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Route : Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Barkot-Yamunotri-Uttarkashi-Gangotri- Guptkashi-Kedarnath-Joshimath-Badrinath-Haridwar-Delhi
Chardham Yatra is the most popular spiritual tour in Uttarakhand, Northern India starting from April-May and continues till Oct-Nov every year. It comprises four pilgrim-destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively known as Char Dham.
Hindu religion recommends that everyone should embark on this holy pilgrimage at least once in their lives. That’s the reason why the four Dhams, namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath are heavily flocked by pilgrims during the travel season.
Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Each of these four sites is devoted to a specific deity. Yamunotri is dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna. Gangotri is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. The shrine overlooks the River Bhagirathi, another name of River Ganga. Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also a part of the Panch Kedar. It is the northernmost Jyotirlinga and is close to the source of the holy River Mandakini. Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated on the bank of the River Alaknanda.
The Yamunotri Temple and Gangotri Temple open on the day of Akshaya Tritiya every year (April or May)followed by the portal opening of Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple after a couple of days.
Yamunotri and Kedarnath Dham close on Yama Dwitiya/Bhai Dooj(Oct or Nov) whereas the Gangotri Dham closes on the day of Diwali(Oct or Nov). And the door of Badrinath temple closes on the day of Vijay Dashami(Oct or Nov).
The gates are open for a mere period of only 6 months due to extreme weather conditions in the Himalayas. The idols are shifted from the temple to other areas, and the gates are closed.
Name of Tour : Char Dham Tour
Highest Altitude : 3553 Mts.(Kedarnath)
Best Season : May & June
Duration of the Tour : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Outline Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi – Haridwar(314 Mts) by surface /210 Kms / 06 Hrs Drive
Day 02) Haridwar -Rishikesh (372 Mts)/ 24 Kms / 30 Minutes drive
Day 03) Rishikesh – Barkot /(1352 Mts) . 100 Kms / 06 Hrs
Day 04) Barkot - Jankichatti / Poolchatti(2676 m) / 01 Hrs / 36 Kms Car Drive
Janki Chatti- Yamunotri (3235 Mts) (03 Hrs - 6 Kms Trek)/ by walk or by horse and by Doli at your own cost.
After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm waterand having Darshan of Yamuna Ji Temple return to Janakichatti by trek. Later drive back to Barkot
Yamunotri- Janki Chatti Trek + driver to – Barkot
Day 05) Barkot – Uttarkashi(1352 Mts.) / 110 Kms / 05 Hrs drive
Day 06) Uttarkashi – Gangotri(34 15 Mts) - Uttarkashi / 200 Kms / 09 Hrs drive to & fro
Day 07) Uttarkashi – Guptkashi(1319 Mts) / 210 Kms / 08 Hrs
Day 08) Guptkashi – Gaurikund (1982 Mts)/ 32 Kms / 02 Hrs drive
Gaurikund – Kedarnath(3553 Mts.) (14 Kms trek - 5 Hrs One way)
By Helocopter : morning our driver will transfer you at Helipad for your prebooked Helicopter ride to Kedarnath and back.
Day 09) Kedarnath - Gaurikund / 14 Kms Trek - 4 Hrs one way
Gaurikund - Guptkashi(32 Kms / 02 Hrs drive )
Day 10) Guptkashi - Pipalkothi - Joshimath (1875 Mts.) / 190 Kms / 10 Hrs drive
Day 11) Joshimath – Badrinath(3300 Mts) – Joshimath/ 40 Kms/ 02 Hrs drive
Day 12) Joshimath - Rudraprayag – Haridwar / 240 km / 12 Hrs drive
Day 13) Haridwar – Delhi / 210 Kms / 05 Hrs drive
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QUOTATION INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
- All breakfasts and Dinners
- All ground transportation by one ac(nac in hills) vehicle (02 pax in one Etios/Dezire Car and 04 -06 pax in one Innova) as required in the tour programme
- All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances
QUOTATION EXCLUDES:
- Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
- Any other meals
- Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
- Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
- Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
- Guides and Monuments Fees
- GST
We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends
Detail Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi – Haridwar by surface /210 Kms / 05 Hrs Drive
Arrive at Delhi where you will be received by our representative. Thereafter, you will drive towards Haridwar by road (06 hrs drive). Have your lunch enroute. As and when you arrive at Haridwar, check-in the hotel and make yourself comfortable. Evening is at your leisure. You can visit Har Ki Pauri and attend the arti, or else you can browse the local markets. Have your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02) Haridwar -Rishikesh / 24 Kms / 30 Minutes drive
Today we drive to Rishikesh. Arrive and check in at hotel.
In Rishikesh, we will visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Geeta Bhawan, Temples & Ashrams. It is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges (Ganga) & is a very important Hindu pilgrimage site. One can see Sadhus, Pilgrims, Ashrams & Temples all around. The ceaseless flow of the river, regarded as Goddess Ganga, adds to the beauty & the purity of the place, giving the entire place a spiritual ambience. Along the river, the area is filled with thick green forests in the all-mountainous region.
