CHAR DHAM YATRA – 10D/9N

Char Dham , Jagannath Rameswaram Dwarka Badrinath The Char Dham, also rendered the Chatur Dhama is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha. The four Dhams are Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath and RameswaramChar Dham , Jagannath Rameswaram Dwarka Badrinath The Char Dham, also rendered the Chatur Dhama is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha. The four Dhams are Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath and Rameswaram

Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar

• Arrive in Haridwar, the gateway to the Chardham Yatra.
• Attend the evening Ganga Aarti on the ghats of Haridwar.
• Stay overnight in Haridwar.

Day 2: Haridwar to Barkot

• Drive to Barkot, a small town situated on the banks of the Yamuna River.
• En route, visit Kempty Falls near Mussoorie (if time permits).
• Stay overnight in Barkot.

Day 3: Barkot to Yamunotri and back to Barkot

• Drive to Hanuman Chatti, the base for the trek to Yamunotri.
• From Hanuman Chatti, trek or hire a pony/doli to reach Yamunotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
• After darshan, trek back to Hanuman Chatti and drive back to Barkot.
• Stay overnight in Barkot.

Day 4: Barkot to Uttarkashi

• Drive to Uttarkashi, a town located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
• Visit Vishwanath Temple and other local attractions.
• Stay overnight in Uttarkashi.

Day 5: Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back to Uttarkashi

• Drive to Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganga.
• Visit Gangotri Temple and take a holy dip in the Ganges River.
• After darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi.
• Stay overnight in Uttarkashi.

Day 6: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

• Drive to Guptkashi, a town located en route to Kedarnath.
• Visit Ardhanarishwar Temple and Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple.
• Stay overnight in Guptkashi.

Day 7: Guptkashi to Kedarnath

• Take a helicopter or trek (if you prefer) to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
• Visit Kedarnath Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
• Stay overnight in Kedarnath.

Day 8: Kedarnath to Guptkashi

• Trek down or take a helicopter back to Guptkashi.
• Relax and unwind in Guptkashi.
• Stay overnight in Guptkashi.

Day 9: Guptkashi to Badrinath

• Drive to Badrinath, the last destination of the Chardham Yatra.
• Visit Badrinath Temple, one of the Char Dhams and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
• Explore Mana Village, Vyas Cave, and other local attractions.
• Stay overnight in Badrinath.

Day 10: Badrinath to Rishikesh

• Drive back to Rishikesh or Haridwar.
• Visit the famous confluence of rivers, Devprayag (where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganges).
• Attend the evening Ganga Aarti in Haridwar or Rishikesh.
• Stay overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 11: Departure

• Depart from Rishikesh for your onward journey.