Dehradun – Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath - Badrinath - Haridwar Tour

Dehradun to Janki Chatti 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM After morning tea / breakfast Location Name: Dehradun Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India and has recently been declared as the Provisional Capital of newly created Uttaranchal (Now Uttarakhand) State in the month of November, 2000. Also known as the ‘Abode of Drona’, Dehradun has always been an important center for Garhwal rulers who were captured by the British. The headquarters of many National Institutes and Organizations like ONGC, Survey Of India, Forest Research Institute, Indian Institute of Petroleum etc. are located in the city. Some of the premier educational and training Institutes like Indian Military Academy, RIMC (Rashtriya Indian Military College), Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) etc are also there in Dehradun. It is a favoured destination as it attracts tourists, pilgrims and enthusiasts from various walks of life to its serene environs. Add to this the abundance of special Basmati rice, tea and lychee gardens which contribute in turning the city into a paradise. The district is named after its chief city Dehradun. During the reign of Aurangzeb, Ram Rai, Guru of the Udasi Sikhs, on being ordered by the Mughal king to retire to the wilderness of the Dun, had pitched his tents here in what is now the Khurbura locality of the town and had also built a temple near Dhanawala. Around these two sites, grew up the town popularly known as Dehra. The term dun or doon means the lowlands at the foot of a mountain range, and as the bulk of the district lies in such a terrain, it justifies the dun part of the name. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch enroute Location Name: Barkot Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river. 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM On the way to Janki Chatti Location Name: Barkot Travel towards Janki Chatti from Barkot. 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt Location Name: Janki Chatti It is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is accessible by jeeps. Janki Chatti is situated 7kms before Yamunotri and this place is popular for thermal springs

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Janki Chatti to Yamunotri to Barkot 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM After morning tea / breakfast enroute Location Name: Janki Chatti It is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is accessible by jeeps. Janki Chatti is situated 7kms before Yamunotri and this place is popular for thermal springs. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Visit Yamunotri holy dip, pooja darshan & lunch enroute Location Name: Yamunotri Temple Yamunotri is one of the Char Dhams and is also the first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. Thousands of tourists visit the Yamunotri temple of Goddess Yamuna from April to October. Yamunotri Temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The temple holds great significance amongst the Hindus as the place is the source of the Yamuna River which is one of the major rivers of India. This sacred temple is located at 3,235mts above sea level and it could be reached by an easy trek of 13kms. 11:00 AM - 05:30 PM On the way to Barkot Location Name: Yamunotri Temple Travel towards Barkot from Yamunotri temple. Barkot is situated 49kms before Yamunotri. 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt Location Name: Barkot Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river.

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Barkot to Gangotri 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM After tea / breakfast Location Name: Barkot Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Visit the Vishwanath temple & lunch break Location Name: Gangotri One of the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage areas, Gangotri, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as the Ganges. The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries when Goddess Ganga transformed herself into a river to dissolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers, following his penance. Gangotri is a popular pilgrim place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m and emits a highly pious aura. Religious rituals are in full swing in the Gangotri temple with the aarti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family. The river Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier and is known as Bhagirathi. The name Ganga picks up later on after the river passes Devprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda. The striking presence of the snow-clad mountains in the vicinity and the pure crystal clear water of the Ganges flowing around add to the sanctity of the place. Vegan food dominates the culture and is available in the local food joints or dhabas. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are a strict no-no. 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM On the way to Gangotri Location Name: Gangotri Witness the aarti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family in the Gangotri temple. 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt Location Name: Gangotri The striking presence of the snow-clad mountains in the vicinity and the pure crystal clear water of the Ganges flowing around add to the sanctity of the place.

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Gangotri to Srinagar to Guptkashi 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM After morning puja/breakfast/lunch Location Name: Gangotri Gangotri is a popular pilgrim place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m. 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & Night Halt. Location Name: Gangotri The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries when Goddess Ganga transformed herself into a river to dissolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers, following his penance. 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM After tea/breakfast enroute Location Name: Gangotri If you are on a Char Dham pilgrimage then Gangotri visit is a must. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch break Location Name: Srinagar Located on the way to N.H. 58 on the bank of river Alaknanda was once the capital of Garhwal Kings. Centre of Garhwal University, it is the biggest township in the area. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM On the way to Guptkashi Location Name: Srinagar Srinagar is the Centre of Garhwal University. 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt. Location Name: Guptkashi Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda (khanda means sector), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India.

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Guptkashi to Gaurikund to Kedarnath 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM After tea / breakfast Location Name: Guptkashi Guptakashi is known for its ancient Vishwanath temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Halt for arrangement of doli/pony Location Name: Gaurikund It is the base to the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Lunch enroute Location Name: Gaurikund It is the base to the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri. 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt Location Name: Kedarnath Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district.

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Kedarnath to Gaurikund to Rudraprayag 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Morning pooja / darshan /after tea / breakfast Location Name: Kedarnath Visit the gorgeous Kedarnath temple. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch break Location Name: Gaurikund It is the base to the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Visit Guptkashi temple enroute. Location Name: Gaurikund Gaurikund is also associated with the beheading of Lord Ganesha. 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt Location Name: Rudraprayag Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.

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Rudraprayag to Joshimath to Badrinath 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch break Location Name: Joshimath Joshimath is one of the four ‘maths’ created by Adi Shankaracharya. Joshimath is the home of Shri Badrinath during winters. Joshimath is connected with Auli by the highest cable car of Asia. Joshimath is situated at an elevation of 1,890mts above sea level. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM On the way to Badrinath Location Name: Joshimath Do visit Kalpavriksha and Narsingh temple while on a visit to Joshimath. It is situated 14kms from Joshimath. 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Aarti, darshan, puja & dinner & night halt Location Name: Badrinath Temple Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of India. It is located at an elevation of 3,133mts above sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. This Dham was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The deity of Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu. The temple is situated on the right bank of the holy Alaknanda River.

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Badrinath to Chamoli 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM After morning puja/tea /breakfast, visit Mana village Location Name: Badrinath Temple Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of India. It is located at an elevation of 3,133mts above sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. This Dham was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The deity of Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu. The temple is situated on the right bank of the holy Alaknanda River. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM After lunch, visit Jyotirmath & Auli by cable car on own payment basis (Optional) Location Name: Chamoli Chamoli, the abode of Gods, reputed for its shrines and temples, birthplace of ‘Chipko Movement ‘ with its strategic significance is one of the hill districts of Uttarakhand. Chamoli has proved itself to be the most spectacular in its natural assets; be it maintaining the scenery, valley aspects, water edges, floristic varieties, dramatic landform or the climatic cardinalities. 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner & night halt Location Name: Chamoli Enjoy the heavenly location of Chamoli.

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07:00 AM - 01:00 PM After tea / breakfast Location Name: Chamoli Chamoli is a land of vivid flora and fauna. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch Location Name: Rishikesh Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM Tour concludes. Location Name: Har Ki Pauri Har Ki Pauri is the most famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges at Haridwar. This is the ghat that witnesses the daily aarti ritual and welcomes crowds which flock the banks for the aarti. The Har ki Pauri is also known as Brahmakund and mythology suggests that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu had visited this place during the Vedic times. A temple is built around a large foot mark which is believed to be the imprints of Lord Vishnu. Budget and Luxury hotels are located near the Har ki Pauri to house all types of visitors and guests who visit Haridwar.

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