TRAVEL INDIA TOUR ITINERARIES

The Char Dham is the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas. In the layers of the snow-covered reaches of the lofty Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand are located the holy Hindu shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, which together form the Char Dham or the Four Holy Shrines. In this itinerary Travel India has combined the most famous Tourist circuit The Golden Triangle of India with the most important Pilgrimage Chardham in India. You can combine or eliminate any place of your particular interests in India with our guidance and services.

Day 1 : Delhi
Welcome to the political and Cultural Capital of India … Delhi. A warm Indian welcome by your Tour manager at the airport and an escorted transfer to your hotel. Stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi – Agra (200 km from Delhi, 4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for a city tour covering -Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort of Agra to get the feel of the luxuries and majesty of the Mughal Empire, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 3 : Agra – Jaipur (230 km from Agra, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. On the way, visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar and abode of the famous muslim shrine of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Major attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Palace of Jodha Bai and Birbal Bhawan. Arrival in Jaipur by evening and check in to the hotel.

Day 4 : Jaipur
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur which includes places of interest like the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The steep approach to the Amber Palace gives you an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of the lake below surrounded by hills. Late evening free for shopping. On at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur – Delhi (260 km from Jaipur, 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed by surface to Delhi. Check into the hotel and in the afternoon proceed on sightseeing of New Delhi – India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 06 : Delhi – Haridwar (214 km from Delhi, 6 hrs drive)
Today is the beginning of your auspicious journey to the pilgrimages of pilgrimage CharDham. You will depart for Haridwar by road. (214 kms / 6 hrs). Lunch enroute. Upon arrival at Haridwar, check in at your hotel. Later visit Mansa Devi temple by cable car and in the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Haridwar – Barkot. 230 kms.
Depart from Haridwar early morning and take lunch on the way in Mussoorie. On arrival in Barkot check in The Chardham CampYamunotri, just 1 km out of Barkot town on the Yamunotri Road. Diner and Overnight at Camp resort.

Day 08 : Barkot – Yamunotri– Barkot. (Drive 32 kms, trek 12 kms round)
Again after an early breakfast leave for Phool Chatti. On arrival start your day on a trek of 6 kms one side. Arrive at Yamunotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman to start your most sacred pilgrimage to Char Dhams. Come back to Phool Chatti in the evening to return back to Camp resort for dinner and relaxation with Ayurvedic Massage at the resort (optional). Overnight at camp resort.

Day 09 : Barkot – Harsil. (Drive 152 kms)
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Harsil. Enroute stop at Uttarkashi for Lunch. On the way stop at Gangnani for hot water spring dip. Restart to reach Harsil, One of the most beautiful valleys in the world and reach The Char Dham Camp set amidst an apple Orchard in Dharali village 2 kms away from Harsil cantonment in the valley on the highway itself. On arrival check in The Chardham Camp. Dinner at the camp.

Day 10 : Harsil – Gangotri – Harsil. (Drive 22 kms one side)
After breakfast leave for Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the River sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Come back to Camp resort in the afternoon to relax in the bright sunshine and some of breathtaking views of the valley beautiful. In the evening perform the Ganga Aarti at resorts own river bank. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 11 : Harsil – Guptkashi. (Drive 283 kms)
After a very early breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip on the road. Lunch enroute at Srinagar. On the way see the heritage city of Tehri going down in to the mighty waters of Holy River Ganges, because of the construction of Tehri Dam. After lunch restart your journey and today for the first time see the river beautiful MANDAKINI. Travel along this to reach Guptkashi late in the evening. On arrival check in The Char Dham Camp (Guptkashi) located 2 kms out of town towards Gaurikund. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 12 : Guptkashi – Kedarnath. (Drive 32 kms trek 14 kms)
After breakfast pick up your packed Lunch and leave for Gaurikund. On arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Stop for the lunch en route and restart after that to arrive by late afternoon. On arrival check in Punjab Sindh Awas. After freshening up perform Pooja and also Darshan at the Shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and overnight at Punjab & Sindh Awas.

Day 13 : Kedarnath – Guptkashi. (Trek 14 kms, drive 32 kms)
After breakfast start you journey back to Gaurikund and on arrival leave for Guptkashi by road to reach the Char Dham Camp by evening. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Day 14 : Guptkashi – Joshimath via CHOPTA. (Drive 175 kms)
After breakfast leave for Joshimath via Chopta, one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest. Arrive at The Char Dham Camp Joshimath for lunch. Evening free in Joshimath. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 15 : Joshimath – Badrinath. (Drive 45 kms)
After breakfast leave for Shri Badrinath ji, on arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the Tibet border. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

Day 16 : Joshimath – Rishikesh - Haridwar. 280 Kms
After breakfast leave for Rishikesh and on the way take lunch at Srinagar. Restart and if time permits visit Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to become Ganga) and Rishikesh. Reach Haridwar in the evening to check in at the Hotel. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel Hari Ganga. (Optional : Will try for accommodation at the Hotel Glass House on the Ganges in Rishikesh, subject to availability)

Day 17 : Rishikesh – Delhi
After breakfast we leave for our ride back to Delhi. Lunch enroute Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and proceed to your onward destination.