Char Dham

After Breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Barkot

• Next, we will drive to Uttarkashi
• Upon arrival, you should check into your hotel
• Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of River Bhagirathi
• This town is famous for its historical monuments, temples, and ashrams
• Dinner and overnight stay in Uttarkashi

After having breakfast, leave for Hanumanchatti at 5:00–6:00 AM (40 km) and proceed
further to Janki Chatti (5 km).

• From Janki Chatti, start the first Pahad Yatra for Yamunotri (5 km trek).
• Option to hire a dholi or a horse for the trek (charges not included).
• It is located at an altitude of 3,291 meters and is the westernmost point of the Chardham
  Yatra.
• It is dominated by Banderpunch Peak, which is 6,361 meters tall.
• "Yamunotri is the point where the holy River Yamuna originates."
• The exact point of the origin of the river is the Champasar Glacier, situated
  approximately 1km ahead of the shrine at an altitude of 4,321 meters.
• On reaching Yamunotri, take a dip in the sacred river of Yamuna and perform Pooja.
• After darshan, proceed back through the same road to Barkot.
• Check–in at the hotel / camp at Barkot.
• Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel in Barkot.

AM: Drive to Gangotri after having your breakfast

• It is situated amidst the superb Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3,048 meters.
• Arrive & Holy dip in the sacred River Ganges, known here as Bhagirathi
• Visit the Gangotri Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
• Learn about the importance of the temple:
  1. Built in the 18th century
  2. It lies near a holy stone where King Bhagirathi used to offer Worship to Lord
  Shiva.
  3. Believed to be the spot where the Ganga first touched the earth.
  4. A beautiful white granite structure 20 ft high
• Perform pooja at the temple
• Afternoon: drive back to Uttarkashi.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi

Early morning breakfast at the hotel

• Check out from the hotel
• Drive to Sitapur
• Dinner en route or at the destination
• Overnight stay at a hotel or camps in Guptkashi

Early morning, after having breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards
Sonprayag.

• From Sonprayag, the trek to Kedarnath is 20 km.
• Facilities for Doli or Horses: These can be availed for this trek.
• The Mandakini is a prominent tributary of the Ganges and is-originated from Kedarnath
  and passes through Gaurikund.
• On reaching Kedarnath, you have to check into Government camps/lodges.
• Dinner & Overnight stay at Govt. camps/Lodges.
• The accommodation is very basic, shared, and room only, and meals can be eaten right
  at the camps.

Early morning, wake up before dawn.

• Take a bath and reach the temple at 4:45 AM for the Abhishek of Kedarnath Shiva.
• Everyone is permitted to enter the Garbha Griha and touch the idol.
• After darshan and puja, perform the temple exit to return to government camps/lodges.
• Later, undertake the 20 km trek back to Sonprayag from Kedarnath.
• The vehicles will be held at Sonprayag Car Parking.
• Drive to your hotel/camps.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Check out of hotel in the morning

• Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath
• Enjoy the scenic Ghat road en route
• Important: Cross Govindghat before 5:30 PM
• Arrive in Badrinath and check into the hotel.
• Just rest for a while.
• Proceed to Badrinath Temple for evening darshan
• First visit Tapt Kund (Hot Spring)
  1. Take a bath in holy hot spring
• Visit Shri Badrinath Temple
  1. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
  2. The height of the Temple is 15 meters high and conically built.
  3. Features small cupola with gilt bull and spire
• Return to the hotel
• Dinner and overnight at hotel

Start the day with Badrinath Darshan

• Return to the hotel after darshan
• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
• Head out for local sightseeing in Badrinath:
  1. Mana Village
  2. Bheem Pul
• After lunch, depart for Rudraprayag
• Travel via Karanprayag
• Arrive in Rudraprayag, a sacred town located at the meeting point of Alaknanda &

Mandakini river.

• Check-in at the hotel
• Free time to wander around and explore Rudraprayag
• Dinner at the hotel
• Overnight stay in Rudraprayag

Early morning, after breakfast, proceed to Rishikesh, the spiritual city and yoga capital of
the world.

• Upon reaching Rishikesh: Enjoy sightseeing activities including:
  1. Ram Jhula
  2. Laxman Jhula
• In the evening, return and drop at Haridwar.