Rishīkesh - Sacred Shrines: Chardham

Morning arrival at Rishikesh, after freshening up & breakfast, proceed for sightseeing, which covers Shivananda Ashram, Ram Jhoola, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, and Laxman Jhoola. After lunch, proceed to Barkot, via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas, (route may be changed as per road condition and traffic), later drive straight to Barkot for night stay.

Morning departure to Uttarkashi, on arrival, check in at the hotel, and later visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at the hotel

Morning proceeds to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute enjoy the drive parallel to Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival, Gangotri has a holy dip in the river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of the river. Then proceed to darshan of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vinayaka, and BhagirathMaharaj, have blessings and return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Early morning drive to Sitapur, on arrival, check into the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning at leisure, today depart in the afternoon (around 12:00 hrs noon) toPipalkoti, on arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning drive to Badrinath enroute visit Joshimath (Narshimha Temple), Vishnu Prayag, later drive to Badrinath & visit Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border)which includes Vyasa Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc., thereafter check into hotel; free to explore the Badri Valley; visit Badrinath temple after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceed through the colourful entrance of the temple, have Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Udhhav, Nar, Narayan. Also see another small temple inside the temple compound, i.e. Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can get ‘Charnamirt’ (abhishekamjal) inside the compound. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus); one can perform the rite here

Morning after breakfast, transfer to Srinagar, enroute visit Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Rudraprayag, and Dhari Devi temple. On arrival, check in at the hotel, and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar, enroute visit Devprayag, the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. Here onwards, downstream the river is called the Ganges, and later transferred to Haridwar. On arrival, proceed to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the pious river Ganges and join the enchanting evening Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri. Brahma Kund, the spot where the Amrit (nectar) spilt out of the pitcher, is located at Har ki Pauri and is considered to be the prime ghat of Haridwar. If time permits, one can visit Manasa Devi Temple or Chandi Devi Temple. After dinner, board the Coach to Delhi, overnight journey.

Morning arrival at Delhi (05:00 AM, New Delhi Railway Station). Here, your tour ends with happy memories to be cherished forever