Gangotri From Haridwar

Route: Haridwar – Chamba Road – Shiv Gufa – Radi Top – Uttarkashi

Stopover: Shiv Gufa (Naturally formed Shiva Cave)

After breakfast, begin your journey from Haridwar towards Uttarkashi. The route offers refreshing Himalayan views, winding hill roads, and peaceful forests. En route, take a spiritual break at Shiv Gufa, a naturally formed cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva at Mehargav. Continue driving to Uttarkashi. By afternoon, arrive in Uttarkashi, check into your hotel, and relax. The evening is free for local exploration—visit riverside areas, small markets, or simply unwind and enjoy the mountain air.

Experiences:

• Scenic mountain drive from Haridwar to Uttarkashi.
• Peaceful stop at Shiv Gufa, surrounded by natural rock formations.
• Relaxed evening around Uttarkashi town.

Food Suggestions:

• Haridwar – Chamba Route Dhabas: aloo paratha, tea, poha.
• Uttarkashi local restaurants: thali meals, rajma-chawal, roti-sabzi.

Activities:

• Spiritual visit to Shiv Gufa cave temple.
• Local sightseeing or a riverside walk in Uttarkashi.
• Evening rest and acclimatisation.

Route: Uttarkashi – Kashi Vishwanath – Maneri – Gangnani – Harsil – Mukhba (Optional) – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

Highlights: Hot Spring (Rishikund), Harsil Valley, Mukhba Village, Gangotri Dham

After early breakfast, drive from Uttarkashi towards Gangnani. En route, visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Continue to Gangnani Hot Spring (Rishikund) for a refreshing natural dip. Proceed to Harsil Valley, known for its deodar forests, apple orchards, and river views. If time permits, visit Mukhba Village, the winter home of Goddess Ganga. Continue to Gangotri Dham, take a holy dip in the Bhagirathi River, visit Surya Kund and the Submerged Shivling, and offer prayers at the temple. After darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi, enjoying scenic sunset views along the Bhagirathi. Reach by evening and rest at the hotel.

Experiences:

• Spiritual blessings at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
• Natural hot spring bath at Gangnani (Rishikund).
• Scenic apple orchards and pine forests of Harsil Valley.
• Optional visit to traditional Mukhba Village, winter home of Maa Ganga.
• Holy dip and darshan at Gangotri Dham with views of Surya Kund & Submerged Shivling.
• Beautiful river-side drive during the return to Uttarkashi.

Food Suggestions:

• Uttarkashi cafes – parathas, puri-sabzi, poha.
• Tea & Maggi stalls at Gangnani and Harsil.
• Simple vegetarian meals at Gangotri local dhabas (dal-rice, roti-sabzi, khichdi).

Activities:

• Morning temple visit at Kashi Vishwanath.
• Bathing & relaxation at Gangnani hot spring.
• Photography at Harsil Valley viewpoints.
• Explore Mukhba Village (optional).
• Darshan and sightseeing at Gangotri Dham.
• Sunset drive back to Uttarkashi.

Route: Uttarkashi – Chaurangi Khal – Chamba – Rishikesh – Haridwar

Optional Detour: Kunjapuri Temple (Dedicated to Goddess Durga)

After breakfast, check out and start your return journey from Uttarkashi via the scenic Chamba route, enjoying deep valleys, pine forests, and photo stops along the way. Near Rishikesh, you can take an optional detour to Kunjapuri Temple, a high-altitude Shakti Peeth offering stunning Himalayan and Doon Valley views. Continue towards Haridwar/Rishikesh for the final drop. The tour ends with beautiful memories of the Gangotri route and Himalayan landscapes.

Experiences:

• Beautiful Himalayan drive from Uttarkashi to Chamba.
• Multiple scenic viewpoints with valley and forest views.
• Optional spiritual visit to Kunjapuri Temple with panoramic Himalayan vistas.
• Smooth onward journey to Rishikesh/Haridwar.

Food Suggestions:

• Roadside dhabas near Chamba – parathas, tea, Maggi.
• Rishikesh cafes – sandwiches, North Indian meals, snacks.
• Haridwar local eateries – thali, puri-sabzi, kachori.

Activities:

• Scenic photography stops along the Chamba route.
• Optional hike/steps to Kunjapuri Temple for temple darshan.
• Relaxed drive to Haridwar/Rishikesh for journey conclusion.