The Narmada Parikrama is a revered pilgrimage in Hinduism involving the circumambulation of the Narmada River, spanning approximately 2,600 kilometers along the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Initiating from the holy town of Amarkantak, where the Narmada originates, devotees embark on a spiritual journey, walking the river’s periphery and visiting significant temples and ghats. The parikrama, divided into Northern, Southern, and Western circuits, is a profound undertaking, demanding physical endurance and devotion. Pilgrims engage in spiritual practices, including prayers and purification rituals, seeking blessings from the sacred Narmada, making this pilgrimage a profound and transformative experience.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: Haridwar to Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) Height: 1352 MTS.

Pickup from Haridwar and drive to En Route Visit Mussoorie Kempty Full Water Full later Drive to Barkot. At arrival Check into the hotel in Barkot. Evening dinner overnight stay at the Barkot.

Barkot Weather – Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius, Winter:- The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold temp ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.

DAY 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – / Barkot – Uttarkashi {36kms drive & 6kms Trek 200 kms Drive (one side)} Height: 3235 MTS.

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), check out from the hotel and 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, and Uttarkashi Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Taptkund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to DivyaShila.

Day 3: Uttarkashi to Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side) Height: 3048 MTS.

Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri, nroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in GaramKund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for 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. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.

Gangotri Weather – The maximum temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius. Summer nights can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen clothes are required while visiting Gangotri during summer. Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri. Gangotri will be covered in sheets of snow during winter. Pilgrim centers remains closed throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.

DaY 4: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh&Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakiniriver comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit ArdhNarishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.

Guptakashi:-The name GuptKashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through GuptKashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

Guptkashi Weather – pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

Day 5: Guptkashi – Phata – Kedarnath – Guptkashi (30 kms by road & 19kms Trek one way by Helicopter) Height: 3384 MTS.

Morning after breakfast and go kedarnath. On arrival Enjoy Kedanrath pooja Darshan& back your hotel Guptkashi evening Dinner Overnight stay at the hotel Guptkashi.

Day 6: Guptkashi to Badrinath (240 kms/8hr) Height: 3133 MTS.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath Check in to the hotel arrival in BadrinathJi. Evening relax dinner overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Badrinath Sightseeing to Rudraprayag (200 kms 07hrs)

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and go kedarnath. On arrival check in to hotel Enjoy KedanrathpoojaDarshan& back your hotel Kedarnath evening Dinner Overnight stay at the hotel Kedarnath.

Day 8: Rudarprayag to Devprayag – Rishikesh Sightseeing Haridwar (160 kms 05 Hrs)

Morning drive to Haridwar. En-route visits the Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknada River which is called Devprayag. Rishikesh Sightseeing and later drive to haridwar drop.