Haridwar Yamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath Badrinath Haridwar

Day 1: Har Ki Pauri

07:00 AM - 01:00 PM (Breakfast enroute)

Location Name: Har Ki Pauri

Har Ki Pauri is the most famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges at Haridwar. This is the ghat that witnesses the daily aarti ritual and welcomes crowds which flock the banks for the aarti. The ghat is also known as Brahmakund and mythology suggests that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu had visited this place during the vedic times. A temple is built around a large footmark which is believed to be the imprints of Lord Vishnu. Budget and luxury hotels are located near Har ki Pauri to house all types of visitors and guests who visit Haridwar.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch break)

Location Name: Barkot

Break for lunch at Barkot.

02:00 PM - 05:30 PM (On the way to Phool Chatti)

Location Name: Barkot

Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river.

05:30 PM - 10:00 PM(Dinner & night halt)

Location Name: Janki Chatti

It is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is accessible by jeeps. Janki Chatti is situated 7kms before Yamunotri.

Day 2: Yamunotri

06:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Breakfast at TRH Janki Chatti)

Location Name: Janki Chatti 

Janki Chatti is popular for thermal springs.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM(Visit Yamunotri Holi Dip, Pooja Darshan & Lunch Break)

Location Name: Yamunotri Temple

Yamunotri is one of the Char Dhams and is also the first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. Thousands of tourists visit the Yamunotri temple of Goddess Yamuna from April to October. Yamunotri temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The temple holds great significance amongst the Hindus as the place is the source of the Yamuna river which is one of the major rivers of India. This sacred temple is located at 3,235mts above sea level and it could be reached by an easy trek of 13kms. Barkot is situated 49kms before Yamunotri.

11:00 AM - 04:30 PM (On the way to Phoolchatti)

Location Name: Yamunotri Temple

Visit the Yamunotri temple and have your lunch post that.

04:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)

Location Name: Janki Chatti

Come back to Janki Chatti for the night halt and enjoy your dinner here.

Day 3: Janki Chatti

06:00 am - 01:00 PM (After Tea / Breakfast at TRH Barkot)

Location Name: Janki Chatti

It is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is accessible by jeeps. Janki Chatti is situated 7 kms before Yamunotri and this place is popular for thermal springs.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Visit Vishwanath Temple)

Location Name: Gangotri

One of the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage areas, Gangotri, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as Ganges. The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries when Goddess Ganga transformed herself into a river to dissolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers, following his penance. Gangotri is a popular pilgrim place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m and emits a highly pious aura. Religious rituals are in full swing in the Gangotri temple with the aarti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family. The river Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier and is known as Bhagirathi. The name Ganga picks up later on after the river passes Devprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda. The striking presence of the snow-clad mountains in the vicinity and the pure crystal clear water of the Ganges flowing around add to the sanctity of the place. Vegan food dominates the culture and is available in the local food joints or dhabas. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are a strict no-no.

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (On the way to Harsil)

Location Name: Gangotri

After visiting the Vishwanath temple head towards Harsil. 

05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & Night Halt)

Location Name: Harsil

Harsil - Unexplored Valley. Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttarakhand state offering ample scope for people seeking peace and serenity in the lap of Himalayas. It is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River at an elevation of 2620 mts above sea level. 

Day 4: Harsil

06:00 AM - 12:00 PM (After Tea / Breakfast enroute at TRH Gangotri)

Location Name: Harsil

Harsil is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River at an elevation of 2620 mts above sea level. 

07:30 AM - 01:00 PM(Holy Dip in Ganges & Darshan / Pooja & After Lunch)

Location Name: Gangotri

Witness the vibrant Ganga aarti performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family.

01:00 PM - 04:30 PM (On the way to Uttarkashi)

Location Name: Gangotri

Gangotri is one of the Char Dham places. From Gangotri head towards Uttarkashi.

04:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)

Location Name: Gangotri

Come back to Gangotri for dinner and overnight halt. 

