DAY 01: Journey from Delhi to Haridwar (230 kms/6-7hrs) Elevation: 314 MTS.

Upon arrival at Delhi Airport or Railway Station, you will be greeted and then driven to Haridwar. Check into your hotel. Time permitting, explore local sacred sites including Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, and Daksha Mahadev Temple among others. Witness the enchanting Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri. This evening ritual, featuring the worship of the Ganges and floating lamps, is profoundly touching. Return to your hotel for the night.

Distance: 230 Kms Duration: 6-7 hrs,

 DAY 02: Haridwar to Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) Elevation: 1352 MTS.

Travel to Barkot via Mussoorie, stopping en route to enjoy Mussoorie Lake and Kempty Fall. It is advisable to have lunch at Kempty Fall as there are limited dining options further on the way to Barkot. Upon arrival in Barkot, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure to conserve energy for the upcoming trek to Yamunotri.

Barkot Climate: Summer temperatures range between 25-30°C, with cooler winters ranging from 10-5°C.

Distance: 210 Kms Duration: 7-8 hrs

 DAY 03: Barkot to Yamunotri and back (36kms drive & 6kms Trek one way) Elevation: 3291 MTS.

Depart early for Jankichatti/Phoolchatti and commence the 6 km trek to Yamunotri. You can opt to walk, ride a horse, or be carried in a palanquin (at additional cost). The trek offers beautiful views of lush valleys and diverse flora. Upon reaching Yamunotri, engage in unique rituals such as cooking rice in the hot springs to offer as Prasad. After bathing in the thermal waters and visiting the shrine, trek back to Jankichatti and drive to Barkot for your overnight stay.

Yamunotri Temple Info: Rebuilt in the 19th Century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur, this temple allows pilgrims to cook rice as an offering to the deity.

Surya Kund: A notable thermal spring near the temple, flowing into several pools, the most important being Surya Kund.

Yamunotri Climate: Summers are cool (10-18°C) and winters are cold.

Distance: 36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)

 DAY 04: Barkot to Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) Elevation: 1352 MTS.

Post breakfast, journey to Uttarkashi and check into the hotel upon arrival. Visit the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Stay overnight in Uttarkashi, a town reminiscent of Varanasi, situated along the river Ganga and surrounded by temples and ashrams.

Vishwanath Temple: An ancient site dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring a unique iron trident.

Uttarkashi Climate: Generally warm in summer (30-35°C) with colder nights; chilly winters.

Distance: 100 Kms Duration: 4 hrs

 DAY 05: Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back (100kms/3-4hrs each way) Elevation: 3048 MTS.

Set out early with a packed breakfast for Gangotri. Take a sacred dip in Garam Kund at Gangnani en route, then continue through the picturesque Harsil Valley to Gangotri. Perform rituals and soak in the spiritual atmosphere before returning to Uttarkashi for the night.

Gangotri Temple: Established in the 18th Century by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa.

Gangotri Climate: Summer temperatures range between 10-20°C, with chilly winters marked by heavy snowfall.

Distance: 100 Kms Duration: 3-4 hrs each way

 DAY 06: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Elevation: 1319 MTS.

After breakfast, proceed to Guptkashi via Moolgarh and Lambgoan, enjoying views of the Mandakini river. Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple upon arrival in Guptkashi. Stay overnight.

Guptkashi Info: Known as “Hidden Benares,” its mythology involves Lord Shiva evading the Pandava brothers here.

Guptkashi Climate: Pleasant summers (25-30°C) and cold winters.

Distance: 220 Kms Duration: 8-9 hrs

 DAY 07: Guptkashi to Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek)

Post breakfast, depart for Kedarnath. Opt for a helicopter ride or trek to the shrine for darshan. Return to your hotel in Kedarnath for the night.

Kedarnath Info: A significant pilgrimage site among the 12 jyotirlingas, set against the majestic backdrop of the Kedarnath range.

Kedarnath Climate: Cold throughout the year, with summer temperatures around 20°C.

Distance: 30kms by road & 19kms Trek

 DAY 08: Kedarnath to Guptkashi (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)

Morning rituals followed by breakfast. Trek down to Sonprayag, then meet your driver and return to Guptkashi for an overnight stay.

Distance: 19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road

  DAY 09: Guptkashi to Badrinath (215kms/7hr) Elevation: 3133 MTS.

Travel to Badrinath after breakfast, checking into your hotel upon arrival. Participate in evening Aarti after bathing in Taptkund. Explore nearby spiritual sites.

Badrinath Climate: Generally cold, with summers around 18°C and chilly winters.

Distance: 215 kms Duration: 7 hrs

 DAY 10: Badrinath to Joshimath to Rudraprayag (160kms)

Depart post breakfast for Rudraprayag, visiting Narsingh Temple in Joshimath en route. Check into your hotel in Rudraprayag for the night.

Rudraprayag Climate: Summers are warm (35-40°C); winters are cooler (5-20°C).

Distance: 160 Kms Duration: 4 hrs

 DAY 11: Rudraprayag to Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)

Drive to Haridwar after breakfast, stopping in Rishikesh, a renowned spiritual town. Visit significant sites like Laxman Jhulla and Ram Jhulla before checking into your hotel in Haridwar for the night.

Distance: 165 Kms Duration: 5-6 hrs

 DAY 12: Haridwar to Delhi (220kms/6-7hr)

After breakfast, embark on your return drive to Delhi, concluding your tour with a drop-off at the airport, railway station, or your home.

Distance: 220 Kms Duration: 6-7 hrs