10D / 9N
Dehradoon Barkot - Yamnotri (E) - Uttarkashi - Gangotri (E) - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Guptkashi - Badrinath - Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
Dehradoon to Dehradoon
Curated Itinerary
1
Dehradoon → Barkot
Arrival in Dehradun – Transfer to Barkot (180 km / 6-7 hrs)
Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station. Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie, stop at Kempty Falls. Later drive to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Possible Problems & Solutions:
Hilly Roads Can Cause Motion Sickness → Take Avomine tablet before travel (Take Advice from Medical Professional)
Mobile Network Issues Beyond Mussoorie → Carry a BSNL SIM for better connectivity
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2
Barkot → Barkot
Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive + 6 km trek one way)
Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station. Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie, stop at Kempty Falls. Later drive to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Possible Problems & Solutions:
Hilly Roads Can Cause Motion Sickness → Take Avomine tablet before travel (Take Advice from Medical Professional)
Mobile Network Issues Beyond Mussoorie → Carry a BSNL SIM for better connectivity
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3
Barkot → Uttarkashi
Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 km / 4-5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, relax for a while. Later drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Shivgufa on the way to Uttarkashi. In Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After that, check in hotel. Day free for rest. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
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4
Uttarkashi → Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one way / 3-4 hrs)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri. On the way visit Gangnani Hot Spring. Take a holy dip in Kund. Later drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil valley. On arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later return drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Altitude: 3048M i.e. 10160 Ft
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5
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220 km / 8-9 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
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6
Guptkashi → KedarNath
Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 km drive + 19 km trek)
Morning after breakfast, today we will go to Kedarnath. To reach Kedarnath you will have two options. One if by trekking and other is by Air via Helicopter (at your own cost). After reaching the Kedarnath visit Kedarnath Temple. Check in to the hotel/ashram. Visit Shankaracharya Samadhi. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Important Information:
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you to your Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sirsi etc) as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket previous day. Different aviation has different location for their helicopter service. Our driver will provide you both pick and drop to hotel. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket. Advance booking is highly recommended for the helicopter.
By Trek: To reach Kedarnath by trekking route first you have to reach Gaurikund. We will drive to Sonprayag early in the morning after breakfast. Our car will drop to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag 5 kms drive to Gaurikund local jeep is available. This sharing basis jeeps guests can book directly at own cost. Gaurikund to Kedarnath is further 14 Kms trek.
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7
KedarNath → Guptkashi
Kedarnath - Guptkashi (30 km drive + 19 km trek)
Morning after breakfast explore nearby areas by walk at Kedarnath. Later reach Guptkashi as per your choice by trek or Helicopter.
By Helicopter: Inform the driver when you leave for Kedarnath about your approximate return time and helipad name according to ticket. Driver will pick up from helipad and transfer to the hotel.
By Trek: Inform the driver approximate return time. Once you reach Gaurikund from Kedarnath by trek you can take local jeep till Sonprayag. Our driver will meet here. Due to parking issue keep driver’s contact number with you and call him when you reach sonprayag so he can pick you up.
Gaurikund to Sonprayag local jeep at your own cost. Get packed breakfast from hotel to start early. Horse / Pony / Palakhi is also available for trekking at Gaurikund. Guests can book that at own cost.
At arrival check in to hotel in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
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8
KedarNath → Badrinath
Head to Badrinath from Guptkashi (200 km / 7-8 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Overnight stay at Badrinath. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
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9
Badrinath → Joshimath
Head Back to Joshimath from Badrinath
In the morning after breakfast, visit the temple once again, and later visit the shops within the areas.
Post Afternoon head to Joshimath. Post arrival to Joshimath, check in the hotel and if time permits, visit the following sites.
Shankaracharya Math: A historic and spiritual site.
Kalpavriksha: A sacred tree believed to be over 2,500 years old.
Evening: Relax and enjoy the quiet Himalayan town.
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10
Rishikesh → Dehradoon
Return to Dehradoon to fly back to Home City (45 Kms/1-2 Hours)
Before heading to Dehradoon, Explore remaining sights in Rishikesh:
Neer Garh Waterfall: A peaceful spot surrounded by nature.
Beatles Ashram: Explore the ashram where The Beatles stayed and composed music.
Shopping: Visit local markets for souvenirs.
We will head back from Rishikesh to Dehradun which is 45 km journey and it would take 1-2 hours. Board your train and flight for your onward journey.
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