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Kedarnath Temple (Nivalink Trip Dated - 1 September 2011)
Uttarkashi views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 May 2013)
Bhairon Ghati
Yamunotri
Har ki Pauri evening Arti
Badrinath Temple

Char Dham is considered ultimate pilgrimage in Hinduism covering 4 major temples / pilgrim centres and many more temples / holy river confluences enroute. 4 major temples / pilgrim centres are Yamunotri (Origin of holy river Yamuna), Gangotri (Origin of holy river Ganga), Kedarnath (Lord Shiva temple and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples) and Badrinath (Lord Vishnu Temple and one of the holiest and most visited Pilgrim centre).

Route

Haridwar(1) - Barkot(2) - Uttarkashi(2) - Guptkashi(2) - Badrinath(1) - Rudraprayag(1) - Haridwar(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Haridwar. Evening Arti at Har Ki Pauri.
  • Day-2 Haridwar - Barkot (190 Kms / 7 hrs)
  • Day-3 Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (38 Kms / 2hrs, 6 Kms / 3hrs trek one side)
  • Day-4 Barkot - Uttarkashi (155 Kms / 6 hrs)
  • Day-5 Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (150 Kms / 6-7hrs)
  • Day-6 Uttarkashi - Guptakashi (200 Kms / 7 Hrs)
  • Day-7 Guptakashi - Kedarnath - Guptakashi (28 Kms drive-1hr / 21 Kms Trek / 9 hrs)
  • Day-8 Guptakashi - Badrinath (200 Kms / 8 Hrs)
  • Day-9 Badrinath - Rudraprayag
  • Day-10 Rudraprayag to Haridwar va Rishikesh
  • Day-11 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Badrinath - Badrinath Dham (0.50 kms), Tapt Kund (0.50 kms), Narad Kund (0.50 kms), Mana Village (3.00 kms), Vyas and Ganesh Gufa (5.00 kms)

Barkot - Yamunotri Temple (50.00 kms)

Guptkashi - Vishwanath Temple (0.50 kms), Kedarnath Temple (13.00 kms)

Haridwar - Har ki Pauri (2.00 kms), Triveni Ghat (22.00 kms), Lakshman Jhula (30.00 kms), Ram Jhula (30.00 kms)

Rudraprayag - Vishwanath Temple (45.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - New Delhi Departure - New Delhi
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests can spend couple of nights at the end to relax by the Rishikesh Riverside after a hectic pilgrimage.

Distances
  • New Delhi to Haridwar -225 kms (6 hrs)
  • Haridwar to Barkot -175 kms (6 hrs)
  • Barkot to Uttarkashi -71 kms (3 hrs)
  • Uttarkashi to Guptkashi -220 kms (7.5 hrs)
  • Guptkashi to Badrinath -165 kms (7 hrs)
  • Badrinath to Rudraprayag -152 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Rudraprayag to Haridwar -161 kms (5 hrs)
  • Haridwar to New Delhi -225 kms (6 hrs)
Route

New Delhi - Haridwar(1) - Barkot(2) - Uttarkashi(2) - Guptkashi(2) - Badrinath(1) - Rudraprayag(1) - Haridwar(1) - New Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Haridwar. Evening Arti at Har Ki Pauri. Arrival at Haridwar. Haridwar is a renowned pilgrimage and base point for Char Dham yatra. Evening Arti at Har Ki Pauri.

Day-2 Haridwar - Barkot (190 Kms / 7 hrs) Depart from Haridwar and reach Barkot (5500 ft asl - 175 kms - 6 hrs).

Day-3 Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (38 Kms / 2hrs, 6 Kms / 3hrs trek one side) Start early for Hanuman Chatti (35 kms - 1.5 hours), after reaching here take a local jeep/taxi to reach Janakichatti (7 kms from Hanuman Chatti), from there start a rigorous trek of 5 kms one-way for Yamunotri. After reaching Yamunotri take a holy achman (Holy Dip) in the hotwater Kund and this starts a sacred pilgrimage to The Chardham Yatra. Return to Janaki Chatti in the evening & proceed back to Barkot.

