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Uttaranchal Divine Jeep Safari from Rishikesh
- Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath-Rishikesh
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| Altitude |
3964m (Kedarnath) |
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| Total no. of jeep safari days |
12 days |
| Fixed Departure dates |
Minimum 4 member group |
| Starting point |
Rishikesh |
| End point |
Badrinath |
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Location Chart: Rishikesh - Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath
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Best time to Visit: May to June and September to October
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| Tour Duration: 12 Days/11 nights |
The Char Dham Yatra is of immense religious significance
to the Hindu culture. It represents the four most religious
Hindu pilgrimage destinations of Yamunotri, Gangotri,
Kedarnath and Badrinath. People from all over the world
brave severe climatic conditions adding a touch of adventure
to the religious journey. It gives you a chance to take
a dip in rich Indian culture and to visit the serenity
of Himalayas for a spiritual fulfilment. You will be surprised
that this journey has been undertaken my many historians,
archeologists due to its rich past and history. Adventure
travellers and backpackers follow this trail due to its
uniqueness and it is a starting point for many trekking/hiking
routes.
Itinerary:
 Day 1
Delhi - Rishikesh, 232km ( Drive 5 - 6 hrs )
Pick up at Delhi and drive to Rishikesh by road/train (
as per preference ). On arrival in Rishikesh, Check into
the hotel. Evening free for a visit to the Swargashram and
for attending the evening "Arti" ( worshipping
of river Ganga ) on the river bank.
Day 2
Rishikesh - Barkot, 220km ( Drive 7 - 8 hrs)
Depart from Rishikesh early in the morning and take lunch
en route at Mussoorie. Restart your journey and reach Barkot
in the evening after visiting Kempty Falls on the way. On
arrival check into hotel/camp at Barkot for dinner and night
stay.
Day 3
Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot ( Drive 32km; trek 14km round
)
After an early breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti ( drive
32km ) to start your journey. Alternately take a local jeep
to reach Phool Chatti to shorten your trek by 5km. On arrival
start your day on a tough trek of 7/12km one way. Arrive
at Yamunotri and after a "darshan" at the temple
and a holy "Achman" to start your most sacred
pilgrimage of Char Dhams. Come back to Phool Chatti in the
evening to return to camp/hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Day 4
Barkot - Harsil ( drive 152km; 6 - 7 hrs )
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Harsil a drive of 152km.
En route stop at Uttarkashi for lunch. On the way, stop
at Gangnani for a hot sulphur water spring dip. Restart
to reach Harsil, one of the most beautiful valleys in the
world and reach the camp/hotel for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 5
Harsil - Gangotri - Harsil. Drive 22km one way
After breakfast leave for Gangotri and on arrival take a
holy dip in the River sacred Ganga, also called Bhagirathi
at its origin. After performing "Pooja" and relaxation
in the lovely surroundings, return to the camp/hotel in
the afternoon to relax in the bright sunshine and to soak
in some of the breathtaking views of the beautiful valley.
Dinner and overnight rest at camp/hotel.
Day 6
Harsil - Guptakashi 283km ( drive 9 - 10 hrs )
After a very early breakfast leave for the longest journey
of the trip on the road. Late Lunch en route at Srinagar.
On the way see the heritage city of Tehri going down to
the mighty waters of holy river Ganga. After lunch restart
your journey and meet the beautiful river Mandakini. Travel
along this river to reach Guptakashi late in the evening.
On arrival check in to the hotel for dinner and an overnight
st ay.
Day 7
Guptakashi - Kedarnath ( drive 32km; trek 14km )
After breakfast leave for Gaurikund ( a 32km drive one way).
On arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Stop
for lunch en route and restart to arrive by late afternoon
at Kedarnath. On arrival check in to a hotel/dharamshala.
After freshening up perform "Pooja" and "Darshan"
at the Shri Kedarnathji shrine. In the evening, also visit
Adi Shankaracharya samadhi in the vicinity of the temple.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel/dharamshala.
Day 8
Kedarnath - Guptakashi ( trek 14k m; drive 32k m )
After breakfast start you journey back to Gaurikund and
take a relaxing bath in the hot water sulphur springs. After
this drive down to Guptkashi by road to reach the camp/hotel
by evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptakashi - Joshimath via Chopta 175km ( 6 - 7 hrs )
After breakfast leave for Joshimath via Chopta, one of the
most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful
drive through the thick forest full of medicinal plants
and stop at Pipalkoti for lunch. Arrive at the hotel/camp
at Joshimath by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay
at Joshimath.
Day 10
Joshimath - Badrinath - Joshimath ( drive 90km )
After breakfast leave for Shri Badrinathji.On arrival perform
the holy "Darshan" and leave for an excursion
to the village; the last village on the Tibet border. Come
back to Joshimath for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/ashram.
Day 11
Joshimath - Rishikesh 252km ( drive 9 - 10 hrs )
After breakfast leave for Rishikesh and take lunch at Srinagar.
Restart and if time permits spend time at Devprayag - the
confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to form the
Ganga. Reach Rishikesh in the evening and check in to the
hotel. Spend the evening in discovering the traditions and
cultures of India on the banks of the holy river Ganga.
Visit the Swargashram, the Ram and Lakshman Jhoolas, the
Gita bhavan
and attend the evening "Arti" on the banks of
the Ganga. Overnight at Rishikesh.
Day 12
Rishikesh - Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Tour ends on arrival in
Delhi.
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