CHARDHAM TOUR (11N/12D)

Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie, on the way visit Mussoorie Lake and Kempty Fall (Suggestible to take your lunch at Kempty fall as further no good restaurants are available before Barkot). Later drive straight to Barkot, transfer to your Hotel. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Barkot Weather – Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Centigrade, Winter: the times are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival Checkin to the hotel and get refresh and after that visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi is home for variety of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and site (as north of) the town of Kashi (Varanasi) almost like Varanasi, the town of Uttarkashi is additionally situated on the banks of River Ganga.

Vishwanath temple – Vishwanath temple is one among the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State within the ancient style of architecture. Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines also are a part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti also as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti in morning and evening are offered. As per Skanda Puran, Uttarkashi is understood as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and counted together of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Shakti temple – Right ahead of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple.It's an enormous ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters tall and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper a part of it seems to be made from iron and therefore the lower one is of copper. As per the epics, this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected up here.

Uttarkashi Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degree Centigrade but nights is pleasant, Cold in winters.

The morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. En route, you'll see the gorgeous river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to succeed in Guptkashi, and visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptkashi. On arrival check in to the hotel at Guptkashi. Overnight stay.

Guptkashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were checking out a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled.

Guptkashi Weather – pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Centigrade. Cold in winter.

The morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath Dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan & back to your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Kedarnath Darshan by Two Ways:-

By Helicopter: Early Morning driver will transfer to Helipad to board the pre-booked helicopter ride for Kedarnath. Reach Kedarnath and have darshan and pooja rituals. Back to the helipad and our car will pick you up and drop you at the same Hotel for a rest.

By Trek: Morning driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take the local jeep for Gaurikund on a direct payment basis & then start your trek to Kedarnath Ji. You have an option for Pony or Palki on a direct payment basis to reach Kedarnath. After reaching check-in to the pre-booked GMVN rest house in dormitory style. Evening participates in Lord Kedar aarti and has blissful darshan. GMVN also offers veg thali as a meal on a direct payment basis. Night stay.

Next day early morning darshan of Lord Kedar and start trek down to Gaurikund.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and Kedar is another name for Lord Shiva.

The morning after Pooja & breakfast, you can check out of Kedarnath hotel and start your journey back to Sonprayag. Our driver will be there at a designated place which was discussed with you. Drive back to Guptkashi hotel for a night's stay

The morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check-in at the hotel on arrival at Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a shower within the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in the evening. Brahamakapal is critical for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Badrinath Weather: The typical maximum temperature is going to be around 18° Celsius and therefore the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is usually amid snowfalls. Winter is extremely chilly with a mean temperature of 5° Celsius.

This morning have again blissful darshan of Lord Badri Vishal.

There is other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the Origin point of the Saraswati River. Just within three km of Badrinathjee.

Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Vasundhara: As the name suggests, Vasundhara is a magnificent waterfall. This place is 5 km. from Badrinath out of which 2 km. is motorable up to Mana.

Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Afternoon drives to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Check into the hotel and night stay.

After breakfast proceed to Haridwar via Rishikesh local sightseeing to visit Parmarth Ashram, Ram jhula and Triveni Ghat and night stay.