Char Dham Yatra -Ex Haridwar

Day Wise Itinerary

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   Day 1 : Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot

   🛣️ Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot – The Sacred Journey Begins *(Altitude: 1,220m | Distance: 180 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hrs)* 🌅 Morning Departure (6:00 AM) Ganga Aarti Blessings: Quick stop at Har Ki Pauri for morning prayers Packed Breakfast: Hot poori-sabzi & jalebi (traditional pilgrim meal) Vehicle Check: AC Tempo Traveler with oxygen backup 🚗 Scenic Route Highlights 1. Mussoorie Detour (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) Kempty Falls Stop: 45-min break at this majestic waterfall Photo Op: Capture Himalayan vistas from Gun Hill Point Local Treat: Sip Garhwali chai with mountain views 2. Lunch Break (12:30 PM) Location: Prakriti Resort, Damta Special Meal: Rajma-chawal platter with rhododendron juice 3. Spiritual Pitstops ✓ Lakhamandal Temple (1:30 PM) - Ancient Shiva shrine with Mahabharata connections ✓ Dhanaulti Eco Park (2:30 PM) - Walk through deodar forests 🏔️ Arrival in Barkot (4:30 PM) Check-in: 3★ Himalayan resort with valley views Evening Ritual: Sunset puja at Yamunotri view point Altitude Prep: Herbal kadha (local immunity drink) served
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   Day 2 : Day 2: Barkot to Yumnotri and back

   🕉️ Day 2: Barkot → Yamunotri Darshan → Barkot "Tracing the Sacred Yamuna to Its Icy Origins" 🌄 Pre-Dawn Departure (4:30 AM) Blessing Ritual: Temple visit in Barkot for safe journey prayers Energy Breakfast: Hot sattu porridge + dry fruits Packing Tips: Only essentials in daypack (waterproof cover mandatory) 🚗 Barkot → Jankichatti (5:00-7:30 AM) Distance: 36 km | Duration: 2.5 hrs Route Highlights: Stop at Hanuman Chatti (last village before trek) Witness sunrise over Bandarpunch peaks 🥾 Trek Commences (Jankichatti → Yamunotri) Trek Distance: 6 km (one-way) | Duration: 3-4 hrs ascent Three Route Options: Foot Trek: Well-marked path with railings Pony Ride: ₹1,800-2,500 (book at govt. counter) Palki/Doli: ₹3,500-4,000 (for elderly) 🌊 Yamunotri Sacred Experience (11 AM - 2 PM) ✔ Main Rituals: Holy dip in Tapt Kund (hot spring) Darshan of Yamunotri Temple (black marble deity) Cook rice in Surya Kund (offer as prasad) ✔ Hidden Gem: Visit Divya Shila - perform puja before temple entry 🛑 Safety Protocols: Altitude: 3,293m - move slowly Oxygen points every 500m on trek route Last return trek must start by 2:30 PM 🔙 Return Journey (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) Jankichatti → Barkot: Shared jeeps available hourly Evening in Barkot: Ayurvedic leg massage (arranged at hotel) Documentary screening: "Mysteries of Yamunotri" 📿 Pilgrim's Note: "The steaming waters of Tapt Kund cleanse both body and karma"
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   Day 3 : Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi

   🌄 Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi – Journey Deeper into the Himalayas *(Altitude: 1,158m | Distance: 82 km | Travel Time: 4-5 hours)* 🕉️ Spiritual Morning Start (6:00 AM) Sunrise Aarti at local temple in Barkot Hearty Breakfast: Aloo paratha with mint chutney + herbal tea Packing Pro Tip: Separate bags for Uttarkashi stay vs Gangotri trek 🚗 Scenic Mountain Drive (7:00 AM Onwards) Route Highlights: ✔ Drive Along Yamuna River: Witness the river's changing character ✔ Stop at Surya Kund: Brief photo stop at thermal springs ✔ Dhanaulti Forest Zone: Spot langurs & Himalayan birds Key Pit Stops: 10:00 AM: Tea break at Nainbagh (famous for rhododendron tea) 12:00 PM: Lunch at Bhatwari (try local bhangjeera soup for altitude acclimatization) 🏔️ Arrival in Uttarkashi (1:30 PM) Check-in: 3-star riverside hotel with views of Bhagirathi peaks Afternoon Activities: ✓ Vishwanath Temple Darshan (One of 12 Jyotirlingas) ✓ Ganga Ghat Walk – Collect holy water for Gangotri puja ✓ Pilgrim Briefing: Gangotri trek preparation session 🌿 Cultural Immersion 5:30 PM: Attend evening Ganga Aarti at Nehru Institute Mountaineering ghat 7:00 PM: Interactive session with local priest about Gangotri rituals
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   Day 4 : Day 4: Uttarkashi to gangotri and back

