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Do Dham (Gangotri - Yamunotri).
Duration
5 Days
Shrines
2 Shrines
Max Altitude
10,800 FT
Transport
Road + Walking
Your Journey, Day by Day.
DAY 1Scenic Drive
Today's Mission
Haridwar to Uttarkashi
Depart Haridwar early morning. Road follows the Bhagirathi River from Tehri onwards through dense forests. Uttarkashi (1,165 m) is the district headquarters and a well-equipped base town. Afternoon rest; visit Vishwanath Temple in the town for an evening warm-up. Uttarkashi has the last reliable ATMs and medical facilities before Gangotri.
Guide's Note • Preparation
Arriving in Uttarkashi gives you a comfortable base before the high-altitude shrines. Tomorrow begins before sunrise, so rest well tonight.
Distance
175 km
Time
6 hrs
DAY 2 TEMPLE DARSHAN
Today's Mission
Visit Gangotri
Drive 100 km from Uttarkashi to Gangotri (3,100 m) — allow 3.5 hours each way. Depart no later than 5:00 AM. The temple is a 200-metre flat walk from the main parking area. Take a ritual dip or sprinkle Ganga jal at Bhagirathi Shila (the rock where King Bhagirath meditated). Harsil valley en route is exceptionally scenic — short photo stop recommended. Road narrows significantly above Harsil; congestion is common in peak season. Return to Uttarkashi for overnight.
Guide's Note • After the Darshan
Gangotri is where you can find quiet time by the Bhagirathi River after darshan. Leave enough time to sit by the water beyond the temple itself.
Opening Darshan
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Bhagirathi Shila0.1 km
- Gangotri Glacier19 km
- Harsil Valley21 km
DAY 3Scenic Drive
Today's Mission
Uttarkashi to Barkot
Short, pleasant drive through Yamuna valley. Barkot (1,220 m) is the overnight base for the Yamunotri yatra. Arrive by early afternoon — rest is important before the next day's trek. Check pony and doli availability with local agents if needed for Day 4.
Guide's Note • Rest & Recovery
You've completed Gangotri. Tomorrow requires another early start for Yamunotri, so today is best spent resting your legs rather than sightseeing.
Distance
100 km
Time
4 hrs
DAY 4 TEMPLE DARSHAN
Today's Mission
Visit Yamunotri
Drive 16 km from Barkot to Janki Chatti (1,500 m), the trek base. Trek is 6.5 km each way to Yamunotri temple (3,291 m) — the steepest and most physically demanding section of this Do Dham. The trail gains ~1,800 m over 6.5 km. Pony and doli available from Janki Chatti. Divya Shila puja is performed before entering the temple. Cook raw rice in the Surya Kund hot spring to take home as prasad — a unique ritual here. Depart Janki Chatti by 6:00 AM to complete the trek before afternoon cloud build-up.
Guide's Note • On the Trail
The trail rewards consistency more than speed. Stop for one minute every 20–30 minutes rather than taking one long break.
Opening Darshan
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Surya Kund0.1 km
- Divya Shila0.05 km
- Saptarishi Kund6 km
DAY 5Scenic Drive
Today's Mission
Barkot to Haridwar
Return drive along the same Yamuna–Rishikesh corridor. Arrive Haridwar by evening; attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri to close the yatra. Most operators end the tour at Haridwar.
Guide's Note • Back to the Plains
As the Bhagirathi valley disappears behind you, many travellers find themselves replaying the journey more than planning the next destination.
Distance
220 km
Time
7 hrs
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