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09 Nights/ 10 Days
Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Barkot – Janki Chatti – Yamunotri – Harsil – Gangotri – Uttarkashi – Guptkashi – Sitapur – Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rudraprayag – Srinagar – Delhi
Arrive Delhi, you will be met on arrival by our representative. From the airport you will be driven to Rishikesh.
Enroute visit Haridwar which is 5–6 hrs drive from Delhi airport. Haridwar means door to god (Hari). It is also your first stop on your Chardham Yatra. On arrival in Haridwar take a dip in Holy River Ganges at Har-Ki-Pauri, which is main ghat of Haridwar. Also visit few temples for darshan at Haridwar.
Later proceed to Rishikesh. In Rishikesh, check-in at the hotel. Later proceed for a walking tour of Rishikesh by visiting famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, which is an iconic iron suspension bridge in Rishikesh across the Holy River Ganges. Visit famous Ashrams such as Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Sivananda Ashram and many more.
In the evening witness the famous Ganga Aarti at Rishikesh.
Breakfast at the hotel.
On this day, after completing the registration formalities for Yatra, start your journey to Yamunotri Dham first on your Chardham Yatra from Delhi. On the way to Barkot you will have an option of visiting Mussoorie, famous hill station of Uttarakhand.
Barkot is in Uttarkashi district and the last big town near Yamunotri Dham. Rishikesh to Barkot is located at a distance of 170 kms and 5–6 hrs drive and it’s a hill drive. Don’t forget to carry a puking bag and medicine for headache and vomiting due to high altitude sickness.
On arrival, check-in to your pre-booked hotel.
Barkot city is situated on the bank of River Yamuna. In the evening you can go for a walk near to River Yamuna.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning start your Journey towards Yamunotri Dham by driving from Barkot to Janki Chatti which is located at a distance of 45 kms and is 2 hrs drive. Janki Chatti is the place where motorable road ends. From here you have to trek 6 kms each way to reach Yamunotri Dham. Janki Chatti is also famous for its hot spring. Pony, Palki and Dolly services are also available for Janki Chatti to Yamunotri if you have any problem in trekking.
Yamunotri is the origin place for holy river Yamuna. On arrival, go for darshan at main Yamunotri Dham temple, the idol here is made of black marbles and dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and was initially built in the 18th Century by Tehri Naresh later reconstructed by Queen of Jaipur in 19th century.
Also visit Surya Kund, famous for hot springs in which prashad is prepared and Divya Shilla, which is a rock in reddish-brown colour.
After Yamunotri Dham Darshan, the same way, trek back to Janki Chatti and then drive back to your pre-booked hotel in Barkot. Post hectic day activities, relax at your hotels in Barkot.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today start your journey towards Gangotri Dham by driving from Barkot to Harshil which is located at a distance of 160 kms and is 6 hrs drive. Don’t forget to stop midway for tea or snacks at Radi Top which is a viewpoint that offers a panoramic view of Ganga valley on one side and Yamuna valley on the other side.
Harshil is a village in Uttarkashi district and is on the way to Gangotri. Harsil is one of the unexplored and hidden gems of Discover Uttarakhand, a very beautiful valley surrounded by the Himalayan range, dense deodar jungle, and situated on the bank of river Bhagirathi. You can see a lot of Apple Orchards near it.
Harsil acts as a gateway for several Uttarakhand trekking tours. You may go to Mukhba Village, just 1 km from Harsil, which is the abode of Goddess Ganga during winter time.
On arrival, check-in to the hotels in Harsil and evening free to enjoy the beauty of mother nature.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning, get ready for darshan of Gangotri Dham, drive from Harsil to Gangotri which is 25 kms and is 1 hr drive.
On arrival, go for puja and darshan of Gangotri temple dham which is situated on the bank of holy river Bhagirathi and it was constructed in the 18th century by Nepali Gurkha General Amar Singh Thapa.
River Ganga originates from Gaumukh of Gangotri glacier which is 19 kms tough trek from Gangotri dham temple.
Bhagirathi river originating from Gaumukh became river Ganga after meeting river Alaknanda at Devprayag.
You can see submerged Lord Shiva shivlinga on the rock where Shiva received Ganga in his matted lock during winters at Gangotri dham.
After Gangotri darshan, drive to Uttarkashi which is 100 kms and 3 hrs drive.
Later in the evening, you may visit Kashi Vishwanath temple and other temples at Uttarkashi.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will have to move to Guptkashi or Sitapur for darshan of the third and most famous dham Kedarnath.
Sitapur is the nearest place from Gaurikund which is the starting point for trek to Kedarnath temple.
Post a long road journey, take a rest at a pre-booked hotel in Guptkashi or Sitapur.
It’s suggestible if you are going for Kedarnath darshan by helicopter then stay at Guptkashi or Sitapur as per where your helipad is situated and which place is nearby, because most of the hotels are at these places only.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is a very important day on your Chardham Yatra journey. There are three ways to reach Kedarnath temple in Kedarnath valley:
1-Same-day return by helicopter
2-Same-day darshan by pony
3-Trekking (this is the toughest option and takes a minimum of 2 days)
For helicopter travel, you can take a drop at your helipad in the morning, proceed for darshan, and return to the helipad within 30–60 minutes. Helicopter passengers usually receive VIP darshan entry.
For trekking or pony rides, you need to take a local taxi from Sonmarg to Gaurikund, where the trek/pony journey begins. You can also take a bath at the hot spring in Gaurikund.
Gaurikund to Kedarnath temple is 16 km each way, and Rambara is the midpoint of the trek.
Pony ride takes approx. 4–5 hours each way
Trekking takes approx. 7–8 hours each way
On arrival, go for darshan at the ancient Kedarnath temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, offering a breathtaking spiritual and natural experience.
Post darshan, return back to your pre-booked hotel in Sitapur.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is also a long travel day on your journey to reach Badrinath. It is important to start your journey early morning from Sitapur so that you can arrive in Badrinath by around 6 PM</b).
The entire journey from Sitapur to Badrinath is through hilly terrain, and you will pass through several dense forests along the way. You can stop midway for lunch and refreshments.
Joshimath is the biggest city near Badrinath and acts as a gateway for many famous treks and day trips.
Badrinath temple town is located on the bank of the river Alaknanda.
On arrival, check-in to the hotel in Badrinath.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early in the morning go for Badrinath temple darshan which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the Chardham as per Hindu religion. The other three are Rameshwara, Dwarka, and Jagannath Puri.
It is advisable to first take a bath at Taptakund, which is a hot spring in Badrinath and just a few meters from the temple, and then go for Badrinath temple darshan.
You may also visit Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mana village, which is the last Indian village at the Indo-China border in Chamoli district.
Post breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Srinagar. On the way, visit the famous temple of Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag is one of the five sacred Prayags of Uttarakhand and is the meeting point of the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers.
On arrival, check-in to a hotel in Srinagar.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later, pack your bag with a lot of unforgettable and lifelong memories of Chardham Yatra.
Drive to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Delhi airport or railway station as per your return tickets.
It’s always advisable to book a late evening journey from Delhi to avoid any rush.
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