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Do Dham - Yamunotri and Gangotri
(5 Nights)

from Rs. 16,991/person

Haridwar, Barkot, Uttarkashi, Harsil

for Pilgrim Traveller

Holiday Overview

Streams flowing around Harsil
Riverside at Harsil (Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 May 2013)
Himalayan Views from Harsil
Yamunotri

Do Dham - Yamunotri and Gangotri is a pilgrim break that includes Yamunotri and Gangotri i.e. first half of the classic Chaar Dham Itinerary. Yamunotri (Origin of River Yamuna) and Gangotri (Origin of River Ganga) is not only rewarding from Pilgrimage perspective but also present excellent drives and views enroute.

Route

Haridwar(1) - Barkot(1) - Uttarkashi(1) - Harsil(1) - Haridwar(1)

Summarised Itinerary

  • Day-1 Arrival at Haridwar. Evening Har Ki Pauri Darshan
  • Day-2 Haridwar - Barkot
  • Day-3 Barkot -Yamunotri - Uttarkashi
  • Day-4 Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Harsil
  • Day-5 Harsil - Haridwar
  • Day-6 Depature

Sightseeing Summary

Barkot - Yamunotri Temple (50.00 kms)

Haridwar - Har ki Pauri (2.00 kms)

Harsil - Suryakund Waterfalls (5.00 kms), Gangotri Temple (21.00 kms), Pandav Gufa (25.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination

Arrival - Haridwar Departure - Haridwar

Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guest many extend a night or two to visit Rishikesh and enjoy Ganga riverside spirituality / Yoga / Meditation experience there.

Distances

  • Haridwar to Barkot -175 kms (6 hrs)
  • Barkot to Uttarkashi -71 kms (3 hrs)
  • Uttarkashi to Harsil -60 kms (2 hrs)
  • Harsil to Haridwar -228 kms (7.5 hrs)

Route

Haridwar(1) - Barkot(1) - Uttarkashi(1) - Harsil(1) - Haridwar(1)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Haridwar. Evening Har Ki Pauri Darshan Arrival at Haridwar. Haridwar is a renowned Ganga riverside pilgrimage and a base point for Char Dham yatra. Evening Har Ki Pauri arti, considered one of the must visit spiritual experience

Day-2 Haridwar - Barkot Travel from Haridwar to Barkot via Uttarkashi (215 kms - 6-7 hours). Reach by afternoon. Barkot is base point to visit Yamunotri.

Day-3 Barkot -Yamunotri - Uttarkashi Leave for Hanuman Chatti (35 kms - 1.5 hours), after reaching here take a local jeep/taxi to reach Janakichatti (7 kms), from there start a rigorous trek of 5 kms one-way. After reaching Yamunotri take a holy achman (Holy Dip) in the hotwater Kund and this starts a sacred Chardham Yatra pilgrimage. Return to Janaki Chatti in the evening & proceed back to Uttarkashi (120 kms from Jankichatti).

Day-4 Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Harsil Leave early for Gangotri (9500 ft asl) via Harsil (7800 ft asl) (100 kms - 4 hrs). Once at Gangotri, go for the darshan in the main temple. Later visit the Suryakund waterfalls and the Pandav Gufa which is along the trail leading to Gaumukh. There is also a natural Shivling in the river here, which is visible in the winter months when the water level goes down. Towards evening head back towards Harsil.

Day-5 Harsil - Haridwar Travel from Harsil to Haridwar (290 kms - 8.5 hours). Reach by evening.

Day-6 Depature Depart from Haridwar

Detailed Sightseeing

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.
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.
Harsil: -
  • Suryakund Waterfalls - Suryakund are a set of waterfalls that are visited enroute to Gangotri.
  • Gangotri Temple - Gangotri (9000+ ft asl) is one of the four pilgrimages part of the Char Dham circuit. Gangotri is where holy river emerges for the first time.
  • Pandav Gufa - The Pandav Gufa is a 1.5 km trek from Gangotri where it is believed that Pandavas meditated on their way to Kailash.

Destination Overview

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.

Harsil - Harsil (7500+ ft asl) is a riverside hamlet, 26 kms short of Gangotri and stopover on the char Dham route. Harsil offers exceptional beauty being surrounded by Himalayan peaks, Green Valleys and Meadows with blooming crops

Access

Prefered Arrival : No ImageHaridwar
Prefered Departure : No ImageDehradun (53kms), Chandigarh (210kms), New Delhi (225kms)No ImageHaridwar

Distances

  • Haridwar to Barkot -175 kms (6 hrs)
  • Barkot to Uttarkashi -71 kms (3 hrs)
  • Uttarkashi to Harsil -60 kms (2 hrs)
  • Harsil to Haridwar -228 kms (7.5 hrs)

Deluxe

Rs. 33,980/-

Do Dham - Yamunotri and Gangotri (5 Nights)

For 2 Persons

Valid From: 16 Jul 2016 - 30 Sep 2016

    Destination No. of NightsHotelsRoom TypeMeal Plan
    Haridwar 1Hari HeritageDeluxe RoomBreakfast
    Barkot 1Camp Nirvana YamunotriLuxury Swiss TentsAll Meals
    Uttarkashi 1Shikhar Nature ResortDeluxe Swiss Cottage TentAll Meals
    Harsil 1Chardham Camp HarsilSwiss TentsAll Meals
    Haridwar 1Hari HeritageDeluxe RoomBreakfast
    Extra Person - Rs.6,900/- Child - Rs. 6,900/-
    Inclusions:
    Hotels
    • Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
    • Meals as per meal plan Indicated.
    Car on Disposal :
    • Tata Indigo - AC for 5 days (900 kms)
    Extra:
    • Additional Kms above 900 kms (for Car on disposal) would be charged @ Rs.15 per km payable direct at the end of the trip.
    Note:
    • Hotel room category subject to availability. All efforts will be made to confirm the same stay option stated. However If unavailable equivalent option will be provided and price adjusted accordingly.
    • Child of age 5 and above will be chargeable. Child above 12 will be considered an adult.
    • Supplements may be applicable for Peak season dates, local festival periods and long weekends.
    Customization:

    The package above is designed after selecting hotels that offer best value and experience based on our on travel experience and guest feedback. The above is fully customisable as per budgets, Individual preferences and specifications. Do email on ut-02h@nivalink.co.in or call +91-22-6150 6363 and speak to one of our travel planners.

