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Highlights: Barkot - Uttarkashi - Guptkashi - Badrinath - Srinagar

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Itinerary:
Day 01:  Haridwar – Barkot (180kms / 07 Hrs drive)
Pick up from Haridwar Railway Station/Prescheduled destination and proceed to Barkot (Barkot is a beautiful hill station which is located on the foot of Yamunotri). On the way you optional visit the “Kempty Falls” on the way if time permits. Upon arrival at Barkot, check in the Hotel/Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 02: Barkot - Jankichatti/Yamunotri – Barkot ( 45 kms drive by road/06 kms Trekking/pony/Palki)
Morning proceeds to Jankichatti (45 Km). Here you will begin the First hill Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Kms trekking). Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for Pony- Rs 3000/-, Palki 8000/-) Return via the same route back to Barkot. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot. About Yamunotri: It is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 01 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival in the afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja.

Day 03 : Barkot – Uttarkashi ( 80 kms / 04 Hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi (Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams) En-route visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Upon arrival Uttarkashi/Netala checked into the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 04 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (200 kms / 08 Hrs)
Morning drive to Gangotri. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges (which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. After performing Pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. About Gangotri temple: its 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.

Day 05 : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi/Phata (200 kms / 08 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Guptkashi (It’s situated at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath) The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel/camp.

Day 06 : Guptkashi/Phata – Sonprayag - Kedarnath (25 kms drive & 19 kms Trekking)
Early morning drive to Sonprayag till Transport Parking. You have to take local vehicle/jeep to reach at Gaurikund (02 kms) at own cost. After reaching at Gaurikund, you can start trekking for Kedarnath (19 Kms one way). Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for Pony for return journey- Poni Rs 5000/-, Palki 10000/- while those who are going by Helicopter which cost will be confirmed after the Tender Open for the year of 2023.
Note: Please book your Helicopter/Poni/Palki with same day returning while start early morning 4:00 AM those who are going by Trekking/Pony/Palki. Upon arrival, visit Kedarnath Temple, after performing pooja again start trekking to return back to Sonprayag on right time and co-ordinate with driver who will waiting for you in Sonprayag/Phata/Sirsi on your respective time.
Later back to hotel Have Dinner and Overnight Stay at Guptkashi. About Kedarnath Temple: It’s standing magnificently at an altitude of 3,580mts, Mandakini River one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. "Jai Bholenath - Om Nam Shivaay” chants echo in the mountains.

Day 07 :  Guptkashi/ Phata – Pandukeshwar / Badrinath (200 kms / 08 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, Pipalkoti. Upon arrival at Pandukeshwar/Badrinath, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permit. Overnight stay. Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site which holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meters. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple.

Day 08: Badrinath – Rudraprayag / Srinagar (185 Kms/07 Hrs drive)
Those who has been not visited Badrinath Temple earlier day has visit Badrinath Temple. Do the rituals and pooja. And back to the hotel. After breakfast check,out from the hotel and proceed for Rudraprayag/Srinagar. En-route you can drive through Karanprayag, Rudraprayag do the darshan and click pics from main road. Upon arrival Rudraparayag / Srinagar, check-in to the hotel. Have your dinner and stay Overnight Stay.

Day 09:  Rudraprayag / Srinagar - Rishikesh - Haridwar (165 Kms/05 Hrs drive)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Upon arrival Rishikesh visit Ra Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Munu Ki Reti. Later drive to Haridwar (25 Kms). Upon arrival drop at Railway Station/ Airport as per your pre-scheduled departure.
Tour Concludes.

Cost Exclusions:
● Airfare or Train fare
● Helicopter, Horse Ride, Doli, Jeep charges, Portages, Laundry
● VIP Darshan, Pind Daan, Pooja, Mana Village, Triyuginarayan Temple
● Any other item not specified in the itinerary.
● 5% GST Extra

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