Chardham Yatra :Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath

Arrival at Delhi Airport in the morning. You will be met and greeted by Greenlimon Holidays and later transferred to Haridwar, which translates to “Gateway to God” (approx. 230 km / 5 hours). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and rest for a few hours. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to witness the Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Ganges. Dinner and overnight stay at Haridwar.

This morning, depart for Barkot, located at the foothills of Yamunotri. En route, visit Eshwar Mahadev Temple and Lakhamandal. 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 to Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot

After breakfast/packed breakfast, depart at 5/6am for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), 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 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 God. The actual source of the river originates from the Champasar Glacier, 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 m. On arrival at Yamunotri by afternoon, take a holy dip in the Yamuna River, perform pooja, and return via the same route to Barkot. Check in at the hotel/camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in 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

Early After breakfast/packed breakfast and 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 which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century’s 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 I drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

After early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, 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 threatens 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 room basis, you can take a meal directly).

Early in the morning you get up before dawn and after taking a bath you are at 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 prostate with your head touching the deity etc. 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/Camps. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.

This morning, you check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Enroute visit Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath and further drive to reach Chopta from where you will have to trek for 05 Kms one way to visit Tungnath temple. 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 a 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 the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan returns back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village and Bheem Pul. Afternoon driver 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 hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel

Early morning, after 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. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel

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