Chardham Yatra With Hemkund Sahib

Start from Haridwar and drive through Dehradun towards Mussoorie, where you can take a short stop at Kempty Falls or a Mussoorie viewpoint. Continue the drive downhill towards the Yamuna Valley, passing scenic stretches, river views, and small mountain villages. Proceed through Nainbagh and Damta and finally reach Barkot by evening.

Additional Experiences:

Experiences:

• Beautiful uphill drive from Haridwar to Mussoorie.
• Misty mountain views along the Yamuna valley route.
• Serene forest patches near Barkot.

Food Suggestions:

• Chole–Puri & Aloo Sabzi at Mussoorie.
• Fresh Maggi & Tea at roadside Himalayan cafés.
• Local Garhwali Veg Thali at Barkot.

Activities:

• Quick stop at Kempty Falls.
• Light walk around Barkot market.
• Rest early for next day’s trek.

Begin the drive from Barkot towards Jankichatti, passing through the Yamunotri valley with mountain and river views. From Jankichatti, start the trek or pony/palki route to Yamunotri Temple, where you visit the Yamuna Temple and Surya Kund area. After darshan, return to Jankichatti and drive again through the same scenic route to reach Barkot by evening.

Additional Experience:

Experiences:

• Calm early-morning drive to Jankichatti.
• Trek surrounded by pine forests and waterfalls.
• Spiritual atmosphere at the Yamunotri temple.

Food Suggestions:

• Aloo Paratha breakfast at Jankichatti.
• Prasad and herbal tea near the temple.
• Simple Pahadi dal–rice at Barkot.

Activities:

• Trek to Surya Kund & dip in the hot spring (optional).
• Explore Kharsali Village.
• Temple darshan & photography.

Drive towards Uttarkashi via Dharasu Bend. En route, visit the naturally formed Shiv Gufa at Mehargav Village. Continue to Uttarkashi. In the evening, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Manikarnika Ghat. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Food Suggestion:

• Fresh veg paratha with curd.
• Kachori–sabzi from the local market.
• Hot lemon tea by the riverside.
• Simple vegetarian dinner.

Experiences:

• Natural cave spirituality at Shiv Gufa.
• Peaceful evening on the Bhagirathi riverbank.
• Temple aura at Kashi Vishwanath.
• Small-town Himalayan culture.

Activities:

• Visit to the natural Shiv Gufa.
• Evening Ghat walk.
• Kashi Vishwanath darshan.
• Local market exploration.

Drive to Maneri Dam on the banks of the River Bhagirathi. Stop at Rishikund / Tapt Kund at Gangnani. Proceed to Harsil Valley (optional stop). Continue to Gangotri, take a holy dip in the River Ganga, and visit Gangotri Temple, Surya Kund & Submerged Shivling. Return to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay.

Food Suggestion:

• Rajma–chawal in Gangnani.
• Simple ashram-style meals.
• Prasad after temple darshan.
• Hot soup in the cold climate.

Experiences:

• First sight of pure Ganga waters.
• Glacier valley views near Gangotri.
• Spiritual atmosphere at the origin of the Ganga.
• Silence of the high Himalayan mountains.

Activities:

• Holy dip in the River Ganga.
• Gangotri Temple darshan & aarti.
• Harsil valley photography stop.
• Short mountain walks near the temple.

Drive through Moolgarh and Lambgaon Viewpoint for stunning Himalayan river views. Continue to Ghansali on the Bhilangana River. Proceed to Tilwara on the Mandakini River and then to Guptkashi. Optional visit to Ardhnarishwar Temple. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Food Suggestion:

• Pahadi thali with seasonal sabzi.
• Aloo ke parathe with butter.
• Fresh curd & mountain tea.
• Evening snacks at Tilwara.

Experiences:

• Long scenic river valley journey.
• Quiet mountain villages.
• Sound of the Mandakini river at Tilwara.
• Spiritual atmosphere of Guptkashi.

Activities:

• Viewpoint photography at Lambgaon.
• Tea stop at Ghansali riverside.
• Ardhnarishwar Temple visit.
• Leisurely night walk near the hotel.

Option 1 (Helicopter): Drive to Phata/Sersi Helipad, fly to Kedarnath, and attend evening aarti.

Option 2 (Trek): Drive to Sonprayag, take a local jeep to Gaurikund, then a 17 km trek to Kedarnath. Attend evening aarti. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Food Suggestion:

• Simple helicopter base meals OR trail snacks
• Hot tea & glucose on trek.
• Satvik Prasad at Kedarnath.
• Warm soup at night.

Experiences:

Thrilling helicopter ride over the Kedarnath valley.

A spiritual long Himalayan trek.

First darshan of Kedarnath Temple.

Divine evening aarti atmosphere.

Activities:

• Helicopter flight OR 17 km trek.
• Temple darshan & evening aarti.
• High altitude acclimatization.
• Night sky stargazing (weather permitting).

Morning Bhairavnath Temple Darshan (1 km trek).

Return by Helicopter or Trek back to Gaurikund, and continue by local jeep to Sonprayag. Optional visit to Trijuginarayan Temple (wedding site of Lord Shiva & Parvati). Drive back to Guptkashi for an overnight stay.

