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Unseen Uttarakhand
Mussoorie – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Harsil – Kedarnath – Badrinath
Uttarakhand, a northern state in India, is known for its scenic beauty and spiritual significance. Nestled in the Himalayas, it is home to stunning landscapes, including snow-capped peaks, rivers, and lush forests. The state is famous for sacred pilgrimage sites like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, drawing millions of devotees annually. Adventure tourism thrives with trekking, rafting, and mountaineering opportunities. Its capital, Dehradun, serves as a gateway to the region’s beauty. Rich in biodiversity, Uttarakhand also boasts national parks like Jim Corbett and Valley of Flowers, making it a haven for nature lovers and explorers.
Chardham Itinerary
Chardham Yatra Ex Haridwar – 08N/09D
Haridwar To Barkot (190 kms / 7-8 hrs)
Pick up from Haridwar Railway Station & drive to Barkot via Mussoorie.
En route visit Kempty Fall.
Upon arrival check in into the hotel, rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.
Acclimatize yourself to start a trek to Yamnotri from Janakichatti.
Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (38kms/2hrs drive & 5kms/3hrs on foot)
After breakfast proceed to Yamunotri here can cook rice in Garam Pani kund. Tourist take this cooked rice to home as Prasad.
Pooja can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s (HOT WATER) and having Darshan of pious Yamunaji return to Hotel for dinner & overnight stay at Barkot.
Things TO DO ko Rituals & Activities : Snan in Tapt Kund Yamnotri , Yamuna Pujan in Divya Shila , Yamnotri Temple Darshan , Hanuman Temple , Optional : Participate in Pre Booked Aarti in Yamnotri Temple where you will get advantage of performing Aarti in your Name / Gotra.
Yamunotri: Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.
Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment any person at the time of death who takes a holy dip in Yamuna, his sister.
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, worshiped before entering the Yamunotri Temple .
Barkot to Uttarakashi/Naitala (140 Kms / 07 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and drive to Naitala .
Evening free for leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi - Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers; Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 meters, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or ’uttar’ facing river.
The major temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Two other very important temples are located in the Chowk area. These are the Annapurna Temple and the Bhairav Temple. It is said, that once there were 365 temples here. Hiuen Tsang referred to this place as Brahma Puran, while the Skanda Puran has recorded it as Varunavata. It is believed that in the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an important religious centre.
Uttarkashi - Gangotri – Harsil – Uttarkashi (160Kms / 07-08 hrs)
Early Morning start driving to Gangotri. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani.
Overnight stay at Naitala Uttarkashi
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.
Things To Do 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.
Uttarkashi to Sitapur (250 Kms/ 8-9 hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Sitapur.
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Sitapur - Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Sitapur (10 Kms/ 1/2 hrs & 16 Kms/ 6-7 hrs)
Post your early breakfast; leave by vehicle for Guptkashi and from their start the trek of Kedarnath.
After darshan and Pooja at Kedarnath Temple back to hotel for dinner & Overnight Stay.
Kedarnath Temple: The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a ’Garba Grah’ for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.
Shankaracharya Samadhi: The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years.
Bhaironath temple: About half a kilometer away from Kedarnathji, a small temple is dedicated to Bhaironath. It is worshipped on the opening and closing day of Sri Kedarnath Shrine. It is believed that when Kedarnathji temple is closed, Bhaironathji protects this land from evil.
Rituals & Activities : Visit Guptkashi,Gaurikund , Snan in Tapt Kund at Gauri Kund and Darshan of Gauri Ganesh Temple & get blessing of Ganesha and start the trek of kedarnath Ji. Evening Aarti Darshan of Kedarnath Ji , Darshan of Aadi Guru Shankracharya , Darshan of Udar Kund & 4Bambam Kund , Pitra Kund .
Chance to meet Gurus and Sadhus meditating for long time in Kedarnath. Darshan of Rama cave (Gufa).
Sitapur - Pipalkoti (150 kms / 05-07 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Pipalkoti via Chopta (Mini Switzerland) sight than after drive to Pipalkoti. on arrival check in to the hotel dinner & Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.
