Char Dham yatra with Kedar stay ex Delhi

Drive to Haridwar (210 Kms) Welcome to Delhi, and be ready for a spiritual journey to “Char Dham” Shree Yamunotri ji, Shree Gangotri ji, Shree Kedarnath Ji and Shree Badrinath ji. At Delhi Airport or Railway station our driver will meet you and drive you to Haridwar. One of the holiest pilgrimages in India, Haridwar, or the ‘gateway to gods’, is located where Ganga, the sacredest of all Indian rivers, enters the Indo-Gangetic plains. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Haridwar is a city of temples and ashrams and its pious ambience envelops everyone. Haridwar is one of the four holy Indian cities that host the Kumbh Mela, a pious gathering of millions of Hindu devotees every 12 years. The Ardh Kumbh is organised here every six years. Haridwar serves as the gateway to the Char Dham of Uttarakhand as well. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive to Barkot (180 Kms) After breakfast proceed to Barkot by road. This hill town is tucked away at an elevation of 1,220 meters above sea level, where you’ll probably be greeted by red-cheeked kids with their welcoming smiles. The magnificent Banderpoonch peak and other massive peaks of the Himalayan range are distinctly visible from Barkot. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive to Yamunotri (30 kms Drive by Coach/ 12 Kms by Jeep at your own / 6 kms trek.) Morning after an early breakfast, start 30 km drive towards Hanuman Chatti where you can hire Jeeps (own Cost) to Janki Chatti. Upon arrival, begin your 6 km trek towards Yamunotri. The Shrine of Yamunotri at the source of river Yamuna. Atop is a flank of Bandar Poonch peak (3615 meters). The actual source, a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar Glacier) located on the Kalind Mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level is about 1 km further up is not easily accessible. Hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The Temple of divine mother Yamuna was built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. After taking bath in “Jamunabai Kund” and after having Darshan of “Yamnuaji” retrun to Hanumanchatti. From here our driver will take you back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive to Uttarkashi (100 Kms) After breakfast proceed to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi also know as “Kashi of the North” or “Somya Kashi” and “Shivnagri”. It is situated at the bank of the Bhagirathi River and is bestowed with various famous shrines Like Kasi, the town of Uttarkashi also houses the sacred Vishwanath temple. This holy shrine features a copper trident, having a circumference of 1 meter. On the way visit the Prakateshwar Cave, Found a decade ago, this is a natural cave is formed by limestone. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit the Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Gangotri Day Excursion (100 km) Early morning after breakfast Drive to Gangotri. Gangotri is one of the origin sources of Holy River Ganga (Ganges), and one of the important Char Dham pilgrimage in Hindu Religion. The main origin of the river is Gaumukh which is a glacier located 19 km away from Gangotri temple. Ganga river is the longest and most sacred river in world. 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. Once reached, take a holy dip in the pious water of the holy river Ganges, (also known as Bhagirathi). Perform the respective rituals and bask in the splendid and serene surroundings of the place. In the afternoon drive back to Uttarakashi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive to Guptkashi (223 kms.) After an early breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Guptkashi is one of the prominent spiritual sites in Uttarakhand. lies enroute to Shree Kedarnath ji, nestled in the lush green Mandakini river valley that has an abundance of magnolia flowers. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Today Early morning Drive to 30 km to reach at base point of Shri Kedarnath ji trek. Kedarnath temple is one of the sacred pilgrimage centre in Northern India, located on the bank of Mandakini river at an altitude of 3584 meters above sea level. The historical name of this region is "Kedar Khand". Kedarnath temple is a part of Char Dhams and Panch Kedar in Uttarakhand and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. 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. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi stands as guard. 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. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form. One can reach Shree Kedarnath ji Dham by walk of 18 Km Trek or can book Helicopter ticket (at own cost). Enjoy the Darshan of Holy Shrine. Overnight stay at near Shree Kedarnath ji Temple.

(Via Trek/ Helicopter own cost) Today Morning start your journey back to Guptkashi. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive to Shree Badrinath Ji (200 Kms) After breakfast Drive to Shri Badrinath ji. Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri and Vriddha Badri, along with Badrinath temple. Upon arrival Check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Darshan Shree Badrinath ji and Drive to Rudrapayag (160 Kms) Morning takes holy dip in the Tapt Kund, A natural hot water spring and mostly reckoned as the home of Lord Agni. It is situated along the river banks of the pious Alaknanda River The water of the Kund holds medicinal values which treat skin diseases and other ailments of the tourists. Devotees coming to pay their homage and prayers to Lord Badri at the Shree Badrinath ji Temple take dip in this hot water spring before entering the temple. Taking dip in this natural hot water spring fed by Sulphur spring is believed to give spiritually rejuvenating experience. It is one amongst other pious hot water springs located on the Alaknanda River bank and the temperature of the water tank is 45 degrees Celsius. After taking bath at Tapt kund, proceed for Divine Darshan of Shri Badrinath ji temple. Later Drive to Rudraprayag. upon arrival Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive to Haridwar by via Devprayag & Rishikesh (200 Kms) After breakfast drive to Haridwar via Deoprayag. Devprayag is the place where the holy rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet, merge into one and take the name Ganga, making it a unique pilgrimage. It is believed that Lord Rama and his father King Dasharath performed penance here. The main temple of the town is Raghunathji Temple and is dedicated to Lord Rama. Later visit Rishikesh, Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Saptrishi aashram etc, and evening drive to Haridwar. upon arrival Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive to Delhi (220 Kms) Morning After Breakfast drive to Delhi airport / station for your onward journey. Your Char Dham Yatra to ends with beautiful memories.