DEVINE CHARDHAM

DAY-01: HARIDWAR /MUSSOORI/ BARKOT – DRIVE – 180 KMS / 6 -7 HRS
On arrival at Haridwar / Dehradun pick up and later we Drive to Barkot. On the way, stop at Massoouri.MussoorieThe Queen of the Mountains, for lunch. Mussoorie is a famous British mountain resort. In clear weather, the Mussoorie ranges offer views of the valley of Dehradun (the state capital of Uttarakhand) and the snow peaks of the Great Himalayan Range. The next stop is Hanuman-Chatti, a small village famous for cave temples located near the village. On this day, the road goes along the river Yamuna. On Arrive at Barkot, Check at Camp/ Hotel.Dinner &
overnight stay at Camp.
DAY-02: BARKOT / YAMUNOTRI /BARKOT – 50 KMS /DRIVE & 6 KMS TREK /ONE WAY
After breakfast, Transfer to Janki-chatti (“chatti” – stop on the way of pilgrims) by jeep. Here begins the track for Yamunotri Temple, which is 6 kms per side, You have an option to either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost. A winding mountain trail leads to Yamunotri, the source of the river Yamuna and the dwelling place of the goddess of the same name. The Yamuna River is the second largest after the Ganges in India. In Yamunotri, you can take part in worship in the temple. You can walk along the trail, or ride a pony (for an additional fee). Visit the temple and the sacred thermal springs. The most famous thermal lake is named after the sun god – Surya Kund. Later back to Camp/ Hotel.Dinner & overnight stay at Camp.
DAY-03: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI – DRIVE 80 KMS / 2-3 HRS
After Breakfast, Check out from the Hotel, & leave for Uttarkashi, Check in at Hotel.Later visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to legend, the first temple on this site was founded by Parashurama. The temple is Shivalingam 60 cm tall and 90 cm in circumference. Later back to Hotel.Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY-04: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI- UTTARKASHI – DRIVE 100 KMS / 3-4 HRS
Per side This Morning after breakfast, Proceed for Gangotri, On the way, explore the Harshil valley and the hot springs in Ganganani. Geographically, the most sacred river of the Ganges of the Indians begins where the three sacred mountain streams merge – Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirath. They all originate in the glaciers of the Garhwal
Himalayas. This place is called “Gomukh” (cow face). 19 km from Gomukha downstream is the village of Gangotri, where the statue of Ganga Devi lives in the temple. Gangotri is located in the area of cedar forests. This uniquely beautiful place is of paramount importance and holiness for Hindus. Pilgrims come here from all over the
country.Later back to Hotel.Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY-05: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI – DRIVE 200 KMS / 7-8 HRS
After Breakfast at the hotel, Drive to Guptakashi, On Arrive Check in at Hotel / Camp. Guptakashi (“hidden Kashi”) – a temple city with beautiful views of the snowy peaks, located in the Garhwal Himalayas, is one of the most important and beautiful centers of pilgrimage. It is believed that the Pandavas after the Battle of Kuruksetra, described in the Mahabharata, wanted to atone for Shiva for fratricide. He wanted to avoid meeting them at Kashi and went to Guptakashi in the form of a bull, Nandi. Bhima exposed the deity, and the brothers tried to grab the bull by the tail and paws, but he disappeared into the cave to return to five different forms of Shiva. This disappearance gave the name of the city.Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 06: BY TREK / HELICOPTER TO KEDARNATH (18 kms per side )
By Trek Early morning, Drive to Sonprayag Parking then cover 02 kms to Gaurikund ( Starting point for Trek) by using Local Transport & Trek to Kedarnath. Early morning at 6:30 report to helipad, Fly to Kedarnath, Check in at Hotel.Later visit Temple for performing pooja and Darshan. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.An overnight stay at Kedarnath. Kedarnath Temple The 1000 years old temple with a carved exterior is located in a courtyard protected by Nandi bull. This spot has great significance in the legendary Mahabharata epic. Inside the main sanctum is one of the 12 naturally formed ‘Jyotirlingas’ of India. The temple has carved shapes of the Pandavas, and Lord Shiva.
DAY 07: DOWN TREK / HELICOPTER /GUPTKASHI (18 KMS PER SIDE)
Morning Darshan, Later check out & down trek to Gaurikund & Later drive to Guptkashi, Check in at Hotel & overnight stay. OR Early morning at 6:30 report to helipad & fly down to Guptkashi and later you will be transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY-08: GUPTKASHI –CHOPTA -TUNGNATH (50K M)
Drive After breakfast proceed to Chopta for Tungnath relax at chopta hotel weith great Himalayan view .overnight stay at hotel.
DAY-09: –CHOPTA –TUNGANATH TREK -BADRINATH – DRIVE – 150 KMS / 6 HRS
After breakfast, 4KM trek to tunganath and take darshan of dwitiya kedar & highest temple of shiva return back to chopta and drive to Badrinath, on the way, via Chopta. On Arrive Check in at Hotel. Badrinath is a village located at an altitude of 3133 m, protected by the mountains of Nara and Narayana on the bank of the Alakananda River. The place of appearance and the abode of Nara-Narayana, which, along with Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath, is revered as one of the four Garvale shrines. The name of the temple “Badrinath” is associated with the ancient tradition, according to which, Lord Vishnu performed austerity in this place. In order to save her husband from the scorching rays of the sun, the goddess Lakshmi took the form of a tree of Vishala-Badari (Great Fig tree), hiding the god under the shade of the branches.Overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath .Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY- 10: BADRINATH / JOSHIMATH /KARANPRAYAG /RUDRAPRYAG – DRIVE – 170 KMS / 6 HRS
After bath in the Tapt kund visit & Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Bhim kund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Mana Village Nestled in the Himalayas, located in the district of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, Mana is the last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet/China. Located near the religious site of Badrinath, on the banks of River Saraswati, Mana village is situated at a height of around 3219 meters Tapt-Kund The Tap Kund is a group of natural sulphur springs situated on the bank of River Alaknanda beside the Badrinarayan Temple. It is said that when Lord Vishnu was happy with Agni Dev’s … Fire God’s) penance, he granted a boon to eternally reside in the form of this kund here. Rudrapryag – The city stands at the confluence of two great sacred rivers – Mandakini and Mahaalaknanda. The first originates from the icy snow over Kedarnath, and the second from the heights of the Himalayas due to Badrinath. Both are sacred to the Hindus; at the confluence they give rise to the sacred Alaknanda River.
DAY-11: RUDRAPRYAG /DEVPRYAG/ RISHIKESH/DEHRADUN AIRPORT – DRIVE – 165 KMS / 5-6 HRS
After breakfast & Drive to Dehradun, enroute visit Devprayag & Rishikesh. Devprayag – the place of the confluence of two sacred rivers: Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. In this place of confluence, the great Ganges originates, here she finds her name, Visit the ancient temple on the banks of the sacred river Ganges. Later straight drive to Dehradun Airport for board your evening flight