• Day 1: Arrival | Haridwar to Kharadi via Mussoorie
• Day 2: Kharadi - Yamunotri - Kharadi
• Day 3: Kharadi to Uttarkashi
  
• Day 4: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
• Day 5 : Uttarkashi - Phata
• Day 6 : Phata - Gaurikund - Kedarnath
• Day 7 : Kedarnath - Gopeshwar
• Day 8 : Gopeshwar - Badrinath
• Day 9 : Joshimath - Haridwar

Day 1: Arrival | Haridwar to Kharadi via Mussoorie

Explore the Queen of hills - Mussoorie

• Get picked up from the available pickup location in Haridwar and transfer to Kharadi in a comfortable car.
• En route to the Queen of Hills, a beautiful town surrounded by mountains.
• Visit one of the highest waterfalls in the region, Kempty Fall, and indulge in the water activities available at extra cost.
• Once reached Barkot, explore the small pilgrim town situated at the banks of the Yamuna river.
• Get transferred to the hotel & check-in.
• Dinner at the hotel and retire for the day.
• Make sure to have a good sleep to remove all stress and prepare for the next day.

Day 2: Kharadi - Yamunotri - Kharadi

Yamunotri Temple Visit

• Rise and get ready to be served with divinity as today is the first stop in the pilgrimage.
• Have Breakfast at Hotel to start the day.
• Jan Ki Chatti is the point from where the 6km trek starts.
• Before starting the trek take a bath in Jamnabai Kund's which is believed that the water cleanses all sins and protects from an untimely and painful death.
• On reaching the temple, bow the heads down to praise the mother Yamuna. The idol of Ganga Devi is housed in the revered temple.
• Visit Surya Kund, a hot spring near the temple. Boil some rice and potatoes in the kund and accept it as a Prasad of the Devi.
• Trek down to Kharadi for an overnight stay.
• Have Dinner at Hotel to end the day.
• Take a good sleep to gain energy for the further tour.

Day 3: Kharadi to Uttarkashi

Temple Visit

• Wake up in the land of spirituality.
• Get ready to move ahead from Kharadi after breakfast.
• Today drive towards Uttarkashi, the holy town situated along the banks of river Bhagirathi and is one of the district capitals of Uttarakhand.
• On arrival, check in to the hotel & freshen up for local sightseeing.
• Visit Vishwanath temple situated in the heart of the town. It is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style.
• Followed by, Shakti Temple is famous for the big Trishul of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cm. As per the epics, this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga.
• Return to the hotel to have dinner.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi

Gangotri Temple Visit

• Wake up in between the mesmerizing mountains.
• Early morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri en route at Gangnani.
• Take a holy dip in Garam Kund at Gangnani.
• Drive further to Gangotri via the beautiful Harshil valley, famous for its natural beauty and the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains.
• On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin.
• On arrival at Gangotri Dham worship Goddess Ganga, who is said to have descended on earth to absolve the sins of humankind.
• After the Aarti soak the beauty of the place & relax while witnessing the greenery around.
• Later drive back to Uttarkashi.
• Dinner at Hotel & Overnight stays at Uttarkashi.

Day 5: Uttarkashi - Phata

Temple visit

• Wake up early and get transferred to Phata after breakfast.
• Get a mesmerizing view of Ganga all across the journey.
• See the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river at Devprayag.
• The lunch stop is at Srinagar (on your own) which is the best place in the Garhwal region. Afterward, there is no such facility to have food so make sure to keep all essentials from here only.
• Visit a view of Rudraprayag, Ukhimath in the journey.
• Once reached Phata/Guptkashi get transferred to the hotel.
• Visit Trijuginarayan Temple (If time permits).
• Dinner at the hotel and retire for the day.

Day 6: Phata - Gaurikund - Kedarnath

Trail to pristine abode of Lord Shiva

• Wake up with the mesmerizing view of mountains all across in Phata.
• Before embarking towards Gaurikund, have delicious breakfast in the morning.
• Gauri Kund is a place where Lord Shiva finally admitted His love for Lord Gauri as well as it is a characteristic pool with warm water known for relieving skin maladies.
• Start the trek to the Kedarnath from Gauri Kund.
• You can take ponies or palanquins for the journey at your own cost.
• Trek through the beautiful valley and river stream flowing in between both of them.
• Have lunch stop in between and continue the journey, you will get to see the Kedarnath Temple, situated right at the centre of the valley with mountains on every side looking like they are providing safety to the temples.
• After offering prayers at Kedarnath, have dinner & take a rest.
• Overnight stay and dinner will be at Kedarnath.

