Chardham 8 day 7 night
Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun – Barkot (Yamunotri)
- Morning: Arrive in Dehradun. Drive to Barkot (approx. 7-8 hours).
- Enroute: Visit Kempty Falls in Mussoorie.
- Evening: Check into your hotel in Barkot.
- Overnight: Barkot.
Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot
- Early Morning: Drive to Janki Chatti (45 km drive).
- Trek: 6 km trek to Yamunotri (options: walk, pony, or palanquin).
- Darshan: Visit Yamunotri Temple, offer prayers, and take a holy dip in the hot springs.
- Return: Trek back to Janki Chatti and drive to Barkot.
- Overnight: Barkot.
Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi (approx. 4-5 hours).
- Enroute: Visit Shiv Gufa and Vishwanath Temple.
- Evening: Explore Uttarkashi and check into your hotel.
- Overnight: Uttarkashi.
Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
- Early Morning: Drive to Gangotri (approx. 3-4 hours).
- Darshan: Visit Gangotri Temple, offer prayers, and take a dip in the holy Ganges.
- Return: Drive back to Uttarkashi.
- Overnight: Uttarkashi.
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi (approx. 8-9 hours).
- Enroute: See the beautiful river Mandakini.
- Evening: Arrive in Guptkashi and check into your hotel.
- Overnight: Guptkashi.
Day 6: Guptkashi – Kedarnath
- Early Morning: Drive to Sonprayag, then reach Gaurikund by local transport.
- Trek: Start the 18 km trek to Kedarnath (options: walk, pony, or palanquin).
- Darshan: Visit Kedarnath Temple and attend the evening Aarti.
- Overnight: Kedarnath (in basic accommodation or tented camp).
Day 7: Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Badrinath
- Early Morning: Trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi.
- Drive: Continue your journey to Badrinath (approx. 7-8 hours).
- Evening: Check into your hotel in Badrinath.
- Overnight: Badrinath.
Day 8: Badrinath – Dehradun Departure
- Morning: Visit Badrinath Temple for darshan and perform rituals at Tapt Kund.
- Sightseeing: Visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Bhim Pul.
- Afternoon: Drive back to Dehradun (approx. 10-11 hours) or Haridwar for onward journey.
Tips:
- Be mindful of the weather and carry appropriate clothing.
- Keep some extra days in hand in case of delays due to weather or other factors.
- Accommodations at some places may be basic, especially in Kedarnath.