Pipalkoti - Badrinath- Pipalkoti (160 Kms 7-8 Hrs) (round trip)
Early Morning start driving to Badrinath. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Pipalkoti en route visit Joshimath Narsimha Tample , Aadiguru Shankaracharya Math .
Dinner & Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.
Things To DO Rituals & Activities : 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 while returning back to Rudraprayag.
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 tow 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 .
Pipalkoti to Haridwar (240Kms /7-8Hrs)
After breakfast Drive to haridwar via Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag, Rudrapryag & Devpryag, Rishikesh sight seen as Ramjhula ,Laxmanjhula ,Swarg Ashram and Parmarth Niketan etc. & dropped at Haridwar. Vishnuprayag where two river confluences Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda Karnprayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda) Nandprayag (confluence of river Mandakini and Alaknanda River) .
Tour End With BILKESHWAR HOLIDAYS.
| Place | Hotel | Days |
| Barkot | Hotel Raturi Annex , Hotel Chauhan Residency | Day 1 |
| Barkot | Hotel Raturi Annex , Hotel Chauhan Residency | Day 2 |
| Uttarkashi | Ganga Putra Annex , Ekant Resort | Day 3 |
| Uttarkashi | Ganga Putra Annex , Ekant Resort | Day 4 |
| Sitapur, Uttarakhand | Hotel J. P. Palace ,Hotel Jagatraj | Day 5 |
| Sitapur, Uttarakhand | Hotel J. P. Palace ,Hotel Jagatraj | Day 6 |
| Pipalkoti | Hotel Welcome , Hotel New Shivlok | Day 7 |
| Pipalkoti | Hotel Welcome , Hotel New Shivlok | Day 8 |
Mandatory Documents
- Medical Certificate
- Govt ID card with name and address
- Self-declared form
Bags
- Backpack (40-60 liters)
Footwear
- Trekking shoes: No sports shoes. The shoes need to have soles with good grip and ankle support.
- Socks (3 pairs): 2 pairs of cotton (for trekking) + 1 woolen pair (used only for sleeping)Sandals/Slippers for walking around
Clothes
- Trek pants (2) including the one you are wearing.
- Collared t-shirts (3 including the one you are wearing)
- Preferably light, full-sleeved t-shirts.
- Thick jacket: Carry 1 hollow full-sleeve windproof jacket/down jacket.
- Thermal inners: 1 pair of lightweight, upper and lower (optional)
Accessories
- Raincoat/poncho: (Mandatory as it can rain anytime in the mountains)
- Woolen cap/ Balaclava: (Must protect ears)
- Hand gloves: (Ensure that the gloves are warm and waterproof.)
- Sunglasses: Any dark color but blue. Sunglasses prevent snow blindness. Sunglasses are mandatory for this trek.
Other Toiletries
- (Sunscreen - SPF 40+, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm/chapstick, small soap, toilet paper, wet tissue)
- Headlamp/LED torch(Mandatory)
- Camera: Carry all accessories - spare batteries, charger, etc.
- Water bottles: 2 bottles, 1 Litre each.
- Trekking pole: Trekking pole is mandatory. You can also rent a wooden stick from Gaurikund.
- Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalize things and carry a few extra plastic bags for wet clothes.
Personal Medical Kit
- Mandatory. All these things need to go into one backpack. So make sure they are all light and you carry as little as possible.
- Before starting the trek, calculate your BMI (Ideal BMI should be between 18.5 and 24.9)
- Health and Safety checks mentioned below should be made before getting prepared for the trek
- A balanced mind and body are the first things that should be given importance before taking off because this is what will bring out the best of you in every condition.
- Your body should be fit enough to cover the entire trek with the backpacks on your back along with your body weight. That is why proper stamina and strength are needed. Also, trekking is done on uneven multi-terrains and not on smooth paths. So to gain leg strength, perform simple squats.
- Flexibility is very important when it comes to trekking. Good flexibility will be an advantage while walking on trails, climbing river crossings, etc. Attain flexibility by simply stretching or doing yoga.
- As the Himalayan treks are ascending and descending the slopes, you will need a proper transmission of Oxygen from the lungs and heart to the body muscles. For this, trekkers should have good cardiovascular endurance that can be gained by doing cardio exercises like running, swimming, cycling, etc.