12 Days Chardham Tour Package (Ex Delhi)

Day 1: Delhi – Haridwar (210 kms/5-6hrs) Hight : 317 Mts.

On arrival delhi airport / railway station, meet & assist further drive to haridwar. On arrival check in into the Hotel. If time permits visit Chandidevi temple, mansadevi temple, daksha mahadev temples & Mayadevi Temple. Also visit har-ki-pauri for ganga aarti. the ‘aarti’ worship of the ganga after sunset and the floating ‘dipdan’ (lamp) is a moving ritual. Back to your hotel, Overnight Haridwar.

Meals : Dinner

Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (217 kms/7-8hr) Hight : 1357 Mts.

Early morning dip (bathing) in Holy Ganga and have blessings to start you journey for Chardham (Four Abodes OF God). After breakfast proceeds to Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute visit Kempty Fall (Suggestible to have your lunch at Kempty fall as further no good restaurants are available before Badkot). Later drive straight to Barkot, transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure and stores your energy for the Hills (Pahad) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Meals : Breakfast
Dinner

Day 3: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)} Hight : 3288 Mts.

Early morning, Drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Garam 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. Return back to Barkot, Overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast
Dinner

Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi (92kms/4hr) Hight :1356 Mts.

After Breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers; Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 meters, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or 'uttar' facing river. On arrival visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast
Dinner

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side) HT : 3048 MTS.

Early morning 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. Return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) HT : 1319 MTS.

Drive straight 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. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Guptkashi Weather – Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

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

After medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay.

Day 8: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)

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 Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag. Further drive to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel. Night Halt.

Day 9: Guptkashi – Badrinath (215kms/7hr) HT : 3133 MTS.

Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Day 10: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160kms) / Kirtinagar (200kms)

Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal 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. Later drive back to Rudraprayag / Kirtinagar via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.