Day 01: RISHIKESH

Also known as Rishikesh is a city, municipal corporation and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the ‘Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’ and ‘Yoga Capital of the World’. It lies approximately 25 km north of the city Haridwar and 43 km southeast of the state capital Dehradun. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge. Overnight stay.

Day 2: RISHIKESH- GUPTKASHI

After early Break fast Drive to Guptkashi/Phata. Visiting Deopryag and Rudrprag Conferences. Deopryag is the Conference or 2 Rivers Alaknandaa and Bhagirathi and from here is called River Ganga. Lunch enroute near Rudrprag. Reach Guptkashi by the Evening. Tea and Dinner will be served at the Hotel. Overnight Stay

Day 3: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH (30kms by road & 16 kms Trek)

• It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
• Kedar is synonym name of Lord Shiva who both protector and the destroyer.
• Kedarnath is also part of the Panch Kedar Yatra.

Option 1

• After a medical check-up head to Sonprayag.
• Hike up to Kedarnath from sonprayag.
• You can also hire take a pony or a doli.

Option 2

• Take a Helicopter from Guptkashi/Fata

Day 4: KEDARNATH- GUPTKASHI (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)

• Visit temple early morning by 4:45 am
• Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol.
• You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc.
• After Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag.
• Drive to Guptkashi and check in Hotel.

Day 5: GUPTKASHI– BADRINATH (215kms/7hr) HT : 3133 MTS.

• Badrinath is the final stop of the Char Dhaams.
• You will take a 7 hours long ride to Badrinath via Joshimath.
• Badrinath is protected by Nar and Narayan mountains on sideways.
• This religious place is also filled with hot water springs of which Tapt and Narad kunds are popular.
• Tapt Kund is on Alaknanda river banks and it is compulsory to bath in this kind before stepping the Badrinath temple.
• Narad Kund is the pool where Badrinath idol was discovered.
• Brahama Kamal (a platform where rituals for deceased are performed).
• Sheshnetra (it is boulder 1.5 km far that has an impression of a snake).
• Charanpaduka (another boulder 3 km far that has an impression of Vishnu’s footprint).
• Maha Murty temple (this shrine dedicated to mother of Badrinath).
• Vasundhara (a waterfall, 5km from Badrinath).
• Mana village near Badrinath (has attractions like Bhim Pul and Vyas Gufa).
• Bhim Pul on the other side of Mana village, a massive rock (believed to have been placed there by Bhim) forming a natural bridge.
• Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 6 : BADRINATH -RISHIKESH

• Say goodbye to all the Dhams and head back home.
• Usually, the devotees take a quick bath in Taptkund before starting the return journey.
• You can capture the tourist locations of Mana village if you missed them yesterday.
• To Rudraprayag via Joshimath (It is on the confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers).
• Joshimath is one of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya.
• One of the Panch Prayag is Rudraprayag (confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini).

• The final destination is Rishikesh or the place of sages.
• It is an all-rounder town on the banks of river Ganga surrounded.
• As the saga says, Raibhya Rishi did his meditation and God appeared using the name “Hrishikesh”
• Rishikesh has become extremely amongst youth and adventure seekers for rafting and bungee jumping.
• Major attractions for sight-seeing are the Beatles ashram, Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla.
• Enjoy your night in the mighty mountain place of Rishikesh.

• By Air :- • Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 48 km from the Haridwar. There is a daily flight from Delhi for Dehradun, reach Haridwar one day early if coming by flight.
• By Train:- • An excellent rail network connects Haridwar to other important cities like Delhi, Mussoorie, Mumbai, Varanasi, Lucknow, and Kolkata. • From Delhi -DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205) • From Kolkata- Doon Express (13009) • From Mumbai- Dehradun Express (19019) • From Chennai- Dehradun express (12687)
• By Bus:- • There is regular bus service from Delhi to Haridwar, from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate.
• We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness. Usually buses drop you at Haridwar bus station. From there you have to come to Haridwar Railway Station.

Things to keep for Char Dham Yatra 2022

1. Warm Jacket
2. Warm pullover
3. Track pants
4. cotton pants
5. Warm windproof jacket
6. Cotton full sleeve T-Shirts
7. Thermal under pants
8. Thermal vest / warm full T-Shirts
9. Rain coat with hood/ Poncho
10. Pair of ankle high walking boots
11. Light rubber sandal.
12. Warm woolen socks
13. Large cotton or silk scarf
14. Warm gloves
15. Paper tissue and handkerchiefs
16. Monkey cap and Sun cap
17. Towels (one big, one small)
18. Personal First Aid Kit
19. Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
20. Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
21. Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woolen Gloves
22. Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 liters capacity)
23. Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera
24. Binoculars recommended
25. Rain Gear
26. Walking stick (can be bought along the way)

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