Overview

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills

Barkot is enveloped by verdant forests, meandering rivers, and snow-capped peaks, painting a stunning canvas of natural beauty.

Yamunotri, also Jamnotri, is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism.

Uttarkashi, the headquarters of the eponymous district, is an ancient land with rich cultural heritage and a picture-postcard-like appeal with sweeping mountain views. It is famous for an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is visited by thousands throughout the year.

According to Hindu legends, the most sacred of all rivers, Ganges (or Ganga), descended from heaven to earth at Gangotri, when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from his locks.

Guptkashi is also known for its magnificent valley view. Guptkashi Uttarakhand is the gateway to the celestial city of Kailash, and it is believed that Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati lived on this mountain.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kedarnath temple has exquisite architecture Built of extremely large, heavy and evenly cut grey slabs of stones, it evokes wonder as to how these heavy slabs were moved and handled in the earlier centuries.

Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

While the town is known for revered temples and pristine natural beauty, the presence of two separate routes for Badrinath (around 150 km away) and Kedarnath Dham (around 50 km away) from Rudraprayag

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Delhi to Haridwar

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

On arriving at Delhi airport our representative will welcome you and will transfer you to Haridwar. On reaching check in to Hotel refresh yourself and later visit Har ki Pauri ghat for Ganga Aarti later Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2

Haridwar to Barkot

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

On arriving at Haridwar Railway station our representative will welcome you and will transfer you to Barkot via Mussoorie. Enroute visit Mussoorie Lake & Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 3

Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & start trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost) After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water and having “Darshan” of “Yamunaji” return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 4

Barkot – Uttarkashi

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 5

Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Early morning (packed breakfast) 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. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 6

Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Morning after breakfast, drive 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, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.

Day 7

Guptkashi – Kedarnath

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (by Pony / Doli / Helicopter at your own cost) Visit Kedarnath Temple, Bhim Shila Later check in to Ashram and overnight stay.

Day 8

Kedarnathji - Guptkashi

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

By early Morning visit the temple for Darshan Later return to Guptkashi for overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 9

Guptkashi – Badrinath

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening later overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10

Badrinath - Rudraprayag

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast proceed to visit Mana Village. On reaching visit Sarasvati River, Vyas Gufa later transfer to Rudraprayag for overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 11

Rudraprayag – Rishikesh

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast checkout from Hotel and transfer to Rishikesh. On reaching check in to Hotel refresh yourself and later visit Ganges of ganga for Ganga Arti later overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12

Departure

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

By early morning visit Ganges of Ganga for Holy bath Later post breakfast checkout from Hotel and transfer to Railway Station for Drop.