12 Days Pilgrimage Uttarakhand Tour Package from Delhi
Description
In this tour we will take you to most of the locations in Uttarakhand - which are famous for stunning natural beauty, pilgrimage sites, and adventure opportunities. Locations we will cover - Haridwar, Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Guptkashi, Badrinath, Srinagar. In rivers - River Ganga, Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda etc., also flows in Uttarakhand. This journey will give you religious and spiritual significance.
Your entire stay in this package will be in good budget properties where in your breakfast and dinner is included.
12 Days | Pax People : 12 | |
Meal : Breakfast & Dinner | Transfers/Cab : Tempo Traveler | Flight : No |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 - DELHI to HARIDWAR (222 KM: 6 TO 7 HRS)
Our driver will pick you up from Delhi Airport or Railway station, then we will drive you to Haridwar. Check in to Hotel of Haridwar and relax in the evening
Day 2 - HARIDWAR BARKOT/KARSALI (205 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/250 KM: 8 TO 9 HRS)
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 3 - BARKOT/KHARSALI to YAMUNOTRI (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM START TREK) to BARKOT/KHARSALI
After breakfast, depart for Hanuman Chatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri 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 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot. Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. DivyaShila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 4 - BARKOT/KHARSALI to UTTARKASHI (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS)
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 5 - UTTARKASHI to GANGOTRI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) to UTTARKASHI
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Char Dham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station/Airport.
Day 6 - UTTARKASHI to GUPTKASHI (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel.Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
Day 7 - GUPTKASHI to SONPRAYAG to KEDARNATH (30 KM + 20 KM TREK)
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath." Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly). Kedarnath Temple: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as PanchKedar. The present temple built in 8th century AD by Adi Guru Shankracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built byPandavas. Temple has a Conical Lingam - the assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 year old. Behind the Kedarnath temple lies the Samadhi of final resting place of Adi Guru Shankracharya. It is believed that after establishing the four Dham in India he went for his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years….
Day 8 - KEDARNATH to SONPRAYAG to GUPTKASHI (20 KM TREK + 30 KM DRIVE)
After Kedarnath trek finishes, we will take you to Sonprayag and then from there to Guptkashi. Check in to hotel in Guptkashi and relax in evening.
Day 9 - GUPTKASHI to JOSHIMATH to BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)
After breakfast we will travel to Badrinath via Joshimath. After the journey of 200 KM, Check in to hotel in Badrinath and relax in evening.
Day 10 - BADRINATH to JOSHIMATH to SRINAGAR (165 KM: 6 HRS)
This morning, go for Badrinath Darshan. After Darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag.Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 - SRINAGAR to RISHIKESH/HARIDWAR (230 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)
After breakfast, we will depart for Haridwar. After completing 230 KM journey, check in to hotel in Haridwar
Day 12 - HARIDWAR to DELHI (225 KM / 6 TO 7 HRS)
After breakfast, we will leave for Delhi and drop you at your drop point. Tour Ends.
Room Category
Deluxe
Deluxe
Deluxe
Deluxe
Sharing
Deluxe
Deluxe
Deluxe
Inclusions
- Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis with Extra Bed/CWB & CNB.
- Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: Veg meals on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels.
- Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac 12 seater Temo on sharing (A/c will switch off in Hills).
- Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.
Exclusions
- Air Fare/Train Fare.
- Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.
- Charges of palki, pony & Helicopter tickets etc.
- Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions.
- 5% GST extra
Important Information
Note: Rates are not valid for Festive peak season. Rates are based on Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation. In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel. Rates are subject to change if there is any Fair & Festival, Major conference, events in travel destination. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms. In Chardham sector maximum hotels are preferring 12:00 Noon Check in & check out timing. Vehicle confirmed will be as per Itinerary and not at disposal. AC will work only in the plains and will be switched off during hill drives. Especially for the Chardham sector Ac can work only in Haridwar& Dehradun`s plain / surface area. All sightseeing mentioned is subject to weather conditions, political conditions & traffic conditions in the destination. Any cancellation or delay in hotel check in due to third party services (like helicopter / pony / Palaki), the retention will be charged. The next allocation for the hotels on same destination is subject to the availabilities. Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities / weather conditions / for any unforeseen reasons is non-refundable or non-adjustable. We reserve the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes / events sufficiently in advance during booking or prior to departure of the tour. All entrances fees will be on direct payment basis as per Itinerary It is not advisable to travel in night, if necessary, supplement charge applicable