    Nivalink is also able to easily construct customised package based on above itinerary for small, medium and large groups (using Teempo Travellers, Coach, Bus as transport). email to group
    ut-02h@nivalink.co.in or call +91-22-6150 6363 and speak to one of our travel planners.

    *Service Tax extra as applicable

    Hotel Information:-

    Hari HeritageHaridwar, Uttarakhand
    Pilgrim Hotel View

    Hotel Hari Heritage is situated at Shamlok in Haridwar having 25 rooms, accessible from .. more

    Facilities - Wi-Fi Connectivity ,Conference Hall

    Camp Nirvana YamunotriBarkot, Uttarakhand
    Pilgrim Camp (Mid-segment)

    Camp Nirvana, Yamunotri is located at Barkot on Yamunotri Road. The Camp Resort is .. more

    Facilities - White Water Rafting

    Shikhar Nature ResortUttarkashi, Uttarakhand
    Riverside Resort (Experiential)

    Shikhar Nature Resort is a riverside resort located at 5 km from Uttarkashi on the way .. more

    Chardham Camp HarsilHarsil, Uttarakhand
    Pilgrim Camp (Mid-segment)

    Camp Chardham is a seasonal camp setup at Harsil to cater to transit travellers for .. more

    Facilities - Conference Hall

    Premium

    Rs. 46,410/-

    Do Dham - Yamunotri and Gangotri (5 Nights)

    For 2 Persons

    Valid From: 01 Jul 2016 - 30 Sep 2016

      Destination No. of NightsHotelsRoom TypeMeal Plan
      Haridwar 1Hotel Ganga LahariSuperior RoomBreakfast with one major meal
      Barkot 1Camp Chardham (Barkot)Luxury TentAll Meals
      Uttarkashi 1Shikhar Nature ResortDeluxe Swiss Cottage TentAll Meals
      Harsil 1Chardham Camp HarsilSwiss TentsAll Meals
      Haridwar 1Hotel Ganga LahariSuperior RoomBreakfast with one major meal
      Extra Person - Rs.9,200/- Child - Rs. 8,200/-
      Inclusions:
      Hotels
      • Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
      • Meals as per meal plan Indicated.
      Car on Disposal :
      • Toyota Innova - AC for 5 days (900 kms)
      Extra:
      • Additional Kms above 900 kms (for Car on disposal) would be charged @ Rs.17 per km payable direct at the end of the trip.
      Note:
      • Hotel room category subject to availability. All efforts will be made to confirm the same stay option stated. However If unavailable equivalent option will be provided and price adjusted accordingly.
      • Child of age 5 and above will be chargeable. Child above 12 will be considered an adult.
      • Supplements may be applicable for Peak season dates, local festival periods and long weekends.
      Customization:

      The package above is designed after selecting hotels that offer best value and experience based on our on travel experience and guest feedback. The above is fully customisable as per budgets, Individual preferences and specifications. Do email on ut-02h@nivalink.co.in or call +91-22-6150 6363 and speak to one of our travel planners.

      Nivalink is also able to easily construct customised package based on above itinerary for small, medium and large groups (using Teempo Travellers, Coach, Bus as transport). email to group
      ut-02h@nivalink.co.in or call +91-22-6150 6363 and speak to one of our travel planners.

      *Service Tax extra as applicable

      Hotel Information:-

      Hotel Ganga LahariHaridwar, Uttarakhand
      Pilgrim Hotel View

      Hotel Ganga Lahari is a pilgrim hotel located at Kusha Ghat in close proximity to Har .. more

      Facilities - Wi-Fi Connectivity ,Spa

      Camp Chardham (Barkot)Barkot, Uttarakhand
      Pilgrim Camp (Mid-segment)

      Camp Chardham is a seasonal camp set up near Uttarkashi to cater to transit travellers .. more

      Facilities - Conference Hall

      Shikhar Nature ResortUttarkashi, Uttarakhand
      Riverside Resort (Experiential)

      Shikhar Nature Resort is a riverside resort located at 5 km from Uttarkashi on the way .. more

      Chardham Camp HarsilHarsil, Uttarakhand
      Pilgrim Camp (Mid-segment)

      Camp Chardham is a seasonal camp setup at Harsil to cater to transit travellers for .. more

      Facilities - Conference Hall

      Travel Ideas

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      Distances

      • Haridwar to Barkot -175 kms (6 hrs)
      • Barkot to Uttarkashi -71 kms (3 hrs)
      • Uttarkashi to Harsil -60 kms (2 hrs)
      • Harsil to Haridwar -228 kms (7.5 hrs)

      Expert Speak

      Chaar Dham sector is seasonal trip (Feasible Mid-May - Mid-Oct). While it may be tagged a Pilgrimage getaway but in reality it is as much as a Himalayan experience as much as its Pilgrimage getaway.

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