Day 01
Divine Himalayan Char Dham Yatra
Divine Himalayan Char Dham Yatra
Upon arrival in New Delhi, we will drive towards Haridwar. Upon reaching Haridwar, we will assist you with check-in at your pre-booked hotel. In the evening, we will proceed to Har Ki Pauri to witness the Ganga Aarti on the banks of the holy river Ganges. After the aarti, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 02
HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI
HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI (205 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)
After having an early morning breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and embark on a scenic drive towards Guptkashi. Upon reaching your destination, you will check-in at your hotel and settle in. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the charming town of Guptkashi at your leisure, taking in its sights and sounds. In the evening, you will indulge in a delicious dinner before retiring to your comfortable accommodations for the night, either in a hotel or a camp.
Day 03
GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH
GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH (30 Km + 20 Km trek)
After an early morning breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and begin the drive to Sonprayag. From there, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath, which can be undertaken by hiring a Doli or a horse (cost not included). As you make your way through the rugged terrain, you will be joined by fellow pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath," adding to the spiritual atmosphere. The trek is punctuated by the Mandakini River, one of the major tributaries of the Ganges, which originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Sometimes the mountains will be shrouded in mist, adding an air of mystery before gradually revealing the brilliant peaks that seem to pierce the sky. Upon reaching Kedarnath, you will check in at the Govt. Camps/Lodges, where you will be spending the night. You will indulge in a delicious dinner before retiring to your comfortable accommodations for the night.
Day 04
KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – Guptkashi
KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – Guptkashi (20 Km trek + 30 Km drive)
Early in the morning, before dawn, you will wake up and take a bath before making your way to the Kedarnath Shiva temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek' ceremony. During this ceremony, you will have the opportunity to go inside the Garbha Griha and touch the idol, and even prostrate with your head touching the deity. After the darshan and puja, you will exit the temple and make your way back to the Govt. Camps/Lodges. Later in the day, you will begin your return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag, where your vehicles will be waiting for you at the car parking. From there, you will drive back to your hotel in Guptkashi, where you will indulge in a delicious dinner before retiring to your comfortable accommodations for the night.
Day 05
GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH
GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (190 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)
You will check out of your hotel at 8:00 am this morning and begin the drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. As you drive through the picturesque Ghat road, you will be treated to stunning views of the Himalayas. Upon arriving at Badrinath, you will check into your hotel and take some time to rest and refresh. In the evening, you will head to the Badrinath Temple for darshan, but first, you will stop at Tapt Kund (Hot Spring) to take a bath. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and stands at an impressive 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. After the darshan, you will return to your hotel for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 06
BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (165 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (165 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
On Day 6, you will start your day with a visit to the Badrinath Temple for darshan. After the darshan, you will return to your hotel for breakfast. Once you have finished your meal, you will proceed for local sightseeing of Badrinath, visiting Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. In the afternoon, you will begin the drive back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07
RUDRAPRAYAG – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR
RUDRAPRAYAG – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (160 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive downhill to Rishikesh, a spiritual city known as the Yoga capital of the world. Upon reaching Rishikesh, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting the famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. In the evening, you will drive to Haridwar and upon arrival, you will check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
HARIDWAR – DELHI (230 Km / 6 to 7 hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will start the last leg of your Chardham Yatra journey by driving back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to the Railway Station or Airport for your onward journey.
