Char Dham Yatra Ex-Haridwar

Day 01: Arrival Haridwar
Arrival Haridwar by Railway Station Transfer to hotel by Travel with RV company representative. Relaxation at hotel. Then proceed to visit Mansa Devi Temple (Cable Car by own), The temple, also known as Bilwa Tirth is one of the Panch Tirth (Five Pilgrimages) within Haridwar. The temple is known for being the holy abode of Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti and is said to have emerged from the mind of the Lord Shiva. Mansa is regarded as the sister of the Nāga (serpent) Vasuki. Later in Evening take Holy bath in River Ganges at Har Ki Pauri & attend Evening Aarti ceremony of mother Ganges. After that return to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Haridwar. 

Day 02: Haridwar- Barkot (180 Kms/ approx. 6 -7 Hrs)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Barkot. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at Barkot.

Barkot is an ideal destination to stay for pilgrims of Shri Yamunotri, It is situated 45 Kms before Yamunotri temple, from where panoramic views of the Bandar punch Peaks can be seen.

Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot - (36 Kms drive & 6 Kms Trek one way)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Janki chatti. Janti chatti is the starting point for trek route towards Yamunotri i.e. 6 Kms one way [you have option either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost]. Upon arrival at Yamunotri, take a Holy bath in Surya Kund (Hot spring) and visit Yamunotri temple "Darshan" and Pooja of pious "Yamuna Ji" at Divya Shila. Later return to Janki Chatti and then further drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.

The deity or Goddess Yamuna is made of black marble. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna, who is represented in the form of a silver idol, bedecked with garlands. About 3,293 meters above the sea level, Yamunotri stands proudly with its enormous mountain peaks, glaciers and gushing waters of Yamuna. River Yamuna, the second most sacred river of India, originates in Yamunotri, making it one of the pilgrimage sites in the Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

Day 04: Barkot- Uttarkashi (100 Kms/ approx. 4 Hrs)
This morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Later visit Vishwanath Temple. After visit drive back to hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms/ approx. 3 Hrs one way)
After breakfast, we proceed to the Gangotri excursion tour. En-route enjoy picturesque Harsil valley, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Upon arrival at Gangotri, visit Gangotri Mata Temple and perform pooja. Thereafter we drive back to Uttarkashi & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri - As per The Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga - the daughter of Lord Brahma showed herself as a waterway to acquit the transgressions of King Bhagirath's forerunners, taking after his extreme retribution of a few centuries, and Lord Shiva got her into his tangled locks to minimize the gigantic effect of her fall. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her incredible source. Along the right back of Bhagirathi stands the sanctum of Gangotri devoted to the Goddess. Roasted at a statute of 3042 meters (10,000 ft), it was developed in the mid-18th century by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa.

Day 06: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (220 Kms/approx. 9 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival at Guptkashi check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at the hotel. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Day 07: Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30 kms / 02 hrs drive & 19 kms Trekking)
Early in the morning you will drive till Sonprayag (vehicles allow till this point) from here you need to take a local jeep/ Max to reach Gaurikund (3 Kms, on direct payment basis). Upon arrival in Gaurikund, you will start your Trek towards Kedarnath Temple, which is a long and beautiful man-made trail. After reaching, performing Pooja and Darshan of Shri Kedarnath Temple. Later check into the Hotel/Camp which is a basic accommodation with limited facility due to high altitude. Dinner & overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Shri Kedarnath- is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow Covered peaks. The temple of Kedarnath, located at a height of 3,581 mts, stands at the head of the Mandakini River. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard. It is said that devotees who die here become one with Shiva himself.

Day 08: Kedarnath - Guptkashi  (19 kms Trekking & 30 kms /02 hrs drive by road)
Early morning trek down to Gaurikund. On arrival in Gaurikund from here you need to take a local jeep/ Max to reach Sonprayag (3 kms, on direct payment basis). Later drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival at Guptkashi, check-in at the hotel.  Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Day 09: Guptkashi - Badrinath (210 Kms/ approx. 7- 8 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Chopta. Chopta is known as Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand surrounded by meadows and evergreen forest with the spectacular views of mighty Himalayan ranges. Upon arrival at Badrinath, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.  Evening visit at Shri Badrinath Temple Aarti [If time permits]

Shri Badrinath Temple - It's so great to take in the way that this sacrosanct destination which is being dedicated to Lord Vishnu has been committed to humankind. The area where Lord Vishnu pondered under a Badri tree for thousand unremitting years and taught us a definitive method for welfare of humankind is exceptional on the planet. Today, this temple is considered as one of the holiest Hindu temples.

Day 10: Badrinath - Rudraprayag (160 Kms /approx. 6 Hrs)
Morning after bath in the Taptkund visit to Shri Badrinath Temple, Brahma Kamal is significant for Pind Dan Shradh of ancestors (Pitru). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Vyas Gufa, Mata Murti Temple, Bhim Kund and the "Mukh'' of the Saraswati River. Just within the three Kms of Badrinath Ji.
After the sightseeing tour, drive towards Rudraprayag. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

Day 11: Rudraprayag – Haridwar via Rishikesh (165 Kms /approx. 6 Hrs)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Haridwar. En-route visiting Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat temples and Ashrams. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Haridwar.

Day 12: Departure from Haridwar
Breakfast at hotel, check out and & transfer to Haridwar Railway station for your onwards destination.

***Tour End with Happy & Sweet Memories***

Tour Inclusions:

     •    10 Nights hotel accommodation & 01 Night Ashram stay
     •    Rooms on Double / Triple Sharing basis
     •    11 Breakfast + 11 Dinner at Hotels
     •    Transport by Non A.C vehicle as per the above itinerary
     •    All toll tax Parking and driver allowance
     •    Presently applicable Govt. Service Tax – GST

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