DODHAM YATRA 2023 - BY ROAD YAMUNOTRI & GANGOTRI, EX. HARIDWAR OR DEHRADUN

Itinerary

  • HARIDWAR
  • BARKOT
  • YAMUNOTRI
  • UTTARKASHI
  • GANGOTRI
  • RISHIKESH
  • HARIDWAR

Attractions

  • Tapt Kund (Hot Spring)
  • Yamunotri Temple
  • Gangotri Temple
  • Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula

Photo Gallery

Arrival early morning (Must Be Before 9 Am) and depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

After breakfast/packed breakfast, depart at 5/6am for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Early After breakfast/packed breakfast and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On reaching transfer to Railway Station/Airport after 4pm.

HOTELS USED IN THE PACKAGE

City Economy Package Value Package Comfort Package Nights
Kharsali /Barkot Hotel Shivshakti Eco Resort/Chouhan Hotels/Durga Resort/Similar Camp Nirvana/Advanta/Similar Camp Nirvana/Rigveda Resort (Cottage)/Similar 2
Uttarkashi /Harsil Bhagirathi Residency/KNB Heritage/Aashta/Similar Aakash Ganga/Suryansh/Similar Shivlinga/Prakriti Resort (Deluxe)/Similar 2

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 nights’ stay in hotel in Barkot/Kharsali with MAP.
  • 2 nights stay at hotel in Uttarkashi with MAP.
  • Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis with Extra Bed/CWB & CNB.
  • Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: Veg meals on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels.
  • Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac Vehicle (A/c will switch off in Hills).
  • Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

  • GST @ 5 %/Air Fare/Train Fare.
  • Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.
  • Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions & Charges of palki, pony & Helicopter tickets etc.