Day 7: Kedarnath - Gopeshwar

Trek down to Sonprayag

• In the morning, all the participants can visit the Kedarnath temple.
• Explore the views of Himalayas, Bhimshila, Mandakini river.
• Do not forget to click memories for life with your mates.
• After visiting the temple, we will trek back towards Sonprayag.
• Night stay will be at Gopeshwar which is famous for temples and natural beauty enhanced by its wonderful weather.

Day 8: Gopeshwar - Badrinath

Take the blessings of lord vishnu at Badrinath temple

• Wake up early and have breakfast, begin your journey to the holy temple of Badrinath.
• On your journey you will see some of the most mesmerizing views.
• Before visiting the temple of Badrinath, you will be going to visit the last village of India i.e. Mana Village.
• After sightseeing at Mana Village, you will be going for darshan at Badrinath temple.
• After completing darshan at Badrinath, you will return back to the hotel at Joshimath which is base camp of Auli.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Joshimath - Haridwar

Departure to Haridwar

• Refuel yourself with a substantial breakfast at the inn.
• Post breakfast depart for Haridwar.
• Conclude the trip with glorious memories after reaching Haridwar.

How to Reach?

By Air:

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun.

By Train:

Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi.

• Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus:

Dehradun is well connected to most cities such as Delhi, Shimla, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Agra, and Mussoorie by Volvo, Deluxe, semi-deluxe, and Uttarakhand State Transport buses. These buses arrive and depart from the Dehradun Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) near Clement Town. Buses depart from here every 15 minutes to one hour.

Another bus terminal in Dehradun is the Mussoorie Bus Station, located at the Dehradun Railway Station which has regular bus services to Mussoorie and other nearby cities. Another interstate bus terminal in Dehradun is the Delhi Bus Stand on Gandhi Road.

Inclusions:

• Airport/Railway Station pick up and drop as per your flight/train timings
• Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Ac Sedan/SUV car) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
• Breakfast (from Day 2 to Day 4) Dinner (From Day 1 to Day 3)
• Highly experienced Driver & guide
• Accommodation (Depending on the variant selected)

Exclusions:

• Air fare / Train Tickets
• Entry Fees and Permits for monument entrances
• Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral Water, etc.)
• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, fax, etc.
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Additional Cost * (Optional)

• Khacchar - ₹2000 /- approx
• Hot water - ₹50 /- Per bucket
• Helicopter - ₹8500 (two - ways)
• *Additional cost needs to be paid directly at the concern place
• Helicopter booking needs to be done at least before 2 days

Points to Note:

• Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
• Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
• The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
• In most hotels Extra Person Sharing the Room, Child with Extra Bed, will be provided MATTRESS / ROLL OVERS as per availability and not a Bed
• Trek Shrek reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service
• Trek Shrek shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to strikes, landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions, government enforcements, or any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost and directly payable
• The vehicle used for transfers is not at disposal and will be available as per the itinerary.

Trip Highlights:

• Uncover the religious stories that will astound you through its cultural stories and facts.
• Experience religious & spiritual legacy by exploring the char dham attractions.
• Witness the glory of Kedarnath Temple with your group and feel the serenity deep within your soul.
• Witness the hot water springs on your way to Yamunotri and dip into the water to feel refreshed.
• Enjoy the graceful experience of trekking and behold the beautiful trail enveloped in snow-clad Himalayas.

Note:

Normally Trek Shrek expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

• Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed.
• Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
• Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
• The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
• In most hotels Extra Person Sharing the Room, Child with Extra Bed, will be provided MATTRESS / ROLL OVERS as per availability and not a Bed.
• Trek Shrek reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
• Trek Shrek shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to strikes, landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions, government enforcements, or any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost and directly payable.
• The vehicle used for transfers is not at disposal and will be available as per the itinerary.

Cancellation Policy:

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.

If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies

1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded

Note: After the said time the Trek Shrek would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.

Trekking Gear

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

Tips to get fit for Trekking

Experiencing trek is almost everyone's passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.

Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:

• It fosters aerobic fitness.
• It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
• It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
• It helps in toning legs.
• Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.

Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let's have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:

Importance of Stretching

It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.

Sleep like baby

It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.

Good Shoes-Good Trek

It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.

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