TOUR ITINERARY:

DAY: 1- HARIDWAR – BARKOT / 200 KMS / 8-9 HRS:

Meet at the designated Point (Hotel) or Railway Station and proceed to Barkot. Evening arrival to Barkot check in at hotel. Dinner overnight stay at Barkot

 

DAY : 2- BARKOT – JANKI CHATTI – YAMUNOTRI – JANKICHATTI – BARKOT / 40 + 40 KMS DRIVE / 6 + 6 TREKKING / 9 - 10HRS:

Today early morning drive to Janki Chatti to visit Yamunotri Temple (Breakfast Packed). On arrival to Janki Chatti the base point of Yamunotri, booked Pony & Palki services from here (Own Cost). If you are fit enough you can do trekking also, quite a stiff trek. Arrival to Yamunotri visit the holy temple of Goddess Yamuna (3120m), present temple was built by Maharani of Jaipur Gularia Devi in 19^th  century. Natural hot water springs around the temple are main attraction for pilgrims. After the pooja / darshan return journey to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.

 

DAY 3- BARKOT – UTTARKASHI / 100 KMS / 5-6 HRS:

After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Uttarkashi, on the way visit Prakateshwar - Mahadev temple near Brhamkhal. On arrival to Uttarkashi (1158m) check in to hotel, in evening visit Kashi -Vishwanath Temple. Dinner overnight stay in Uttarkashi.

 

DAY 4- UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI –UTTARKASHI / 100 + 100 KMS  / 11-12 HRS:

Early Morning 5: am proceed to visit Gangotri Temple (Breakfast packed). Along with Bhagirathi River the journey of Gangotri becomes a wonderful journey. Beautiful valleys, small rivers, waterfalls local villages, worth to visit over here.  On arrival to Gangotri Temple (3050m) visit the holy temple of Goddess Ganga, pooja / darshan.  The present temple of Gangotri was built in 18th century by Gurkha commander Amar Singh Thapa. After the visit over return journey to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.

 

DAY 5- UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI / SITAPUR 250 – 290 / KMS / 10-11 HRS:

Today after early morning breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Guptkashi / Sitapur. Evening arrival to Guptkashi / Sitapur transfer to hotel, after dinner overnight stay.

 

DAY 6- GUPTKASHI / SITAPUR – KEDARNATH  / DRIVING 35 / TREKKING 16  / 8 -9 HRS:

Early morning 4:am checkout from hotel and proceed to Sonprayag the reservation counter for booking Pony & Palki services from here (own cost) for Kedarnath journey. After booking Pony & Palki take local shuttle Taxi services (own cost) to reach Gaurikund
the base point of Kedarnath. Trekking route begin from here, On arrival to Kedarnath check in to dharamshala, after freshen up visit Kedarnath temple for evening Aarti Darshan. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

 

 DAY 7- KEDARNATH – GAURIKUND - SITAPUR / GUPTKASHI  ONE SIDE TREK 16 KMS / DRIVING 35 KMS /6-7 HRS:

Early morning today 5: am visit the Kedarnath temple for Pooja/Darshan/ Abhishek.  Amongst the 12^th Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva 11^th is situated in Kedarnath. The ancient temple of Kedarnath was built by Pandavas and renovated by Jagat Guru Shankaracharya in
7th century.  After breakfast checkout from hotel and trek down to Gaurikund 16km trek. Overnight stay at Sitapur / Guptkashi.

 

DAY 8- GUPTKASHI / SITAPUR- BADRINATH / 220 – 250 KMS / 9-10 HRS:

Today after early morning breakfast proceed to Badrinath, en route visit Narsingh Swami Temple at Josimath.  In evening arrival to Badrinath (3400m), transfer to hotel After freshens up visit Badrinath Temple. After the visit to the shrine, come back to hotel, dinner overnight stay in Badrinath.

 

DAY 9- BADRINATH –BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR (140-200 KMS) / 5-8 HRS:

Early morning 4: am today visit Badrinath Temple for Abhishek/ Alankar darshan. The present holy temple of Badrinath was built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya during 7^th century. The main idol of Lord Vishnu is built of black stone known as “Salegram”. Before the visit of Badrinath temple one must take a holy dip inside “Taptkunda” a natural hot water spring situated outside the temple.  After the darshan of temple also perform the pooja/tarpan outside the temple near Brhamkapal. After breakfast  checkout from hotel drive to Mana the last village of India situated on Indo - Tibet-Border visit Ganesh Gufa, Beas Gufa, Bhimpool and Saraswati river. Later on proceed to Hotel for overnight Stay.

 

DAY 10- BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR –  HARIDWAR / (200-120 KMS) / 8-5 HRS:

Today morning after early breakfast leave Rudraprayag and proceed to Haridwar. On arrival free time for exploration. Evening enjoy Ganga Aarti. Dinner overnight stay at Haridwar.

 

DAY 11- HARIDWAR – DROP AT RAILWAY STATION:

After breakfast checkout from hotel and drop at Railway Station. Journey concludes with everlasting memories of Chardham.

 

Above itinerary is only indicative, IRCTC and handling agent reserve to change in view of operation problem / local circumstances.

SIGNIFICANCE YAMUNOTRI

Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3293 metres. Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th century. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna, who is represented in form of a silver idol, bedecked with garlands and reconstructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.

The Temple of divine mother Yamuna was built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The tiny Yamuna has icy cold water and its absolute innocence and the infantile purity heightens that deep feeling of reverence, which Yamunotri has for the devout. The trek to Yamunotri is truly spectacular, dominated by a panorama of rugged peaks and dense forests.

Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. Suryakund is the most important Kund. Near the Suryakund there is a shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. Pilgrims prepare rice and potatoes to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs, tied in muslin cloth. Rice so cooked is taken back home as prasadam.

GANGOTRI

• The Gangotri temple was built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, in the 18th century and is situated on the left bank of Bhagirathi river.
• The temple is nested amidst the beautiful surroundings of deodars and pine trees.
• It lies close to the holy rock or the Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath had worshiped Lord Shiva.
• The Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.

BADRINATH
The main entrance gate of Badrinath temple is colourful and imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. The temple is approximately 50 feet tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof.

The Badrinath temple is divided into three parts :

1. The Garbha Griha or the sanctum sanctorum

2. The Darshan Mandap where rituals are conducted and

3. The Sabha Mandap where pilgrims assemble.

At the Badarinath Mandir Gate, directly opposite the main Idol of Lord himself, is seated idol of Bird Garud, vehicle / carrier of Lord Badarinarayan. Garud os seen is sitting position and in prayer with his hands folded. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate carvings.

The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold and houses Lord Badari Narayan, Kuber (God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar and Narayan. Out of the 15 idols the most attractive is the one-metre high image of lord Badarinath, finely sculpted in black stone.

KEDARNATH

There are more than 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand itself, the most important one is Kedarnath.

The Temple at Kedarnath presents an imposing sight, standing in middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The temple was originally built in 8th century A.D. by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya and stands adjacent to site of an even earlier temple built by the Pandavas. \

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kedarnath temple has exquisite architecture Built of extremely large, heavy and evenly cut grey slabs of stones, it evokes wonder as to how these heavy slabs were moved and handled in the earlier centuries. The temple has a Garbha Griha for worship and a Mandap, apt for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors.  A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form.