Day 1: Delhi- Haridwar
On arriving at the Delhi airport/railway station, you will meet our representative and taken in an air-conditioned vehicle to Haridwar, about 230 kilometers from Delhi (approx. 6 hours). Snacks will be served to you onboard. A stop will be made for a late lunch. After arriving at Haridwar, check-in at hotel and relax for sometime. In the evening, Spend a few hours at Har-ki-Paudi, take a dip in Ganga and watch the tiny earthen oil lamps drift down the Ganges
Return to your hotel in Haridwar, enjoy your dinner and spend the night.
Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot
After a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel in Haridwar, start on your journey to Barkot, about 184 kilometers from Haridwar. It is a very scenic mountain route. We will Stop by at the Kempty Falls, Lakahamandal. Further on, we visit the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and continue on the drive to Barkot.
On arrival, check-in at a pre-booked hotel in Barkot and spend the night. Dinner will be served at the hotel. This day you will travel for about 8 hours before halting for the night in Barkot.
Day 3: Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Barkot
After breakfast, we set out on a morning drive about 45 kilometers up to Jankichatti. Further on, travel approx. 5 kilometers on foot to Yamunotri. Here you can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the kund (hot water spring). Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as a “Prasad”. After offering prayers at the shrine, return to Hanumanchatti, and further back to Barkot.
Return to your hotel in Barkot and spend the night
Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi
Breakfast at your hotel in Barkot prepares you for your journey ahead to Uttarkashi, about 120 kilometers away (an approx. 5-hour drive). You will arrive around lunch time in Uttarkashi. Check-in at a pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. Uttarkashi is home to a many ashrams and temples, and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. You have the evening for yourself to stroll around, mingle with the locals, browse the attractions, and take pictures.
Dine at your hotel and spend the night.
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Harsil – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
With packed breakfast leave for Gangotri early in the morning. En route, a stop will be made at Gangnani, a hot water spring and again pause along the way for lunch at a place of you choice. Post lunch, you will be driven back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani. Return to your hotel in Uttarkashi and spend the night. Today you will cover about 100 kilometers (approx. 5-hour drive to and fro).
Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
Leave early in the morning for almost a day long drive to Guptkashi, about 211 kilometers (approx. 9 hours). En route, halt for breakfast at Charangikhal. This will be one of the most beautiful and scenic drives you have ever experienced. Continue your journey and be prepared for a late lunch at Kirtinagar. You will pass through the Ganges giving way to Tehri Dam . With a bit of rest, continue on your way to Guptkashi. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and spend the night.
Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath
Post breakfast, set out on another scenic drive to Gaurikund, and from their join other pilgrims on a 14-kilometer-long trek to Kedarnath. On reaching Kedarnath, you will be met by a representative who will lead you to your hotel and guide you through other logistics. Check-in at the hotel in Kedarnath and relax.
In the evening visit the Kedarnath Temple and enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of the place.
Later, return to your hotel in Kedarnath and spend the night.
Day 8: Kedarnath – Guptkashi
Begin the 14-kilometer descent on foot to Gaurikund, and further on drive another 38 kilometers to Guptkashi. En route, optional visit can be made at Triyugi Narayan – a sacred place. You will reach Guptkashi in about 3 hours. Check-in at a pre-booked hotel in Guptkashi and spend the night.
Day 9: Guptkashi – Badrinath
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and take off on a morning drive for Badrinath, about 200 kilometers from Guptkashi (approx, 8 hours). En route, you will visit a beautiful forest with medicinal plants – Chopta.
On arriving at Badrinath, check-in at the pre-booked hotel and get some rest.
In the evening, visit the Badrinath temple.
Later you can take a stroll around and breathe in the divine ambience of Badrinath.
Later, return to your hotel for the night
Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Kirtinagar
After breakfast set out on a drive for about 3 kilometers to the last village of India – Mana Village, and visit the Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Depart for Joshimath just before noon.
On arrival at Kirtinagar, check-in at a pre-booked hotel and spend the night. Today you will travel about 198 kilometers on road, an approx. 8-hour drive.
Day 11: Kirtinagar – Haridwar
After a sumptuous breakfast, drive to Rishikesh, about 155 kilometers from Kirtinagar (approx. 5 hours). A stop will be made en route to visit Deoprayag – the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers. Arrive in Haridwar and check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Take the evening for shopping or relaxing at the ghats of Ganga.
Day 12: Haridwar – Delhi
After an early breakfast, set out on return journey to Delhi, about 230 kilometers from Haridwar (approx. 6 hours). On arrival you will be dropped at airport/railway station or any point convenient to you in Delhi for your onward journey.
