Holy Dham Tour
Destination Covered: Delhi , Haridwar, Guptkashi, Gaurikund, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag, Manali, Kullu, Delhi
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DAY 1: Delhi – Haridwar (212 Km / 4 hrs)
after arriving in Delhi, you meet an IPT representative who helps with an assisted transfer to Haridwar, by road. On the way, get Biometris test done before you start the Yatra. Upon reaching Haridwar, check-in at the hotel. The evening is scheduled for evening Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Paudi, on the banks of River Ganga. This is a sight to behold. Dinner and overnight stay in Haridwar.
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Day 2: Haridwar – Guptkashi (205 Km / 4 hrs)
Start your day early. Have your breakfast and complete the check-out formalities at the hotel. Hit the road to Guptkashi. After arriving, check-in at the hotel and get your medical check-up done before starting the trek. Dinner and overnight in Guptkashi..
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Day 3: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath (33 Km + 12 Km trek)
On the 3rd day, have an early breakfast, followed by completing the check-out formalities. Begin driving to Gaurikund, your base for 12 km Kedarnath trek. Kedarnath is not only one of the four destinations of the Chota Char Dham but is also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the main tributaries of River Ganga, Madakini, originates from here. You can also opt for a horse ride or a Palki (palanquin) ride (cost is not included). Upon arriving, check-in at the Government Lodge/Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi (12 Km trek + 33 Km)
Today, get-up before dawn to take a bath to go to the Kedarnatn Temple and attend the ‘Abhisehk’ ceremony that takes place around 4:45 am. After completing the Pooja and Darshan, return to the lodge/camp for check-out formalities. Thereafter, begin your return trek to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Hop into your vehicles stationed at the Gaurikund Car Parking to return back to Guptkashi for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 5: Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (205 Km / 4 to 5 hrs)
On day 5, have your breakfast and complete the check-out formalities. Hit the road to Badrinath via Joshimath. After arriving in Badrinath, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Enjoy refreshments. The holy town of Badrinath is an important destination of Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In the evening, darshan at Badrinath temple. En- route halt at Tapt Kund or Hot Spring for taking bath. Continue to towards the Badrinath temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu and a sacred site for the Vaishnavites.
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Day 6: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (165 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
On the 6th day, in the morning visit Badrinath again. After darshan, back to the hotel for having breakfast. Thereafter, leave the hotel for sightseeing. Visit Mana Village- inhabited by Indo-Mangolian tribe, it is the last village on the Indo-Tibetan border, Vyas Gufa-the ancient cave where sage Vyas stayed while writing the four Vedas, Ganesh Gufa- the cave where Lord Ganesha composed Mahabharata, the Hindu epic, and Mata Murti temple- placed on the banks of River Alaknanda, it is dedicated to Mata Murti, mother of Nara and Narayana. After sightseeing, hit the roads to arrive at Rudraprayag. En- route halt at Karnaprayag, the confluence of River Pindar and River Alaknanda, it is one of the Panch Prayags of River Alaknanda. Continue to the holy town of Rudraprauag, the confluence or Rivers Alaknanda and River Mandakini. On reaching, check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 7: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar (161 Km / 3 to 4 hrs)
Post an early morning breakfast, begin driving to the spiritual city of Rishikesh. Placed on the foothills of Himalayas, it is renowned as the ‘Yoga City of the World’. After reaching Rishikesh, visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, two popular attractions of Rishikesh. These are iron suspension bridges with mythological connection. In the evening, arrive in Haridwar for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 8: Haridwar – Delhi (230 Km / 6 to 7 hrs)
On the 8th day, post breakfast at the hotel, begin driving back to Delhi. On arrival, get an assisted transfer to the railway station/Airport for your onward journey
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Day 9: Manali
Morning proceed for full day sightseeing in and around Manali, including visit to Hadmiba Temple, Natural Sulphur Springs and Jagatsukh. Overnight in Manali.
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Day 10: Manali
This day is at leisure to enjoy your sojourn in one of the most beautiful and scenic locations of North India. Overnight in Manali. Optional: Day trip to Rohtang Pass (51 Km., Altitude 3890 mts.).
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Day 11: Manali / Kullu / Delhi
Time free till transfer to Kullu airport to board flight for Delhi.
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