Gangotri Yamunotri

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Destinations Covered : Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Joshimath - Badrinath - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

The Chardham Yatra encompasses traveling to the four holy pilgrimage destinations including Kedarnath Ji, Badrinath Ji, Yamunotri Ji and Gangotri Ji. The Hindu community holds it religious tour in utmost regard. In case you wish to cover any of the two Chardham travel destinations, you can also plan the same with Mahalaxmi Tours & Travels (P) .Ltd.. To add to your experience even more, you can also combine your Do Dham tour with a couple of other sacred destinations in the Uttarakhand region. If you have made up your mind to undertake a Do Dham tour, you can go through the travel itinerary given below. If you are interested in the tour, you can also ask our travel planners to tailor the package to your specific requirements.

Day 1: Haridwar - Rudraprayag (165kms/6hr)
Morning visit Haridwar Local Sight Seeing, later drive to Rudraprayg enroute visit Deoprayag. On Arr. Rudraprayag, Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02: Rudrprayag - Gaurikund (75kms/3hr) - Kedarnath (14kms Trek)
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple . Night halt.

Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple . This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Day 03: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag
Early morning, pilgrims after Darshan of Kedarnath Temple. Return back to Gaurikund & Drive straight to Rudrprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 04: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (165kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay. Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Day 05: Badrinath - Piaplkoti (65kms/4hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River . Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Joshimath.

Day 06: Joshimath - Rishaikesh (254kms/8hr)
Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math. Later, Drive back to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 07: Rishikesh - Haridwar (24kms/1hr)
Morning, visit Rishikesh Local Sight Seeing (Ram Jhulla, Laxman Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Shivananda Ashram & Gita Kutir). After Lunch, drive to Haridwar. Check in Hotel. Later visit Hardwar Local Sight Seeing & Temples.

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Gangotri & Yamunotri Yatra (7 Days 6 Nights)

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Joshimath - Badrinath - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Day 1: Delhi Haridwar (214 KM / 6 Hrs)
You will depart for Haridwar by road. (214 kms / 5 hrs). Breakfast enroute. Upon arrival at Haridwar, check in at your hotel. Lunch at hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel or similar at Haridwar

Day 02: Haridwar Janki Chatti (215 KM / 7 Hrs)
After breakfast, we proceed to Janki Chatti (2650 m.) En-route enjoy delicious lunch, which would be cooked by own cook. The town of Jankichatti is located half way between the end of the paved road and Yamunotri. Dinner and overnight in Hotel Mandakini or Hotel or similar at Jankichatti

Day 03: Janki Chatti Yamunotri (3235 m)
Janki Chatti (5KM trek one way) After early breakfast, we begin our trek with packed lunch to Yamunotri (5Km / 2 hrs) to visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river. You can take a holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs , the common rituals performed by the devotees. We return to Jankichatti in the evening while doing trekking. Dinner and Overnight stay in Hotel Mandakini or Hotel Neelkanth or similar at Jankichatti

Day 04: Janki Chatti Uttarkashi (137 KM / 4 Hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Uttarkashi (1158 m.) Uttarkashi is situated on the bank of river Bhagirathi. Lunch at Uttarkashi. Evening free to explore the area. Dinner & overnight stay in Hotel Mandakini or Shivlinga or similar or Dix tents at Uttarkashi.

Day 05: Uttarkashi Gangotri (100 KM / 3 Hrs)
Uttarkashi Early morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri (3048 m) with packed lunch. On arrival take a holy dip in the River sacred. The Ganga also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Return to Uttarkashi for night stay. Dinner at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay in Hotel Mandakini or Shivlinga or similar or dix tents at Uttarkashi.

Day 06: Uttarkashi Haridwar (200 KM / 5 6 Hrs)
Early morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Enjoy Tehri lake excursion. Lunch enroute. Evening check in to hotel. Dinner overnight stay in Hotel Jhanvi or similar.

Day 07: Haridwar Delhi (214 KM / 6 Hrs)
After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to New Delhi . We hope you take back happy memories of Do Dham Yatra.

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