Char dham Yatra

Overview

Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot (180 KM) 6 to 7 Hours
MEAL: Dinner
1352 MTS. Via Mussoorie. O/N stay in Barkot.- early morning bathing in Ganga. Normally from Haridwar to Barko takes 07 hrs comfortable with a short break in Kampty fall if prefferd othersie with a nonstop stretch we can reach in 06 Hrs. Normally in peak season time there is heavy rush in Mussoorie so sometimes we can divert the route to Barkot va Vikas Nagar. In this case Kampty fall sight-seeing can be discarded under last moment decision. Upon reaching Barkot , we will have dinner and retired for the day & Night Halt.

Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side:- MEAL: Breakfast + Dinner
O/N stay in Barkot Early Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 06 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Garam Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel. Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River. 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. Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple. Day

03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) HT : 1158 MTS. O/N Stay in Uttarakashi. MEAL: Breakfast + Dinner
Late morning Drive to Uttarkashi after breakfast by 10 AM. After trek to Yamunotri just a day before you might be tired so this is the day grab your full nap and take proper rest because the distance between Barkot to Uttarkashi is just 04 hrs and we have planned this to keep you relaxed. Because onward journey will be gradually tiring as in between the destinations distance and road travel will be increased. Visit Vishwanath Temple before you check in to your hotel. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt. 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. The major temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Two other very important temples are located in the Chowk area. These are the Annapurna Temple and the Bhairav Temple. It is said, that once there were 365 temples here. Hiuen Tsang referred to this place as Brahma Puran, while the Skanda Puran has recorded it as Varunavata. It is believed that in the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an important religious centre. Visit Kashi Vishwanath, Uttarkashi + Aadi Shakti Mata Darshan (Mahisasur Mardini).

Day 04: Uttarkashi –Gangotri –Uttarkashi (180Kms / 05 hrs) round trip. MEAL: Breakfast + Dinner
With packed breakfast & post Tea/ Coffee leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Uttarkashi , en route visit Gangnani. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Gangotri: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great Deva Yagna here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. Gangnani: Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas. Ritual and Activities: Perform Snan at Gangotri Ghat (VIP Ghat), Ganga Pujan & Aarti at Gangotri Ghat , Darshan of Bhagirath Shila ,Darshan of Gauri Ganesha Temple, Finally Gangotri Temple Darshan after that you must have Darshan of Surya Kund. While returning Darshan of Gupteshwar Mahadev temple in Dharali , Interact with Tibetan Culture and people in Harsil.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – SITAPUR – (194 Kms/ 7-8 hrs). O/N Stay in MEAL: Breakfast + Dinner
Leave early in the morning with packed breakfast for almost day long drive to Guptkashi. On your drive you would pass through Ganga giving way to Tehri Dam (The Hydro Electric Project). Overnight stay in the hotel at Guptkashi. This stretch is the longest road travel in between the places of entire Chardham Yatra destinations. Sometimes it takes more than 10hrs if some traffic congestion is there. Upon reach Sitapur/Rampur/Guptkashi we will take rest . Night stay in Hotel

Day 6: SITAPUR Kedarnath by helicopter at your own cost ( flexible ) MEAL: Breakfast + Dinner
Early morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan. Stay overnight at Kedarnath. By Helicopter: Morning our driver will drop you your prebook Helipad AT 5000 per person . You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (Note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package). 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, feel guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for ransom. 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.

Day 7 : KEDARNATH -Gorikund TO SITAPUR
Meals : Breakfast+ Dinner Early
morning visit Kedarnath, click some most spectacular photos Kedarnath, after that visit Bhairv temple or Shankaracharya temple near Kedarnath. After that return to Gaurikund via doing 18 km down trek. Rest of the day in leisure. Dinner and over night stay at hotel Day

8 : SITAPUR TO BADRINATH (200 kms/8hr)
Meals : Breakfast+ Dinner
Pikup Gorikund Drive To Badrinath, pilgrims after having a bath in the taptkund have the darshan of Badrivishal. Braham Kamal is significant for pinddanshraddhof ancestors (pitrus)& visit beautiful village like mana,vyasgufa, maatamoorti, charanpaduka, bhimkund and the “mukh” of the saraswati River. just within the three kms ofbadrinathjee, later drive for Rudraprayag, On arrival you will check in hotel, dinner & overnight stay at Badrinath

Day 9 : BADRINATH TO PITLACOTI (160kms/7hr) Meals : Breakfast+ Dinner
Earely Morning Visit Badrinath Temple after breakfast,Visit Mana Which Is last Village Of India .In Mana Village Visit Balmiki Gufa Where Balmiki wrote Ramayan After That Visit Ganesh Gufa ,Bheem pul, Bheem- a heroic character of Mahabharata where Bheem Made a bridge by using his extra ordinary power.Have a awesome e Maggi in Last shop and click some photographs. After that start your journey descend to Rudraprayag. At Rudraprayag visit koteshwar temple Hariyali Devi Mana On arrival you will check in hotel, dinner & overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

Day 10 : PITLACOTI TO HARIDWAR DEPATURE (160kms/7hr) MEAL: Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out the hotel drive. On arrival haridwar,cab driver will drop you airport/ railway station/or any other drop station.

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