Dehradun – Mussorrie - Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rudraprayag – Devprayag - Dehradun
This is a magnificent 9 days and 8 nights tour, which starts from Dehradoon, a popular hill station of India and takes you towards different destinations including Chardham. Chardham includes four popular Hindu pilgrimages in Uttarakhand, which include Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. Besides, the tourists also get glimpses of Uttarkashi, Guptakashi and Rudraprayag, three popular destinations of religious activities in Northern India. In route from Uttarkashi to Guptakashi, you will pass via sacred river Ganga while making way to Tehri Dam.
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At the airport, you will see that Tree Trunk Travel representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and drive to Barkot enroute visit to Mussorie. Visit Kempty Fall, Mussoorie Fall.
Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Post an early morning breakfast (5.30 AM); begin your yatra to Yamunotri followed by a trekking tour to Jankichatti. Today’s sightseeing includes visit to Surya Kund- a hot spring pool visited by pilgrims to get refreshed and cook rice for offering Prasad in the temple, Divya Shila – a rock pillar worshipped by pilgrims before entering the Yamunotri temple, Yamunotri temple- a temple dedicated to holy river Yamuna. Return to Barkot for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel, Later at evening visit Vishwanath Temple. Night Halt.
Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.
Overnight at Hotel.
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Later drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Early morning (6 AM), leave on road to Guptkashi. En route, you will pass through river Ganga while making way to Tehri Dam. After you reach Guptkashi in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
Post an early morning breakfast (7 AM), get escorted to the helipad to board the helicopter ride to Kedarnath. On arrival at Kedarnath, have Darshan and perform pooja at Kedarnath temple. Later, return to the helipad from where the helicopter-in-waiting will take you back to Guptkashi.
Overnight at Hotel.
Post an early morning breakfast, hit the road to Badrinath. En route halt at Jyotirmath and explore Narsimha temple and Sankracharya seat. On arrival in Badrinath, savor your lunch followed by excursion to Mana village (Badrinath temple is closed from 12 noon to 3 pm).
Do darshan at Badrinath temple in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of Nir Singh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that the day the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.
Overnight at Hotel.
Morning we will visit Sangam of Mandakini and Alaknanda river. Later drive to Devprayag. Worship in the Ganga Temple that stands at the sangam. Witness the beautiful Raghunath Temple. It is said that here Lord Ram and Laksman in the Treta-yuga performed a yagna seeking forgiveness for killing Ravana, who was a Brahmin by caste. The main temple of Raghunath ji is surrounded by four small temples on each side – Annapurna Devi, Narsingh, Hanuman and Shri Garur Mahadev.
Near the Ram Temple lies the Chandeshwar Mahadev Temple. It is believed to be one of the ancient and holiest temples in the vicinity.
Following the tour drive to Dehradun airport to board the flight to onward destination.
Destination | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
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Barkot | Riya Residency | Deluxe Camp | Luxury Cottage |
Uttarkashi | Him Ganga | Shikar Nature Resort | Luxury Cottage |
Guptkashi | Dev Dham | Nirvana Camp | Himalayan Comfort / Buransh |
Badrinarh | Patliputra / Similar | Snow Crest / Narayan Palace | Snow Crest / Narayan Palace |
Rudraprayag | Shangrila | Samrat Resort | Monal Resort |
Capacity | Vehicle Type |
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1-2 Pax | Sedan Car |
3-6 Pax | Innova Car |
7-10 Pax | Tempo Traveller |