Arrival in Delhi, Airport Transfer and Rest

The Singapore Airlines, Air India, and Scoot direct services from Changi land at Indira Gandhi International, Terminal 3, typically between 22:00 and 05:00 depending on the operator. Your driver waits at the pre-arrival meeting point past immigration, holding a Memorable India name board. Transfer time to the pre-booked Delhi hotel runs 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on time of day. The rest of the day is deliberately unstructured to allow rest before the hill ascent, particularly for travellers arriving on an overnight red-eye. If your arrival lands in the early morning, a shower-and-nap arrangement can be organised at the hotel. Light meals and hydration are the priority. Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi to Haridwar, Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Departure from Delhi at 07:00 by AC vehicle for the 220 km, 5 to 6 hour drive to Haridwar via NH-334. Comfort breaks at Cheetal Grand or a similar highway restaurant. Check-in at the Haridwar hotel by mid-afternoon, allowing time to rest before the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. The Aarti begins at sunset and runs approximately 45 minutes, with your guide securing a good vantage point on the ghat. Post Aarti, a walk through the market lanes covers essentials like woollens, cotton stoles for temple entry, and dry snacks for the hill journey. Uttarakhand yatra biometric registration is completed on this day for all OCI cardholders travelling in the group. Overnight in Haridwar.

Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie

The first hill day. Drive begins at 06:30 covering 195 km through Dehradun and Mussoorie or via Kempty Falls, taking 7 to 8 hours including comfort stops. Elevation gain to Barkot at 1300 metres eases the body into the higher altitudes coming later in the week. Packed breakfast from the Haridwar hotel; lunch at a Mussoorie stop with a Doon Valley view. Arrival at Barkot in the late afternoon. Barkot is a small hill town serving as the base for Yamunotri; hotel category options run from basic mountain lodges to select mid-range properties. Rest early, as the next day begins before sunrise. Overnight in Barkot.

Barkot to Yamunotri Darshan and Back

The day begins at 04:30 with a 45 km, 90-minute drive to Janki Chatti, the roadhead for Yamunotri. From here, a 6 km one-way trek climbs approximately 700 metres to Yamunotri temple at 3293 metres. Ascent options include pony, palki, or walking, arranged at Janki Chatti. Elder travellers or those with joint concerns typically opt for palki. Darshan at Yamunotri Devi and a rice-and-lentil offering cooked in the natural hot spring below the temple. Return trek and drive back to Barkot by evening. This is a physically demanding day; hydration and pacing matter throughout. A hot dinner and early rest are essential. Overnight in Barkot.

Barkot to Uttarkashi

A 100 km, 4 to 5 hour drive to Uttarkashi at 1150 metres, following the Yamuna and then joining the Bhagirathi valley near Dharasu. Uttarkashi is the base for the Gangotri leg and holds the Vishwanath temple, an important stop for pilgrims. Afternoon visit to Vishwanath temple after check-in. Meals are Sattvik and served at the hotel. If time allows, a walk along the Bhagirathi ghats offers a quieter counterpoint to Haridwar. Uttarkashi hotels range from basic to comfortable mid category; the town is well provisioned with pharmacies and small supermarkets, useful for anyone needing to top up medication or supplies. Overnight in Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi to Gangotri and Back

Departure at 05:30 for the 100 km, 4-hour drive to Gangotri at 3100 metres. The road climbs steadily through Harsil and Bhaironghati; the last stretch is scenic but narrow. Gangotri temple sits on the banks of the Bhagirathi; darshan and a holy dip for those willing. Guides accompany the group for the walk from the parking lot to the temple. Lunch at a Gangotri dhaba serving fresh puri-sabzi. Return drive to Uttarkashi by evening. Roads can close briefly for maintenance during peak season, so a small time buffer is built into the day. Overnight in Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi to Guptkashi via Tehri

The longest driving day, 220 km taking 8 to 9 hours across the Tehri Dam route to Guptkashi at 1319 metres. Comfort stops at New Tehri and Rudraprayag, the sangam of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. Guptkashi serves as the staging point for Kedarnath, whether by helicopter or by the trek from Gaurikund. Evening walk to the Ardhanareshwar temple in Guptkashi if energy permits. Hotel category upgrades are possible in Guptkashi, with select properties offering valley views. Confirm the following day’s Kedarnath plan with the tour manager: helicopter option needs a pre-dawn transfer to Phata helipad; trekking option requires an early Gaurikund transfer. Overnight in Guptkashi.

Guptkashi to Kedarnath and Back

For helicopter travellers, transfer to Phata or Sirsi helipad by 05:30 for the allocated slot; flying time is eight minutes each way, weather permitting. Ground time at Kedarnath is 90 to 120 minutes, sufficient for darshan and a short walk around the temple courtyard. For trekkers, transfer to Gaurikund by 05:00, then a 16 km trek to Kedarnath at 3583 metres, taking 6 to 8 hours; overnight at Kedarnath in a basic lodge and return trek the following day. Return to Guptkashi by evening for helicopter travellers, or as per trek schedule. Given weather variability, a spare buffer sits in the plan. Overnight in Guptkashi.

Guptkashi to Badrinath via Joshimath

A 220 km, 9 to 10 hour drive north through Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Chamoli, and Joshimath to Badrinath at 3133 metres. This is the climactic ascent, reaching the highest sustained altitude of the yatra. Vehicles slow around Chamoli where the road can be single lane during landslide repair. Check-in at the Badrinath hotel by evening; a short walk to the temple and Tapt Kund, the natural hot spring, for those with energy. Cold-weather layering is essential; even in June, night temperatures fall to 6 to 10 degrees. Overnight in Badrinath.

Badrinath Darshan and Drive to Rishikesh

Early morning darshan at Badrinath temple; abhishekam bookings are arranged the previous evening if requested. A brief stop at Mana village, the last Indian village on this route, before beginning the return drive. Long drive of 300 km taking 10 to 11 hours to Rishikesh via Joshimath and Devprayag, the confluence where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda become the Ganga. Check-in at the Rishikesh hotel late evening. Rishikesh offers a marked shift back to warmer, lower altitude comfort, welcome after a week of hill nights. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh to Delhi and Departure to Singapore

Morning at leisure or a short visit to Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, iconic footbridges across the Ganga. Drive to Delhi, 240 km taking 5 to 6 hours, with a highway lunch stop. Airport transfer for the Singapore evening or late-night flight, timed to allow three hours pre-departure at Terminal 3. This concludes the Char Dham Yatra Tour Package from Singapore, and a post-trip feedback call is scheduled within a week of your Changi arrival.