11 Nights 12 Days Chardham Uttarakhand

Daywise Itinerary
Day 01 Delhi arrival and transfer to Haridwar
  • Meet and greet with our representative-cum-driver upon your arrival.

  • Begin your journey to Haridwar, enjoying the scenic views along the way.

  • Upon arrival in Haridwar, check into your hotel and freshen up.

  • Visit the Ganga Ghat to witness the serene and spiritual Ganga Ji Aarti, a captivating ritual performed on the riverbanks.

  • After the Aarti, return to your hotel for relaxation.

  • Spend the night at your hotel in Haridwar.

Day 02 HARIDWAR - BARKOT
  • Begin your day with breakfast and check out from your hotel in Haridwar.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive to Barkot, passing through the charming hill station of Mussoorie.

  • Optional: Brief stop at Mussoorie for sightseeing, if time permits.

  • Upon reaching Barkot, check into your hotel and refresh yourself.

  • Spend the afternoon relaxing and rejuvenating after the journey.

  • Enjoy a delicious dinner at your hotel.

  • Stay overnight at the hotel in Barkot.

Day 03 BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT -(36 Kms drive & 6 Kms Trek one side)
  • After breakfast, drive to Janki Chatti, the starting point for the trek to Yamunotri.

  • Start the 6 km trek to Yamunotri.

  • You have the option to walk, hire a pony, or use a doli at your own cost.

  • Upon arrival, take a bath in the Surya Kund, a natural hot spring near the Yamunotri temple.

  • Visit the Yamunotri Temple for darshan and perform pooja of Goddess Yamuna at Divya Shila.

  • The temple is situated at 3,290 meters above sea level and is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, daughter of the Sun God, Surya Dev.

  • The temple is part of the Chardham Yatra, and the mythological story of Sage Asti Muni adds to its spiritual significance.

  • Before entering the Yamunotri Temple, worship the rock pillar at Divya Shila.

  • After completing the visit to Yamunotri, trek back and return to Barkot for an overnight stay.

  • Relax and enjoy the overnight stay at your hotel in Barkot.

Day 04 BARKOT – UTTARKASHI
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Barkot.

  • Begin your drive to Uttarkashi, enjoying the scenic route.

  • Upon arrival in Uttarkashi, check into your hotel and freshen up.

  • Later, visit the Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

  • Offer prayers and explore the spiritual ambiance of the temple.

  • Return to your hotel and relax for the night.

  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Uttarkashi.

Day 05 UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed towards Gangotri.

  • Enjoy the picturesque Harsil Valley, along with views of the Bhagirathi River and the magnificent Himalayan mountains during your drive.

  • Reach the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga.

  • Perform pooja and take darshan at the temple, immersing yourself in the spiritual atmosphere.

  • According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga appeared to King Bhagirathi’s ancestors as a river to absolve their sins, after his intense penance.

  • Lord Shiva, to control the force of her fall, caught Ganga in his matted hair, and she came to be known as Bhagirathi at her source.

  • The temple, located at 3,042 meters (10,000 ft), was built in the 18th century by Gorkha Commander Amar Singh Thapa.

  • After your visit, drive back to Uttarkashi.

  • Check into your hotel in Uttarkashi and relax for the night.

Day 06 UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel and depart by surface to Sitapur.

  • Upon reaching Sitapur/Guptkashi, check into your hotel.

  • Take some time to relax and refresh after your journey.

  • Enjoy a delicious dinner at your hotel.

  • Stay overnight at the hotel in Guptkashi, ready for the next day’s journey.

Day 07 By Helicopter & Trek Kedarnath
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Guptkashi.

  • Drive to Gaurikund, the starting point for your trek to Kedarnath.

  • Start the 16 km trek to Kedarnath.You have the option to hire a doli or horse for the trek (cost not included).

  • Upon reaching Kedarnath, check into your hotel and freshen up.

  • Enjoy a hearty dinner at your hotel in Kedarnath.

  • Relax and enjoy an overnight stay in Kedarnath, amidst the serene Himalayan surroundings.

  • Kedarnath Temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, is situated in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow-covered peaks.

  • The temple’s inner walls are decorated with figures of deities and scenes from mythology, and a large statue of the Nandi Bull guards the temple door.

Day 08 KEDARNATH-GUPTKASHI
  • After breakfast, visit the Kedarnath Temple to perform pooja and take darshan of Lord Kedarnath.

  • After the temple visit, take the helicopter back (cost not included in the package).

  • Upon arrival, perform pooja and darshan at the local temples or spots as per your time and convenience.

  • After visiting Kedarnath, begin your descent by trekking down to Gaurikund.

  • Upon reaching Gaurikund, take a local jeep to Sonprayag.

  • From Sonprayag, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Sitapur or Guptkashi.

  • Check-in at the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Sitapur or Guptkashi.

Day 09 GUPTKASHI–BADRINATH (158 KMS/07 HRS APPROX)
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive towards Joshimath.

  • Upon arrival in Joshimath, check into your hotel and relax.

  • Later, visit the Narsingh Temple in Joshimath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Narsingh (half-man, half-lion) form.

  • After visiting the temple, enjoy some leisure time to explore Joshimath or relax at the hotel.

  • Return to your hotel for the evening and unwind.

  • Stay overnight at the hotel in Badrinath.

Day 10 JOSHIMATH–BADRINATH-JOSHIMATH (90 KMS/03HRS Approx)
  • After breakfast, head to visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

  • After the temple visit, drive back to Joshimath.

  • Explore Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-China border, known for its scenic beauty and cultural significance.

  • Visit Vyas Gufa, a cave believed to be the meditation place of the sage Vyas, where he composed the Mahabharata.

  • Explore Ganesh Gufa, another cave near Vyas Gufa, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, where it is believed that Ganesha wrote the Mahabharata.

  • Visit Mata Murti Temple, dedicated to the mother of Lord Badrinath, Mata Murti, located near the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers.

  • After the sightseeing, drive back to your hotel in Joshimath.

  • Enjoy dinner at your hotel and stay overnight in Joshimath.

Day 11 JOSHIMATH – HARIDWAR
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel and depart for Haridwar via Srinagar, Garhwal.

  • On your way, visit Devprayag, the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, where they merge to form the Ganges.

  • Continue your journey and arrive in Haridwar.

  • Check into your hotel and take some time to relax.

  • You may spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the surroundings or unwinding at the hotel.

  • Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel in Haridwar.

Day 12 Departure
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Haridwar.

  • Begin your journey to Delhi by surface.

  • Upon reaching Delhi, we will drop you at your preferred location (railway station/airport).

  • Fly to your next destination, taking with you the cherished memories of your trip to Dev Bhumi (Land of the Gods).

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on Double,Triple & Quad sharing basis as per requirement.

  • In Kedarnath ji beds will be provided hotel room sharing will be double / triple / quad / Penta as per availability.

  • Meals as per plan

  • Vehicle as per requirements Sedan/ SUV / Tempo Traveller

  • All Sightseeings

  • Toll Tax,Parking.

Exclusions
  • GST
  • Airfare/ Train Fare
  • Personal Expenses
  • Paragliding
  • Entry fee at sightseeing,
  • Poni and Pithu etc
  • Potter or Guide Services
  • Any Meal which is not mentioned.
  • Tips, travel insurance, Laundry, Liquors etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.