Chardham Yatra With Valley Of Flowers From Delhi

Commence the tour from the selected pick up point in Delhi based on the predetermined schedule. From there, embark on the trip through Uttarakhand as you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the plains and move closer to the Himalayas. Upon completing your scheduled journey for the day, stop over at the selected accommodation where you can rest. Travellers can also organise their luggage so that trekking essentials remain easy to access during the later stages of the trip.

Proceed further to Barkot where pilgrims get the base for their journey to Yamunotri. This route is known to provide travelers with the experience of mountains and curvy routes which will become a routine feature in the coming days. After reaching your destination, use the time to make preparations for the Yamunotri trip. Comfortable footwear, rainwear, water and medications should be packed for the next day.

Move toward the entry point of Yamunotri and then start walking after completing the road journey. The trail to the temple involves trekking of around 6 km one-way, which is the first major walking leg of the tour together. After the completion of the darshan, come back towards Barkot. This overnight halt is helpful for the preparation of the next phase of the trip in Uttarkashi.

From Barkot, continue towards Uttarkashi, journeying from the Yamunotri zone to the Gangotri zone. This day's traveling will be mostly by road travel and helps as a good recovery day from the earlier day's trekking. Once you reach Uttarkashi, check in to your hotel and have an easy evening. The next day is for Gangotri trip.

Start your journey from Uttarkashi to Gangotri, traveling on the road that passes through the upper parts of the Himalayas. Once you reach the temples, perform your darshan as per the plan and remain there for some time. The approach to Gangotri is largely through the roads, which means the experience will be quite different from that of Yamunotri. Return to Uttarkashi after the visit and rest overnight.

From Uttarkashi, move on to Guptkashi with the help of a longer transfer in the mountains. This will be the day which will connect Gangotri to Kedarnath section of the yatra. The whole day will be spent in travelling through the Himalayan region; hence, it will be wise to be flexible regarding time and use the night for resting. On reaching Guptkashi, prepare the essentials needed for the following day's Kedarnath journey.

Approach Kedarnath on foot starting from the road access point. Having covered the road part, you should then approach the temple via the mountain trekking route. The trek to Kedarnath requires covering much more distance on foot than the trek to Yamunotri. This is thus one of the hardest days of the tour. Complete the temple visit and follow the confirmed overnight or return arrangements.

After the Kedarnath yatra is over, start on your way back to the road connection point. Head further onwards to Pandukeshwar, which is an excellent rest stop before moving to Badrinath. Having a separate stop allows pilgrims to recuperate from the Kedarnath yatra before taking up another pilgrimage journey.

From Pandukeshwar, move on to Badrinath, which is the fourth Dham of the pilgrimage tour. Make sure to have the darshan that you planned to make and spend the time allotted to be spent at the temple site. After Badrinath, your schedule will start heading towards the Chamoli end of the trip, thus preparing for the shift from pilgrimage tourism to Valley of Flowers. Chamoli is part of the wider route associated with Valley of Flowers and Ghangaria.

Move towards Govindghat which is the starting point for the trekking trail. At this point, there is a complete change in the nature of the travel route. The road travel route is replaced by the trekking trail leading you towards Ghangaria which is the base camp of Valley of Flowers. According to Uttarakhand Tourism, it is around 15 kilometers trek from Ghangaria base to Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib. Once you have reached Ghangaria, get your room reserved and take some rest. This is a very crucial phase since the following day is all about the valley.

Begin your day’s trekking from Ghangoria to the Valley of Flowers. As per the Uttarakhand tourism route map, the valley is around 4 km away from Ghangoria and the journey will involve trekking through the forest and uphill trails. Spend the allotted time in exploring the natural environment and looking at the Alpine flora and Himalayan landscape. This region is famous for its flora diversity and natural landscape. After the completion of the exploration, head back to Ghangaria and stay there overnight.

Make your way back on the mountain trail, heading towards Govindghat from Ghangaria. Once you reach the access road, travel further in your vehicle, heading for the planned night stop location. This is the final day of the trekking journey and allows travellers to ease back into road travel from high-altitude locations.

Go to the Lower Himalayan region via the route back. This is because you will have already visited the Char Dham sites and the Valley of Flowers, and hence this day offers relatively easier travelling time for travellers to rest and organize themselves before reaching Delhi.

Complete the last leg to Delhi. On completion of the trip to the designated destination point, this organized trip comes to an end. By now, the pilgrim has accomplished his goal of visiting the four Dhams that are holy as well as trekking through the Valley of Flowers, turning the trip into one that combines pilgrimage and mountaineering.