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Day 01:
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Delhi-Haridwar
(200 Kms)
Pick up from Airport or Railway Station Departure for
Haridwar by road. Evening free for Sightseeing and Aarti
Puja. Overnight stay at hotel Classic or similar.
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Day 02
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Haridwar - Syanachatti
(268 Kms)
After breakfast
leave for Syananchatti via Barkot. Overnight stay at
Hotel Kalindi or similar.
Syanachatti: is a scenic spot along the banks
of river Yamuna that makes a lovely sight enroute the
trek upto Yamunotri
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Day 03:
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Syanachatti -Yamunotri-Syanachatti
(20 Kms drive / 10 Kms on foot).
Early morning drive
10 Kms up to Jankichatti and 5 Kms on foot for Yamunotri
(3165 mts. Above sea level) Darshan and Pooja and return
back to Syananchatti. Overnight stay at Syananchatti
Hotel Kalindi or similar.
Yamunotri: Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess
Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna
which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1
Kms. ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of
3235 Mt. above sea-level. The approach is extremely
difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the
temple itself. The temple was built by Manharani Gularia
of Jaipur in the 19th century. Yamunotri
was the home of an anicent sage Asit Muni.
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Day 04
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Syanachatti - Harsil (215
Kms).
After breakfast
leave for Harsil. Overnigh stay at Kemp Caravan, Harsil.
Harsil:
Located in the mountain district of Uttarkashi is the
sylvan hamlet of Harsil (2620 Mts. above sea level),
known for scenic landscapes and delicious apples. Sat
Tal or seven lakes nearby (2 Kms) are a not to be missed
attraction.
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Day 05
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Harsil - Gangotri - Harsil
After Breakfast
leave for Gangotri. Darshan Pooja and day free for leisure.
Evening return back to Harsil. Overnight stay at Kemp
Caravan.
Gangotri: Gangotri
Temple is 18th Century temple dedicated go
Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where
King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed
to have touched earth at this spot. According to another
legend, Pandavas performed the great "Deva Yagna" here
to atone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle
of Mahabarata. The Temple is and exquisite 20 ft. high
structure made of white granite.
Gaumukh (Optional): The Gaumukh glacier 18 Kms
trek from Gangotri is the source of Bhagirathi (Ganga)
and is held in high esteem by devouts who do not miss
the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling
icy water. There is lodging and other facility at Bhojbasa,
14 Kms from Gangotri.
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Day 06:
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Harsil-Rishikesh (261
Kms)
After breakfast
leave for Rishikesh. Evening for sightseeing and Aarti
Puja in Rishikesh. Overnight stay at Hotel Natraj/Ganga
Kinare or similar.
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Day 07:
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Rishikesh - Delhi (225
Kms)
Departure for Delhi.
Arrival in evening. Tour Concludes.
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