Day 1
Haridwar - Barkot (Drive - 215 Km/06 hrs approx)
Start drive from Haridwar to Barkot via Dehradun and Mussoorie. On arrival check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Barkot - Jankichatti (Drive - 45 Km) - Yamunotri(Trek- 6 Km-one way) Jankichatti - Barkot
After breakfast drive towards Janki Chatti. On arrival, begin 6 Km trek to Yamunotri. Once you reach, visit the main Yamunotri temple for Darshan; and seek the blessings of Goddess Yamuna Ji. After paying homage, trek back to Janki Chatti. From here, drive back to Barkot. Dinner & overnight stay in the hotel.
"Yamunotri is a sacred place as the origin place of The River Yamuna. One of four sacred pilgrims of Uttarakhand. It is located at the north of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand. The temple was built by Amar Singh Thapa, Gurkha general in 18th century. Later the temple was damaged & renovated by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur in the 19th century. The source of Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier which is at a height of 6,387 metres (20,955 ft) near the Bandarpunch peaks."
Day 3
Barkot - Uttarkashi (Drive - 100 Kms/04 hrs approx)
After breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in at the hotel. At evening visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
Uttarkashi - Gangotri (Drive - 100 Km/04 hrs approx) Gangotri -Uttarkashi
In the morning after an early breakfast, drive towards Gangotri. Upon arrival, take a holy dip in the river Ganges & offer prayer to the Goddess Ganges. After Darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
"The holy Gangotri temple is located at this sacred town. It is believed that at this place River Ganges descended on the earth after severe penance of King Bhagirathi. The Gangotri Temple was built by the Gurkha general Amar Singh Thapa in early 18th century. The Ganges originates from Gaumakh which is accessible after 19 Kms trek from Gangotri. During winters temple remain inaccessible due to heavy snowfall so the statue of Goddess Ganges is brought down to Mukhba, a small village in Harsil which lies on the way to the Gangotri Shrine."
Day 5
Uttarkashi – Guptkashi/Phata Drive – 230 Km/09hrsapprox)
After breakfast drive towards Guptkashi, Moolgarh & Lambgoan further you can see the beautiful
river Mandakini at Tilwara and continue drive to Guptkashi where you can offer your prayer at
Ardhanarishwar Temple. Post darshan continue drive upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
Guptkashi/Sitapur/Phata/Sersi - Sonprayag (Drive – 30 Km /45 min approx)
Gaurikund- Kedarnath (17 Kms- Trek/Helicopter)
The Trek for Kedarnath ji start from Gaurikund & Sonprayag is the one stop prior to Gaurikund at distance of 06 Kms. Private Vehicles are allowed only till Sonprayag. The Pilgrims needs to hire the local vehicle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund. Upon arrival start your journey on the zigzag and well laid trail to Kedarnath, you can avail the services of pony/palki/palanquins. The helicopter services are also available for Kedarnath from different helipad. The vehicle will drop to respective helipad from where the ride is booked. On arrival, proceed for holy Darshan of Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay
at Kedarnath.
Day 7
Kedarnath - Gaurikund/(Trek/ Helicopter) Guptkashi - Ukhimath(Drive – 3 hr. approx )
Start trek early for Gaurikund to reach on time. Upon arrival at Gaurikund, hire the local jeep back for Sonprayag. If a helicopter ticket is booked then report at time to fly back to Guptkashi. Later drive to Ukhimath check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8
Ukhimath – Badrinath (180 Km/06 hr approx)
Early morning start drive to Badrinath enroute visit to Joshimath, in Joshimath pay your offering to Narsingh temple (winter home of Lord Badrinath ji) followed by visit to Vishnuprayag. By late afternoon, you will reach Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors Night stay at Badrinath
‘’ Badrinath Dham is located between the two mountains i.e. Nar and Narayan, Badrinath Dham or Badrinarayan temple is a holy shrine, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The sacred temple is first among the four holiest Char Dham of India & prime among the Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand. The majestic holy shrine is also one among the 108 DivyaDesams dedicated to Lord Vishnu.’’
Day 9
Badrinath - Rudraprayag (Drive- 160 Km/06 hr approx)
After morning Darshan of Badrinath ji, return back to the hotel for breakfast & check out.. Optional: Visit to Mana Village. Later drive to Rudraprayag. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening at the leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10
Rudraprayag - Haridwar (Drive -160 Km/06hr approx)
After breakfast, start the drive to Haridwar. Enroute visit famous places of Rishikesh l.e. Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Trivani Ghat. Later Continue forward to Haridwar. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.