Chardham Yatra (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Duration – 9 Nights / 10 Days

  • Barkot (Yamunotri) – 2 Nights

  • Kedarnath Shrine – 1 Night

  • Uttarkashi (Gangotri) – 2 Nights

  • Badrinath – 1 Night

  • Sitapur/Rampur/Sersi/Phata – 2 Nights

  • Rudraprayag – 1 Night

Day wise Itinerary

Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot (200 Kms/7 hrs)

Welcome to Haridwar. Morning drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie, enroute visit Kempty Falls and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas. Later drive straight to Barkot for night stay.

Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (45 Kms road & 6 Kms Trek one way)

Early morning drop to Jankichatti (trek starts from here to Yamunotri). 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, proceed to holy dip in natural hot water spring. Take blessings of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot for night stay.

Yamunotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna who is believed to be daughter of Lord Surya and sister of Yamraj. Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. Being at high altitude it was destroyed several times by avalanches in the present century and rebuilt again.

Surya Kund: There are number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is “Surya Kund” which is a tank full of boiling water and dedicated to Lord Surya. Rice can be dipped in water to cook and taken as Prasad.

Divya Shila: According to mythology, river Yamuna came out very first time from “Divya Shila”. This is worshipping place of Yamuna Mata. Origin of the Shila is not known but this holds a place of reverance in the rituals in and around Yamunotri since time immemorial.

Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (90 Kms/4 Hrs)

Morning depart to Uttarkashi, en-route visit Prakateswar Mahadev (Shiv Cave) & famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of holy river Bhagirathi which is prime tributary of river Ganges. This place is associated with Lord Shiva, once he resided here. Some of the important temples worth visiting are Kashi Vishwanath temple, ancient Shakti Mata temple with a huge mythological trident (trishul) & Hanuman temple.

Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri -Uttarkashi (100 Kms/4 Hrs – One way)

Morning proceed to Gangotri, en-route visit Harsil while enjoying the drive parallel to River Bhagirathi and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival at Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi, perform pooja at the bank of river. Then proceed for darshan of Mata Ganga, have blessings and return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Harsil: Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttarakhand, dense Deodar forest, gushing water Bhagirathi River, chirping of Birds, salubrious environment & pleasant weather makes it perfect destination.

Gangotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga who is supposed to be daughter of Heaven. The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the bank of Bhagirathi.

Gagnani: Gangnani is a small town situated 46 kms from Uttarkashi on the route to Gangotri. Yatri can take bath in a hot water thermal spring before moving towards Gangotri.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Phata/Sersi/Rampur/Sitapur (280 Kms/9 Hrs)

Morning drive to Rampur/Sitapur via Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Phata/Sersi/Rampur/Sitapur- Kedarnath Shrine (16 Kms Trek/6 Hrs – One way)

Early morning drop to Sonprayag to take Govt approved vehicle to reach Gaurikund. Trek starts from here to Kedarnath. Start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath (at own cost). Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woollen, toiletries and clothes. Overnight Stay.

Day 07: Kedarnath Shrine – Phata/Sersi/Rampur/Sitapur (16 Kms Trek/6 Hrs – One way)

Kedarnath Shrine: Kedarnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. After performing Pooja & Darshan, return to Sitapur/Rampur. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 Phata/Sersi/Rampur/ Sitapur – Badrinath (230 kms / 9 Hrs)

Morning start for Badrinath, en-route visit Joshimath (Narshimha Temple) and three Prayags (Nand, Vishnu and Karna). In the evening, visit Badrinath temple, overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9: Badrinath – Pipalkoti – Rudraprayag – (160 Kms/6-7 Hrs)

Early morning after having a bath in the Taptkund, have the Darshan of Badrivishal.

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.

TaptKund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bath before entering the Badrinath temple.

Brahma Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites (Shradh or Pind-dan) for their deceased ancestors.

Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Day 10: Rudraprayag – Haridwar – (140 Kms/07 Hrs)

Morning drive back to Haridwar, en-route see the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in Devprayag. On arrival at Rishikesh proceed for Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Shivanand Ashram, Gita Bhavan and Pramarth Niketan. Haridwar Drop.