Day 5: Srinagar

06:00 AM - 12:00 PM (After Tea / Breakfast at TRH Chinyalisaur)

Location Name: Gangotri

One of the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage areas, Gangotri, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as Ganges. The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries when Goddess Ganga transformed herself into a river to dissolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers, following his penance. Gangotri is a popular pilgrim place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m and emits a highly pious aura. Religious rituals are in full swing in the Gangotri temple with the aarti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family. The river Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier and is known as Bhagirathi. The name Ganga picks up later on after the river passes Devprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda. The striking presence of the snow-clad mountains in the vicinity and the pure crystal clear water of the Ganges flowing around add to the sanctity of the place. Vegan food dominates the culture and is available in the local food joints or dhabas. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are a strict no-no.

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Visit the Tehri DAM at Gadolia / Bhagirathipuram)

Location Name:  New Tehri

The district headquarters of Tehri Garhwal is 11 km from Chamba and is a new model town adjoining one of the biggest dams in the hills. Meeting point of the rivers Bhagirathi and Bhilangana.

01:00 PM - 05:30 PM (Lunch at TRH Srinagar / Enroute)

Location Name:  Srinagar

Located on the way to N.H. 58 on the bank of river Alaknanda, Srinagar was once the capital of Garhwal Kings. Centre of Garhwal University, it is the biggest township in the area.

05:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)

Location Name:  Guptkashi

Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar Khanda (khanda means sector), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god, Shiva.

Day 6: Guptkashi

06:00 AM - 09:00 AM (After Tea / Breakfast)

Location Name: Guptkashi

Start your day with a hearty breakfast in Guptkashi.

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Halt for arrangement of Doli / Pony)

Location Name: Gaurikund

It is the base for the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri.

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM (On the way to Kedarnath)

Location Name: Gaurikund

Head towards Kedarnath. 

05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)

Location Name: Kedarnath

Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district. 

Day 7: Kedarnath

07:00 AM - 01:00 PM (Morning Pooja / Darshan)

Location Name:  Kedarnath

Kedarnath is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage areas.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch)

Location Name:  Gaurikund

Gaurikund has a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri.

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (On the way to Tilwara)

Location Name: Gaurikund

From Gaurikund head towards Tilwara.

05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & Night Halt)

Location Name:  Rudraprayag

Visit the Jagadamba temple and Shiva temple here.

Day 8: Rudraprayag

06:00 AM - 12:00 PM (After Tea / Breakfast at TRH Gauchar)

Location Name: Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayags of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Visit Narsingh Temple, Jyotirmath & Lunch Break)

Location Name: Joshimath

Joshimath is one of the four ‘maths’ created by Adi Shankaracharya. Joshimath is the home of Shri Badrinath during winters. Joshimath is connected with Auli by the highest cable car of Asia. Joshimath is situated at an elevation of 1,890mts above sea level. Do visit Kalpavriksha and Narsingh temple while on a visit to Joshimath. It is situated 14kms from Joshimath.

01:00 PM - 04:30 PM (On the way to Badrinath)

Location Name: Joshimath

Joshimath is the winter seat for Lord Badri.

04:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Aarti, Darshan, Pooja & Dinner & Night Halt)

Location Name: Badrinath Temple

Stay in Badrinath for evening darshan and aarti. Have a warm dinner and rest for the night.

Day 9: Badrinath Temple

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM (One way Traffic. After Holy Dip & Morning Pooja /Darshan & Tea / Breakfast, Visit Mana Village)

Location Name:  Badrinath Temple

Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of India. It is located at an elevation of 3,133mts above sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. This Dham was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The deity of Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu. The temple is situated on the right bank of the holy Alaknanda River.

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM (Lunch at TRH Joshimath)

Location Name: Joshimath

Day 10: Kaleshwar Temple

07:00 PM - 01:00 PM (After tea / breakfast at TRH Gauchar)

Location Name:  Kaleshwar Temple

Situated on the banks of the Alakananda river, Gauchar is a small town in Chamoli district.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch)

Location Name: Rishikesh

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. 

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (After lunch, the tour concludes)