GANGOTRI

Beyond the gorge where the Jadh Ganga meets the Bhagirathi, heralding the approach of the Gangotri temple, the narrow, Bhagirathi ravine, dramatic and beautifully wooded, opens out into a valley flanked by jagged snowy peaks. On the slopes clothed with birch trees their trunks wraped in a paper like tissue used in ancient days for writing scriptures, are groups of giant pillars of boulder clay topped by boulders.

The shrine of Gangotri situated at an altitude of 3042 m above sea level amidst captivating surroundings, along the right bank of Bhagirathi is 100 km from Uttarkashi. The temple was constructed in the early 18th century by a Gorkha Commander Amar Singh Thapa. The existing temple is said to be the one reconstructed by the Jaipur dynasty. Every year hundred thousands of pilgrims throng the sacred shrine between May & October. 

Like Yamunotri the shrine of Gangotri opens every year on the auspicious day of Akshaya-Tritiya & closes on the day of Diwali.

Location : Right Bank of River Bhagirathi
Altitude : 3042 M
Dedicated to : Goddess Ganga
Built in : 18th Century

GETTING THERE 
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 226 kms. 
Rail : Nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, 249 kms.
Road : Well connected to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.
 
 CHARDHAM ITINERARY


Day 01: Haridwar-Mussoorie-Barkot ( 220 kms, 06 hrs drive)
Drive to Barkot/Syanachatti. Arrive Barkot and night stay at Hotel.


Day 02: Barkot-Yamunoti return
Drive to Jankichatti then trek 07 kms to reach Yamunotri to visit the Yamunotri Dham, situated on the bank of the river.


Day 03: Barkot-Uttarkashi (115 kms, 5 Hrs dive)
After breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. Night stay at the hotel.


Day 04: Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Uttarkashi ( 200 kms round trip)
In the morning, we will move to Harsil - one the beautiful valleys in the world. Drive to Gangotri, On arrival take a holy dip in the River scared The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform pooja and relax in the lovely surrounding. In the afternoon return back to Uttarkashi.


Day 05: Uttarkashi- Guptakashi/Rudraprayag/Gaurikund (250 kms/8 hrs)
After early breakfast, we will move to Guptakashi/Gaurikund. Night stay at the hotel.


Day 06: Gaurikund-Kedarnath (40 kms , 1 1/2 hrs)
In the morning start trek to Kedarnath (14 kms/4 hrs). In the evening we take you to visit Kedarnath Dham for Darshan, Aarti & pooja. Night stay at the hotel.


Day 07: Kedarnath –Rudraprayag:( 90 kms)
In the morning trek back to Gaurikund, and after lunch we start our journey for Rudraprayag. Night stay at the hotel.


Day 08: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (220 kms / 8 hrs)
In the morning, we move to Badrinath via Chopta. Enjoy the stunning drive with natural beauty. Night stay at the hotel.


Day 9: Badrinath – Joshimath/Auli: ( 55 Kms, 2Hrs)
In the morning darshant at Badrinath dham, After breakfast visit mana village and drive back to joshimath and visit auli (the skiing centre) and back to Joshimath. Night stay at hotel.


Day 10: Joshimath– Rishikesh (260 kms, 8-9 hrs)
In the morning, we drive back to Rishikesh. Reach Rishikesh in the evening. Night stay at the hotel.
 
Package Available For Chardham Tour
Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Economy Package Available.