   🌊 Day 4: Uttarkashi to Gangotri & Return – The Source of the Sacred Ganga "Journey to the Abode of Goddess Ganga" 🌄 Pre-Dawn Departure (4:30 AM) Blessing Ritual: Morning puja at Kashi Vishwanath Temple Packed Breakfast: Hot poha with nuts + thermos of herbal tea Medical Check: Oxygen levels & BP verified before departure 🚗 Uttarkashi → Gangotri (4:30 AM - 9:30 AM) Distance: 100 km | Duration: 5 hrs Scenic Route Highlights: ✔ Harsil Valley Drive – Apple orchards & snow-capped peaks ✔ Bhaironghati Stop – Ancient Bhairav Temple (5-min darshan) ✔ Gangnani Thermal Springs – Foot soak enroute (optional) Safety Briefing: Last fuel station at Bhatwadi Mobile network ends after Dharali 🕉️ Gangotri Spiritual Experience (10:00 AM - 1:30 PM) Sacred Activities: Holy Dip in icy Bhagirathi River (Assisted by priests) Darshan at Gangotri Temple (White marble shrine) Puja at Bhagirath Shila – Where King Bhagirath meditated Submerged Shivling Viewing (Winter months only) Temple Timings Note: Main Sanctum closes 12:00-12:30 PM for rituals Photography allowed only in outer areas 🥾 Optional Short Treks (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Pandav Gufa (20-min climb) – Ancient meditation caves • Gaumukh Trail Start Point – View information boards 🔙 Return Journey (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Enroute Stops: ✓ Dharali Village – Tea with mountain views (4:00 PM) ✓ Sukhi Top – Sunset photography point (6:30 PM) Evening in Uttarkashi: 7:30 PM: Documentary screening: "The Story of Ganga Avataran" 8:30 PM: Special satvik dinner with singodi dessert
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   Day 5 : Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi – Journey to Lord Shiva's Hidden Abode *(Distance: 200 km | Travel Time: 8-9 hrs | Altitude: 1,319m)* 🌄 Sacred Morning Departure (5:00 AM) Ganga Jal Offering: Final rituals at Uttarkashi ghat Energy Breakfast: Besan chilla + almond milk (protein-packed) Packing Tip: Separate bags for Guptkashi vs Kedarnath trek 🛣️ Scenic Himalayan Drive (5:30 AM Onwards) Route Highlights: ✔ Tehri Dam Viewpoint (7:30 AM) – Asia's tallest dam ✔ Devprayag Confluence (9:30 AM) – Bhagirathi-Alaknanda merger into Ganga ✔ Lunch at Srinagar (12:00 PM) – Riverside meal with local trout fish Spiritual Pitstops: ✓ Koteshwar Mahadev Cave (2:30 PM) – Where Shiva meditated ✓ Mandakini River First View (3:30 PM) – Photo stop at Tilwara 🏔️ Arrival in Guptkashi (4:30 PM) Check-in: 3-star heritage property near Vishwanath Temple Evening Rituals: ✔ Vishwanath Temple Darshan – Pre-Kedarnath blessings ✔ Mandakini Aarti – Riverbank ceremony at sunset
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   Day 6 : Day 6: Guptkashi to Kedarnath

