Char Dham Yatra Ex-Haridwar

Pick-up from Haridwar Railway Station/Prescheduled destination and proceed to Barkot (Barkot is a beautiful hill station which is located at the foot of Yamunotri). On the way, your optional visit to “Kempty Falls” on the way if time permits. Upon arrival at Barkot, check in to the Hotel/Camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

Sightseeing: Kempty Falls en route, if time permits

Morning: Proceed to Jankichatti (45 Km). Here you will begin the First hill Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Kms trekking). Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost . Return via the same route back to Barkot. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot. About Yamunotri: It is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya, the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 01 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri, take a holy dip in the Yamuna River and perform Pooja.

After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi (Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi River and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams) En-route visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Upon arrival in Uttarkashi/Netala, check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Sightseeing: Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Morning drive to Gangotri. Upon arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges (which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. After performing Pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. About Gangotri temple: its 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 breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Guptkashi (It’s situated at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath). The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel/camp.

Early morning drive to Sonprayag till Transport Parking. You have to take a local vehicle/jeep to reach at Gaurikund (02 kms) at your own cost. After reaching at Gaurikund, you can start trekking to Kedarnath (19 Kms one way). Pony/palki services are arranged separately. Helicopter bookings are made through the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal. Upon arrival, visit Kedarnath Temple, after performing pooja again start trekking to return back to Sonprayag on right time and co-ordinate with driver who will waiting for you in Sonprayag/Phata/Sirsi on your respective time. Later, back to the hotel. Have Dinner and Overnight Stay at Guptkashi. About Kedarnath Temple: It’s standing magnificently at an altitude of 3,580mts, Mandakini River one of the main tributaries of the Ganges, originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. "Jai Bholenath - Om Nam Shivaay” chants echo in the mountains.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, Pipalkoti. Upon arrival in Pandukeshwar/Badrinath, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permits. Overnight stay. Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site which holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meters. Upon 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 a bath and then go to the temple.

Those who have not visited Badrinath Temple earlier day has visit Badrinath Temple. Do the rituals and pooja. And back to the hotel. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Rudraprayag/Srinagar. En -route you can drive through Karanprayag, Rudraprayag, do the darshan and click pics from main road. . Upon arrival in Rudraprayag / Srinagar, check in to the hotel. Have your dinner and stay Overnight Stay.

Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Upon arrival in Rishikesh visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Munu Ki Reti. Later drive to Haridwar (25 Kms). Upon arrival drop at Railway Station/ Airport as per your pre-scheduled departure. Your tour concludes.