Haridwar Trip Overview
There are thousands of holy temples across India and the world. Many devotees wish to visit the temple but due to lack of correct information and resources, they cannot visit. Keeping this in mind, Jipanditji has designed the Temple Darshan Packages that offer ease and simple process to fulfill their wish. Temple Darshan includes travel, hotel stay, Meals, Darshan and Pooja.
We have access to all the temples, Panditji, and partnered with hotels and travel companies who are experienced and reliable. Now make your wish and Jipanditji will help you to make it happen.
JiPandiji high spirited devotees to unleash their heartfelt devotion towards the almighty. We not only provide pilgrims with the wisdom to choose the best place to stay but also help them get the best of facilities during the Char Dham Yatra. Our expert tour planners help you chalk out the best possible accommodations and facilities in your budget.
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: Haridwar, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
There are thousands of holy temples across India and the world. Many devotees wish to visit the temple but due to lack of correct information and resources, they cannot visit. Keeping this in mind, Jipanditji has designed the Temple Darshan Packages that offer ease and simple process to fulfill their wish. Temple Darshan includes travel, hotel stay, Meals, Darshan and Pooja.
We have access to all the temples, Panditji, and partnered with hotels and travel companies who are experienced and reliable. Now make your wish and Jipanditji will help you to make it happen.
JiPandiji high spirited devotees to unleash their heartfelt devotion towards the almighty. We not only provide pilgrims with the wisdom to choose the best place to stay but also help them get the best of facilities during the Char Dham Yatra. Our expert tour planners help you chalk out the best possible accommodations and facilities in your budget.
Itinerary
Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) HT : 1352 MTS. Via Mussoorie. O/N stay in Barkot
Pass By: Barkot, PCGP+P5W, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249151, India
You can start comfortably after having breakfast and early morning bathing in Ganga. Normally from Haridwar to Barkot takes 07 hrs comfortable with a short break at Kampty fall if preferred otherwise with a non stop stretch we can reach in 06 Hrs. Normally in peak season time there is heavy rush in Mussoorie so sometimes we can divert the route to Barkot via Vikas Nagar. In this case Kampty fall sight-seeing can be discarded under last moment decision. Upon reaching Barkot , we will have dinner and retired for the day & Night Halt.
Stop At: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
You Can have a Holy bath at the Ganga River in the Har Ki Pouri
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Barkot
Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side:-O/N stay in Barkot
Stop At: Yamunotri Temple, Yamunotri 249193 India
Early Morning leave for Jankichatti via Hanuman Chatti & Phool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 05 kms for Yamunotri.
Upon reaching Yamunotri Dham experience Holi Dip in Garam (Tapt)Kund and then Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Distance Covered Today : 90 KM By Road & 10 KM By Trek
Possible Sight-Seeing Today (Depending upon the Time Schedule , at times it is not possible to see all the mentioned places ) :
Janakichatti , Bhairav Baba Temple , Yamunotri Temple , Tapt Kund–
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) HT :1158 MTS. O/N Stay in Uttarakashi
Pass By: Vishwanath Temple, Main Rd, Uttarkashi 249193 India
Late morning Drive to Uttarkashi after breakfast by 10 AM. After trek to Yamunotri just a day before you might be tired so this is the day grab your full nap and take proper rest because the distance between Barkot to Uttarkashi is just 04 hrs and we have planned this to keep you relaxed.
Because onward journey will be gradually tiring as in between the destinations distance and road travel will be increased.
Visit Vishwanath Temple before you check in to your hotel. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure.
Distance Covered Today : 100 KM By Road
Possible Sight-Seeing Today (Depending upon the Time Schedule , at times it is not possible to see all the mentioned places ) :
Shiv Gufa
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Shakti Temple Or Near By Area if possible.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi
Day 4: Uttarkashi – Ganganani- Gangotri – Harsil – Uttarkashi (200Kms / 05 hrs)
Stop At: Gangotri Temple, Gangotri Village, Gangotri India
Leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Offering prayers & pooja darshan,
later drive back to Uttarkashi , en route visit Gangnani.
Overnight stay at Uttarkashi/Gangnani/Harsil (Depending upon the availability).
Distance Covered Today : 200 KM By Road
Possible Sight-Seeing Today
Gangnani Kund
Harsil
Gangotri Temple
Gangotri: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to 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.
Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great Deva Yagna here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
Gangnani: Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.
Ritual and Activities:
Perform Snan at Gangotri Ghat (VIP Ghat), Ganga Pujan
Aarti at Gangotri Ghat
Darshan of Bhagirath Shila
Darshan of Gauri Ganesha Temple
Finally Gangotri Temple Darshan after that you must have Darshan of Surya Kund.
While returning Darshan of Gupteshwar Mahadev temple in Dharali , Interact with Tibetan Culture and people in Harsil.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Uttarkashi
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Ukhimath/Guptkashi-Sitapur (290 Kms/ 8-9 hrs). O/N Stay in Ukhimath or Sitapur or Guptkashi
Pass By: Chopta, Ukhimath India
Leave early in the morning for almost day long drive to Ukhimath or Guptkashi or Sitapur.
