Haridwar – Barkot (205 Km: 8 Hrs)

In the morning, depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. On arrival at Barkot, check in to your hotel/camp. The rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hill) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

Barkot/Kharsali – Yamunotri (45 Km: 2 Hrs + 5 Km Start Trek/5 Km Start Trek) – Barkot/Kharsali (5 Km Start Trek + 45 Km: 2 Hrs)

After breakfast/packed breakfast, depart at 5 or 6 am for Hanumanchatti (40 Km) and Janki Chatti (5 km). Here, you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through a lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and several species of Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the westernmost shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m).

Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Yama, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier, one km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival, by afternoon in Yamunotri take a holy dip in the Yamuna River, perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot. Check in at the Hotel or Camp. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Barkot.

Barkot – Uttarkashi (85 Km: 3 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from the Barkot Hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival, check into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi – Ganganani- Gangotri (97KM /4 HRS)  – Uttarkashi (97KMS / 3 To 4 HRS) 

After an early breakfast/packed breakfast, drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi, at its origin. Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja late in the afternoon, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi – Sitapur (203 Km/ 9Hr)

After an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Sitapur. Dinner and overnight stay in Guptkashi hotels/camps.

Sitapur – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 Km + 20 Km Trek)

After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From there, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges, originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting “Jai Bholenath.” Sometimes, the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny, blinding-white peak that threatened to rupture the skies.

On arrival, check-in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges (only basic accommodation is available on a sharing basis with only a room where you can take meals directly).

Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi (20 Km Trek + 30 Km Drive)

Get up before dawn and, after taking a bath, reach the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity. After darshan and puja, you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later, you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking, and you’ll drive to your hotel/camp. Dinner and overnight at Guptkashi.

Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (200 Km: 7 To 8 Hrs)

This morning, you check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath (Must cross Govindghat before 5:30 pm). On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel

Badrinath – Joshimath – Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar (92 Km: 3 Hrs/165 Km: 5 To 6 Hrs/195 Km: 6 To 7 Hrs)

In the morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan, return to the hotel for breakfast and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing. Visit Mana Village and Bheem Pul. In the afternoon, drive back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of River Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (230 Km: 7 To 8 Hrs/165 Km: 5 To 6 Hrs/135 Km: 4 To 5 Hrs)

After an early breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh, a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh, you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing. Visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. In the evening, drive to Haridwar. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Haridwar – Delhi (225 Km / 5 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi, transfer to the Railway Station/Airport.

Note – Tourists book their return flight to Delhi by 18:00 hrs.