Shri Gangotri Yamunotri Dham Yatra

6 Nights / 7 Days

Overview
Itinerary

Overview

The two supreme rivers of India, Ganga and Yamuna, have their pious temples in the high altitudes of Uttarakhand. The two temples, named Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple, are the origin places of those rivers. With this journey of 6 Days/7 Nights, get yourself away from the mundane stress and delve into the exploration of these sacred places. Gangotri and Yamunotri are the first two temples one has to visit in the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand.

In this magnificent journey, you will explore something more than the deep history of Hinduism. Along the way, you will visit the Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, witness the mesmerising landscapes while on trek to Janki Chatti and Dayara Bugyal meadows, and see the sacred water of Surya Kund and Bhagirathi river. The spiritual essence is never lost throughout this journey as it starts from the "gateway to gods" Haridwar or Dehradun and ends with the "yoga capital of the world" Rishikesh.

Highlights of the Tour

Delhi
Haridwar
Kempty Fall Mussoorie
Yamuna River
Bandar Punch View from Barkot
Sri Yamunotri Temple
Prakateshwar Cave
Uttarkashi
Sri Kashi Vishwnath Temple
Shakti Temple
Harsil
Bhagirathi River
Sri Gangotri Temple

Detail Itinerary :

Delhi - Haridwar/Dehradun (205 / 260 Kms. 6 hrs)

Morning on arrival at the Airport / Railway station / pickup point meet and drive to Haridwar. On arrival Haridwar or Dehradun Check in at Hotel. Later we shall take you for a visit to the Har-Ki-peri only at Haridwar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Haridwar/Dehradun - Barkot (140 / 205 Kms 5 - 6 hrs)

Morning drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie, and en-route visit Kempty fall. Later continue drive to Barkot. On arrival Barkot Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (42 Kms Drive / 6 Kms trek.)

Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 06 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Garam Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Hanuman Chatti : The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple : Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
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, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Barkot - Uttarkashi (Drive 82 Kms, 04 hrs)

Morning leave for Uttarkashi, a drive of 82 kms. Enroute visit Prakateshwar Cave, on arrival Uttarkashi check in at the hotel evening visit Vishwnath Temple, Overnight stay at the hotel.

Uttarkashi : Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.

Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100 Kms. per way)

Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings, afternoon drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check into the Hotel.

Uttarkashi - Rishikesh (145 kms. Drive 6 hrs.)

Moring drive to Rishikesh via Dharasu Band and Chamba. On arrival Rishikesh check in at hotel. Evening visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Rishikesh : 24 Kms. from Hardwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here. Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.