Char Dham Yatra From Haridwar

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Haridwar – Barkot (189 km / Approx. 7 hours' drive)

  Pick up from Haridwar Railway Station and drive to Barkot Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at the Barkot. Barkot Weather - Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius, winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.

  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

• Day 2 : Barkot - Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km / Approx. 1 hour drive & 6 kms Trek (one side)

  Early morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (5 kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and having "Darshan" of "Yamunaji" return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Uttarkashi after Check out from Hotel, Overnight stay at Barkot.
  
  Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
  
  At Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Taptkund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila.
  
  Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs near temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
  
  Yamunotri Weather - In summer the maximum temp is 18 degrees and the minimum is 10 degrees Celsius. The days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold.

  • Hotspots : Yamunotri Temple, Yamunotri
  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 3 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (100 km / Approx. 4 hours drive)

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
  
  Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga.
  
  Vishwanath temple - Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Re- constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mother's, is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi's small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti at morning and evening are offered. Shakti temple - Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big 'Trishul' of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of
  copper.
  
  As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga (Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here.
  
  Uttarkashi Weather - Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degree Celsius but nights is pleasant, cold in winters.

  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

• Day 4 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km / approx. 3-4 hours' drive each side)

  Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley.
  
  Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains.
  
  On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
  
  Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
  
  Gangotri Weather - The maximum temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius. Summer nights can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen clothes are required while visiting Gangotri during summer. Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri.
  
  Gangotri will be covered in sheets of snow during winter. Pilgrim centers remains closed throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.

  • Hotspots : Gangotri Temple, Gangotri
  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

• Day 5 : Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (220 kms / approx. 8-9 hours' drive)

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara.
  
  The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi.
  
  Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
  
  Guptkashi:- The name Guptkashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through GuptKashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.
  
  Guptkashi Weather - pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

  • Hotspots : Kedarnath Temple
  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

• Day 6 : Guptkashi – Sonprayag - Kedarnath (30 kms by road & 19kms Trek)

  Morning after breakfast go Kedarnath. Enjoy Kedarnath Pooja Darshan & back your hotel Kedarnath. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
  
  By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek start for kedarnathji.
  
  After Darshan you follow same & back to Sonprayag. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver.
  
  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. 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 (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar. Kedarnath Weather - Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 7 : Kedarnath – Sonprayag - Guptkashi (30 kms by road & 19kms Trek)

  Morning after breakfast Proceed for Guptkashi by trek. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel Guptkashi.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 8 : Guptkashi – Joshimath (200 kms / Approx. 7 hours' drive)

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Joshimath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening dinner overnight stay at the hotel Joshimath

  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

• Day 9 : Badrinath – Joshimath(40 kms / Approx. 2 hours' drive)

  After breakfast, and visiting Brahama kapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Joshimath. Badrinath one of the 'Ancient Four Dhams' is 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".
  
  Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bath before entering the Badrinath temple.
  
  Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet. Vasundhara: As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. From Badrinath out of which 2 kms. Is motorable upto Mana.
  
  Bhim Pul: 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. Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls.

  • Hotspots : Badrinath Temple
  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

• Day 10 : Joshimath – Haridwar ( 165 kms / Approx. 6 hours' drive)

  Morning drive to Dehradun. En-route visits the Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River which is called Devprayag.

  • Themes : Monuments & Historical Places

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Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Any International or Domestic Air or Rail Tickets.
• Neat and clean, accommodation on Double sharing
• Rest All Meals
• All Transfers & sightseeing on Shared Basis.
• Travel / personal health insurance.
• Similar hotel will be given in case of non availability
• Food at Kedarnath

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Exclusions

• Personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather.

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• Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

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