Day 1

Haridwar: Arrival in the serene town

As soon as you reach Haridwar, one of the holy towns of Uttarakhand, an agent’s representative will meet and escort you to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax. You can explore the serene surroundings on your own. In the evening, you can also partake in the blissful Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri Ghat. Later, satiate your hunger pangs with a delectable dinner, followed by a restful sleep.

Day 2

Badrinath: Transfer to another holy town

Wake up to a filling breakfast and checkout from the hotel as you will be proceeding to Badrinath today via Joshimath. The sacred town is most important of the four sites in India’s Char Dham pilgrimage and gets its name from the temple of Badrinath. Once you reach Badrinath, register yourself at the hotel reception, refuel yourself with a delicious dinner, and retire for the night.

Distance from Haridwar to Badrinath: 320 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 10 hours (approx.)

Day 3

Rudraprayag: To the sacred sites

Arise to a savory morning meal, checkout from the hotel, and set out for a sacred sightseeing spree. Begin with taking a holy dip in Tapt Kund, followed by visiting Badri Vishal Temple. If time allows, you can also head to Nag Nagin Pith (an important place in India for sarp kaal dosh nivaran). Missing out a visit to Mana Village is a no-no when you are availing a Badrinath travel package. Here, marvel at the peaceful and lovely Vyas Cave and Ganesha Cave. Keshav Prayag – the Saraswati and Ganges confluence adds charm to your pilgrimage. Charan Paduka Darshan and short visits to Ekadasi Gufa and Hanuman Gufa enhance your pilgrimage pleasure.

Delighting in the pious sites, you will reach Rudraprayag. En route, the Panch Prayag – the four out of five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand will welcome you. Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag. After an enriching day, head to the hotel in Rudraprayag and check-in for a a hearty dinner and relaxing sleep.

Distance from Badrinath to Rudraprayag: 156 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 5 hours (approx.)

Day 4

Haridwar: The pilgrimage culminates

Greet the morning with a hearty breakfast and checkout from the hotel as you will be moving to Haridwar today. En route, pay homage at Devprayag, one of the Panch Prayag. Proceed to Haridwar Railway Station. On arrival, board your train back home with lovely memories and a blissful experience.

Distance from Rudraprayag to Haridwar: 161 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 4 hours, 50 minutes (approx.)