Overnight stay in the hotel at Ukhimath/Sitapur/Guptkashi (as per availability).
This stretch is the longest road travel in between the places of entire Chardham Yatra destinations. Sometimes it takes more than 10hrs if some traffic congestion is there.
Upon reaching Ukhimath/Sitapur/Guptkashi we will take rest
Distance Covered Today : 200 KM By Road
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Ukhimath
Day 6: Ukhimath/Guptkashi/Sitapur –Phata/Sirsi – Kedarnath –Phata-Sitapur -O/N Stay in Ukhimath/Guptkashi/Sitapur
Stop At: Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand 246445, India
Here is the day when you are preparing for the Chardham Yatra most wanted and toughest part “The Darshan Of Shree Kedarnath Ji” .
Morning drive to Sonprayag -Gaurikund. The travellers those are confined to trek mostly use to stay in Kedarnath Ji this day. The trek is 19 KM long from Sonprayag and someone tiring for those who are not well acquaintances of mountain treks or regular walking. Rest slow, calm and breathful walking strategies are always helpful in completing this kind of trek. On arrival Kedarnath freshening up, perform Pooja and also Darshan at Shri Kedarnathji. Here many pilgrims have their own choices and preferences as per their physical ability and comfort.
We have designed the program for both of the pilgrims whoever preffered to trek or complete the journey by helicopter.
Distance Covered Today : 40 KM By Road & Trek 21KM
Possible Sight-Seeing Today (Depending upon the Time Schedule , at times it is not possible to see all the mentioned places ) :
Sonprayag
Gauri Kund
Guptkashi
Kedarnath Ji Temple
In case when pilgrims are flying/opting helicopter services to Shri Kedarnath Ji:
Pilgrims those are confined to fly and made their reservation in advance for helicopter tickets for Shri Kedarnath Ji can return same day back to Phata base after having darshan.
It depends on their helicopter services conditions and last moment availability according to operational capacity or restrains.
Or You can prefer to stay in Kedarnath Ji in Govt provided camps or huts or private accommodation available there. If in last moment any delays due to weather or any technical reason, you can stay in Kedarnath Ji in Govt. provided tents / camps or available guest houses in Kedarnath Ji. The provided accommodation is good and managed with hot water facilities for devotees. The stay in Kedarnath Ji is really amazing and wonderful for devotees in evening when they get chance to see evening Aarti and Rudra Abhishekam of Lord Shiva. Its really life’s one of the most memorable moment when you forget your material Karmas and the moment you live the blessing of Lord Shiva.
In case when pilgrims are trekking/opting Pony or Palaki to Shri Kedarnath Ji – This will be Life’s Most Important walk where you will be you and Selfless before The Almighty.
Note:
it is not possible to travel this distance in one day so one night stop will be required. Now a days Govt. facilitate with many basic arrangements like Wifi and other health camps to serve in better way and also allow the pilgrims to have a night stay at Shree Kedarnath Ji.
Now pilgrims are getting new opportunity to see BHIM SHILA a new mythological attraction. A giant stone protected Kedarnath Ji Temple during disaster time.
Now the trekking to Kedarnath Ji has been increased by 05 Km and visitors will be recommended to make night stay in case of trekking.
We would advise those are not physically strong to cover this trek on feet, they should hire some assistance like Pony or Pithus to complete the Yatra without any hassle or complication.
Rituals & Activities:
Visit Gauri Kund
Darshan of Kedarnath Ji Temple
Bhim Shila and Chance to meet Gurus and Sadhus meditating for long time in Kedarnath.
Highly important to note & understand:
We need to understand that Kedarnath Ji Yatra in Chardham sector is most important for pilgrims those are visiting anytime during summer or winters.
Parallel the Kedarnath region is unpredictable in terms of weather turbulence in trek or flying or even technical snag or operation restrains in flying also becomes sometimes major reason for delay in completing Journey of Kedarnath Ji.
There are also unforeseen reasons and further it can disturb your schedule If you are fix with your further pre- reserved program. So you should always choose or opt a buffer day in hand to stay in this region (03 Nights in Ukhimath / Sitapur / Guptkashi including a night in Kedarnath Ji in case or optional).
Please don’t prefer any hectic program or itinerary suggested by any agent which is recommending only 02 nights in Kedarnath Ji Sector.
Being an experienced one in Chardham Yatra service provider we can recommend you these important options to choose with your program and accordingly you can convince your co-passengers or associates.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Return back to Ukhimath/Guptkashi/Sitapur after trek of 06 hrs
Pass By: Chopta, Ukhimath India
On this day we will stay in Ukhimath/Guptkashi/Sitapur (Depending upon the availability) to keep a buffer time in hand to handle any last moment delay because of bad weather or any technical or medical reason. This is best way to arrange an itinerary or program for both trekkers and flyers to Shree Kedarnath Ji.
In lack of geographical knowledge and climate conditions of this divine land, some passengers or some travel agents or tour operators use to keep neck to neck to program for 02 nights in Kedarnath Ji region this always create problem and they themselves use to disturb their further program.
