Day By Day Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Haridwar
On arrival at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. After check-in and some relaxation, proceed to visit the sacred Har Ki Pauri ghat. In the evening, attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a spiritually uplifting experience on the banks of the holy Ganges. Return to the hotel, rest, and acclimatise before the mountain journey begins the next morning.

DAY 2
Haridwar to Barkot
After breakfast, begin the drive from Haridwar towards Barkot, the base town for Yamunotri. The route passes through Dehradun and Mussoorie, with mountain views opening up as you climb. Arrive in Barkot by evening, check into your hotel, and prepare for the Yamunotri visit the following day.

DAY 3
Barkot to Yamunotri and back to Barkot
Drive from Barkot to Janki Chatti (approximately 45 km). From Janki Chatti, the trek to the Yamunotri temple is about 6 km on foot. Ponies and palanquins are available for those who prefer not to walk. Visit the Yamunotri temple, take darshan, and visit the Surya Kund hot spring nearby. Trek back to Janki Chatti and drive to Barkot for the night.

DAY 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi, the base town for Gangotri. En route, enjoy views of the Yamuna valley. On arrival, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi if time allows. Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.

DAY 5
Uttarkashi to Gangotri and Back
Early morning drive to Gangotri. Visit the Gangotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, and take darshan. The temple sits on the banks of the Bhagirathi River at an elevation of approximately 3,100 metres. Spend time at the temple and the river ghats before returning to Uttarkashi for the night.

DAY 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
This is one of the longer driving days. The route passes through Moolgarh, Lambgaon, and Srinagar en route to Guptkashi, the base town for Kedarnath. Arrive by evening and rest. Visit the Vishwanath temple in Guptkashi if time permits.

DAY 7
Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Drive from Guptkashi to Gaurikund early in the morning. From Gaurikund, the trek to the Kedarnath temple is approximately 16 km. Ponies, palanquins, and helicopter services are available for this stretch. Arrive at Kedarnath, take darshan at the Kedarnath temple (one of the twelve Jyotirlingas), and stay overnight near the temple complex.

DAY 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
After morning darshan and prayers at the Kedarnath temple, trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi. Rest and recover after the trek. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

DAY 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive from Guptkashi to Badrinath via Joshimath. The route passes through several of the Panch Prayag (sacred river confluences). Arrive at Badrinath by evening. If time permits, take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot spring near the temple. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

DAY 10
Badrinath Darshan and Mana Village
Visit the Badrinath temple early in the morning for darshan. After the temple visit, explore Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Indo-Tibetan border, approximately 3 km from the temple. Points of interest at Mana include Vyas Gufa (the cave where sage Vyasa is believed to have composed the Mahabharata), Bhim Pul (a natural rock bridge), and the Saraswati River origin point. Return to Badrinath for an overnight stay.

DAY 11
Badrinath to Rudraprayag
After breakfast, begin the return journey from Badrinath. Drive to Rudraprayag, located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.

DAY 12
Rudraprayag to Haridwar (Departure)
Drive from Rudraprayag to Haridwar. On arrival, you will be transferred to Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your trip with pleasant memories of the yatra.

















