Char Dham

Itinerary
Day 1

Haridwar Barkot. 230kms. (Drive 7-8 hrs.)

Depart from Haridwar early morning and take lunch (Packed) on the way at Mussoorie. restart your journey and reach Barkot in the evening after visiting Kempty Falls on the way. On arrival check in The Chardham Camp Yamunotri, just 1 km ahead of Barkot town on the Yamunotri Road. Diner & O/N at The Chardham Camp, Barkot.

Day 2

Barkot Yamunotri Barkot. (Drive 32kms, trek 14 kms round)

Again after an early breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti (Drive 32 kms) to start your journey. Take a local jeep to reach Phool Chatti to shorten your trek by 5 kms. On arrival start your day on a tough trek of 7 kms on side. 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 Camp resort for dinner and relaxation with Ayurvedic Massage at the resort. O/N at The Chardham Camp, Barkot.

Day 3

Barkot Harsil (drive 152 kms, 6-7 hrs)

After a relaxed breakfast leave for harsil a drive of 152 kms. En route stop at Uttakashi for Tea/Coffee and Lunch (Packed). On the way stop at Gnagnani for hot water spring dip (should you desire so.). Restart to reach Harsil, One of the most beautiful valleys in the world and reach The Char Dham Camp 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. O/N the Chardham Camp, Harsil.

Day 4

Harsil Gangotri Harsil. (Drive 22 km one way)

After breakfast leave for Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the River sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform pooja after that and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Come back to Camp resort in the afternoon to relax in the bright sunshine and some of breathtaking views of the valley beautiful. In the evening perform the Ganga Aatri at resorts own riverbank. Dinner and O/N at The Chadham Camp, Harsil.

Day 5

Harsil Guptakashi. 283 kms. (Drive 9-10 hrs.)

After a very early breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip on the road. Lunch (Packed) and Tea/Coffee en route at Srinagar. After lunch restart your journey and today for the first time see the river beautiful MANDAKINI. Travel along this to reach Guptakashi late in the evening.On arrival check in The Chardham Camp (Guptakashi) located 2 kms out of town towards Gaurikund. Dinner and O/N The Chardham Camp, Guptakashi.

Day 6

Guptakashi Kedarnath (Drive 32 kms. trek 14 kms)

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 lunch en route and restart after that to arrive by late afternoon. On arrival check in Punjab& Sindh Awas. After freshening up perform Pooja and also Darshan at the Shri Kedarnathji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and O/N at Punjab& Sindh Awas.

Day 7

Kedarnath Guptakashi (Trek 14 kms, drive 32 kms.)

After breakfast start your journey back to Gaurikund and on arrival lave for Guptakashi by road to reach the Chardham Camp by evening. Relax with Ayurvedic Massage, Dinner and O/N at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

Day 8

Guptakashi Joshimath via Chopta. 175 kms. (6-7 hrs)

After breakfast leave for Joshimath via Chopta, one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest and stop at Pipalkoti for Tea/Coffee Lunch (Packed). Arrive at The Chardham Camp Joshimath by late afternoon. Evening Fee in Joshimath. Dinner and O/N at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

Day 9

Joshimath Badrinath Joshimath (Drive 90 kms)

After breakfast leave for Shri Badrinathji, on arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the tibet Border. Come back to The Resort for dinner and O/N at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

Day 10

Joshimath Haridwar. 274 Kms. (drive 9-10 hrs.)

After breakfast leave for Haridwar and on the way take lunch at Srinagar. Restart and if time permits visit Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to become Ganga). Reach haridwar in the evening for your onward journey.

 

 

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