Barkot – Janaki Chatti Yamunotri Janaki Chatti – Barkot
Today After breakfast at Hotel you will Drive to Jankichatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). (You will go by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Upon arrival at Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warn water and having “Darshan” of pious “Yamunaji” returning to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
DivyaShila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 03 – (20 Nov) – Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)
Today Morning after breakfast in the hotel, you will drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival in Uttarkashi you will check in at the hotel. Enroute visit Shiv Gufa, Bramhmkhal Market. In the evening check into hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.
Day 04 – (21 Nov) – Uttarkashi to Gangotri to Uttarkashi | (100kms/3-4 each side)
Today Morning after breakfast at hotel we will proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. In evening visit Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases. Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Day 05 – (22 Nov) – Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (208kms/8-9hr)
Today after breakfast we would drive straight to Guptkashi. Upon arrival in Guptkashi, we would check in at the hotel, rest of the time for relax and overnight stay in the hotel in Guptkashi.
Day 06 – (23 Nov) – Guptkashi to Sonprayag- Kedarnath (30 Km by road 16 km trek)
Today in morning drive to Sonprayag, Take local taxi from sonprayag to Gurikund. Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. On arrival check into Pre-booked at you own. Later visit Kedarnath Temple in Full moon night, and night stay halt.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer.
According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Day 07- (24 Nov) – Kedarnath – Sonprayag/Sitapur to Guptkashi (16Kms down Trek & 30kms/1:30hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. We will receive you from Sonpyrayag/Sitapur parking Further drive to guptkashi. Check in Hotel. Night Halt.
Day 08 – (25 Nov) – Guptkashi to Pipalkoti
After breakfast in Hotel, Checkout and begin your journey to Holy temple
of Badrinath. En route of journey you will see some of the mesmerizing views.
Dinner at hotel overnight stay in Pipalkoti.
Day 09 – (26 Nov) – Excursion to Badrinath
Badrinath: One of the ‘Four Dhams’ and one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.
TaptKund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
NaradKund: A recess in the river, near TaptKund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
BrahamaKapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
BhimPul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave):Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Pipalkoti.
Day 10 – (27 Nov) – Pipalkoti to Haridwar
After having breakfast, check out from hotel and later transfer to Haridwar Enroute see the beautiful Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini River at Rudraprayag. The confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River at Devprayag. Evening reach Haridwar railway station.
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
✅ Transportation by pvt Vehicle
✅ Accommodation on Doubel/Triple/Quad Bed Room At all hotels/Camps
✅ Daily Veg. Breakfast & Dinner in hotel. (except Kedarnath)
✅ Pickup & Drop to Haridwar Railway Station.
✅ AC will not operate after Rishikesh/Dehradun
✅ All road, state taxes, Fuel, driver allowance, permit & night halt charges.
✅ All applicable hotels taxes.