Char Dham Yatra 8 Night/9 Days| EX. Haridwar

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), move to Jankichatti /
Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse
or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water and
having “Darshan” of “Yamunaji” back to Jankichatti by trek.
Return to Barkot in the evening. Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur constructed the temple in the 19th
Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At Yamunotri,
One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapt kund.
Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be
offered to Divya Shila.
Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs near temple, which flows into
numerous pools. The most significant of these is Surya Kund, move to Uttarakashi. Check into the hotel reached in Uttarakashi.
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarakashi.

Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its
similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi,
town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga.

Early morning (packed breakfast) move to Gangotri, on the way at Gangotri take a
sacred dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harshil Valley.
Harshil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees
and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges
which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that rest
for some time in the lovely surroundings.
Gangotri Temple: The temple was built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th
Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Later get back to Uttarkashi. Stay overnight at Uttarkashi

Morning after breakfast, move to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan.
On the way, you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini
River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit
Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi.
Stay overnight at the Guptakashi.

Early morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath Dham. Enjoy
Kedarnath Darshan.
Stay overnight at Kedarnath.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will drop you your pre booked Helipad. You can inform
driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will
be there to pick you up. (Note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package).
By Trek: Morning our driver will transfer you at Sonprayag then you have to take local
jeep for Gaurikund & then your trek start for Kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same
& return to Sonprayag. There is big parking issue so driver will back to other palace if his
contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver.

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. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won
over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, feel guilty of having killed their own
brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for ransom. 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

Morning after darshan, return to Guptkashi, overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Today will move to Joshimath from Guptkashi.
Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a town in the Chamoli district of
Uttarakhand, India. It is an important pilgrimage site and a gateway to several
religious destinations in the region, including Badrinath.
Overnight stay in Joshimath

The morning after breakfast, move to Badrinath.
Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal &
Aarti in the evening. Brahamakapal is important for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors
(Pitrus).
There are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti,
Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the
three km of Badrinathjee.
Stay overnight at Joshimath

After morning breakfast, moving for Haridwar via Rishikesh for drop off.
Rishikesh ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is
surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when
Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of “Hrishikesh” and this
area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh.
Visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula