DAY 01 : Delhi Arrival
Assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport/station, followed by transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay. Briefing about the sacred journey ahead.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi.
DAY 02 : Delhi to Rishikesh (240km | 6-7hrs)
Transfer to the railway station for a train to the holy city of Haridwar. Visit the sacred bathing ghat of Har-Ki-Pauri on the Ganges. Later, drive to Rishikesh, the ‘Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’. Attend the famous Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.
Overnight: Hotel in Rishikesh.
DAY 03 : Rishikesh to Hanuman Chatti (222km | 7-8hrs)
Early morning scenic drive into the Shivalik hills, climbing up to the colonial hill station of Mussoorie for a brief stop. Continue the journey, following the Yamuna River valley to Hanuman Chatti, the roadhead for Yamunotri.
Overnight: Tourist Bungalow at Hanuman Chatti.
DAY 04 : Hanuman Chatti to Janki Chatti (7km Trek | 3-4hrs)
Begin the pilgrimage with a beautiful 7 km trek to Janki Chatti. The trail offers stunning views of peaks like Bandar Punch. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Kharsali village to see the ancient Someshwar Mahadev Temple and experience rural Garhwali life.
Overnight: Tourist Bungalow at Janki Chatti.
DAY 05 : Janki Chatti to Yamunotri & Back to Hanuman Chatti (17km Trek)
An early, steep 5 km trek to Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River. Visit the temple, take a holy dip in the thermal springs at Surya Kund, and perform puja. After lunch, trek 12 km back down to Hanuman Chatti.
Overnight: Tourist Bungalow at Hanuman Chatti.
DAY 06 : Hanuman Chatti to Uttarkashi (108km | 4-5hrs)
Drive to the temple town of Uttarkashi, situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Visit the historic Vishwanath Temple and, time permitting, the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.
Overnight: Hotel in Uttarkashi.
DAY 07 : Uttarkashi to Gangotri (108km | 4-5hrs)
A scenic drive upstream along the roaring Bhagirathi River leads to Gangotri, the source of the Ganges. Visit the sacred Gangotri Temple in the evening and attend the soul-stirring Aarti ceremony by the river.
Overnight: Tourist Bungalow/Lodge in Gangotri.
DAY 08 : Gangotri to Guptkashi/Sitapur (220km | 8-9hrs)
A long but picturesque drive towards the Kedarnath valley. The route passes through dramatic Himalayan landscapes. Overnight halt in Guptkashi or Sitapur to prepare for the Kedarnath trek.
Overnight: Hotel/Lodge in Guptkashi/Sitapur.
DAY 09 : Guptkashi to Kedarnath (18km Trek | 6-8hrs)
Early morning drive to Gaurikund, the trek starting point. Begin the revered 18 km trek (or opt for pony/palki) to Kedarnath, the abode of Lord Shiva. Visit the majestic Kedarnath Temple amidst towering peaks.
Overnight: Basic Lodge/Govt. Camps at Kedarnath.
DAY 10 : Kedarnath to Guptkashi (18km Trek & Drive)
Morning prayers at the temple. Trek back down to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi for a night of rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Guptkashi.
DAY 11 : Guptkashi to Badrinath (180km | 7hrs)
Drive to the final Dham, Badrinath, via Joshimath. Visit the revered Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund and explore Mana, the last village before the Tibetan border.
Overnight: Hotel in Badrinath.
DAY 12 : Badrinath to Rishikesh/Haridwar (300km | 9-10hrs)
After morning darshan, begin the return journey to the plains, arriving in Rishikesh or Haridwar by evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Rishikesh/Haridwar.
DAY 13 : Rishikesh/Haridwar to Delhi Departure
Drive to Delhi for your onward journey or departure, carrying the blessings of the Char Dham.
