KV Tours and Travels

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi – Haridwar (209 Km) Travel time 6/7 hours (Approx)

Morning arrive at Delhi, pick up from Delhi Airport/Railway station and drive to Haridwar. Evening arrive at Haridwar, check in to hotel. Later proceed to Har Ki Pauri to watching Ganga Aarti on the Ganges River. Later explore Haridwar local market and overnight stay at Haridwar hotel.

Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot/Kharsali (205 Km) Travel time 7/8 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Haridwar hotel drive to Barkot via Mussoorie en route visiting Kempty Falls. On arrival at Barkot, check in to hotel. Barkot is a hill station, located in the higher Himalayan ranges. It is on high altitude of 1,220 meters from the sea level, Barkot is one of the popular destinations situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. Later free for own activities and overnight stay at Barkot hotel.

Day 03: Barkot/ Kharsali – Yamunotri – Barkot/Kharsali (40+8=48 km) 2 Hours journey + Trek 6 Km

After breakfast proceed to Hanumanchatti (40 Km) and Jankichatti (8 km). From here start the trek of 6 km to Yamunotri Dham. You can hire horse for trekking by your own.  Yamunotri situated on the high altitude of 3,291 Meters from the see level, the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Afternoon reach at Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja. Later take the same route back to Barkot. On arrival back to Barkot, refresh and overnight stay at Barkot/Kharsali hotel. 

Day 04: Barkot/ Kharsali – Uttarkashi (80 Km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Barkot/Kharsali hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival at Uttarkashi, check in to the hotel. Uttarkashi is a holy town of Uttarakhand, India and it is situated at an altitude of 1158 Meters from see level on the bank of River Bhagirathi. Uttarkashi is a town of Temples, Historical Monuments, Ashrams and Dharamasalas. And visit to Kashi Vishvanath Temple – Kashi Vishvanath temple is one of the oldest and most sacred of temples of Uttarkashi. Later free for your own activities and overnight stay at Uttarkashi hotel.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (95 Km) Travel time 3/4 hours (Approx)

After early breakfast drive to Gangotri with the magnificent view of Garhwal Himalayan Range. Gangotri is situated in the district of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand at an altitude of 3048 Meters from the sea level, positioned on the bank of the sacred river Bhagirathi. On arrival at Gangotri get holy dip in sacred river Ganges and then visit to Gangotri temple. It is built in 18th centaury made by white stone. After Pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi and overnight stay at Uttarkashi hotel.

Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (191 Km) Travel time 7/8 hours (Approx)

After leisurely breakfast check out from the Uttarkashi hotel and drive to Guptkashi. Evening arrive at Guptkashi, check in to hotel. Later free for own activities or explore Guptkashi town/local market and overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel.

Day 07: Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (31 Km + 18 Km Trek Distance)

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. On arrival at Sonprayag, start holy trek to Kedarnath – Kedarnath is a pilgrimage destination of Hindu’s and the temple is over the thousand years old and is a highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas. This ancient and magnificent temple is located in the Rudra Himalayan Range of Garhwal near the Mandakini River. Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can hire a horse for trekking by your own. On arrival at temple, check in at Govt. camps/lodges. Have dinner and overnight stay at Govt. camps/lodges.

Day 08: Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi/Rudraprayag (20 Km trek + 85 Km) 

Early morning take bath at 4:00AM and then go for Kedarnath Temple Darshan, after temple darshan and pooja (Abhishek to Lord Shiva) come back to camp/lodge for breakfast. After breakfast check out from Kedarnath camps/lodge trek down 18 Km to Sonprayag. Get your cab from Sonprayag car parking and drive to Guptkashi/Rudraparyag. On arrival overnight stay at Guptkashi/Rudraprayag hotel.

Day 09: Guptkashi/Rudraprayag – Joshimath – Badrinath (190 Km) Travel time 7/8 hours (Approx)

After early breakfast check out from hotel by 08:00AM and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath with the mesmerizing view of Ghat. Afternoon arrive at Badrinath, check in to hotel. After refresh and some rest, take bath in Tapt Kund hot water springs and then proceed to holy darshan of Sri Badrinath Temple. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the temple is approximately 15 Meters (49 ft) tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Badrinath hotel.

Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar (166 Km) Travel time 5/6 hours (Approx)

Early morning proceed for Badrinath darshan, later return back to hotel for breakfast and local sightseeing tour of Badrinath and visit to Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Mana Village and Mata Murti Temple. Afternoon check out from Badrinath hotel and drive back to Rudraprayag. On arrival at Rudraprayag, check in to hotel. Evening free for your own activities or explore Rudraprayag and Srinagar town and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (165 Km) Travel time 5/6 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Rishikesh. Rishikesh city is known as the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and the Yoga Capital of the World. On arrival at Rishikesh, proceed for local sightseeing tour of Rishikesh and visit to Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Holy River of Ganges. Later drive to Haridwar, on arrival at Haridwar, check in to hotel and free for own activities and overnight stay at Haridwar hotel.

Day 12: Haridwar – Delhi Departure (209 Km) Travel time 6/7 hours (Approx)

After leisurely breakfast check out from hotel and drive back to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, drop off to Delhi Railway station/Airport to board the train/flight for onward journey.

(The Tour Ends)