Char Dham Yatar Itinerary
Day 1 |
Haridwar To Barkot
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Morning meet our driver at hardiwar & drive for Barkot via
Mussoorie, enroute visit Mussoorie Lake & Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot.
Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Barkot Weather - Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius,
Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold,temp ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg
Day 2 |
: Barkot / Yamunotri / Barkot
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Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive 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"
return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built 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 important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Yamunotri Weather - In summer the maximun temp is 18 degrees and the minimum is 10 degrees celsius.
The days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold.
Day 3 |
Barkot To Uttarkashi
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Shivgufa
on the way to Uttarkashi. Arrival in Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi city.
After that check in Hotel. Day free for rest. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
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.
Shivgufa: Shivgufa is Small temple between Shivkhori Barkot & Uttarkashi. Maximum devotee take darshan
and then go to Uttarkashi.
Vishwanath temple - Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India.
Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It
is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mother’s, is erected
and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s
small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special
aarti at morning and evening are offered. As per Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya
Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Shakti temple - Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’ of
about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom. Though there are different views
about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of
copper. As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it
gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here.
Uttarkashi Weather - Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degree Celsius but
nights is pleasant, Cold in winters.
Day 4 |
Uttarkashi To Gangotri To Uttarkashi
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Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri, enroute
at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley.
Harsil 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 relax for some time in the lovely
surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th
Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Gangotri Weather - The maximum temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius. Summer nights can
get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen clothes are required while visiting
Gangotri during summer. Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri. Gangotri will be covered in sheets
of snow during winter. Pilgrim centers remains closed throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.
Day 5 |
Uttarkashi To Guptkashi
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh &
Lambgoan. Enroute 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. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava
brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later
fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish
fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in
Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of
Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the
winter.
Guptkashi Weather - pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in
winters.
Day 6 |
Guptkashi To Kedarnath
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Morning after breakfast, drive for Sonprayag for trekking of
kedarnath. (You have to leave hotel too early in the morning ) Enjoy Kedanrath Darshan & back your
hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. After Back our car will drop
you at Hotel for rest.
By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund
& then your trek start for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonprayag. There is
big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to
arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other 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, felt guilty of
having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. 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. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared
at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath,
the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar.
Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Kedarnath Weather - Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of
the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During summer season the
temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is
severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as
well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.
Day 7 |
Kedarnath To Guptkashi
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Morning after Pooja & breakfast & back your hotel. Overnight
stay at Guptakashi.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. After Back our car will drop
you at Hotel for rest.
By Trek: You have to come by trek til gaurikund then take local jeep for Sonprayag where you Driver
will wait. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not
working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other
driver.
Day 8 |
Guptkashi To Badrinath
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the
hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of
Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus).
There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund
and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at
Badrinath.
Badrinath one of the 'Ancient 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. This
revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning
"forest of berries".
Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bath
before entering the Badrinath temple.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from
Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the
roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow
passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the
five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed
the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum
is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year.
Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls. Winter is very chilly with an average
temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for
tourists.
Day 9 |
Badrinath To Joshimath To Rudraprayag
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Morning enjoy the after breakfast, driver for Rudraprayag via
Joshimath. Visit on the way Narsingh Temple in Joshimath later drive back to Rudraprayag via
Joshimath. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of
the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The
idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many
other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of Nir Singh with the idol of Lord
Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that
the day the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the
residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.
Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River. It is confluence of
rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy town is located 86 km from Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag Weather - Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 35-40 degree Celsius,
Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 20 deg to 05 deg.
Day 10 |
Rudraprayag To Dehradun
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Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh.
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.
Later visit Rishikesh Temples Sightseeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at Haridwar.
Rishikesh: Named after the Lord Vishnu, Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus. Located in the foothills
of the Himalaya in northern India it is also known as the yoga center of the world and is home to many
world renowned ashrams. Rishikesh styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with masses of
ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. The fast-flowing Ganges is surrounded by
forested hills inside the city. Apart from temples and ashrams Rishikesh is now a popular white-water
rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalaya.