DETAILED ITINERARY

TOUR VALID FROM 10th MAY - 30th October 2016

Day 01: DELHI – HARIDWAR (250 Kms) (05 Hrs)
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at airport and drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Later visit to Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. Evening witness the Ganga Aarti at Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: HARIDWAR – BARKOT (170 km/7-8 hours)
Morning after breakfast drive to Barkot. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: BARKOT – JANKICHATTI – YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT (50 km & 6 km Trek)
Post an early morning breakfast (5.30 AM); begin your yatra to Yamunotri followed by a trekking tour to Jankichatti. Today’s sightseeing includes visit to Surya Kund- a hot spring pool visited by pilgrims to get refreshed and cook rice for offering Prasad in the temple, Divya Shila - a rock pillar worshipped by pilgrims before entering the Yamunotri temple, Yamunotri temple- a temple dedicated to holy river Yamuna. Return to Barkot for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: BARKOT (KHARSALI) – UTTARKASHI (100KMS/5HR)
Drive to Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel, Later at evening visit Vishwanath Temple. 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.
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Day 05: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI (100KMS/ 5 HRS EACH SIDE)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 06: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI
Early morning (6 AM), leave on road to Guptkashi. En route, you will pass through river Ganga while making way to Tehri Dam. After you reach Guptkashi in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 07: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH - GUPTKASHI (35 Kms /2 Hrs.)
Post an early morning breakfast (7 AM), get escorted to the helipad to board the helicopter ride to Kedarnath. On arrival at Kedarnath, have Darshan and perform pooja at Kedarnath temple. Later, return to the helipad from where the helicopter-in-waiting will take you back to Guptkashi.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 08: GUPTKASHI - BADRINATH (125 km/ 5 hours)
Post an early morning breakfast, hit the road to Badrinath. En route halt at Jyotirmath and explore Narsimha temple and Sankracharya seat. On arrival in Badrinath, savor your lunch followed by excursion to Mana village (Badrinath temple is closed from 12 noon to 3 pm). Do darshan at Badrinath temple in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 09: BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (160 kMS)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of Nir Singh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that the day the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.
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Day 10: RUDRAPRAYAG - RISHIKESH (140 Kms) (04 Hrs)
Early morning, drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check into hotel. Later visit the below places.
Bharat Mandir Built by Adiguru Shankra Charya around 12th century, Bharat Mandir is situated in the heart of the old town on the banks of the Ganges. The Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of Lord Vishnu, carved out of a single Saligram. In the inner canopy above the idol is Shree Yantra installed by Adi Sankraya Charya.
Ram Jhula is situated 3 Km north of Rishikesh, Is an iron suspension bridge. It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. Ram Jhula has been added recentlyconstructed between Shivananda Ashram and Sawargashram. The fresh air and sound of flowing water, the scenic beauty of the region can be seen from the bridge.
Lakshman Jhula - Laxman Jhula - Laxman Jhoola, - is a 450 feet long an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand. Lakshman Jhula is one of the most prominent landmarks at Rishikesh. It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. It is said that Lakshman crossed Ganges on jute ropes between the place where this bridge is built. Lakshman Jhula was built in 1939. There are spectacular views from the bridge. Overnight at Hotel

Day 11: RISHIKESH – DELHI – DEPARTURE
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to international airport to board the onward flight.