Chardham Yatra

• Altitude (Barkot): 1220 m
• Distance: 210 km | Duration: 7-8 hrs
• Barkot is a town in the Uttarkashi district
• The ride passes through Mussorie and Kempty Falls
• It is recommended to have lunch near Kempty Falls as good restaurants are not available henceforth
• You will arrive at Barkot in the evening
• There are apple orchards and panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains of Bandar Poonch.

• Altitude (Yamunotri): 3,293 m
• Drive Distance: 36 km approx. (Barkot - Jankichatti/Phoolchatti)
• Trek Distance: 6 km (Jankichatti/ Phoolchatti)
• The trek is through a lush valley, dense conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and numerous Himalayan shrubs.
• Surya Kund - is one of several hot springs in the area.
• Many pilgrims carry rice in a cloth and dip it in the hot water to get cooked rice.
• The Divya Shila is a rock pillar worshipped before stepping into the temple.
• After hot water dips and a peaceful mind, return to Barkot.

• Char Dham Yatra
• Altitude: 1352 m
• Drive Distance: 90 km | Duration: 4 hr
• Uttarkashi is the hub of adventures and spirituality
• Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) is located in Uttarkashi
• The town is considered comparable to Varanasi, which is also on the banks of the River Ganges.
• One of the pious temples is the Vishwanath temple believed to be the oldest one. If you believe the literature of Skanda Purana, Uttarkashi is the home to Lord Shiva for Kaliyug.
• It is also a part of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

• Altitude: 3,048 m
• Trekking Distance: 100 km
• Second Dham after Yamunotri
• Gangotri is by far one of the world’s most eminent religious destinations.
• Along the way at Gangnani take the chance to bathe in the Garam Kund
• The Ganga River here is also called Bhagirathi
• The revered Gangotri Temple was built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century
• Another attraction is the submerged Shivling which comes into sight only in winter when the water level in winter has receded.
• Around 100 yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga
• There is also a Kedar Ganga River that you must visit
• After a full day of exploration return back to Uttarkashi

• Altitude: 1,319 m
• Drive distance: 220 km | Duration: 8 to 9 hrs
• The route is extremely tranquil through Moolgarh and Lambgaon
• Guptkashi means hidden ‘Varanasi’ as per the Puranas.
• Some people say that hereditary priests stay in GuptKashi in winter when the Kedarnath temple is closed.
• Visit ArdhNarishwar Temple, it's stunning at night lights.
• Stay in a hotel

• Altitude: 3,553 m
• Drive distance: 30 km
• Trek distance: 16 km
• It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva’
• Kedar is the synonym name of Lord Shiva who is both protector and destroyer
• Kedarnath is also part of the Panch Kedar Yatra

• Trek Distance: 16 km
• Drive Distance: 30 km | Duration: 1 hr
• Visit the temple early morning by 4:45
• Everyone can go inside the Garbha Griha and touch the idol
• You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity, etc
• After Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag
• Drive to Guptkashi and check in at the hotel.

• Altitude: 3,133 m
• Drive Distance: 215 km | Duration: 7 hrs
• Badrinath is the final stop of the Char Dham
• You will take a 7-hour-long ride to Badrinath via Joshimath
• Badrinath is protected by Nar and Narayan mountains sideways
• This religious place is also filled with hot water springs of which Tapt and Narad kunds are popular.
• Tapt Kund is on the Alakananda River banks and it is compulsory to bathe in this Kund before stepping into the Badrinath Temple.
• Narad Kund is the pool where the Badrinath idol was discovered
• Brahma Kapal - a platform where rituals for the deceased are performed.
• Sheshnetra - it is a boulder 1.5 km away from Badrinath and has the impression of a snake.
• Charan Paduka - another boulder 3 km away from Badrinath that has an impression of Vishnu’s footprint
• Maha Murty - A shrine dedicated to the mother of Badrinath
• Vasundhara - a waterfall, 5 km from Badrinath
• Mana Village - near Badrinath, has attractions like Bhim Pul and Vyas Gufa
• Bhim Pul - on the other side of Mana village, a massive rock believed to have been placed there by Bhim forming a natural bridge.
• Vyas Gufa - A cave near Mana Village, this rock cave is where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the Pauranic commentaries.

• Distance: 160 km
• Time to head back home after your Yatra
• Usually, the devotees take a quick bath in Taptkund before starting the return journey
• You can capture the tourist locations of Mana Village if you missed them yesterday
• To Rudraprayag via Joshimath (Rudraprayag is a holy confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini)
• Joshimath is one of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya

• Distance: 160 km | Duration: 5 hr
• The final destination of the trip is Rishikesh or the place of Sages
• As the saga says, Raibhya Rishi did his meditation and a god appeared using the name ‘Hrishikesh’.
• Rishikesh has become extremely popular amongst youth and adventure seekers for rafting and bungee jumping.
• Major attractions for sight-seeing are the Beatles Ashram, Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhula, and Ram Jhula
• Enjoy your night in the beautiful mountain town of Rishikesh

Finished Trek Back To Your Home.