Itinerary
Meet our driver and drive to Haridwar at Delhi airport / station / hotel / home.Check into the hotel arrival in Haridwar. Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute visit Mussoorie’s Kempty Fall. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Barkot weather – Generally pleasant in summer, temperatures range from 25-30 degrees Celsius, winter: the days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temperatures ranges from 10 degrees Celsius to 05 deg.
Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). Upon taking a bath in the warm water of Jamunabai Kund and getting “Yamunaji” darshan return by trek to Jankichatti. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri Temple: The 19th century temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur. In the present century, it was demolished twice and rebuilt again. One can cook rice at Yamunotri by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the Tapt kund’s hot water. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. You can give Divya Shila here near the temple “Pooja.”
Surya Kund: Near the temple there are a variety of hot springs that stream into many pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
Yamunotri weather – The maximum temperature is 18 degrees in summer and 10 degrees celsius is the minimum. The days are cool but the nights are cold.Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) Height: 1352 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
There are a number of ashrams, temples in Uttarkashi.. The town’s name reflects its similarity to Kashi (Varanasi) city and its location (as north). The town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of the Ganga River, close to Varanasi.
Vishwanath temple – The Vishwanath temple is one of Northern India’s oldest Shiva temples. Rebuilt in the ancient architectural style by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in 1857. It is located in the heart of the city. Since time immemorial in the temple complex a huge iron trident, symbolic of the divine mother’s, is raised and worshiped. Even part of the temple complex are Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines. Only Akhand Jyoti and Akhand Abhishek are given special morning and evening aarti. Uttarkashi is known as ‘ Saumya Varanasi, ‘ Lord Shiva’s abode in Kaliyug, as per Skunda Puran, and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Shakti temple – Shakti temple is right in front of the Vishwanath temple. It has a wide ‘ Trishul ‘ about 6 meters high and 90 cm circumference. Although there are different views on how this is made, the upper part of it seems to be made of iron and the lower part is made of copper.. As per the epics, the Goddess Durga(Shakti) has thrown this Shakti on the devils so it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here.
Uttarkashi Climate – Usually warm in summer, temperatures range from 30-35 degrees Celsius but nice nights, cold in winter
Early morning drive to Gangotri (packed breakfast), enroute to Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, more drive to Gangotri through beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is known for the beauty of nature and the magnificent views of the Deodar trees and mountains. Upon arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred Ganges river, which at its source is also called Bhagirathi. Perform Pooja and Darshan, then relax in the beautiful surroundings for some time. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: Designed in the 18th century by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, the temple is located on Bhagirathi’s right bank.
Gangotri Weather – During the summer, the maximum temperature will reach 20 ° Celsius. At a minimum temperature of 10 ° Celsius, summer nights can get colder. Light woolen clothes are required during summer visits to Gangotri. Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri. During the winter, Gangotri will be coated in snow sheets. Due to heavy snowfall, pilgrim centers remain closed throughout the winter.
Rishikesh’s ‘ location of the sages ‘ is a well-known holy town on the bank of Ganga, surrounded on three sides by the Himalayan Shivalik range. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi conducted harsh penances, God appeared under the name of “Hrishikesh” and this region became known as Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing later visit – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Rishikesh: Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus, named after Lord Vishnu. It is also regarded as the world’s yoga hub and is host to many world-renowned ashrams situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. With hundreds of ashrams and all sorts of yoga and meditation courses, Rishikesh describes himself as the ‘ Yoga Capital of the World. The quickly flowing Ganges is surrounded within the city by forest hills. Rishikesh is now a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to trekking in the Himalayas in addition to temples and ashrams.
Morning after breakfast, drive for Delhi. Dropping at Delhi airport / station.
