Char Dham

Region - Uttarakhand
Trek duration - 9N/10D
PLACES - YAMUNOTRI, GANGOTRI,
KEDARNATH, BADRINATH

SHORT ITINERARY
Day 1 : Haridwar to Barkot
Day 2 : Barkot to Yamunotri
Day 3 : Barkot to uttarkashi
Day 4 : Uttarakashi to gangotri
Day 5 : Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
Day 6 : Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Day 7 : Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Day 8 : Guptkashi to Badrinath
Day 9 : Badrinath to Joshimath
Day 10 : JOSHIMATH TO HARIDWAR

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Haridwar – Barkot (180km / 07 Hrs drive)
Early in the morning proceed to Barkot (Barkot is a beautiful hill station which is located on the foot of
Yamunotri). On the way you can visit the “Kempty Falls” on the way if time permit. Upon arrival at
Barkot, check-in the Hotel/Camp. Dinner arrange at Hotel. Overnight Stay at Barkot.

Day 2 Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot ( 45 kms drive by road/06 kms Trekking.
Morning proceed to Jankichatti (45 Km). Here you will begin the First hill Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Kms trekking).

Day 3 Barkot – Uttarkashi ( 80 kms / 04 Hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi (Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river
Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams) En-route visit Kashi Vishwanath
Temple. Upon arrival Uttarkashi/Netala check into the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi

Day 4 Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (200 kms / 08 Hrs
Morning drive to Gangotri. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges (which isnalso called Bhagirathi at its origin. After performing Pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi

Day 5 Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (225 kms / 09 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Guptkashi (It’s situated at a distance of 47 km froM Kedarnath) The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like
Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 6 Guptkashi – Phata - Kedarnath
Morning flight to kedarnath temple either from phata or Guptkashi depens on the availability.
will check in into hotel & attend evening aarti at the temple .

Day 7 Kedarnath to Guptkashi
After performing pooja will trek to Bhairavnath ji (1.5kms from kedarnath temple) & return flight
to Phata/Gupkkashi on right time. Later back to hotel Have Dinner and Overnight Stay at Guptkashi.

Day 8 Guptkashi/ Phata – Pandukeshwar /Badrinath (200 kms / 08 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, Pipalkoti. Upon arrival
Pandukeshwar/Badrinath, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permit. Overnight stay.

Day 9 Badrinath – Joshimath (43 Kms/02 Hrs drive)
Those who has been not visited Badrinath Temple earlier day has visit Badrinath Temple. Do the rituals
and pooja. And back to the hotel & will vissit narsingh mandir in the evening . next day after breakfast check
out from the hotel and proceed for Haridwar.

Day 10 Joshimath - Rishikesh - Haridwar (247 Kms/08 Hrs drive)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga
capital of the world.

INCLUSION
Stay: Accommodation is included for all days of the trip. Stays will be provided on a double,triple
sharing basis. Single sharing is available at extra cost.

Transport: Transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh is covered.

Meals: All meals starting from dinner of Day 1 (Check-In) to breakfast on the last Day (Check-Out).
Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner).

Trek Equipment: All essential trek equipment is included, such as sleeping bags, kitchen and dining
tents, utensils, mattresses, tents, toilet tents, and crampons (if needed).

Forest Entry and Permits:
All required fuel charges, tolls, forest entry fees, and permits are covered.

Trek Staff: A qualified, professional team, including a mountaineering- certified trek leader, guide,
Backhand team on call where needed and support staff, will accompany you.

Emergency Kit:
First aid medical kits, oxygen cylinders, Oximeter are provided for safety.

EXCLUSION
Any expenses not mentioned in the inclusion Any expenses arising from emergencies during the trip Any
personal expenses

WHAT TO CARRY
Gear
TrekkingBackpack
Trekking Shoes
Trekking Pole
Light Water Bottle
Basic First Aid,
Medicines for Fever and ORS
CLOTHING
Trekking Jacket -10°C Thermals Wears
Sweaters + Fleece Jacket
Trek Pants
ACCESSORIES
Snow Googles
Sunscreen Lip Balm
Woolen Gloves Scarf
Woolen Cap
Three pair of Socks
Raincoat
If you don’t want to buy them we provide
everything on rent (only decathlon items ).