ARRIVE DELHI

• Meeting by local representative on arrival and assistance at the airport. Transfer to hotel for check in. 

Note: Itinerary may defer depending on arrival time.

BREAKFAST

DELHI

After breakfast proceed for city tour of Old and New Delhi along with the tour guide visiting:

• Rashtrapati Bhawan – This palace-like building is the official residence of the President of India.
• India Gate – this 42 meters high stone of triumph is a war memorial, it bears the names of 85,000 Indian army soldiers, who died in the campaigns of WWI.
• Qutab Minar – The highest monument of India, Qutub Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak, to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings.
• Red Fort – The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
• Jama Masjid – The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees, and was inaugurated by an Imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
• Chandni Chowk – this main street of Old Delhi is the colourful shopping bazaar, known as Chandni Chowk, It has very sharp contrast to the open, spacious streets of Delhi, Shopping tour also. Overnight Stay at hotel Delhi.

BREAKFAST 

DELHI – RISHIKESH (240 KM/07 HRS)

• After Breakfast drive to Rishikesh. The ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of “Hrishikesh” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh.
• Overnight Stay at hotel.

BREAKFAST

RISHIKESH – GUPTKASHI (210 KM/7-8 HRS)

After breakfast proceed the journey of 180 km to Guptkashi via Tehri.

• Guptakashi – the name GuptKashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at GuptKashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in GuptKashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through GuptKashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.
• Overnight stay at hotel.

BREAKFAST 

GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI (30 KM BY ROAD & 19 KM TREK)

After breakfast drive to Kedarnath by pony / Doli / helicopter for Kedarnath darshan.

• Kedarnath : the Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as PanchKedar.
• Return back to Guptkashi and overnight stay at hotel.

BREAKFAST 

GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH (210 KM/7-8 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Badrinath via Joshimath.

• Badrinath one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.
• Upon arrive  & check in Hotel.
• Towards evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti.

BREAKFAST 

BADRINATH – DEVPRAYAG (193 KM/04 HRS)

• Early morning approx around 6.00 am depart from Badrinath to Joshimath.
• On arrival at Joshimath sightseeing of Auli. Auli also has the longest ropeway in Asia. One can opt to experience the ropeway ride at their own expenses.   
• Thereafter proceed from Joshimath to DevPrayag  via Pipalkoti and Rudraprayag covering a distance of 193 km.
• On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

BREAKFAST 

DEVPRAYAG – HARIDWAR (125 KMS/04 HRS)

After breakfast depart to Haridwar which lies at the feet of Shiva’s hills.  

• Haridwar – is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.
• On arrival check in to hotel .
• Towards evening visit Har-Ki-Pauri.
• Har-Ki-Pauri – these sacred Ghats are named after the Charan or Footprints of Hari (Vishnu) impressed on a stone. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas, in the river Ganga, is the most enchanting sight in the twilight, during the Ganga Arti Ceremony. It is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee.
• Back to hotel for overnight stay.

BREAKFAST 

HARIDWAR – DELHI (200KM/06 HRS)

• After breakfast check out from hotel and visit some temples in the city which includes Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi located on two different hills opposite each other and Daksh Mahadev Temple.
• Thereafter proceed to Delhi.
• On arrival check in to hotel and relax and overnight.

BREAKFAST 

DELHI – ONWARD DESTINATION

• After breakfast check out hotel and time for shopping.
• Later transfer to airport for onward destination.