Rishikesh is famous for its yoga sessions that are taught here by many Yoga experts. Besides the sadhus & saints, a mass of tourists too visit this place every year to have a look at this much popular place. If the wonderful scenery & the numerous pilgrimage sites were not enough, Rishikesh also makes some of the most popular adventure sport destination of India. River rafting, trekking, rock climbing, hiking etc. are some of the activities one can easily opt. from here.
Day 03) Risjikesh– Barkot /(1828 M) . 100 Kms / 06 Hrs
Following the breakfast, you will leave for Barkot ( 06 hrs drive). On the way, take a halt and enjoy lunch at a roadside restaurant. Resume the journey and take pleasure in the scenic beauty of the surroundings. On reaching there, check-in the hotel and enjoy the spectacular views. Have your dinner and relax in the serene environs. Stay overnight in your room.
Day 04) Barkot - Jankichatti / Poolchatti(2676 m) / 01 Hrs / 36 Kms Car Drive
Janki Chatti- Yamunotri (3235 Mts) (03 Hrs - 6 Kms Trek)/ by walk or by horse and by Doli at your own cost.
After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm waterand having Darshan of Yamuna Ji Temple return to Janakichatti by trek. Later drive back to Barkot
Yamunotri- Janki Chatti Trek + driver to – Barkot
After early breakfast we leave for a full day excursion to Yamunotri (3235 m). We shall first drive to Hanuman Chatti (2134 m) in our Coach. Since road is narrow & rough from Hanuman Chatti onwards, we shall take a local Jeep to reach Janki Chatti (2676 m). From Janki Chatti uphill trek starts (04 hr -06 km one way). The time taken shall be less for us since we would cover this distance by Pony-Doli to reach Yamunotri. At Yamunotri we will take a holy dip in natural hot water spring & then perform Pooja (prayers) & Holy Darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Later we return to Janki Chatti & drive back to Barkot, the way we came, Barkot
Day 05) Barkot - Uttarkashi / 110 Kms / 05 Hrs drive
Morning post breakfast we drive to Uttarkashi. It is situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. Lord Vishwanath temple is located here, which is marked by a massive iron trident. Other important temples here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar & Goddess Kuteli Devi.
Day 06) Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi / 200 Kms / 10 Hrs drive to & fro
After early breakfast we leave for excursion to Gangotri with Packed Lunch. On arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja (prayers) after that relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings and later drive back to Uttarkashi
Day 07) Uttarkashi - Guptkashi / 210 Kms / 10 Hrs
After early breakfast we drive to Guptkashi with Packed Lunch. En route we pass through towns like Tehri Srinagar & Rudraprayag. From Rudraprayag we turn towards Mandakini valley & see the beautiful confluence of River Mandakini with River Alaknanda & reach Guptkashi in the evening.
Day 08) Guptkashi – Gaurikund / 32 Kms / 02 Hrs drive
Gaurikund - Kedarnath (14 Kms trek - 5 Hrs One way)
Today we drive in our car to Gaurikund (32 km - 02 hr). Gaurikund to Kedarnath is 14 km trek, which we shall cover by Pony - Doli. We arrive, Kedarnath by afternoon. On arrival checkin the Hotel - Guest house. After freshening up we have lunch & leave for Pooja & Holy Darshan at Shri Kedarnath temple. In the evening we visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, behind the temple & then be part of the Aarti of Shri Kedarnath at the temple.
Day 09) Kedarnath - Gaurikund / 14 Kms Trek - 4 Hrs one way
Gaurikund - Guptkashi(32 Kms / 02 Hrs drive )
Today we start our way back to Gaurikund by Pony - Doli (14 Kms/ 3-4 Hrs ). On arrival at Gaurikund we board our Coach & reach Guptkashi by lunch time.
Day 10) Guptkashi - Pipalkothi - Joshimath / 190 Kms / 10 Hrs drive
Today we drive to Joshimath via Chopta. This is one of the most scenic stretches of the whole trip & we drive through meadows & thick forests, with glimpses of the mighty Himalayan peaks. We arrive at the Joshimath.
Day 11) Joshimath - Badrinath – Joshimath / 40 Kms/ 02 Hrs drive
Today we drive to the Holy Shrine of Shri Badrinath for darshan.
Day 12) Joshimath - Rudraprayag – Haridwar / 240 km / 12 Hrs drive
After early breakfast we drive to Haridwar. We shall stop at Rudraprayag for Lunch (payable locally). Late evening we arrive at Haridwar & check-in the Hotel.
Day 13) Haridwar – Delhi / 210 Kms / 05 Hrs drive
After breakfast this morning drive to Delhi airport to board your flight to home.
Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always
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