Yamunotri Tour Package

Welcome to the abode of Hari through Haridwar. It is the entry point to the most religious places on Earth. Char Dham Yatra is the sacred pilgrimage where tonnes of devotees come to the mountains to celebrate their devotion. Once you leave your home for the Yatra Haridwar is your next big stop. You will commence the rest of the Yatra from here. So, get settled in your hotels, freshen up and get ready for spiritual experience.

While you are at Haridwar let’s make the most out of it. You can visit all the famous temples namely Daksh Temple, Rudraksha Temple, Kankhal, Jain Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir etc. Har Ki Pauri is the world-famous and crowded ghat on the river Ganges, where evening aarti is an eye-treat. Do not forget to pray in front of Chanda Devi. The temple is regarded as the ‘Seedha Peetha’ which means that wishes come true. The idol of Devi is believed to be installed by Adi Shankaracharya.

Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing

This day will also be a long ride to higher religious entry point Barkot. Barkot (1352 meters) is a town in Uttarkashi District, located on the banks of the Yamuna river. It is a big town in Yamunotri Dham. After Ganga Snan and breakfast get ready for this long journey. The ride passes through Mussoorie and Kempty Falls. Both are popular tourists places and hill stations. It is recommended to have lunch near Kempty falls as good restaurants are not available henceforth. With enthusiasm, you will arrive at Barkot in the evening. You will be surprised by the scenic beauty of this place. Located at the confluence of Yamuna and Tons rivers, there are apple orchards, panoramic views of the snowcapped mountains of Bandar Poonch – it is a stunning place. Barkot is an important stopover to Yamunotri and Gangotri among the four Char Dham Pilgrimages.

Activities : Adventure , Sightseeing

Today is the biggest day as you will touch the first Dham, Yamnotri. Start your morning by a short drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti. Once you arrive here, the hike to Yamnotri which is 6 km far begins. The trek is through the lush valley, dense conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and numerous Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri is the origin of River Yamuna, highly revered place situated in the north of Uttarakhand. The Yamunotri Glacier at elevation, of 6,387 metres is the source of river Yamuna. The real source is Champasar Glacier closer to the temple.
another pleasant spot with many options for sight-seeing. One of the significant is Surya Kund which amongst several hot springs in the area. Many pilgrims carry rice in a cloth and dip in the hot water. The cooked and steamed rice is then treated as “prasad” and offered to Divya Shila of the temple. The Shila is a rock pillar that is worshipped before stepping in the temple. After hot water dips and peaceful mind, it is time to return to Barkot through the same route.

Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing

From Barkot today you will visit the hub of adventures and spirituality, Uttarakashi. It is the renowned district of Uttarakhand where mountaineers, hikers and pilgrims come every year for their mountain endeavour. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) is located in Uttarakashi along with a variety of ashrams and temples. The town is considered comparable to Varanasi which is also on the banks of river Ganges.

One of the pious temples is the Vishwanath temple believed to be the oldest one. It was redeveloped by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in 1857. The entire temple is a huge site which comprises of other shrines of Markandeya Rishi, Ganpati and Sakshi Gopal. While you are at the premises take full advantage of the Akhand Abhishek and Akhand Jyoti. They are of prime importance and bring happiness. If you believe the literature of Skanda Puran, Uttarkashi is home of Lord Shiva for Kaliyug and it is also part of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Activities : Mountaineering , Sightseeing