Day-4 Barkot - Uttarkashi (155 Kms / 6 hrs) Leave for Uttarkashi (3500 ft asl - 155 kms - 6 hrs), a riverside stay (offering excellent views) where camps and hotels are located and acts as a base point to visit Gangotri.

Day-5 Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (150 Kms / 6-7hrs) Leave for Gangotri (9500+ ft asl - 75 kms one-way) and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred River Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform the Pooja and experience spectacular views. Return to Uttarkashi by evening.

Day-6 Uttarkashi - Guptakashi (200 Kms / 7 Hrs) Leave early for Guptkashi (4000 ft asl - 200 Kms - 6 Hrs). Take lunch enroute. Travel along scenic Mandakini river stretch to reach Guptkashi in the evening.

Day-7 Guptakashi - Kedarnath - Guptakashi (28 Kms drive-1hr / 21 Kms Trek / 9 hrs) Proceed to Gaurikund (32 kms drive one way) with a packed lunch. On arrival start trekking. Stop for lunch en route and arrive at Kedarnath late afternoon (10500+ ft asl, 14 kms Trek). Darshan at Shri Kedarnathji in the evening. Visit to Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi at the rear of the temple is recommended.

Day-8 Guptakashi - Badrinath (200 Kms / 8 Hrs) Leave for Badrinath (9000+ ft asl - 200 kms - 8 hours). Reach Badrinath by late evening. Evening Arti at Badrinath.

Day-9 Badrinath - Rudraprayag Visit Mana village, Tapt Kund, Vyas Kund etc before leaving for Rudraprayag (150 kms - 6 hours)

Day-10 Rudraprayag to Haridwar va Rishikesh After breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh local sightseeing like Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni ghat temples and Ashrams. Reach Haridwar by evening.

Day-11 Departure Depart to New Delhi for onward departure.

Detailed Sightseeing

Badrinath :

  • Badrinath Dham - Badrinath (11000+ ft asl) is home to Badrinath Dham, one of the most visited Hindu pilgrimage centre. It is the most visited of the four sites in Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The temple is surrounded by spectacular views of the mountain ranges. The access is difficult in high season and there are traffic regulations to control the movement. Temple is open between May - Oct. Exact opening and closing dates vary each year.

  • Tapt Kund - Tapt Kund are a set of hot sulphur springs just below the Badrinath temple. Pilgrims take a bath here before before visiting the temple. The springs have a year-round temperature of 45 degree Centigrade.

  • Narad Kund - Narad Kund is arranged close Tapt Kund. It is accepted that the Badrinath icon was acquired from this kund. Narad Kund boiling hot water spring is situated under the Garur Shila and holds a therapeutic worth. Fans take a plunge in this kund before entering the Badrinath sanctuary for Darshan of Lord Badrinath.

  • Mana Village - Mana Village is an outpost, 3 kms from Badrinath offering Himalayan views and pilgrims visit Vyas Gufa, Vasudhara Waterfalls and Bhim Pul here.

  • Vyas and Ganesh Gufa - Vyas & Ganesh-Gufa cavern is situated in the Mana Village alongside numerous different caverns. It is accepted that in this cavern Ved Vyas directed his acclaimed epic of Mahabharat to Ganesh and accordingly it has been named Vyas Gufa. There is an icon of Ved Vyas indicated composition the granth (epic book) inside this hole.

Barkot :

  • Yamunotri Temple - Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River which is one of the major rivers of India. Yamunotri temple is one of four the temples in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. Guests also visit Janki Chatti and Suryakund (Hot Springs) and Divya Shilla, a rock pillar as part of the pilgrimage.

Guptkashi :

  • Vishwanath Temple - Vishwanath Temple at Guptkashi is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered similar to the one in Varanasi.

