Gangotri - Yamunotri

DAY 1

DEHRADUN-HARIDWAR

Pickup from Railway station / Airport , transfer to Haridwar. Evening view the spectacular Gangarathi. Night halt at Haridwar. An Evening at Ganga aarti Haridwar: The Ganga Aarti in Hardwar's Har-ki-Pauri is one of the famous rituals in India. It starts at around 6.30pm after sunset, with large crowds gathered around both the banks of a canal that carries the waters of Ganges. Loud speakers blare songs in praise of Ganga Maiya and Shiva. The time of Aarti sees a bustle of activity on the ghats a pack of diya comes fully equipped and is self-sufficient! It has a wick lamp surrounded by flowers It lasted for around 30 min.

DAY 2

HARIDWAR - HANUMANCHETTY / BARAKOT

Morning after breakfast proceed towards Hanuman chetty on the way visit Kempty falls at Mussorie, Prakasheshwar temple, Yamuana Bridge, Lakha Mandal- Laksheshwar temple, where Kouravas made a shellac house to burn the Pandavas. Night halt at Hanuman chetty / Barakot.

DAY 3

BARKOT - YAMUNOTRI - BARKOT {42kms Drive / 5 kms Trek (One Side)

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking a bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as Prasad. Having Darshan of Yamunaji return to Jankichatti by trek. Overnight stay at Barkot. Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River. Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple. Yamunotri- Yamunotri is situated in the western region of the Garhwal Himalayas and is at a height of 3,235 meters above sea level. Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna.The shrine of Yamunotri is located on the Bandar Poonch peak.

DAY 4

BARAKOT - UTTARAKASHI (100 kms/4Hrs)

Morning after a leisurely breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Evening visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi : Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.

DAY 5

UTTARAKASHI - GANGOTHRI - UTTARAKASHI (120kms/5 hrs each side)

Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri(3048 mts), enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, have bath drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its natural beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Gangotri Gangotri is the place high in the Garhwal Himalayas from where the holy Ganges originates. According to the legend, it was here the Ganga descended on the earth, when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair. The temple of Gangotri, dedicated to Goddess Ganga stands on the banks of the river.

DAY 6

UTTARAKASHI - HARIDWAR (190 kms / 6hrs)

Morning dep to Haridwar, evening reach, night halt at Haridwar.

DAY 7

HARIDWAR

Morning dep to drop to railway station / Airport for your return journey.