Experiences Food Suggestion:

• Early morning tea with biscuits.
• Khichdi or a simple veg meal.
• Tea & snacks at Gaurikund.
• Dinner at the Guptkashi hotel.

Experiences:

• Peaceful morning at Bhairavnath temple.
• Descending views of Kedarnath valley.
• Mythological visit to Trijuginarayan.
• Return to a warm lower valley climate.

Activities:

• Trek to Bhairavnath Temple.
• Downhill Kedarnath trek.
• Optional Trijuginarayan temple visit.
• Evening rest at Guptkashi.

Drive to Kalimath (optional temple visit). Continue to Rudraprayag (Alaknanda–Mandakini Sangam), Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag. Optional visit to Pandukeshwar – Yogdhyan Badri Temple. Reach Badrinath for evening aarti and temple darshan. Overnight stay.

Food Suggestion:

• Pure veg highway lunch.
• Fresh pahadi sabzi–roti.
• Evening tea at the mountain stops.
• Badrinath hotel dinner.

Experiences:

• Multiple holy river confluences in one day.
• Continuous Himalayan drive through valleys.
• First sight of Neelkanth Peak.
• Spiritual calm of Badrinath town.

Activities:

• Sangam photography at Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag.
• Vishnuprayag river view stop.
• Temple visits en route.
• Evening Badrinath aarti.

Morning Badrinath Sightseeing: Tapt Kund, Mata Murti Temple, Charanpaduka, Sheshnetra, Brahma Kapal. Drive to Mana Village – visit Bheem Pul, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Saraswati River (optional Vasudhara Falls). Then drive via Karnaprayag to Govindghat. Overnight stay.

Food Suggestion:

• Temple Prasad.
• Hot milk & mountain snacks.
• Simple veg lunch at Mana.
• Light dinner at Govindghat.

Experiences:

• Darshan of Badri Vishal in the early morning.
• Walk in India’s last village – Mana.
• Ancient caves with mythological stories.
• Cool river breeze near the Saraswati River.

Activities:

• Brahma Kapal rituals.
• Visit to Vyas & Ganesh Gufa.
• Walk at Bheem Pul.
• Optional Vasudhara waterfall trek.

Drive 4 km to the trek point and 10 km trek to Ghangaria via Bhyundar Village, witnessing U-shaped glacial valleys, Hathi Parvat, and river confluences. Overnight stay at Ghangaria.

Food Suggestion:

• Packed veg snacks.
• Energy bars & fruits.
• Hot tea at trek points.
• Simple veg dinner at Ghangaria.

Experiences:

• Forest and waterfall trekking route.
• Sound of Lakshman Ganga.
• Snow peak views on the trail.
• Quiet mountain night at Ghangaria.

Activities:

• 10 km scenic trek.
• Village photography at Bhyundar.
• Short rest breaks near waterfalls.
• Evening acclimatization walk.

Choose between the two:

• Trek 12 km to the sacred Hemkund Sahib, surrounded by snow-covered peaks.

OR

• Trek 14 km to the charming Valley of Flowers, known for alpine meadows and rare Himalayan flora.

Return to Ghangaria for overnight rest.

Food Suggestion:

• Langar at Hemkund Sahib.
• Packed veg lunch.
• Herbal tea at high altitude.
• Light dinner at Ghangaria.

Experiences:

• Meditation beside a glacial lake at Hemkund.
• Spiritual Sikh pilgrimage experience.
• Endless colorful flower valley walk.
• Cool alpine weather and silence.

Activities:

• High altitude mountain trek.
• Lake Parikrama at Hemkund.
• Valley flower photography.
• Nature exploration walk.

Trek 14 km back to Govindghat and drive 20 km to Joshimath. Enjoy views of Hathi Parvat, Neelkanth Peak, and the Lakshman Ganga. You may opt for a visit to Auli, famous for snow slopes and panoramic Himalayan views.

Food Suggestion:

• Morning tea with snacks.
• Simple veg lunch en route.
• Local pahadi dinner.
• Hot soup at night.

Experiences:

• Gradual return from the alpine zone.
• Snow peak views of Neelkanth.
• Winding mountain roads.
• Lively town atmosphere of Joshimath.

Activities:

• Downhill trek to Govindghat.
• Drive through river valleys.
• Optional Auli ropeway.
• Local market exploration.

Drive 60 km to Nandprayag with views of Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat, and Kamet. Continue to Karanprayag (30 km) and Rudraprayag (32 km), observing major river confluences. Proceed to Devprayag (65 km), where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi unite to form the Ganga. Continue to Rishikesh (70 km) for Vashistha Gufa, Ram Jhula, and Laxman Jhula, then finally drive 25 km to Haridwar for your trip’s completion.

Food Suggestion:

• Rishikesh chole–bhature.
• Lassi and veg snacks.
• Temple Prasad.
• Final farewell dinner.

Experiences:

• View of Devprayag Sangam.
• Spiritual closure of the yatra.
• Ganga aarti memories.
• Return to the plains from the Himalayas.

Activities:

• Vashistha Gufa visit.
• Optional Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula walk.
• Har Ki Pauri darshan.
• Final souvenir shopping.