Chardham Yatra with Gaumukh - The journey to Chardham is considered to be very auspicious and regards a lot of religious importance. The places which include in the holy Chardham are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. These four destinations hold great mythological and religious significance and thus, they have a path towards moksha. Apart from these four destinations, Gaumukh, being the holy source of the river Ganga also holds great importance in mythology. It is named 'Gaumukh' because it looked like the shape of a cow's mouth. Thus, Chardham Yatra with Gaumukh is very popular and sacred yatra and has gained the pilgrims' attention over time.
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Shrine Yatra offers 11 nights and 12 days Chardham with Gaumukh Trek Package. Gaumukh marks the natural glacier where the water of the Ganges river trickles down. The site looks immensely beautiful and the trickling water is considered to be very pious. If you want to witness the beauty of Gaumukh glacier, then book chardham yatra with gaumukh today!
The pilgrims are taken to Gaumukh after visiting Gangotri Temple. First, you need to trek to Bhojbasa which is about 14 kilometers and takes around 5 to 6 hours’ time. After that, the Gaumukh trek begins and the pilgrims walk through the forest area of Chirbasa into the pines. It is a distance of about 5 kilometers and takes around 2 to 3 hours to reach the Ganga glacier. There are resting places in between where the pilgrims can halt overnight in camps and begin trekking the next day.
Morning meet our driver at haridwar & drive for Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute visit Mussoorie Lake & Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and having "Darshan" of "Yamunaji" return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri via Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Gangotri. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Gangotri.
Daybreak after breakfast we commands our trek further to Bhojwassa via Chirbasa (3600mt). From Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on tree line. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi River. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as Artic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa we trek further to Bhojwassa, the entire trail passes through dense forest, Arrive Bhojwassa; there is a small temple and a potential campsite near down the river. We make our camp near river side. Afternoon free to travel around the region and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Early in the break of day enjoy the panoramic sight of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gaumukh (3890mt), the source of the Ganges. Gaumukh is where the water of Ganga trickles down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gaumukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth. Travel around the area and trek back to Bhojbasa. Dinner and overnight stay in Guest House.
Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri and from here drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (by Pony / Doli / Helicopter at your own cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple. After temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
It is extra day for you (whoever is using helicopter services because weather in kedarnath ji is unpredictable ,so to complete you darshan/Yatra we always advise to keep extra days in your hand )
Morning after breakfast, drive to Joshimath via Chopta Ukhimath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Joshimath. Pilgrims after having Darshan of Narsingh Temple at Joshimath. Overnight Stay at Hotel.
In the early morning, drive to Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later back to Joshimath and Overnight stay at Hotel.
In the Early Morning, check-out from the hotel & transfer to Haridwar Rly Station/Hotel/Airport Via Rudraprayag, Devprayag & Rishikesh. On arrival at Haridwar Drop you at Haridwar Railway Station or Hotel.