Day 01: Haridwar/Dehradun – Barkot (215 km, 8 hrs drive)
Pick up from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun and drive to Barkot, a scenic hill station at the foot of Yamunotri. En route, visit Kempty Falls if time permits. Check in to the hotel/camp upon arrival.
Dinner & Overnight: Barkot
Day 02: Barkot – Jankichatti/Yamunotri – Barkot (45 km drive, 6 km trek)
After breakfast, drive to Jankichatti (45 km). Begin the 6 km trek to Yamunotri (pony/palki/kandi available at own cost: Pony ~₹1,500, Palki ~₹4,000, Kandi ~₹2,000). Take a holy dip in the Yamuna River, perform pooja, and return to Barkot.
About Yamunotri: Source of the Yamuna River, located near Champasar Glacier at 4,321m.
Dinner & Overnight: Barkot
Day 03: Barkot – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (185 km, 7 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Uttarkashi via Gangotri. Take a holy dip in the Ganges (Bhagirathi) at Gangotri, perform pooja, and visit the Gangotri Temple. Drive back to Uttarkashi.
About Gangotri Temple: An 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, built of white granite at 20 ft high.
Dinner & Overnight: Uttarkashi
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (225 km, 9 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Guptkashi, 47 km from Kedarnath, known for Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Check in to the hotel/camp.
Dinner & Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 05: Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 km drive, 19 km trek)
Early morning, check out (leave luggage at reception) and drive to Sonprayag. Take a local jeep to Gaurikund (2 km, own cost). Trek 19 km to Kedarnath (pony/palki at own cost: Pony ~₹4,000, Palki ~₹15,000; helicopter ~₹11,000 from Guptkashi/Phata/Sirsi). Check in to basic accommodation. Attend Sandhya Aarti and darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
About Kedarnath Temple: At 3,580m, dedicated to Lord Shiva, near the Mandakini River.
Dinner & Overnight: Kedarnath
Day 06: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19 km trek)
Early morning, check out and trek back to Sonprayag. Coordinate with the driver waiting at Sonprayag/Phata/Sirsi. Drive to Guptkashi.
Dinner & Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 07: Guptkashi – Badrinath (200 km, 8 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath and Pipalkoti. Check in to the hotel at Pandukeshwar/Badrinath. Visit Badrinath Temple if time permits.
About Badrinath: A key pilgrimage site at 3,133m, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Visit Tapt Kund (hot spring) before darshan.
Overnight: Badrinath
Day 08: Badrinath – Rudraprayag/Srinagar (187 km, 7 hrs drive)
If not visited the previous day, visit Badrinath Temple for rituals and pooja. After breakfast, check out and drive to Rudraprayag/Srinagar via Karanprayag and Rudraprayag (darshan/photo stops from the main road). Check in to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight: Rudraprayag/Srinagar
Day 09: Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (165 km, 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. Visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh. Drop off at Haridwar railway station for onward journey.
Day 00: Dehradun
Arrive in Dehradun, the base for the heli-tour. Pick up from airport/railway station/bus stand. Check in to the hotel for dinner and breakfast. Evening tour briefing at 19:00 hrs; receive duffel bags (max 5 kg luggage per person).
Dinner & Overnight: Dehradun
Day 01: Yamunotri Dham
Check out at 06:30 am after breakfast. Transfer to Sahastradhara Helidrome for the flight to Kharsali. Proceed for Yamunotri Temple darshan (6 km trek one-way, ~5.5 hrs round-trip).
Sightseeing in Kharsali: Hot Spring at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, Shani Temple.
Overnight: Kharsali
Day 02: Gangotri Dham
After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hrs. Fly to Jhalla helipad (arrival 08:30 hrs). Transfer to Harsil village and check in to the hotel. Visit Gangotri Temple for darshan (~25 km drive, ~3.5 hrs round-trip).
Sightseeing in Harsil: Bagodi Village, Ancient Hindu Temple, nearby nature walks.