   🕉️ Day 6: Guptkashi to Kedarnath – The Sacred Ascent to Lord Shiva’s Abode (Altitude: 3,583m | Trek: 16km (or Helicopter Option) | Divine Experience: Priceless) 🌙 Pre-Dawn Spiritual Start (3:00 AM) Maha Abhishek Darshan at Guptkashi’s ancient Vishwanath Temple Light Breakfast: Sattvic meal of soaked almonds & raisins + herbal tea Final Packing: Only essentials for Kedarnath (leave main luggage in Guptkashi) 🚗 Guptkashi → Sonprayag (4:00 AM - 6:30 AM) Distance: 32km | Drive Time: 2.5hrs through misty Himalayan roads Key Stop: Rudraprayag: Brief sunrise prayers at Sangam (Alaknanda-Mandakini confluence) 🛂 Mandatory Checkpoints (6:30 AM - 7:30 AM at Sonprayag) Biometric Verification (Carry Aadhar Card) Trek Mode Selection: 🚶♂️ Trek Route: Sonprayag → Gaurikund (2km drive) → Rambara → Kedarnath 🐴 Pony/Palki: ₹3,000-4,000 (Govt.-approved rates) 🚁 Helicopter: 10-min flight from Phata/Sersi (pre-booked) Medical Check: Oxygen levels & pulse monitored 🥾 The Pilgrimage Trek (8:00 AM Onwards) For Trekkers (6-8 hrs): Sacred Stops: Gaurikund: Holy dip in Tapt Kund (hot springs) Bhairavnath Temple: Guardian deity blessings at 3km mark Trail Magic: Chant "Om Namah Shivay" with fellow pilgrims; spot Himalayan monal birds For Helicopter Pilgrims: Reporting Time: 1hr before flight at Phata/Sersi base Pro Tip: Book return slot in advance 🏔️ Kedarnath Arrival (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) First Darshan: Join the evening Aarti (5:30 PM) as priests chant Vedic hymns Temple Wonders: Ancient Architecture: 1,200-year-old stone shrine with intricate carvings Natural Shivling: Ice formation behind the temple (divine miracle) Stay Options: GMVN Cottages (Basic but clean) Bhima Shila Tents (Closest to temple)
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   Day 7 : Day 7: Kedarnath to Guptkashi

   🕉️ Day 7: Kedarnath to Guptkashi – The Divine Descent *(Distance: 16km trek + 32km drive | Altitude Drop: 3,583m → 1,319m)* 🌄 Brahma Muhurta Darshan (4:00 AM - 5:30 AM) First Aarti Experience: Witness priests awaken Lord Kedarnath with ancient Vedic chants VIP Darshan Option: Avoid queues with pre-booked passes (arrive by 3:30 AM) Personal Puja: Perform abhishekam with Gangajal (book through temple committee) 🥾 Return Journey Options (6:00 AM Onwards) 🚶♂️ Trek Down (4-5 hrs): Route: Kedarnath → Linchauli → Rambara → Gaurikund Sacred Stops: ✓ Bhairavnath Temple: Final prayers at the guardian deity's shrine ✓ Tapt Kund: Soak tired muscles in therapeutic hot springs Trail Magic: Spot Himalayan blue sheep & medicinal herbs 🐴 Pony/Palki (3-4 hrs | ₹2,500-3,500): Pro Tip: Book return trip in advance for 10% discount Safety Check: Ensure saddle has proper cushioning 🚁 Helicopter (7:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 10 mins): Reporting: Phata/Sersi base (shared jeep transfer included) Baggage Rule: 5kg pp (helicopter) + 10kg (jeep) 🚗 Gaurikund → Guptkashi (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Pit Stops: Sonprayag Market: Buy trishul souvenirs & dry fruits Kalimath Temple: 15-min darshan at Shakti Peeth Lunch Break: Hot meal at Sitapur (included) 🏡 Evening in Guptkashi (4:30 PM Onwards) Accommodation: Same hotel as Day 5 (luggage securely stored) Rejuvenation: ✓ Ayurvedic leg massage (arranged at hotel) ✓ Documentary: "Secrets of Kedarnath's Survival" Optional: Evening aarti at Vishwanath Temple
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   Day 8 : Day 8: Guptkashi to Badrinath

