Duration: 13 nights 14 days EX DELHI
Destination Covered: Delhi - Haridwar – Mussoorie – Syanachtti – Yamnotri – Harshil – Gangotri – Bhojbasa – Goumukh --Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Joshimath – Badrinath – Rishikesh
Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar, 210 Kms. Drive (5 – 6hrs)
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Haridwar by Road / Train ( as per preference ). On arrival in Haridwar, Check in Hotel to relax. Evening free or visit Har Ki Pauri. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot. 230kms. Drive (7 - 8 hrs)
Depart from Haridwar early morning and take lunch on the way in
Mussoorie. Restart your journey and reach Barkot in the evening after visiting Kempty Falls on the way. On arrival check in hotel. Yamunotri Road. Diner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Barkot – Yamnotri– Barkot. 32 kms Drive 5 Trek
Again after an early breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti ( Drive 32 kms to start your journey. Take a local jeep to reach Phool chatti.. Arrive at Yamunotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman to start your most sacred pilgrimage to Char Dhams. Come back to Phool Chatti in the evening to return back to Hotel for dinner and relaxation at the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Barkot – Harsil/Uttarkashi. 152 kms Drive (6 – 7 hrs)
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Harsil a drive of 152 kms. En route stop at Uttarkashi for Lunch. On the way stop at
Gangnani for hot water spring dip. Restart to reach Harsil, One of the most beautiful valleys in the world and reach hotel set amidst an apple Orchard in Dharali village 2 kms away from Harsil cantonment in the valley on the highway itself. On arrival check in for dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 05: Harsil/uttarkashi – Gangotri
In the morning after breakfast drive to
Gangotri via a beautiful valley Harsil. Enroute take a holy dip in Gangnani hot water springs. Arrive at Gangotri by evening. Check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Gangnani:
Further up on way to Gangotri about 26 kms from Maneri is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the Kund called Rishi Kund. There is a temple near the Kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.
Day 06: Gangotri (3048 mts/10000 ft)- Bhojwassa (3792 mts/12440 ft) 14 kms trek/5-6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast we commands our trek further to Bhojwassa via Chirbasa (3600mt). From Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on tree line. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi River. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as Artic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa we trek further to Bhojwassa, the entire trail passes through dense forest, Arrive Bhojwassa; there is a small temple and a potential campsite near down the river. We make our camp near river side. Afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 07: Bhojwassa - Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) - Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft) 9 Kms Trek one side)
Early in the Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gomukh(3890mt), the source of the Ganges. Gomukh is where the water of Ganga trickles down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gomukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth. Explore the area and trek to Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. The trek from Gomukh to Tapovan is ascent steep, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peaks becomes clearer. The appear to be just a stone's throw away.Tapovan known for its beautiful meadows that encircle the base camp of the Shivling peak, Tapovan is a very pleasant surprised spot with a large meadow complete with bubbling streams, wildflowers and campsites. Herds of Bharal (blue mountain goats) are a common sight from here on mountain ridges. On the far side of the glacier the Bhagirathi I, II, III (6454mt), provide an equally impressive backdrop. It is also the little wonder where Sadhus and saints choose this spot for extended meditation during the long summer month. Arrive Tapovan and camp. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
Gomukh:
The Gomukh glacier is the source of Bhagirathi (Ganges) and is held in high esteem by the devout who do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy water.
Day 08: Bhojwassa - Gangotri(Trek 4-5 hrs) – Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri, where our car will be waiting for us. Then drive to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 09: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi. 283 kms. Drive (9 – 10 hrs)
After a very early breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip on the road. Late Lunch en route. On the way see the heritage city of Tehri going down in to the mighty waters of
Holy River Ganges, because of the construction of Tehri Dam. After lunch restart your journey and today for the first time see the river beautiful MANDAKINI. Travel along this to reach Guptkashi late in the evening. On arrival check in hotel (Guptkashi. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Guptkashi – Kedarnath. 32 kms Drive,14 kms trek
After breakfast pick up your packed Lunch and leave for Gaurikund ( a 32 kms drive one way ) on arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Stop for the lunch en route and restart after that to arrive by late afternoon. On arrival check in Bikaner house / Ashram or similar. After freshening up perform Pooja and also Darshan at the shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: Kedarnath – Guptkashi. 14 kms Trek, 32 kms
After breakfast start you journey back to Gaurikund and on arrival leave for Guptkashi by road to reach the hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Guptkashi - Badrinath 235 kms.(6 – 7 hrs
After breakfast leave for Badrinath via Chopta via Joshimath, one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest and stop at Pipalkoti for Lunch. Arrive at hotel Badrinath by late afternoon. Evening free in Badrinath. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 13: Badrinath - Pipalkoti 16 kms ( 5 -7 hrs
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Rudraprayag - Haridwar (180kms (5 – 6hrs
Morning after breakfast drove back to Haridwar. Via Devprayag one can explore the temples of Haridwar & Har Ki Pari Ghats or take a rope way to Chadi Devi temple to enjoy the rope way and view of Haridwar . Explore the area and transfer to Railway station to Board train for Delhi. Dep: 1810 Hrs. Dinner on Board. Arrive New Delhi 2030 hrs. Tour Terminates.
