DESTINATION VISITED - NEW TEHRI, TEHRI LAKE, BARKOT, JANKICHATTI, YAMUNOTI, UTTARKASHI, GANGOTRI, GUPTKASHI (KUND), KEDARNATH, UKHIMATH, CHOPTA, TUNGNATH, AULI, JOSHIMATH, BADRINATH, HARIDWAR

SKETCH ITINERARY -
DAY 01: DRIVE TO REACH NEW TEHRI FROM DEHRADUN AIRPORT (2.5 HRS)
DAY 02: NEW TEHRI - BARKOT (DRIVE/5HRS)
DAY 03: BARKOT - JANKICHATTI – YAMUNOTRI DARSHAN – JANKICHATTI - BARKOT (DRIVE/2 HRS ONE WAY&TREK/6 KMS ONE WAY)
DAY 04: BARKOT - UTTARKASHI (DRIVE/ 4-5 HRS)
DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI DARSHAN - UTTARKASHI (DRIVE/ 2 HRS ONE WAY)
DAY 06: UTTARKASHI -  GUPTKASHI (KUND) (DRIVE/8 HRS)
DAY 07: GUPTKASHI (KUND) - DRIVE TO GAURIKUND & TREK TO KEDARNATH – STAY AT KEDARNATH (DRIVE/1.5 HRS & TREK/18 KMS)
DAY 08: MORNING DARSHAN TO KEDARNATH JI AND TREK BACK TO GARUKIKUND – DRIVE TO GUPRKASHI (KUND) (TREK/18 KMS/DRIVE 1.5 HRS)
DAY 09: GUPTKASHI (KUND) – AULI (DRIVE/4.5 HRS)
DAY 10: AULI – BADRINATH DARSHAN – AULI (DRIVE/ 2 HRS ONE WAY)
DAY 11: AULI - HARIDWAR (DRIVE/ 9 HRS )
DAY 12: DEPART FOR DEHRADUN AIRPORT (DRIVE/ 1 HR) OR DELHI NCR(6 HRS)

DETAILED ITINERARY -

DAY 01: DRIVE TO REACH NEW TEHRI FROM DEHRADUN AIRPORT (2.5 HRS)
On this day you will drive to Tehri Retreat, Sursingdhar (New Tehri) from Dehradun Airport and spend your evening at leisure. Overnight at New Tehri

DAY02: TEHRI RETREAT, SURSINGDHAR – BARKOT (DRIVE/5 HRS)
You will drive to the peaceful town of Barkot where it is said even silence is understood. After arriving spend your time in leisure. Overnight in Barkot

DAY 03: BARKOT - JANKICHATTI – YAMUNOTRI DARSHAN – BARKOT (TREK/6 KMS ONE WAY & DRIVE/2 HRS ONE WAY)

We will leave early morning from Barkot for Jankichatti. This is a beautiful drive along the river Yamuna with views of villages and forests. The drive is about two hours long. From Jankichatti we begin the walk to Yamunotri which is 6 kms away. At Yamunotri, darshan at the temple and
one can also have a dip in the warm waters of the Jamunabai Kund . In the afternoon, walk back to Jankichatti and drive to Barkot. Overnight in Barkot

DAY 04: BARKOT– UTTARKASHI (DRIVE/3 - 3.5 HRS)
In the morning we leave from Barkot and drive towards Uttarkashi. You will reach Uttarkashi by afternoon. In the evening, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple here. Overnight in Uttarkashi

DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI DARSHAN – UTTARKASHI (DRIVE/2HRS ONE WAY)
Early morning departure for Gangotri. The drive to Gangotri would take about 4-5 hrs and you would drive along the Bhagirathi river and pass through dense forests. Once at Gangotri, go for the darshan in the main temple and later visit a few important sites in this area. Towards late
afternoon head back to Uttarkashi which would take about 4 hrs. Overnight in Uttarkashi

DAY 06: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (KUND) (DRIVE/6-7 HRS)
Post breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Arrival in the lodge by late afternoon. Once you reach at the hotel, relax in the scenic surroundings with the River Mandakini flowing by and the Kedar peak in the distance. Overnight at Guptkashi (Kund)

DAY 07: GUPTKASHI (KUND) - DRIVE TO GAURIKUND & TREK TO KEDARNATH JI – STAY AT KEDARNATH  (DRIVE/ 1.5 HRS & TREK/18 KMS)
Today we will start early and drive to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund you start the trek to reach Kedarnath Ji. This is a 18 kms trek and you will walk with hundreds of pilgrims from all over India. The forest slowly gives way to splendid views of Mount Kedarnath (6950m). One can also
take ponies/dolli, if you do not feel to trek. Reach Kedarnath Ji by late afternoon & overnight stay in ashram/basic guest house.

DAY 08: MORNING DARSHAN TO KEDARNATH JI AND TREK BACK TO GARUKIKUND – DRIVE TO GUPRKASHI (KUND) (TREK/18 KMS/DRIVE 1.5 HRS)
Morning visit Kedarnath ji temple & spend time in this religious & historical place. Later trek down to Gaurikund & drive back to Kund for an overnight stay

DAY 09: GUPTKASHI (KUND) – AULI (DRIVE/5 HRS)
Post breakfast, begin the drive to Auli. Enroute visit the Gopinath temple at Gopeshwar and Narsingh Devta at Joshimath. Arrive in Auli in the evening. Overnight in Auli

DAY 10: AULI – BADRINATH DARSHAN – AULI (DRIVE/2 HRS ONE WAY)
Post early breakfast drive up to Badrinath. This drive would take about 2 -2.5 hrs. In Badrinath also visit the Tapt Kund Narayan Kund, Mata Murty temple, BhimPul, etc. and also visit Mana village (the last village on the Indian border). In Mana, you can shop for some local handicrafts
and handmade woollen items. Depending on the time available, you can also take a walk to the thundering Vasundhara Falls (round walk of about 3 hrs). Later in the afternoon, head back to Auli. Arrive back in the lodge by the evening. Overnight in Auli

DAY 11: AULI – HARIDWAR (DRIVE/9 HRS)
Morning drive to Haridwar, en-route visit the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda called Devprayag (formation of Holy Ganges). After visit Devprayag, drive towards Haridwar. Attend evening Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight in Haridwar

DAY 12: DEPART FOR DEHRADUN AIRPORT (1 HR)
Check out in the morning & drive to Dehradun airport

Trip Ends Here!!