Arrival in Haridwar – Guptkashi (205 Km / 7 to 8 hrs): Morning arrival in the holy city of Haridwar, the first site where the mighty Ganges River hits the plains. Continue your drive to the peaceful hill town of Guptkashi. As you reach, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, you can explore the place on your own. Vishwanath Temple, Ardhanarishwar Temple and Manikarnik Kund are some the main attractions here. Have dinner. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.
Guptkashi – Phata - Kedarnath – Phata - Guptkashi (By Helicopter): Start your day early, drive to the Phata Helipad where a helicopter for Kedarnath is waiting for you. As you arrive in Kedarnath, head to the highly-worshipped Kedarnath temple. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, this temple was originally built by the Pandavas and was later recovered by Adi Sankaracharya. Helicopter passengers can avail priority darshan tickets as they reach. You are given 1-2 hours for Darshan. After darshan and pooja, go aboard the helicopter to return to Phata. Vehicles are stationed here to take you back to the hotel for dinner. Stay Overnight.
Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (190 Km / 7 to 8 hrs): On day 3, check out from the hotel at 08:00 AM. Start your road journey to Badrinath via Joshimath. As you travel by road, savor the mesmerizing views of the scenery. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Take some rest, followed by sumptuous refreshments. In the evening, embark on a tour of the area. Head to Tapt Kund or Hot Spring to take a bath, before you enter the revered Badrinath temple. 15 m in height and dedicated to Lord Badri or Vishnu, this temple is in the form of a cone and lies on the banks of River Alaknanda. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Badrinath.
Badrinath – Joshimath – Birahi /Rudraparyag/Srinagar (165 Km / 5 to 6 hrs): Today, visit the Badrinath temple again for morning darshan. Back to the hotel for breakfast. Later on, get ready for sightseeing in Badrinath In the afternoon, start the road journey back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag that is the confluence of River Alaknanda and River Pindar. Continue your journey to Rudraprayag, a small pilgrim town lying on the meeting point of Rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Upon reaching, check- in at the hotel. Some of the popular attractions here are Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Augustmuni and Dhari Devi Mandir Enjoy your dinner. Overnight stay.
Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (190 Km / 7 to 8 hrs): On day 5, check out from the hotel at 08:00 AM. Start your road journey to Badrinath via Joshimath. As you travel by road, savor the mesmerizing views of the scenery. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Take some rest, followed by sumptuous refreshments. In the evening, embark on a tour of the area. Head to Tapt Kund or Hot Spring to take a bath, before you enter the revered Badrinath temple. 15 m in height and dedicated to Lord Badri or Vishnu, this temple is in the form of a cone and lies on the banks of River Alaknanda. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Badrinath.
Haridwar - Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) HT : 1352 MTS. Via Mussoorie. O/N stay in Barkot: You can start comfortably after having breakfast and early morning bathing in Ganga. Normally from Haridwar to Barkot takes 07 hrs comfortable with a short break at Kampty fall if preferred otherwise with a nonstop stretch we can reach in 06 Hrs. Normally in peak season time there is heavy rush in Mussoorie so sometimes we can divert the route to Barkot via Vikas Nagar. In this case Kampty fall sight-seeing can be discarded under last moment decision. Upon reaching Barkot , we will have dinner and retired for the day & Night Halt.
Barkot – Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side:-O/N stay in Barkot : Early morning leave for Jankichatti via Hanuman Chatti & Phool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 05 kms for Yamunotri. Upon reach at Yamunotri Dham experience Holi Dip in Garam (Tapt)Kund and then Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) HT :1158 MTS. O/N Stay in Uttarakashi: Late morning Drive to Uttarkashi after breakfast by 10 AM. After trek to Yamunotri just a day before you might be tired so this is the day grab your full nap and take proper rest because the distance between Barkot to Uttarkashi is just 04 hrs and we have planned this to keep you relaxed. Because onward journey will be gradually tiring as in between the destinations distance and road travel will be increased. Visit Vishwanath Temple before you check in to your hotel. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt.
