Chardham Yatra: Dehradun – Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Badrinath – Rudraprayag- Rishikesh-Haridwar

- 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.
- 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.

- Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. 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.
- 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.
- Uttarkashi Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30- 35 degree Celsius but nights is pleasant, Cold in winters.

- 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 Weather – The maxi mum 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.

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 wellthe 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.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. After Back
our car will drop you at Hotel for rest. (note: helicopter ticket is not included in this
package) By Trek : Though it is difficult to go up and down from Sonprayag on the
same day by trek. But it can be done if you take ponies or helicopter while going to
Kedarnath. Do coordinate well with driver, as due to parking issue driver cannot stay at
Sonprayag also network issue is also there. 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 themrepeatedly 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°Cel-sius. During this time the
place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

Morning Pooja and Checkout From Camp later Proceed to Guptkashi
Evening Reach Guptkashi Check in Hotel. Overnight Stay in Hotel

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.

Morning after breakfast, drive for Rudraprayag. Lying at the confluence of River
Alaknanda and River Mandakini, Rudraprayag is a sacred place regarded as one of the
Panch Prayags and place of great religious significance. Settled in Uttarakhand, this
beautiful town is full of mysterious charm and the spiritual vibes that will calm your
senses. 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 Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. . Evening with lots of memories and blessing you will be dropped at Dehradun/Haridwar for your onward Journey