CHARDHAM YATRA DURATION 09N/10D

Welcome to Chardham Yatra, Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation it is well known for its temples and artis, visit Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km² and includes three districts of Uttarakhand: Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En-route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas, (route may be changed as per road condition & traffic). Later drive straight to Barkot for night stay.

Drive to Jankichatti, trek starts from here to Yamunotri (6kms). On arrival leave the vehicle and start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). On arrival at Yamunotri purchase Prasad form local small shops, then proceed to holy dip in natural hot water spring or in river Yamuna (icy cold water). One can cook rice in “Surya Kund” (hot water spring), dipping in a muslin cloth and take cooked rice home as "Prasadam". Pooja can be offered to mythological “Divya Shila”. Take blessings of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot for night stay.

Morning depart to Uttarkashi, on arival check in at hotel, later visit famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Morning proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), en-route enjoy the drive parallel to Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of river. Then proceed to darshan, of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vinayka and BhagirathMaharaj, have blessings and return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Morning drive to Guptkashi or Phata. On arrival check into hotel. Later do Registration for visiting Kedarnath, overnight stay at Hotel.

Morning drive to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for Kedarnath Ji. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Morning trek back to Guptkashi , Trek back from to Kederntah (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Come back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

In this morning after breakfast checkout the hotel & drive to Badrinath. En route visit Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnuprayag & Joshimath. On arrival Badrinath check into the hotel have dinner & overnight stay at Badrinath.

Morning visit temple after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceed through colorful entrance of the temple have Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narmada, Udhhav, Nar & Narayan. Also see another small temple inside the temple compound i.e. Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can get ‘Charnamirt’ (abhishekamjal) in side compound. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus), one can perform rite here. Later visit Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border), which includes Vyasa Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc; In the evening transfer to Rudrapryag, Overnight stay at Rudrapryag.

Morning drive back to Rishikesh. En-route sees the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in Devprayag. Drop at Rishikesh for onward Journey.