Chardham Yatra With Valley Of Flowers From Haridwar

Arrive in Haridwar at the reporting place and then meet the members of the tour group before setting off on the trip. Once you have taken care of your travel formalities, move to your first mountain stop. The start of the day sets the tone for the long trip, and hence travellers can arrange their bags for the rest of the trip.

Continue towards Barkot, the base for the first Dham of the pilgrimage. As the road enters the Himalayan region, the surroundings gradually change from the plains to forested mountain slopes and winding roads. After checking into the accommodation, keep comfortable footwear, water, medicines and weather protection ready for the following day's Yamunotri visit.

Start early for the Yamunotri pilgrimage. The vehicle covers the permitted road section, after which travellers continue towards the temple through the trekking route. The Yamunotri approach involves approximately 6 km of walking one way, making this the first substantial walking experience of the pilgrimage. Complete darshan and return to Barkot for an overnight stay.

Leave Barkot and travel towards Uttarkashi, changing the base for the next stage of the Char Dham route. The drive provides a quieter transition after the Yamunotri trek. On arrival, settle into the accommodation and take adequate rest. The next day involves the Gangotri excursion, so the evening can be used to prepare for another mountain-road journey.

Travel from Uttarkashi towards Gangotri, following the mountain road through the upper Himalayan landscape. After reaching Gangotri, complete the planned temple visit and spend time at the pilgrimage site. Later, return to Uttarkashi for the night. This separates the Gangotri excursion from the longer transfer towards the Kedarnath region.

Continue from Uttarkashi towards Guptkashi, covering a substantial road distance through the mountain region. This day is primarily dedicated to reaching the next pilgrimage base. After arrival, check into the accommodation and prepare for the following day's Kedarnath journey. Travellers should keep their trekking essentials light and easily accessible.

Begin the journey towards Kedarnath from the designated road-access point. The remaining section towards the shrine requires a long trek, making this one of the most physically demanding days of the tour. Allow sufficient time for walking, rest and darshan rather than rushing through the route. Follow the overnight or return arrangement specified in the confirmed itinerary.

After completing the Kedarnath pilgrimage, begin the return journey towards the road connection. Continue towards Pandukeshwar, where the planned halt provides a break before the final Dham. After the demanding Kedarnath section, this overnight stop gives travellers time to recover and prepare for Badrinath.

Pilgrimage to the fourth Dham known as Badrinath, being one of the Char Dham pilgrimages. Do the darshan as per the itinerary and stay in the temple as planned. After completing the pilgrimage, proceed further for the next leg of the trip heading towards the Chamoli region. As per the package itinerary, an overnight stop can be made en route as per the plan.

Move ahead to Govindghat, which acts as the entry point into the region of Valley of Flowers. The nature of the journey here becomes more of a Himalayan trek than a religious journey. The approach to Ghangaria is made via the trail, as the itinerary prescribed by Uttarakhand Tourism says that the Govindghat-Ghangaria trail is around 15 kilometres long. Once in Ghangaria, take rest at the arranged hotel. This camp is significant because it acts as the base for the journey the following day to the Valley of Flowers.

The Valley of Flowers Trek should be initiated early in the morning from Ghangaria. As per the Uttarakhand Tourism schedule, the valley is approximately 4 km away from Ghangaria and mentions the trek as a forested and uphill journey. Make use of the available time to explore the valley, observe its alpine terrain, and take pictures without harming the environment. Once done with the tour, come back to Ghangaria via the same route and stay overnight in Ghangaria.

Depart from Ghangaria and go back up the trekking trail towards Govindghat. From the time you start walking on the road, keep walking till the next stop that you have planned for the night. This particular day, after many days of pilgrim trekking, is all about coming out of the trekking area.

Complete the journey back to Haridwar by travelling through the lower Himalayan regions. The return journey is designed for people to get accustomed to the plains after the trekking route. Travellers can take advantage of the journey as a means to relax after undertaking Char Dham and Valley of Flowers tours.