Shri Badrinath Shri Kedarnath Gangotri & Yamunotri

Duration- 8 Nights/ 9 Days

CHARDHAM YATRA 2023 – BY ROAD YAMUNOTRI, GANGOTRI & BADRINATH, KEDARNATH BY HELICOPTER, EX. DELHI 

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

Attractions: Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri- Haridwar, Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, Badrinath Temple, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula 

DAY 01: DELHI – HARIDWAR (222 KM: 6 TO 7 HRS) 

Arrive New Delhi and we’ll drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.

DAY 02: HARIDWAR – BARKOT/KARSALI (205 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/250 KM: 8 TO 9 HRS)  

This morning 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 03: BARKOT/KHARSALI – YAMUNOTRI (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM START TREK/5 KM START TREK) – BARKOT/KHARSALI (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 04: BARKOT/KHARSALI – UTTARKASHI (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 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 05: 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 06: 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 07: DODHAM BY HELICOPTER (KEDAR-BADRI EX-SERSI) 

KEDARNATH

ETA/ETDDETAILS
0600 HrsReporting time at Sersi helipad
0630 HrsETD from Sersi to Kedarnath
0638 HrsApprox. ETA at Kedarnath helipad (07-8 mins flight)
0830 HrsETD from Kedarnath to Sersi
0838 HrsApprox. ETA at Sersi (07-8 mins flight)
  • Kedarnath Dham is at a walking distance of approx. 500m from the Kedarnath helipad.
  • Guests will be allowed maximum 02 hrs to have darshan & report back to Kedarnath helipad. 

BADRINATH

ETA/ETDDETAILS
1000 HrsETD from Sersi
1030 HrsETA at Badrinath Helipad
1200 HrsETD from Badrinath
1230 HrsETA at Sersi
  • After arrival at Badrinath helipad, guests will be taken for darshan in car. Badrinath temple is approximately 10 mins away from helipad.
  • Approximate time taken for Badrinath darshan: 1 to 1.5 Hrs.
  • After darshan guests will be brought back to the helipad, to fly back to Sersi.

This is the end of your Dodham Yatra [Kedarnath – Badrinath].

DAY 08: GUPTKASHI – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (205 KM / 7 TO 8 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. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.  

DAY 09: HARIDWAR – DELHI  (225 KM / 6 TO 7 HRS) 

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

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PACKAGE COST – PER PERSON BASIS: THIS ITINERARY IS BASED ON 06 PAX TRAVELING TOGETHER

No. Of PaxType Of VehicleValue Package
06 PaxInnova81400
06 PaxTempo85000

HOTELS USED IN THE PACKAGE:

 CityValue PackageNights
HaridwarHotel Lakshya/Udman Similar2
Kharsali/BarkotCamp Nirvana/Advanta/Similar2
Uttarkashi/Harsil Aakash Ganga/Suryansh/Similar2
GuptkashiCamp Nirvana/Advanta/Lal Resort/Similar2