  • Kedarnath Temple - Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples and is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open only between the May to end Oct / Mid-Nov. Kedarnath temple is accessed on foot or pony from Guptmashi (13 kms) or via a helicopter ride (from a base 23 kms from Rudraprayag). Kedarnath is also one of the Panch Kedar temples in the area. There is a samadhi mandir dedicated to Adi Shankara behind the Kedarnath temple which is also visited alongwith Kedarnath.

Haridwar :

  • Har ki Pauri - Hark Ki Pauri (also known as Brahmakund) is where evening Arti is conducted and the Arti is nothing short of a spiritual experience for even a non-hindu or a non-pilgrim. Its kind of a crowded area and gets even more crowded once every 12 years when Kumbh Mela is held here.

  • Triveni Ghat - Evening aarti is performed at Triveni Ghat. Ashes of the dead and ceremonies related to Shradh are performed here. Triveni is also a bathing Ghat where pilgrims take a dip in holy Ganga River.

  • Lakshman Jhula - Lakshman Jhula (1939) is a 450 ft hanging rope bridge on river ganges near Tapovan area in Rishikesh. It connects guests arriving on the other side of the river to the bathing ghats area. Its believed at this place Lakshman (Brother of Lord Rama) build a jute bridge to cross over the river and therefore the spot is also considered holy. A five storey temple is built on the other side of the bridge.

  • Ram Jhula - Ram Jhula is a bigger and more picturesque than Lakshman Jhula but surprisingly lesser known. It leads to a few known Ashrams in the area.

Rudraprayag :

  • Vishwanath Temple - Vishwanath Temple at Guptkashi is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered similar to the one in Varanasi.

Destination Overview

New Delhi - Delhi is the capital city of India and a major International arrival point and a major tourist destination. Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Birla Temple, Mughal Gardens, Lodi Gardens, Rail Museum, Doll Museum, Zoological Park etc remain major tourist attractions of Delhi.

Haridwar - Haridwar is situated on the banks of River Ganges (Ganga) and staying on the banks of the River and visiting various temples and Ghats is considered a spiritual experience.

Barkot - The junction point of Yamunotri and Har-Ki-Doon, Barkot is situated at an altitude of 5500+ ft asl. This is an important stopover on the Chaar Dham circuit.

Uttarkashi - Uttarkashi town enroute to Chaar Dhaam Pilgrimage which attract a lot of Hindu pilgrims (May-Oct). When rafting in Tons river is conducted here in May-June period. There are many trekking routes around and therefore regular on the Himalayan trekking and adventure circuit.

Guptkashi - Guptakashi (4300 ft asl) is base point to visit Kedarnath Temple, one of the Jyotirlinga and part of the Char Dham yatra and one of the Panch Kedars.

Badrinath - Badrinath Dham (Lord Vishnu Temple) is the most visited of the Char Dhams, one of the most significant Hindu pilgrimage destinations.

Rudraprayag - Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy town is located 86 km from Rudraprayag.

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Distances
  • New Delhi to Haridwar -225 kms (6 hrs)
  • Haridwar to Barkot -175 kms (6 hrs)
  • Barkot to Uttarkashi -71 kms (3 hrs)
  • Uttarkashi to Guptkashi -220 kms (7.5 hrs)
  • Guptkashi to Badrinath -165 kms (7 hrs)
  • Badrinath to Rudraprayag -152 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Rudraprayag to Haridwar -161 kms (5 hrs)
  • Haridwar to New Delhi -225 kms (6 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Haridwar Pilgrimage

Haridwar at 225 kms from Delhi is a Pilgrim town in the banks of river Ganga (also known at Ganges more

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Distances
  • New Delhi to Haridwar -225 kms (6 hrs)
  • Haridwar to Barkot -175 kms (6 hrs)
  • Barkot to Uttarkashi -71 kms (3 hrs)
  • Uttarkashi to Guptkashi -220 kms (7.5 hrs)
  • Guptkashi to Badrinath -165 kms (7 hrs)
  • Badrinath to Rudraprayag -152 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Rudraprayag to Haridwar -161 kms (5 hrs)
  • Haridwar to New Delhi -225 kms (6 hrs)

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