   🛣️ Day 8: Guptkashi to Badrinath – Journey to Vishnu's Sacred Abode *(Distance: 180 km | Travel Time: 9-10 hrs | Altitude: 3,133m)* 🌄 Spiritual Morning Departure (5:00 AM) Mandakini River Aarti: Final prayers at Guptkashi ghat Energy Breakfast: Sattu paratha + walnut chutney Packing Tip: Separate woolens for higher altitude 🚗 Himalayan Odyssey (5:30 AM Onwards) Sacred Route Highlights: ✔ Chopta Meadows (7:00 AM) – "Mini Switzerland" photo stop ✔ Joshimath (12:30 PM) – Lunch at Adi Shankracharya's winter seat ✔ Vishnuprayag (2:00 PM) – Confluence of Alaknanda-Dhauliganga Key Experiences: ✓ Narsingh Temple Darshan (Joshimath) ✓ Valley of Flowers Viewpoint (Brief stop) ✓ First Glimpse of Neelkanth Peak 🏔️ Arrival in Badrinath (3:30 PM) Check-in: 3-star hotel near temple (heated rooms) Evening Rituals: ✔ Tapt Kund Holy Dip (45°C thermal springs) ✔ First Darshan at Badrinath Temple (4:30 PM) ✔ Geeta Aarti (6:30 PM) with Vedic scholars ⚠️ Pilgrim Essentials: • Altitude Alert: 3,133m – Move slowly, hydrate well • Temple Dress Code: Traditional wear preferred • Must Carry: Water bottle for Charanamrit 📿 Sacred Insight: "Where the Alaknanda sings and Neelkanth watches over Vishnu's abode" 🌙 Next Day Preview: 3:30 AM: Maha Abhishek darshan Mana Village exploration (Ask about our special "Akhand Jyoti" sponsorship!)
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   Day 9 : Day 9: Badrinath to Rudraprayag

   🛣️ Day 9: Badrinath to Rudraprayag – Descending Through Sacred Confluences *(Distance: 160 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hrs | Altitude Drop: 3,133m → 895m)* 🌅 Brahma Muhurta Darshan (3:30 AM - 5:00 AM) Maha Abhishekam: Witness golden adornment of Lord Badri Tapt Kund Dip: Pre-dawn soak in therapeutic hot springs Breakfast: Hot badri halwa + almond milk (energy-packed) 🚗 Spiritual Journey Commences (5:30 AM) Sacred Route Highlights: ✔ Mana Village (5:45 AM) - Last Indian village before Tibet Visit Vyas Gufa (cave where Mahabharata was composed) See Bhim Pul (natural rock bridge) ✔ Joshimath (8:30 AM) Narsingh Temple darshan Breakfast break with mountain views ✔ Panch Prayag Stops: Karnaprayag (11:00 AM) - Confluence of Alaknanda-Pindar Nandaprayag (12:30 PM) - Lunch stop by sacred sangam 🏡 Arrival in Rudraprayag (3:00 PM) Check-in: Riverside hotel with mandakini views Evening Rituals: ✓ Sangam Aarti at Rudraprayag (Alaknanda-Mandakini confluence) ✓ Koteshwar Mahadev Cave visit
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    Day 10 : Day 10: Rudraprayag to Haridwar

    🛣️ Day 10: Rudraprayag to Haridwar – Return to the Ganga Plains *(Distance: 140 km | Travel Time: 6-7 hrs | Final Spiritual Leg of Your Yatra)* 🌄 Morning Rituals (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM) Sangam Meditation: Sunrise prayers at Alaknanda-Mandakini confluence Breakfast: Fresh aloo puri with rhododendron chutney Packing Tip: Separate dirty laundry (laundry service available in Haridwar) 🚗 Scenic Descent (7:30 AM Onwards) Sacred Route Highlights: ✔ Devprayag (9:00 AM) - Final prayag where Bhagirathi-Alaknanda become Ganga 45-min stop for holy dip and sangam photography Special blessing at Raghunathji Temple ✔ Tehri Lake Viewpoint (11:00 AM) Stop at India's highest dam Coffee break with panoramic views ✔ Rishikesh Spiritual Interlude (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) Triveni Ghat purification dip Lunch at famous Chotiwala restaurant Quick darshan at Laxman Jhula 🛕 Arrival in Haridwar (4:30 PM) Hotel Check-in: 3★ property near Har Ki Pauri Evening Transformations: ✓ Ganga Aarti (6:30 PM): Participate in the world-famous ceremony ✓ Mansa Devi Cable Car: Sunset temple visit (optional) ✓ Market Therapy: Buy souvenirs, ayurvedic oils, and gangajal 🛄 Pilgrim Completion Rituals Yatra Certificate: Official pilgrimage document Blessing Ceremony: Puja for safe journey home Group Photo: Memorial picture at Har Ki Pauri 📿 Sacred Reflection: "From mountain solitude to Ganga's embrace - your prayers now flow eternally"

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