You should cover the sight-seeing or Darshan of Shri Triyugi Narayan Temple (Optional and Chargeable Extra) for maximum use of this day if we stay in Ukhimath/Guptkashi/Sitapur.
Distance Covered Today : 40 KM By Road & Trek 21KM
Possible Sight-Seeing Today :
Triyugi Narayan (Chargeable Extra)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Ukhimath/Guptkashi/Sitapur – Joshimath/Pandukeshwar/Badrinath (220 kms / 07-08 hrs).
Pass By: TCP Market Joshimath, Chamoli 246443 India
After a normal and comfortable wake up and breakfast we will proceed to Joshimath/Pandukeshwar/Badrinath Ji Via Chopta-Pipalkoti-Joshimath-Govindghat.
We will reach Joshimath/Pandukeshwar/Badrinath in afternoon and night stay in Joshimath/Pandukeshwar/Badrinath Ji (Depending Upon the availability).
If we reach on time then we can make short visit to temple to participate in evening Aarti.
Normally you canot hold your mind or resist of visiting temple or Darshanam of shree Badrinath Ji (Moksha Dham) upon reaching there
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Joshimath
Day 9: Badrinath/Joshimath/Pandukeshwar – Rudraprayag/Karnprayag (170 kms/06hr). O/N Stay in Rudraprayag/Karnprayag/
Stop At: Shri Badrinath Ji Temple, Badrinath Temple Road Near Sarshwati River and Taxi Stand, Badrinath 246422 India
This is day of completions of your all pending rituals and karmas.At this Moksha Dham your quest of salvation will be completed.So this is how this program is designed to give you maximum time on this land.
Early Morning take a holy dip in Tapt Kund , Have again Darshan of Badri Vishal if time allows otherwise Important visit to Nag Nagin Pith (One of the important place in India for Sarp kal Dosh Nivaran),Short Visit to Mana Village (Vyas Cave , Ganesha Cave , Keshav Prayag , Darshan of Sarasawati Udgam (origin) ), Charan Paduka Darshan , Short visit of Ekadasi Gufa & hanuman Gufa. View of Vishnu Prayag ,Nandprayag , Karnprayag
We will have view of 03 major Prayags (Confluence of Holy rivers) by visiting Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag where as Vishnuprayag (where two river confluences Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda), Karnprayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda), Nandprayag (confluence of river Nandakini and Alaknanda River).
Distance Covered Today : 170 KM By Road
Possible Sight-Seeing Today (Depending upon the Time Schedule , at times it is not possible to see all the mentioned places ) :
Badrinath Temple
Mana Village
Ekadasi Gufa
Saraswati Udgam
Narad Kund
Bhim Pul
Vyas Gufa
Badrinath:
Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines – Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with ‘badris’ or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van.
Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent.
Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
Narad Kund:
A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal:
It is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for shhradh ceremony or offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes. It is said that offering pind here, the manes are permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds are to be done elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that when Shiva chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place & hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).
Sheshnetra:
It is a large block of stone between two small seasonal lakes carrying an eye of “Sheshnag” The eye formation is quite natural, 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye, it is believed that the seshnag waits at this place patiently to accompany the lord on his reincarnation.
Mana Village:
Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet. The women of the village offer Choli to the deity on closing day of the temple each year.
Bhim Pul:
On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave):
Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Joshimath
Day 10: Rudraprayag/Karnprayag- Rishikesh-Haridwar –(140 kms/5hr) .S/S Rishikesh/Haridwar. Tour End.
Stop At: Rishikesh valley Resort, kunja puri trek road village dhaul soot,, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Early morning after breakfast, we will make a short visit of MahaRudra Temple at Sangam confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini. Here we can have Darshan of Maa Chamunda Devi Shakti Peeth.
After that we will proceed to Rishikesh and on the way we will view of 05th and last Parayag-Dev Parayag in this route.
Arrive Rishikesh and you will visit Laxamn Jhula and Ram Jhula on your own as this is not motorable.
Vehicle will wait for you in parking. Best way to visit this part of Rishikesh is to enter by Laxman Jhula and exit from Ram Jhula.
You can also see many Ghats and temples and beautiful Ashrams. Rishikesh is next home of Sadhus & Saints. It is also called Capital land of Yoga.
You need to keep watch on time if you have missed your Ganga Aarti on day 01 upon arrival to Haridwar. So it is in your hand how fast you finish your sight-seeing and reach Har-Ki-Pouri, Haridwar for Ganga Aarti.
It generally starts by 06:00 PM in Summers and 5:15 PM in winters. Late evening before dinner reach Haridwar. This is your last day and evening so must have to arrange your bags and pack. Evening you can enjoy shopping in Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Distance Covered Today : 140 KM By Road
Possible Sight-Seeing Today (Depending upon the Time Schedule , at times it is not possible to see all the mentioned places ) :
Enroute cross Srinagar Via Dhari Devi Temple
Kirtinagar
Deo Prayag
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Time to wish you all the best for your glorious and spiritual life ahead. May God Bless You all spiritual advancement with great peace and super health. Good Bye !
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
