Day 01
Arrival in Delhi and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2
Morning Drive to Haridwar. Overnight at Haridwar.

Day 03: Haridwar- Barkot (190 Kms.)
Overnight at Barkot.

Day 04: Barkot-Yamunotri(42 Kms. Drive & 06 Kms. Trek)
Yamunotri, at a height of 3235 mts above the sea level, comes under Uttarakhand district. One of the Chardhams, four pilgrimages of India, Yamunotri is the source of river Yamuna. It is the western most amongst the Chardham and is visited first on a Chardham trip. The shrine of Goddess Yamunotri is perched on the western flank of mighty Banderpunch peaks (6135 mts) which are snow covered throughout the year. The temple itself stands on the foothill of Kalinda Parvata (parvata means hill) close to a thermal springs. The trek to Yamunotri is very exhausting, usually taking 6 hours or more. The thermal springs refresh pilgrims before they offer prayers in the shrine. However, the actual source of Yamunotri is a lake, 12 kilometres from here with the name of Saptrishi Kund. A difficult guided trek will bring you here. Most pilgrims offer prayers at the shrine itself, since the trek is very difficult to take.

THE LEGEND
According to Hindu mythology, Surya, the sun god is the father of Yamuna, and Yama, the god of death. It is said that since Yamuna is the sister of Yama, anyone who who bathes in the river is spared a painful death. Another legend says that the lonesome place of Yamunotri was once the home to Asit Muni.

On arrival see the might source of the river Yamuna perform pooja, darshan & pray at Temple. After lunch back to Barkot, night stay in

Day 05: Barkot-Uttarkashi (80 Kms.)
After breakfast proceed to Uttarkashi. Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi is one of the prime pilgrimage attractions in Uttarkashi around 300 mts from the local bus stand. An ancient temple, it is said that it was first built by Parasuram. Later, it was renovated by Maharani Khaneti, wife of Sudarshan Shah in 1857. The temple has a Shivling, 60 cms high and 90 cms in circumference. Overnight in Uttarkashi.

Day 06: Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Uttarkashi (95 Kms. One side)
Early morning breakfast then drive to Gangotri.

Gangotri is one of the Chardhams of the country or one amongst the four pilgrimages which every Hindu must take once in his lifetime. At a height of 3048 mts, Gangotri holds a mystic charm. Anyone who comes up till here can not remain untouched by the holy aura that hangs in the air of the place. Gangotri is of immense importance to Hindus since it is the source of the holiest of the Hindu rivers, river Ganga. 95 kilometres form Uttarkashi, blessed by mother nature, this picturesque pilgrimage is bound to be a lifetime experience for you. This is the place where the sacred water of Ganga touches earth for the first time. From here it begins its long journey of approximately 2500 kms, stretching across the Indian subcontinent, blessing people with its sacred water and fertile minerals in two countries, India and Bangladesh. It finally forms world's largest and most fertile delta, Sunderban delta in Bangladesh.

THE LEGEND
The mythological story that goes behind River Ganga is perhaps the most interesting and powerful legend. It says that King Bhagirath carried out severe penance for several centuries to please Goddess Ganga to absolve the sins of his predecessors. Finally Goddess Ganga, daughter of heaven, agreed to his wish and decided to take form of river and flow on earth. But earth could not sustain the immense flow of Ganga and soon it was water everywhere. Lord Shiva then took the flowing Ganga in his hair locks to reduce the impact, henceforth, it flowed down in 12 streams of water.

The stream at the source came to be known as Bhagirathi (named after Bhagirath), flowing like this since centuries, absolving the sins of mankind. After darshan back to Uttarkashi, Overnight in Uttarkasi

Day 07 Uttarkashi-Guptkashi (260 kms.)
After breakfast leave for Guptkashi. On reaching check into the hotel in Guptkashi. Overnight in Guptkashi.

Day 08: Guptkashi-Phatta
(helipad) by road /helicopter (optional )to Kedarnath overnight in Kedar nath. Helicopter in your own arrangement. Kedarnath is another important holy town of Uttaranchal drawing thousands and thousands of pilgrims every year. At a height of 3,584 metres, Kedarnath is abode to one of the twelve major jyotirlings of Kedar or Lord Shiva in the country. Blessed with some great scenic beauty, Kedarnath is also the origin of River Mandakini. Kerdarnath is among the Chardhams, or the four pilgrimages which every Hindu must take to attain salvation. Kedarnath falls in the Rudraprayag district of Uttaranchal, the adjoining Chamoli district has more then 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva but Kedarnath, among them is the most revered.

THE LEGEND
The temple's history dates back to the times of Mahabharata. THE LEGEND
has it that Pandavas, after killing their brothers in the battle of Kurukshetra, wanted to seek blessings of Lord Shiva to atone their sins. However, Lord Shiva constantly kept eluding them and kept fleeing from one place to another. During this time, he took the form of a bull and stayed in Kedarnath. While Pandavas followed him there, he made a dive towards the ground and left his hump there. This conical protrusion is worshipped as the idol. His other parts are worshipped at other places, arms at Tungnath, mouth at Rudranath, naval at Madmaheshwar and hair at Kalpeshwar. Together with Kedarnath these shrines are called Panch Kedar.

After freshing up perform pooja & darshan to Kedarnath ji.Also visit Adi Shankaracharya samadhi back side of the temple. Overnight in Kedarnath.

Day 09
Morning track /by helicopter up to Helipad and then drive to Joshimath/Pipalkoti
Pipalkotti :

Day 10: Joshimath/Pipalkoti to Badrinath
Joshimath is one of the four cardinal institutions established by Adi Shankara, the others being those at Shringeri, Puri andDwaraka. Their heads are titled "Shankaracharya". According to the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, this matha is in charge of the Atharvaveda. Jyotirmath is close to the pilgrimage town of Badrinath.
Overnight in Badrinath.

Day 11: Badrinath - Rudraprayag
Badrinath:
Protected by two mountain ranges 'Nar' and 'Narayan' on either sides is the holiest of pilgrimage place of Hindus, Badrinath. With Neelkanth peak forming a beautiful backdrop, Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu is in the itinerary of every devout Hindu. It is one of the four pilgrimage places called Chardham which every Hindu must undertake to attain salvation. The place is called Badrinath because of the wild berries found here ('badri' means berries). The Badrinath temple here is the main complex where devotees seek blessings. Every year thousands and thousands of pilgrims pay a visit to this place in summers, since due to snowfalls, the temple remains closed during winters. At an altitude of 3,133 metres, it is a difficult journey to this place yet faith defies every hurdle on the journey to salvation. The temple stands facing River Alaknanda on its banks. Facing the temple near the river is Tapt Kund, a thermal spring where people refresh before going to the temple.

THE LEGEND
behind the famous temple is that Lord Vishnu after being reprimanded by Narad for indulging in worldly pleasures came here at Badri van to meditate for penance. The place at that time used to be covered with wild berries and was called Badri Van. The main deity worshiped here is a meditating Vishnu. Also according to the mythology, when goddess Ganga was requested to descend on earth, her flow was so strong that earth could not with stand it and hence to reduce the flow it passed through the locks of Lord Shiva and was divided into many streams, River Alaknanda is one of the streams on the banks of which later Lord Vishnu came to meditate.

Other attractions are Mana village (last civilian village) towards the Indo-China border, Vasudhara falls, bhim pul. Overnight in hotel.

Day 12
Rudraprayag to Rishikesh.

Day 13
Haridwar to Delhi.

Day 14
Delhi to Departure transfer as per your flight.