Gangotri Badrinath Package (07 Nights/ 08 Days)

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar. (230Kms / 6-7Hrs drive)

Arrival Delhi Railway Station/airport/home, Meet and greet by representative and proceed to Haridwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Hardwar and check-in to your Hotel. In the evening you can visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti. Back to your hotel, Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.

Haridwar: The holy place "Haridwar" translates to “Gateway to God,” and the breathtaking city, replete with temples, is a magnet for religious pilgrims from all over the globe. Religious festivals hold even further draw, and tourists can’t helped but be compelled by the city’s aura of intense spirituality. Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places of the Hindus, located on the banks of River Ganges. The sheer numbers of people athering around Har-ki-Pairi Ghat give Haridwar a chaotic but reverent feel.

Day 02 : Haridwar - Uttarkashi. (230Kms / 3-4Hrs drive)

After breakfast, proceed to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening visit to Vishwanath Temple, Ekadash Rudra,Prakateshwar Mahadev, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi etc. Overnight stay at hotel in Uttarkashi.

Day 03: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (200Kms / 7-8Hrs drive).

After breakfast, proceed to Gangotri-ji (Hight 3048 mts), en-route visit picturesque Harsil village (Beautiful valley), Bhagirathi River, Tapt Kund (Hot water spring) and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri-ji temple Darshan drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel in Uttarkashi.

Day 04 : UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (220 Kms / 8-9 Hrs)

After a very early Breakfast, leave for Guptkasi and stop for lunch on the way to Guptkasi. After lunch, Continue your journey and see the Beautiful River Mandakni. Travel along side the River to reach Guptakashi late in the Evening, Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 05 : GUPTKASHI - BADRINATH (190 Kms / 7 Hrs)

After Breakfast leave for Badrinath via Joshimath. Visit on the way Narsingh dev temple and Shankracharaya Math in Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Badrinath: - Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holies of the four main shrines-badrinath along the left bank of Alaknanda with the towering Neelkanth peak as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted eith “Badri”or wild berries and hence was famous as Badrivan.

Legend has it when the ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity, the earth was unable to with stand the force of its descent, There for the mighty ganga was split in to 12 holy channels, Alaknanda was one of then that later became the abode of Loard Vishnu or Badrinath Ji. Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

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.

Day 06 : BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH - PIPALKOTI - RUDRAPRAYAG (180 Kms / 6-7 Hrs)

Early morning, after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badri-Vishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pind-dan "Shraddh of ancestors" (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinath-ji. Later drive back to Joshimath - Pipalkoti - Rudraperyag. Visit on the way places like Karnprayag, Nandprayag, and Vishnuprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Rudraperyag.

Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauli-ganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.

Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.

Day 07: Rudraprayag/Srinagar/Devoprayag - Haridwar (165 Kms / 5-6 Hrs drive)

Early morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh, Rishikesh is one of the most spiritual town and the Yoga capital of the world. Explore the wonderful town with its charming locations. Visit fascinating temples, spiritual sites and Ghats. Local Sight Seeing (Ram Jhulla, Laxman Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Shivananda and Gita Kutir).

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Enroute you can choose to stop at Shivpuri. here you may opt to enjoy some adventure activities like River rafting, etc. on own.

After Lunch, drive to Haridwar. Check in Hotel Later, Drive back to haridwar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 08: Haridwar - Delhi (230 Kms / 6-7 Hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast visit Daksh Temple, Shri Yantra Temple, Maya Devi Temple. later drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour End.