Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
You'll arrive in Delhi and then head to Haridwar, an ancient temple city sitting on the banks of River Ganga at the foothills of the Himalayas. After settling in, the afternoon takes you to Chandi Devi and Mansha Devi temples. By evening, you'll be at Har ki Pauri to catch the Ganga Aarati ceremony, where the river comes alive with lights and prayers along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Chandi Devi temple
- Visit Mansha Devi temple
- Attend Ganga Aarati ceremony at Har ki Pauri
Landmarks/POIs Chandi Devi Temple Mansha Devi Temple Har ki Pauri - Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
The drive takes you to Barkot, a small peaceful town surrounded by hills that serves as a resting point for pilgrims heading to Yamunotri. The rest of your afternoon and evening are free, so you can relax, wander around town, or just recover from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
- Day 3
Barkot to Yamunotri
Early on, you'll head to Yamunotri, where the temple dedicated to the river Yamuna sits waiting. From Hanuman Chatti, you'll trek about 13km to reach the temple, which honors the second most sacred river after the Ganges. You'll return to Barkot in the evening after completing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek 13km to Yamunotri Temple from Hanuman Chatti
- Visit Yamunotri Temple
Landmarks/POIs Yamunotri Temple - Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
You'll travel to Uttarkashi, an ancient town known as the 'Kashi of the North' with rich cultural heritage in the Garhwal region. Later in the evening, you can visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred temples here, believed to have been built by Parashurama centuries ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Day 5
Uttarkashi to Gangotri
This is a full day excursion to Gangotri, one of the highest pilgrimage sites in India at roughly 3400 meters/11,155 feet. On the way, you'll pass through Harsil, a serene Himalayan hamlet with snow-clad mountains, pine forests, and apple orchards. You'll see Gangotri Temple, Bhagirath Rock, and the Bhagirathi River before heading back to Uttarkashi by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Gangotri Temple
- Visit Bhagirath Rock
- View Bhagirathi River
Landmarks/POIs Gangotri Temple Harsil - Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi/Sitapur
You'll travel to Guptkashi or Sitapur, a beautiful village situated on the way to Kedarnath. Once you arrive, the rest of your day is free for relaxation and settling into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
- Day 7
Guptkashi/Sitapur to Kedarnath
Early morning means starting your trek around 19km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple, also called 'Kedarkhand.' This temple is one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located at 3500 meters/11,480 feet near Chorabari Glacier in the Rudra Himalaya. You'll see the massive stone slabs of the temple, the Nandi statue outside the door, and visit the samadhi of Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek 19km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple
- Visit Kedarnath Temple
- Visit samadhi of Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya
Optional Activities
- Book horse ride to Kedarnath at additional cost
- Book pony ride to Kedarnath at additional cost
- Book helicopter ride to Kedarnath at additional cost
Landmarks/POIs Kedarnath Temple - Day 8
Kedarnath/Guptkashi
You'll have the full day free to rest and recover at Guptkashi or Sitapur after your trek to Kedarnath.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Book horse ride at additional cost
- Book pony ride at additional cost
- Book helicopter ride at additional cost
- Day 9
Guptkashi/Sitapur to Badrinath
You'll travel to Badrinath, a beautiful town at roughly 3100 meters/10,170 feet nestled between the Nar and Narayan Mountain ranges. Along the way, you'll see three river confluences: Vishnuprayag where Alaknanda meets Dhauliganga, Nandprayag where Alaknanda meets Nandakini, and Karnaprayag where Alaknanda meets Pinderganga. You'll visit Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and established by Sage Adi Shankaracharya, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Badrinath Temple
- View Vishnuprayag confluence
- View Nandprayag confluence
- View Karnaprayag confluence
Landmarks/POIs Badrinath Temple Vishnuprayag Nandprayag Karnaprayag - Day 10
Badrinath to Srinagar
After breakfast, you'll head to Mana village, the last Indian village on the India-Tibet border. You can visit Vyas and Ganesh Gumpha where Sage Vyas composed the Mahabharata with Ganesha's help, check out the Bhim Bridge, and see Swargarohini Peaks, the path the Pandavas reportedly took to heaven. If time allows, you can stop at Badrinath Temple again before starting the journey to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Mana village
- Visit Vyas Gumpha
- Visit Ganesh Gumpha
- View Bhim Bridge
- View Swargarohini Peaks
Optional Activities
- Visit Badrinath Temple if time permits
Landmarks/POIs Mana Village Vyas Gumpha Ganesh Gumpha Bhim Bridge - Day 11
Srinagar to Rishikesh
You'll travel to Rishikesh, an ancient temple city on the banks of River Ganga. En-route you'll see Deoprayag at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. After arriving, you can visit Laxman Jhula, Baba Kali Kamliwala Ashram, Geeta Bhavan, and Gangaghat. In the evening, you'll experience the Ganga Aarati ceremony at Har ki Pauri.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Fixed Veg Breakfast), Dinner (Daily Fixed Veg Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Laxman Jhula
- Visit Baba Kali Kamliwala Ashram
- Visit Geeta Bhavan
- Visit Gangaghat
- Attend Ganga Aarati ceremony at Har ki Pauri
Optional Activities
- View Deoprayag confluence
Landmarks/POIs Laxman Jhula Geeta Bhavan Deoprayag Har ki Pauri - Day 12
Rishikesh to Delhi
You'll head to Delhi airport to board your flight or train back to your hometown, concluding your pilgrimage journey through the Himalayas and sacred sites.
