The Ganges at dawn, and our first puja or prayer for the Chardham Yatra — taking place at Har Ki Pauri, the holiest Ghat (place of bathing) in Haridwar and the beginning of this magical journey through the Himalayas.

See the Chandi Devi Temple (take the ropeway to Neel Parvat hill — with a breathtaking view of the city and the river), the Mansa Devi Temple (wish-fulfilling goddess), Daksh Mahadev Temple (the pilgrimage that follows the traditional three blessings of Haridwar to prepare you for entering the higher elevation of the Himalayas). Arriving in Barkot this evening will be in this quiet little town that is going to be your base for the first holy step toward your ultimate destination tomorrow. The home-cooked vegetarian dinner you will enjoy at a local home (Aloo ke gutke, Dal, Fresh Roti with local Ghee) will taste like family. You will already begin preparing for what lies ahead in and around the mountains.

Places to visit:  
●  Chandi Devi Temple  
●  Daksh Mahadev Temple  
●  Mansa Devi Temple

After breakfast, you will travel by vehicle to Janki Chatti, the place from where your trek to Yamunotri will commence. You will drive on forested mountain roads while listening to the sound of the Yamuna as you increase in altitude. The trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri is a distance of 6 kilometres and follows a forested valley to one side of the young Yamuna, and is considered to be the physical beginning of the Char Dham Yatra. Throughout this section of the journey, you'll see prayer flags tied to trees and hear the sound of the river mixed with the chanting sounds of the people around you. The Yamuna River flows for 1,376 kilometres from its glacial source at or near Yamunotri to its confluence with the Ganga River in Prayag. Be sure to visit the Surya Kund, which is a hot spring where many of the pilgrims will prepare prasad.

●  Rishikesh - famous for yoga, meditation, etc.
●  Mussoorie - the queen of the hills, many natural spots

After having breakfast, you will depart from Barkot and drive deeper into the Garhwal mountain range, heading toward Uttarkashi. You'll reach Uttarkashi just by the banks of the Bhagirathi River mid-morning. The name "Uttarkashi" translates to "the Kashi (a sacred city in India) of the North," which represents the ancient Varanasi (also a sacred city in India). They have the same understanding of their divine connection to Lord Shiva; thus, it can be viewed as two separate physical locations, but spiritually, they are both manifestations of Lord Shiva. After the mid-afternoon visit to the Vishwanath Temple, you will also visit the remarkable Shiva Gufa (a natural cave shrine). You will then return to your hotel for a vegetarian dinner.

After having breakfast, the vehicles travel up the Bhagirathi River through the Harsil valley - one of the most beautiful drives in India - arriving in Gangotri by midday. The temple is white and situated on the river shore, with the Bhagirathi crashing through the gorge below in a constant state of holy mist. Stand at the brink of the gorge and allow the river to announce Ganga to you before you enter her shrine, after you have worshipped the Divya Shila.
 After that, you will be able to take part in the Gangotri temple darshan by worshipping the idol of Ganga, the river still being audible below you, and being surrounded by the perpetual mist that makes the air holy, as well as the warm illumination from the oil lamps illuminating the white-washed walls. After completing your darshan, you will travel back to Uttarkashi in the vehicles you arrived in and enjoy a vegetarian dinner. Dham number two just took place.
Must Visit:
●  Shiv Gufa
●  Vishwanath Temple
●  Local Market for Religious Items

You will travel over a long distance from Uttarkashi to Guptkashi, the base town for Kedarnath today. Look out for the Tehri Dam at 260 metres, where the longest dam in India can be found between mountains with a blue-green lake filling most of its width. You'll also see Devprayag, which marks the meeting point of the rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda to become the Ganga; and Rudraprayag, which marks the meeting point of Alaknanda and Mandakini (the sacred river of God's people in Kedarnath Valley). Arrive in the Hidden Kashi (Guptkashi), where Lord Shiva established residence after leaving the Pandavas, after appearing as a Sacred Bull. Visit Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnarishwar Temple - they contain intense positive energy, reflecting their historical importance here.

Places you must  visit:
●  Gangnani Hot Springs
●  Harsil Valley
●  Bhairav Temple

The vehicles depart for Sonprayag and Gaurikund following an early breakfast.  It will be a long but simply breathtaking drive in the Himalayas. And as you drive through the most serene and scenic Himalayan landscapes, we would recommend you to take a short halt at Guptkashi before proceeding to Kedarnath. Hike for 20 kms between Gaurikund to Kedarnath in the backdrop of rhododendron forests, Alpine meadows, and several soaring mountain streams while many pilgrims chant ‘Har, Har Mahadev’. The Kedarnath trek represents the longest and hardest of the three Chardham treks.

And here are some important local food recommendations: Phulka, Dal-chawal. Overnight Stay at Guptkashi,  Breakfast & Dinner included. 
Make sure to visit:
●  Tehri Dam
●  Ardh Nareshwar Temple

In the morning again, we will drive towards Sonprayag. 
Your Trekking Route from Sonprayag and Guarikund: From Sonprayag and Guarikund, your trekking route starts. It is a divine feeling as you proceed towards Gaurikund to start your trekking route towards Kedarnath. Every step of yours is a ‘prasad’ or ‘offering’ in itself. Reach the Kedarnath Temple, which is one of the most sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. You must have a moment of self-realisation, repentance, and prayers, and a new perspective on life. Some of the most important local cuisine recommendations: Eat simple meals at the temples and drink a lot of fluids.  Overnight Stay at Kedarnath, Breakfast & Dinner

Dressed in every layer of warm clothing, you will then walk to the temple in the pre-dawn silence where the first sunrise rays touch the temple windows, to perform the morning darshan at Lord Badri Narayan's temple. The only people present will be yourself and any early morning pilgrims who happen to be there before the rest of the day's pilgrims arrive for their darshan. It is the final sacred act of the Chardham Yatra.  When you enter the temple, you will see Lord Badri Narayan represented by a black Shaligram in eternal padmasana. You will be able to present your prayers, heart, and worship at this sacred place.
This is one of those moments you have been anticipating, and it is now your time to receive Lord Badri Narayan's blessing. After this will be a walking and driving trip back to Guptkashi, where you will have an overnight stay with breakfast and dinner provided.

Following breakfast in the morning and saying goodbye to the Badrinath valley, looking at Neelkanth one last time, visiting Tapt Kund again if possible, and praying to the temple one last time, the vehicles will make their way south. By evening, they will arrive in Srinagar in Uttarakhand, a calming riverside township along the Alaknanda River, which is flowing beautifully and quite wide, and where one can notice how very different the mountains slowly become as they are replaced by rolling hills near the town. In terms of quality, this is a particularly enjoyable experience for those arriving from the nine days spent at high altitude. Additionally, the Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple, considered by much of the Garhwal region to be one of the most ancient Shiva temples, is located here; it is believed that Lord Rama did penance there after his war with Lanka. While returning to their home state of Uttarakhand, travellers will have one more spiritual opportunity to learn about the sacred places throughout Garhwal, where travellers to that area and previously said travels could have a greater understanding due to this encounter. 

Today, the journey begins again from Devprayag. Our devotees mark their journey back home. You will return to Haridwar with blessings and memories of a lifetime. It is not the end of the journey; rather, it is the beginning of a new spiritual, enlightened journey. Breakfast Included.

While returning, make sure you do not forget to visit: Devprayag, Ram Jhula. Laxman Jhula