CHARDHAM

09Nights/ 10 Days

Itinerary Overview:

Day 1: Arrival Haridwar / Dehradun – Barkot
Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri
Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi
Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri
Day 5: Uttarkashi - Guptakashi
Day 6: Guptakashi – Kedarnath
Day 7: Kedarnath –Guptakashia
Day 8: Guptakashi – Badrinath
Day 9: Badrinath – Joshimath / Rudraprayag
Day 10:Rudraprayag – Haridwar / Dehradun

Day 1: Haridwar / Dehradun Airport - Barkot (205 kms / approx. 7-8 hours)

Upon arrival at Haridwar/Dehradun Airport, our driver will pick you from the station or airport and drive to Barkot. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 02:  Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (45 kms Drive / approx. 6 kms Trek one side)

Early Morning (04:00 AM) drive to Jankichatti, Jankichatti is the starting point for trek route towards Yamunotri i.e. 6 Kms one way [you have option either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost]. Upon arrival at Yamunotri, take a Holy bath in Tapt Kund (Hot spring) or Yamuna River (Cold Water) and visit Yamunotri temple "Darshan" and Pooja of pious "Yamuna Ji" at Divya Shila. Later return to Janki Chatti and then further drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 kms / approx. 3-4 hours)

Morning (09:00 Am) after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. Enroute visit Vishwanath Temple.  Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 kms / approx. 3 hours)

After breakfast, we proceed to the Gangotri excursion tour. En-route enjoy picturesque Harsil valley, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Upon arrival at Gangotri, visit Gangotri Mata Temple and perform pooja, Bhagirath Shilla and Surya Kund. Thereafter we drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Guptakashi (200 kms / approx. 7-8 hours)

Morning (07:00 Am) After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival at Guptkashi check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free at hotel. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Day 06: Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

Early in the morning you will drive till Sonprayag (vehicles allow till this point) from here you need to take a local jeep/ Max to reach Gaurikund (3 Kms, on direct payment basis, approx. INR 200 per person). Upon arrival in Gaurikund, you will start your Trek towards Kedarnath Temple, which is a long and beautiful man-made trail. After reaching, check in at your accommodation. Later performing Pooja and Darshan of Shri Kedarnath Temple.  Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Day 07: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Sonprayag – Guptkashi

Early morning, check-out from the hotel. Later trek down to Gaurikund. On arrival in Gaurikund from here you need to take a local jeep/ Max to reach Sonprayag (3 kms, on direct payment basis, approx. 200 per person). Later drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. An overnight stay.

Day 08: Guptakashi – Badrinath (200 kms / approx. 8-9 hours)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Badrinath. Enroute drive via Chopta and visit Narsingh Temple at Joshimath. Upon arrival at Badrinath, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.  Evening visit at Shri Badrinath Temple Aarti [If time permits]
Note: - We would suggest to book any Online Pooja at Badrinath Temple to avoid to standing in queue.

Day 09: Badrinath – Joshimath / Rudraprayag (200 kms / approx. 8-9 hours)

Morning after bath in the Taptkund visit to Shri Badrinath Temple, Brahma Kamal is significant for Pind Dan Shradh of ancestors (Pitru). There is other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Mata Murti Temple, Bhim Kund and the "Mukh '' of the Saraswati River & Saraswati Temple. Just within the three Kms of Badrinath Ji.
After the sightseeing tour, drive towards Joshimath/Rudraprayag. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Joshimath/Rudraprayag.

Day 10: Rudraprayag – Haridwar / Dehradun Airport (165 kms / approx. 6 hours)

After breakfast, check-out and drive to Haridwar/Dehradun Airport. Upon arrival we will drop you at Haridwar/Dehradun Airport.

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Package cost: 

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
• Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle.
• Driver allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax

Exclusions:

• Air tickets and airport taxes
• Entrance fee & Monuments charges as per the itinerary
• Special activities as per the itinerary
• Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
• Helicopter services at Kedarnath at additional cost
• VIP Darshan
• Helicopter ticket and VIP Darshan charges
• Expense incurred due to bad weather condition, road closes, landslides etc. 
• Local Jeep Charges toward Sonprayag to Gaurikund on direct basis

NOTE:

• Check Inn & Check out time as per Hotel Policy
• Package cost will not be valid during public holidays, festivals, exhibitions and long-weekends
• A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking
• All Major tourist places are open (except few mention in day wise schedule) and state body reserves right to close any places if found necessary due to COVID 19.
• Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-2 travellers and Innova will be provided for 3-4 travellers
• If the group members do not arrive or depart with the group, additional transfer charges will be applicable
• Quote does not include any meals, which is not specified. In case the same is required, during transfers, sightseeing and day trips, additional will be charged, on actual (if applicable)
• Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in hilly areas
• Due to the holy land (Uttarakhand ), NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD is strictly NOT allowed. The meals served during the tour will be purely vegetarian
• Trek  only  for Kedaranth ( 18 kmsPerside)  &Yamunoti ( 6 kms Per side )  by Trek / Pony & Helicopter only for Kedarnath& VIP Darshan  is Mandatory for same day return
• Local Transport is required for Kedaranth Trek   from Sonprayag to Gorikund
• Transports will go till Badrinath & Gangotri Temples with little walking distance
• Biometric of the Passenger is necessary for Char DhamYatra by Government as Free of Cost at several Places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Barkot, Phata, Govindghat
• Require heavy Woolen Cloths & Raincoat for mainly Kedarnath visit or stay.
• Sunglass & moisturizer or sun screen cream.
• Heavy & light woolen clothing and wind sheeter jacket & raincoat
• Hand gloves & cap (woolen and sun cap)
• Personal medical kit
• Umbrella and small hand bag
• Porterage during trekking
• This Package is valid from 01stApril 2024 to 30th September 2024.