Overview

Char Dham Yatra Ex Haridwar 09N/10D

No of Pax :- 2

No of child : – 0

Per Adults cost :- 28,000

Transport : – Swift Dzire

Meals :- Breakfast & Dinner

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Haridwar – Barkot (205 Km: 8 Hrs)

This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri .On arrival at Barkot, check- into your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad  (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 2

Hotel: Meals:

 Oakn Cedaror similar in Barkot

Breakfast  and Dinner

 

Barkot / Kharsali- Yamunotri  (45Km:2Hrs+5KmStart Trek/5Km Start Trek)- Barkot / Kharsali (5KmStart Trek + 45 Km: 2 Hrs)

After breakfast / packed breakfast, departat 5/6 am for Hanuman chatty (40Km), Janki Chatti (5km).Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude3,291m),thewesternmostshrineoftheCharDhams,isdominatedbyBanderpunch(6,361m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the

 

daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine,atanaltitudeof4,321mts.Onarrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holydipinYamuna River and per form Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

Day 3

Hotel: Meals:

 Hotel Akash Gangaor Similarin Uttarkashi

Breakfast and Dinner

Barkot – Uttarkashi (85 Km: 3 Hrs)

After  breakfast check out  from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. Onarrival  check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples and Ashrams.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 4

Hotel: Meals:

 Hotel Akash Gangaor Similarin Uttarkashi Breakfast and Dinner

Uttarkashi – Ganganani- Gangotri (97KMS /4 HRS)- Uttarkashi (97KMS / 3 To 4 HRS)

Early After breakfast/ packed breakfast and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri issetatanaltitude of 3048mts.UponarrivalatGangotri take a holy dip in the sacre driver Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century’s temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 5

Hotel: Meals:

 Hotel Mrityunjaya Palace or Similar Sitapur Breakfast and Dinner

Uttarkashi – Sitapur. (203 Kms/ 9Hr)

After early morning breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive for  Sitapur. Dinner and Over night stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.

Day 6

Hotel: Meals:

 GMVN Camp or Similar Guptkashi Breakfast and Dinner

Sitapur – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 Km + 20 Km Trek))

 Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doliorahorse,for your trek(Cost Not Included).Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting”JaiBholenath.”Some times the mistwoul denvelop the mountains and slowly lifta way ,revealingashiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies.

On  arrival check in at Govt. Camps / Lodges. Dinner and Over night at Govt. Camps / Lodges  (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly).

Day 7

Hotel: Meals:

 Hotel Himalayan Orchidor Similar Guptkashi Breakfast and Dinner

Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi (20 Km Trek + 30 Km Drive)

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 touchingthedeityetc.AfterdarshanandpujayoucomeoutofthetempleandreturntotheGovt.Camps/Lodges. Lateryou’llstartthereturntrekof20kmfromKedarnathtoSonprayag.ThevehicleswaitforyouinSonprayagCar Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel/Camps. Dinner  and Overnight at Guptkashi.

 

Day 8 Hotel: Meals:

Hotel First Halt or similars in Badrinath Breakfast and Dinner

Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (200 Km: 7 To 8 Hrs)

This morning,  you checkout of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat  road you arrive at Badrinath (Must cross Govind ghat  before 5:30 pm). On  arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later  back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 09

Hotel: Meals:

Hotel Yog  Vashisht or similar in Rishikesh  Breakfast and Dinner

Badrinath – Joshimath – Birahi / Rishikesh  / Srinagar (92 Km: 3 Hrs/165 Km: 5 To 6 Hrs/195 Km: 6 To 7 Hrs)

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village and Bheem  Pul. Afternoon  driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in a  thotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rishikesh   a town.  Dinner and Over night stay  at hotel.

Day 10

 Hotel: Meals:

Hotel Udhman Grand Orchid or similar in Haridwar Breakfast and Dinner

Birahi / Rudraprayag  / Srinagar- Rishikesh – Haridwar (230Km: 7 To 8 Hrs / 165Km: 5 To 6Hrs / 135  Km:4 To 5 Hrs)

Early morning ,after breakfast ,you  drive down hill to Rishikesh as piritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar . On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Hotels Envisaged

Standard

City	Standard Hotel/Camp	Nights
Barkot	Oak n Cedar/Camp Nirvana/ Rigveda Resort/ Adhvanta/Similar	2
Uttarkashi	Akash Ganga/ Sakshi/Shikhar Nature Resort/Similar	2
Guptkashi	HimalayanOrchid/Lals Resort/Camp Nirvana/Camp Adhvanta/Similar	2
Kedarnath	GMVN Camp/ Guest House, Hotel on sharing accommodation	1
Badrinath	FirstHalt /Narayan Palace/Lords Palace/Similar	1
Haridwar	Udman , grand orchid/ Lakshya’s Hotel / Similar	1

 

 

Meals

 

Breakfast and Dinner