CHAR DHAM YATRA TOUR - INDIA

The holy centers of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath are collectively known as Char Dham. A journey to Char dham is believed to wash away the sins. But before planning your tour to this most popular pilgrimage tours of India you should note that the place is accessible from May till November, as these remain closed due to heavy snowfall in the months of December to April.

Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights
Places covered : Delhi - Rishikesh - Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Guptkashi - Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Guptkashi / Pipalkoti - Badrinath - Pipalkoti - Haridwar – Delhi

Day 1: Delhi – Rishikesh

Arrive at Delhi and drive to Rishikesh, enjoy lunch en-route. On arrival, check-in to hotel to relax. Spend the evening at leisure.Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 2: Rishikesh – Barkot

After breakfast visit Lakshman Jhula and go for local sight seeing. Take an early lunch and drive 230 Kms. via Mussoorie to reach Barkot in the evening, visiting "Kempty Falls" on the way. On arrival, check in at a hotel. A magnificent view of the eternal snow of Bandarpoonch peak can be seen from Barkot. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot

Drive 40 Kms. till Hunuman Chatti. After an early breakfast drive up to Janki Chatti, then trek 5 Kms. A profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs can be seen on the way. Reach Yamunotri, perform pooja, take a holy dip at Yamunotri and take the same route to come back to Barkot. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi

After a relaxed breakfast, drive 100 Kms. to Uttarkashi. Check-in to hotel and have lunch. The evening is free to explore local area. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, temples & ashrams. You may visit famous Vishwanath Temple and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. Take dinner & stay overnight in hotel.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

After breakfast leave for Gangotri via Gangnani, Harsil. On arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river, The Ganges. Perform pooja and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

After an early breakfast leave for Guptkashi. Take late lunch en-route. On the way see the heritage city of Tehri submerged in to the mighty waters of Holy River Ganges, due to the construction of Tehri Dam. Guptakashi is a city of colour, breathtaking scenery and incredible landscape. Visit Ardh Nareshwar Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

After breakfast pick up your packed lunch and leave for Gaurikund (37 kms. drive). On arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Take lunch en-route and reach Kedarnath by late afternoon. On arrival, check in to guest house. Enjoy pooja and darshan at the Shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening, visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and overnight stay in guest house.

Day 08: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi / Pipalkoti

After morning darshan, trek 15 Kms. & drive 164 Kms. to reach Pipalkoti if time permits. Otherwise spend the night at Guptakshi. Pipalkoti is a busy town cradled in the lap of lush green mountains and terraced fields. Over night stay in hotel.

Day 9: Guptkashi / Pipalkoti – Badrinath

After breakfast leave for Badrinath. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest. Relish your lunch en-route. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 10: Badrinath – Pipalkoti

After morning Arti and Pooja, visit Mana the last Indian village before the Tibetan border and then drive 85 Kms. to reach Pipalkoti. Overnight stay in hotel at Pipalkoti.

Day 11: Pipalkoti – Haridwar

After breakfast leave for Haridwar, and have lunch on the way. If time permits visit Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi), to become Ganga. Reach Haridwar in the evening and attend the Ganga Arti at Har ki Pauri. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 12: Haridwar – Delhi

After breakfast leave for Delhi and enjoy your afternoon meal on the way. The tour ends on arrival at Delhi from where you can proceed to your onward destination.