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ITINERARY 0020

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Duration : 6 Nights & 7 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi – Chail – Manali – Shimla – Delhi

Day 01:Delhi-Haridwar (200 Kms)
Pick up from Airport or Railway Station Departure for Haridwar by road. Evening free for Sightseeing and Aarti Puja. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02 Haridwar - Syanachatti (268 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Syananchatti via Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel Kalindi or similar. Syanachatti: is a scenic spot along the banks of river Yamuna that makes a lovely sight enroute the trek upto Yamunotri

Day 03: Syanachatti -Yamunotri-Syanachatti (20 Kms drive / 10 Kms on foot).
Early morning drive 10 Kms up to Jankichatti and 5 Kms on foot for Yamunotri (3165 mts. Above sea level) Darshan and Pooja and return back to Syananchatti. Overnight stay at Syananchatti Hotel Kalindi or similar.

Yamunotri:
Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 Kms. ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 Mt. above sea-level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the temple itself. The temple was built by Manharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century. Yamunotri was the home of an anicent sage Asit Muni.

Day 04 Syanachatti - Harsil (215 Kms).
After breakfast leave for Harsil. Overnigh stay at Kemp Caravan, Harsil.

Harsil:
Located in the mountain district of Uttarkashi is the sylvan hamlet of Harsil (2620 Mts. above sea level), known for scenic landscapes and delicious apples. Sat Tal or seven lakes nearby (2 Kms) are a not to be missed attraction.

Day 05 Harsil - Gangotri - Harsil
After Breakfast leave for Gangotri. Darshan Pooja and day free for leisure. Evening return back to Harsil. Overnight stay at Kemp Caravan.

Gangotri:
Gangotri Temple is 18th Century temple dedicated go Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. According to another legend, Pandavas performed the great "Deva Yagna" here to atone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabarata. The Temple is and exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.

Gaumukh (Optional):
The Gaumukh glacier 18 Kms trek from Gangotri is the source of Bhagirathi (Ganga) and is held in high esteem by devouts who do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy water. There is lodging and other facility at Bhojbasa, 14 Kms from Gangotri.

Day 06: Harsil-Rishikesh (261 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Rishikesh. Evening for sightseeing and Aarti Puja in Rishikesh. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

Day 07: Rishikesh - Delhi (225 Kms)
Departure for Delhi. Arrival in evening. Tour Concludes.