Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days.
Destination : Haridwar – Hanuman chatti – Yamunotri – Janki chatti – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Rudraprayag – Badrinath – Haridwar.
Day 01 :- Delhi – Haridwar [230kms/6hr]
After hearty breakfast drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is considered as the gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttranchal region. It is situated on foot hills of Shivaliks and on the bank of the river Ganga. This major pilgrimage centre is well connected by trains to all the main towns of India. Upon arrival at Haridwar, Swagat Tours Representatives will greet and assist to transfer to the Hotel. Later, visit to Har-Ki-Pauri, to experience ‘AARTI” in the evening. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 :-Haridwar – Rishikesh [24 kms/ 30 min]
Complete day at leisure to travel around this spiritual & religious town of the river Ganges. Visit Laxman & Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, etc. Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 03 :-Rishikesh to Rana Chatti/ Hanuman Chatti [240kms/7hr]
Drive to Rana Chatti/ Hanuman Chatti. Upon arrival Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you to transfer to the Hotel. Overnight will at Hotel.
Day 04 :-Rana Chatti/ Hanuman Chatti – Yamunotri – Rana Chatti [5kms by Road & 13kms Trek (one side) ]
Start trek to Yamunotri & Back. Overnight stay at Rana Chatti/ Hanuman Chatti.
Hanuman Chatti : The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple : Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was ruined twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund :There are number of hot springs in the locality of the temple, which flows into several pools. Surya Kund is one of the most important kunds of these thermal kunds.
Divya Shila : Ii is a rock pillar. It has its own significance. It is worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 05 :- Ranachatti – Uttarkashi [143kms/4hr]
Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. After arrival Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you to transfer to the Hotel. Akash Ganga/ Gmvn Rest House/ Fixed Camps / Similar, 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. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 06 : – Uttarkashi-Gangotri [100kms/3hr]
Drive to Gangotri. After arrival at Gangotri, Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be Gangotri.
Gangotri Temple : This temple is situated on the right of the Bhagirathi. It is constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century. Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam :Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple, flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valley, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Gaumukh : The Gaumukh Glacier is the source of Bhagirathi & is held in the high esteem by the devout that do not miss the opportunity to have a sacred dip in the bone chilling icy water. It is 18 km from Gangotri by trek.
Day 07 :- Gangotri – Uttarkashi [100kms/3hr]
Drive back to Uttarkashi and full day leisure to travel arround the town of Uttarkashi. Overnight stay will be in Uttarkashi. After arrival Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 08 :- Uttarkashi – Rudraprayag [175kms/6hr]
After early breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag. After arrival Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Hotel. Rudraprayag : It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda. Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms).
Day 09 : – Rudraprayag to Gaurikund [75kms by road]
Drive to Gaurikund, Overnight at Hotel.
Gaurikund : It is hot water pond at a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters, one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvati meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath : The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. Lrgend says that the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for salvation. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull.
On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and is worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, and the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Day 10 : – Gaurikund – Kedarnath [14kms Trek one side]
Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Upon arrival, Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you to transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 11 : – Kedarnath – Rudraprayag [14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road]
Trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Rudraprayag from Gaurikund. Upon arrival, Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you transfer the Monal Resort/ Gmvn Rest House / Similar at Rudraprayag. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 12 : – Rudraprayag – Badrinath [165kms/5hr]
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Upon arrival, Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Joshimath : Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerels in the 8th Century A.D, perform penance under a tree here and after getting enlightenment, established a Math (religious center), known as “Joshimath”. The name Joshimath is derived from it. Temple of Narsingh and Nav Durga are located here.
Badrinath : one of the’ Four Dhams. Is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 13 :- Badrinath – Rishikesh [295kms/9hr]
Early morning, drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival, Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 14 :- Rishikesh – Delhi [254kms/7hr]
At morning visit local Sight Seeing, later drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, Swagat Tours Representatives will assist you transfer the Railway Station/Airport.
