Duration : 12 Nights/ 13 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Haridwar - Barkot - Yamunotri – Barkot - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptakashi - Kedarnath - Joshimath - Badrinath – Haridwar - Delhi
Day 1 : Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival at the capital city of India – Delhi, you will be met and greeted by the representative of Max Holidays. You will be then comfortably transferred to the designated hotel for night stay.
Day 2 : Delhi sightseeing tour
Early morning after breakfast you are scheduled to enjoy a full day combined tour to Old and New Delhi with an excellent tour guide. Delhi will offer you a combination of all type of attraction and entertainment. Visit few of the main tourist attractions in the city, including
Laxmi Narayan Temple,
India Gate, President’s Palace, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple, all these sites have some or other characteristics which make them different from every other site. The difference will be easily understood by you after visiting the place and after the explanation of the guide. Evening back to your hotel for night stay.
Day 3 : Delhi – Haridwar (200 kms / 5 hrs)
Leisurely morning and breakfast in the hotel. Later drive to Haridwar. The tour for the land of god will start with your foot steps in Haridwar. The literal meaning of ‘Haridwar’ is ‘the gate to Lord Vishnu’; every pilgrim comes here to please Lord Vishnu and river Ganga which is considered to be the only temple in Haridwar. On arrival on the pious land of Haridwar you will be transferred to your pre booked hotel. Get freshen up and relax. In the evening start the sightseeing with the Ganga Mandir and Chandi Devi Mandir. Visit the main Ghats including Saptarishi Kund and Har-Ki-Pauri and also enjoy the magnificent and beautiful ceremony of evening Ganga Aarti at the Ghat. Come back to the hotel, take dinner and night stay in the hotel at Haridwar.
Day 4 : Haridwar - Barkot (220 kms / 7 hrs)
Early morning after breakfast, on our Char Dham Yatra tour we head to Barkot via Mussoorie where we stop for lunch. Mussoorie is often called as the queen of hills in India. In Mussoorie a visit to
Kempty water fall is worth. The drive from Haridwar to Barkot will be adventours as well as attractive which will entertain you through out the journey. Reach Barkot, check in camp for dinner and night stay.
Day 5 : Barkot - Yamunotri – Barkot
Have an early breakfast and proceed to Jankichatti where we will begin 07 kms / 03 hours trek to Yamunotri. At Yamunotri visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river. Also visit Divya Shila spring , a hot spring ,pure and pious for taking bath and washing all sins and also helpful in cooking potato and rice to take as a ‘prasad’. It is the common rituals performed by the devotees. Yamunotri is one of the pilgrimage sites of all the four sacred places of Char Dham Yatra. Yamunotri is famous for being the origin place of river Yamuna. Later return back to Barkot in the evening for dinner and night stay at our Char Dham Yatra CampBarkot in the evening for dinner and night stay at our Char Dham Yatra Camp.
Day 6 : Barkot – Uttarkashi (110 kms/ 4 Hrs)
This day after early breakfast in the camp we will head to Uttarkashi – situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi that presents a picturesque view of the place. The thundering river creates a view which mesmerizes its viewer and heels every problem and relax one for long. You will feel like being in heaven when you will visit this beautiful valleys in the world. In this heaven place you will have dinner and night stay in the Char Dham Yatra Camp.
Day 7 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Proceed to Gangotri in the morning after breakfast. On arrival at Gangotri – one of the pilgrim centers of Char Dham Yatra, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganga or Bhagirathi, as it was
named originally. Perform pooja (prayer) at Ganga Temple in Gangotri and enjoy the lovely surroundingwhile relaxing. Hold all the beautiful view of the place deep in your heart and start your drive back to Uttarkashi via Harsil. Explore the panoramic and magnificent view of Harsil on the way to Uttarkashi. Dinner and night stay will be at Char Dham Yatra Camp at Uttarkashi.
Day 8 : Harsil - Guptakashi (228 kms / 7 hrs)
After early breakfast at the Char Dham Yatra camp, continue drive to Guptakashi. With the heart touching and magnificent views on the way, reach Guptakashi. Guptakashi is famous for its
Shiv Temple and the temple of
Ardhanareshwara don’t miss the chance of visiting these two most important temples of Guptakashi. Meal and night stay will be at Char Dham Yatra Camp at Guptakashi.
Day 9 : Guptakashi – Gaurikund - Kedarnath
On our Char Dham Yatra today we will proceed to Gaurikund (33 kms / 1 hr) in the morning. Gaurikund has derived its name from Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva who in most part of the country is also known by the name ‘Gauri’. Begin trek to Kedarnath (14 kms / 4 hrs) from Gaurikund. Kedarnath is the holy source of river Mandakini. In the evening time visit Kedarnath Temple for Darshan, Aarti & pooja (prayer ceremony). Dinner and night stay at a guest house in Kedarnath.
Day 10 : Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Joshimath (150 Kms/ 9 Hrs)
Early morning after breakfast start a back trek to Gaurikund and further drive towards Guptakashi. With a break and refreshment continue your drive in a comfortable vehicle towards Joshimath. Joshimath is a place famous for its Shankaracharya Cave. Enroute from Guptakashi to Joshimath visit Chopta which has a great view to offer you. On arrival at Joshimath check into the Char Dham Yatra Camp. Overnight stay and dinner will be at the camp.
Day 11 : Joshimath – Badrinath - Joshimath
Early morning head to Badrinath to complete your tour of Char Dham
Yatra. Offer prayer in the temple at Badrinath, also enjoy visit to Mana village which is the last Indian Village before Tibet. Enjoy the awesome view of nature and admire the place. Evening back to Joshimath. Get your meal finish and relax for night in the Char Dham Camp at Joshimath.
Day 12 : Joshimath – Haridwar (267 / 7 Hrs)
After breakfast drive towards Haridwar. Check in hotel for rest and night stay.
Day 13 : Haridwar - Delhi (200 kms/ 5 hrs)
Early morning after breakfast, proceed to Delhi. You will be met by the Max Holidays Representative to assist you to transfer you to Delhi International Airport to board you in your next connected flight.
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Basic Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by private car
- An English / Language speaking well mannered guide during sightseeing trips
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
- Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person in INR. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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