Divine Chardham Yatra – Sacred Himalayan Pilgrimage

The traveler will have to reach our designated hotel in Haridwar at his own expense and at his own pace. In the evening, he will take a rickshaw at his own expense and witness the Ganga Aarti at Harkipauri.

Dinner

Depart from Haridwar at 7:00 AM by vehicle for Barkot, following the Yamunotri route via the Heal Road.

Begin your adventure with an early arrival in Jankichatti from Barkot at 2:30 AM. From here, you can choose to trek, ride a horse, or take a dolly for the 6 km journey to Yamnotri. Keep in mind that it usually rains after noon in Yamnotri. Later, make your way back to Barkot for a restful overnight stay.

Embark on a scenic drive as you depart from Barkot at 9:00 AM, heading toward the picturesque town of Uttarkashi.

Set off early at 3:30 AM from Uttarkashi for a spiritual journey to the Gangotri Temple. After receiving blessings at the temple, return to Uttarkashi in the evening.

Start your day by departing Uttarkashi at 7:30 AM, traveling towards Guptakashi/Fata along the Kedarnath route.

Pilgrims embarking on the Kedarnath pilgrimage will leave Guptakashi at 1:00 AM, heading to Sitapur. From there, travel to Gaurikund by government shuttle service. The journey from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (16 km/6 hours) involves trekking or riding a horse, dolly, or Kandi. For those taking the helicopter, book tickets online through the official website (https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in) and arrive at the helipad 2 hours before your allotted time. After darshan at Kedarnath, pilgrims will stay in communal accommodations with provided mattresses. The conditions can be cold with snowfall or rain. If returning to Guptakashi earlier, arrange for your own accommodation and meals. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast packet in Kedarnath, if available.

Make your return journey from Kedarnath to Gaurikund on foot, by horse, dolly, or Kandi. From Gaurikund, travel to Sitapur and then back to your Guptakashi hotel by shuttle vehicle. Helicopter passengers will also need to arrange for a shuttle vehicle to their hotels in Guptakashi independently.

Depart Guptakashi at 7:00 AM for a scenic drive to Badrinath via Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pipalkoti, Helung, and Joshimath. Enjoy an overnight stay near Badrinath.

In the morning, head to Badrinath for darshan at the temple. Take a holy bath in Tapokund, perform a donation for the salvation of ancestors, and partake in the Shraddha ceremony near Sri Mahaprabhuji's seat. Afterward, explore Ganesh Cave, Vyas Cave, and the vanishing Saraswati River in Mana Village at your own expense. Return to your hotel in the evening.

Depart for Haridwar at 7 AM, enjoying breath-taking views of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers at Rudraprayag, and the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers at Devprayag. Witness the stunning sight of the merging streams, marking the official beginning of the Ganga River. Arrive in Haridwar at night.

The tour ends after breakfast at the Haridwar hotel and check-out from the hotel.