Day 01: Haridwar
Start the Char Dham Yatra with arrival at Hardwar, Check in Hotel.
Later we shall take you for a visit to the Har-Ki-Pauri, enjoy
the AARTI in the evening. Later back to hotel for overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 02: Haridwar to Syana Chatti (240kms/7hr)
Drive to Syana Chatti via Mussoorie. Check in Hotel at Syana Chatti
Day 03: Syana Chatti - Yamunotri - Syana Chatti (5kms by
Road & 13 kms Trek (one side). Drive to Hanuman Chatti, trek
start to Yamunotri & Back. Overnight stay at Syana Chatti.
Hanuman Chatti:
The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple:
Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century.
It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund:
There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple,
which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is
Surya Kund.
Divya Shila:
A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 04: Syanachatti to Uttarkashi (137kms/4hr).
Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. Check in Hotel, Night Halt.
Uttarkashi:
Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath
is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other
important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar
and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 05: Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Uttarkashi ( 200kms/7hr)
Drive to Gangotri and back, overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple:
The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa
in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock
Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva
sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible
in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam:
Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga.
Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi
on its left bank.
Gaumukh:
The Gaumukh Glacier is the source of Bhagirathi & is held
in the high esteem by the devout that do not miss the opportunity
to have a holy dip in the BONE CHILLING icy water. It is 18 km
from Gangotri by trek.
Day 06: Uttarkashi to Rudraprayag (175kms/6hr)
After early breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag. Check in Skylark
Resort, night halt.
Rudraprayag:
It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda. Temples:
Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms).
Day 07: Rudraprayag to Kedarnath (75kms by road & 14kms
Trek one side)
Drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Check
in Hotel.
Gaurikund:
At a distance of 5 kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982
meters, one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit
the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvati meditated
to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath:
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva,
is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic
Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector
and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having
won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having
killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva
for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took
refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he
dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining
portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped
there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the
face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair)
with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned
shrines are treated as Panch Kedar .
Day 08: Kedarnath to Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek &
75kms/3hr by Road)
Trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Rudraprayag from
Gaurikund. Check in Skylark Resort at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.
Day 09: Rudraprayag to Badrinath (165kms/5hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Skylark Camp Resort
/ Hotel, Night halt.
Joshimath:
Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerela in the
8th Centaury A.D, perform penance under a tree here and after
getting enlightenment, established a Math (religious centre),
known as "Joshimath". The name Joshimath is derived
from it. Temple of Narsingh and Nav Durga are located here
Badrinath:
One of the' Four Dhams. is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage
spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133
meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known
as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing
a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with
wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van",
meaning "forest of berries". Overnight hotel.
Day 10: Badrinath to Haridwar (320kms/9hr)
Drive to Haridwar enroute visit Srinagar, Devprayag & Rishikesh.
Direct transfer to railway station for your onwards destination.