Itinerary
DAY 01: HARIDWAR – BARKOT (140 KM / 5 HRS)
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to 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. (B&D)
DAY 02: BARKOT/ JANKICHATTI – YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (6 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. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot. (B&D)
DAY 03: BARKOT– UTTARKASHI (85 KM/ 3 HRS)(135 KM / 5 HRS)
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Dinner and Overnight stay . (B&D)
DAY 04: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI (100 KM / 3 TO 4 HRS)
Early morning breakfast at hotel or packed breakfast and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river 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 & Overnight stay at (B&D)
DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI/PHATA (240 KM / 9 TO 10 HRS)
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Later get your medical checkup done for your next day’s travel to Kedarnath. Dinner and Overnight stay in HOTEL.
DAY 06: GUPTKASHI – GAURIKUND – KEDARNATH (35 KM + 17 KM TREK)
Morning drive to Sonparyag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. We advise that you should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Overnight at camp (on your own arrangement).
DAY 07: KEDARNATH – GAURIKUND - GUPTKASHI (35 KM + 17 KM TREK)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Sonparyag. Later, drive to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Guptakashi. Overnight at Guptkashi.
DAY 08: GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (190 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. 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 (B&D)
DAY 09: BADRINATH –HARIDWAR (165 KM / 5 TO 6 HRS)
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed from Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon drive back to Rudraprayag en-route visiting Karanpraya.you drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. On arrival drop to your convenient point for your onward destination.