Uttarkashi – Ganganani- Gangotri – Harsil – Uttarkashi (120Kms / 05 hrs) round trip : O/N Stay in Uttarakashi. Gangotri: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great Deva Yagna here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. Gangnani: Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas. Ritual and Activities: Perform Snan at Gangotri Ghat (VIP Ghat), Ganga Pujan & Aarti at Gangotri Ghat , Darshan of Bhagirath Shila ,Darshan of Gauri Ganesha Temple, Finally Gangotri Temple Darshan after that you must have Darshan of Surya Kund. While returning Darshan of Gupteshwar Mahadev temple in Dharali , Interact with Tibetan Culture and people in Harsil.. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Uttarkashi , en route visit Gangnani. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) . O/N Stay in Sitapur: Leave early in the morning with packed breakfast for almost day long drive to Sitapur via Guptkashi. On your drive you would pass through Ganga giving way to Tehri Dam (The Hydro Electric Project). Overnight stay in the hotel at Sitapur/Guptkashi. This stretch is the longest road travel in between the places of entire Chardham Yatra destinations. Sometimes it takes more than 10hrs if some traffic congestion is there. Upon reach Sitapur/Rampur/Guptkashi we will take rest . Night stay in Hotel.
Delhi - Rishikesh: Morning drive to Rishikesh. It is an approx 230 Kms / 6 hrs journey. Enjoy en-route lunch. On arrival at Rishikesh check-in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Rishikesh including Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Swarga Ashram, In the evening enjoy the enchanting view of Ganga Aarti. Overnight Stay at Rishikesh.
Rishikesh - Barkot: Morning after breakfast drive to Barkot. It is an approx 200 Kms in 7 hrs journey. En-route visit Kempty fall at Mussoorie. On arrival at Barkot check-in hotel. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot: Early breakfast drive to Janki Chatti and then trek for Yamunotri. You can cover the trekking distance either by walk or ride horse or on Doli. One side distance for the third day is 36 Kms drive and 7 Kms trek. At Yamunotri take a bath in Jamnabai Kund and dip raw rice or potato in Surya Kund, after cooking use it as Prasad. Witness the mesmerizing view of Aarti offered to Divya Shila and to main deity Yamunaji. Later drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.
Barkot - Uttarkashi: In the morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi for night halt by covering distance approx. 100 Kms in 4 hrs. Visit Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi: After Early Breakfast drive to Gangotri. which is located at an altitude of 3048 meters and surrounded by snow capped picturesque Himalayans. After Offering prayer at Gangotri temple explore the place. Don't forget to look at submerged Shivling of natural rock. Drive back to to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Uttarkashi - Guptkashi: After an early breakfast drive to Guptkashi. It is an approx 210 Kms in 7 hrs journey. On arrival check in at hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.
Guptkashi - Kedarnath: In the morning leave for Gaurikund, from this place trek to Kedarnath commences. Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3584 meters from sea level. By cover the distance 45 Kms and 14 Kms via trekking. To cover trekking distance you can hire pony or Doli. Kedarnath houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. On reaching Kedarnath visit the main temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Kedarnath - Pipalkoti: After early morning visit to Kedarnath temple return for Gaurikund (14 Kms trekking distance). And drive for Pipalkoti, covering approx. 158 Kms in five hr.
Pipalkoti - Badrinath: After breakfast proceed to Badrinath via Joshimath. Road distance include here is 77 Kms which will covered in 3 hrs. On arrival at Badrinath check-in hotel and enjoy the evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath - Srinagar: Early morning take a holy bath at Tapt Kund and then go for the Darshan of Badrivishal Brahma kapal for the Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors. Explore the other holy sites at Badrinath like Mana, Vyas Cave, Bhimkund etc. Thereafter, proceed for Srinagar (7 hrs. journey).
Srinagar - Haridwar: In the morning after early breakfast drive to Haridwar. It is a 156 Kms, 04 hrs drive. On arrival check-in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of haridwar including Mansa Devi and Chandi devi temple, in the evening enjoy the enchanting view of Ganga Aarti. Return to hotel for overnight stay.Haridwar - DelhiAfter Breakfast drive back to Delhi.