Overnight: Harsil
Day 03: Kedarnath Dham
After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hrs. Fly to Sersi, then take a shuttle flight to Kedarnath (~7 min, ~2 hrs for darshan). Passengers may be split across shuttles due to weight limits.
Sightseeing in Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple (venue of Lord Shiva and Parvati’s marriage).
Overnight: Sersi
Day 04: Badrinath Dham
Check out by 05:00/05:30 hrs. Fly to Badrinath (arrival 06:30 hrs). Check in to the hotel, have breakfast, and proceed for Badrinath Temple darshan (~1-1.5 hrs, by car).
Sightseeing in Badrinath: Mana Village (“Last Village of India”). Optional evening Swaran/Chandi Aarti (additional cost).
Overnight: Badrinath
Day 05: Dehradun
Check out by 05:30/05:45 hrs. Fly back to Dehradun. Collect luggage from hotel cloakrooms, have breakfast, and transfer to airport/railway station for departure.
Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar (215 km, 6 hrs drive)
Pick up from New Delhi railway station and drive to Haridwar. Check in to the hotel. If time permits, attend Ganga Aarti at Hari Ki Pauri (own cost).
Overnight: Haridwar
Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot (215 km, 8 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Barkot. En route, visit Kempty Falls if time permits. Check in to the hotel/camp.
Dinner & Overnight: Barkot
Day 03: Barkot – Jankichatti/Yamunotri – Barkot (45 km drive, 6 km trek)
After breakfast, drive to Jankichatti (45 km). Trek 6 km to Yamunotri (pony/palki/kandi at own cost). Take a holy dip in the Yamuna River, perform pooja, and return to Barkot.
About Yamunotri: Source of the Yamuna River, near Champasar Glacier at 4,321m.
Dinner & Overnight: Barkot
Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (85 km, 4 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Uttarkashi. En route, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Check in to the hotel in Uttarkashi/Netala.
Dinner & Overnight: Uttarkashi
Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km, 3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Gangotri. Take a holy dip in the Ganges (Bhagirathi), perform pooja at Gangotri Temple, and return to Uttarkashi.
About Gangotri Temple: 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, built of white granite.
Dinner & Overnight: Uttarkashi
Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (225 km, 9 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Guptkashi, known for Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Check in to the hotel/camp.
Dinner & Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 07: Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 km drive, 19 km trek)
Early morning, check out (leave luggage at reception) and drive to Sonprayag. Take a jeep to Gaurikund (2 km, own cost). Trek 19 km to Kedarnath (pony/palki at own cost: Pony ~₹5,000, Palki ~₹15,000; helicopter ~₹11,000 from Guptkashi/Phata/Sirsi). Check in to basic accommodation. Attend Sandhya Aarti and darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
About Kedarnath Temple: At 3,580m, dedicated to Lord Shiva, near the Mandakini River.
Dinner & Overnight: Kedarnath
Day 08: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19 km trek)
Early morning, check out and trek back to Sonprayag. Coordinate with the driver at Sonprayag/Phata/Sirsi. Drive to Guptkashi.
Dinner & Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 09: Guptkashi – Badrinath (200 km, 8 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath and Pipalkoti. Check in to the hotel at Pandukeshwar/Badrinath. Visit Badrinath Temple if time permits.
About Badrinath: At 3,133m, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Visit Tapt Kund before darshan.
Overnight: Badrinath
Day 10: Badrinath – Rudraprayag/Srinagar (187 km, 7 hrs drive)
If not visited the previous day, visit Badrinath Temple for rituals. After breakfast, check out and drive to Rudraprayag/Srinagar via Karanprayag and Rudraprayag (darshan/photo stops). Check in to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight: Rudraprayag/Srinagar
Day 11: Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (165 km, 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. Visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Muni Ki Reti. Check in to the hotel in Haridwar.
Overnight: Haridwar
Day 12: Haridwar – Delhi (205 km, 6 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Delhi. Drop off at railway station/airport as per schedule.