(ITINERARY: HARIDWAR-BARKOT-YAMUNOTRI-UTTARKASHI-GANGOTRI-GUPTKASHI-KEDARNATH-BADRINATH-RUDRAPRAYAG-HARIDWAR)

Duration: 08 Nights 09 Days

DAY 01: HARIDWAR – BARKOT (205 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS) 

This morning arrival (Arrival Must Be Before 7/8am) at Haridwar & depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

DAY 02: BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM START TREK) – BARKOT (5 KM START TREK + 45 KM: 2 HRS)   

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 western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

DAY 03: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (85 KM: 3 HRS)

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.

DAY 04: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) – UTTARKASHI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) 

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 afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)

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

DAY 06: GUPTKASHI – PHATA - KEDARNATH – PHATA - GUPTKASHI (BY HELICOPTER)

Early morning drive to Phata Helipad, from where you will have your Helicopter to Kedarnath. Passengers would be given 1-2 Hours  for darshan. After darshan you will return back to Phata by Helicopter. The vehicles wait for you in Helipad and drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi Hotel.

DAY 07: GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS) 

This morning, you check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. 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 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 hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08: BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG ( 165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS)

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return 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 free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 09: RUDRAPRAYAG – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR ( 165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS) 

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 and drop in Haridwar Railway Station after 4pm. 

Duration: 08 Nights 09 Days

HOTELS USED IN THE PACKAGE: 

Value Package Per Person  on Request

Comfort Package Per Person  on Request

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• 2nights’ stay in hotel inBarkot / Kharsali with MAP.
• 2 nights stay at hotel in Uttarkashi with MAP.
• 2 nights’ stay in hotel inGuptkashi with MAP.
• 1 night’staysat hotel in Badrinath with MAP.
• 1 night’stay at hotel Rudraprayag with MAP.   
• Accommodation on Twin/double sharing basis with Extra Bed/CWB & CNB.
• Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: Veg meals on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels. 
• Transfer & Sightseeing by AC Vehicle
• Diver Allowance, Toll tax,parking Charges.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS: 

• Air Fare/Train Fare.
• Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary. 
• Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.  
• Any activity notmentioned in the inclusions.
• Charges of palki, pony & Helicopter tickets etc.

Chardham Cancellation Policy

In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of

the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation

charges would be as follows:

" 45 days prior to arrival: 10% of the Tour Cost

" 15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour Cost

" 07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour Cost

" 48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund

Refund Will be Paid Through Account Payable Cheque .Any Refund Will take at least 30 Days To Process.

For Tours

• 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
• 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded. 
• Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund. 
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable 

For Transfers

• 24 Hours  before Start of the transfer.  
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