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Char Dham is referred to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India.
Traditionally, the Chardham yatra is undertaken from the west to the east. Thus, the yatra starts from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Amongst the four Char Dhams, Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to goddesses Yamuna and Ganga respectively. On the other hand, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
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Tour Itinerary:(11 Nights / 12 Days)
New Delhi – Haridwar- Barkot – Jankichatti –Yamunotri – Barkot – Uttarkashi -Harsil-Gangotri-Uttarkashi-Guptkashi-Kedarnath-Guptkashi-Badrinath – Kirtinagar-Haridwar – New Delhi
DAY 01 : Delhi-Haridwar – 230 Kms/ 06 Hrs
Reporting at COMESUM FOOD PLAZA of Hazrat Nizamuddin Station at 1100Hrs Proceed for Haridwar at 1200 Hrs ; Snacks on Board; Late Lunch enroute at Khatauli; Arrive Haridwar in time to attend evening Ganga Aarti at famous Har Ki Pauri. Transfer to the hotel. Assistance and briefing on arrival about the Holy Yatra Dinner & Night stay.
DAY 02: Haridwar / Barkot 184 kms / 08 hrs
After breakfast leave for Barkot. En route lunch and drive through Kempty fall and Lakahamandal, Archeology Of Survey protected site (5kms from main road), visit the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Post Darshan drive to your onward destination Barkot. Dinner and night stay.
DAY 03: Barkot/Jankichatti/Yamunotri/Barkot(38 kms/2hrs & 7kms drive local taxi,5 kms/3hrs on foot)
Morning drive 45 kms. Drive (38km/2hrs by bus/car & 7kms/45mnt by local taxi) up to Jankichatti and 05 kms on foot for Yamunotri. Here, one can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Hanumanchatti and return back to Barkot. O/N stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri, First of The Chardham: Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 Km. Ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.
DAY 04 : Barkot / Uttarkashi 120 Kms / 04-05 hrs
After breakfast leave for Uttarkashi. Arrive around Lunch time. Evening free for leisure & local attractions. Dinner & O/N stay Uttarkashi.
DAY 05 : Uttarkashi/ Harsil / Gangotri / Uttarkashi 100 Kms / 04-05 hrs
With packed breakfast & On Board Tea/ Coffee leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Enroute stopover at Gangnani, a hot water spring. Post offering prayers & pooja darshan, stop enroute at place of your choice for Lunch. Post lunch drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri, IInd of Chardham: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great "Deva Yagna" here to atone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
DAY 06 : Uttarkashi / Guptkashi, 211 kms/ 09 hrs
Leave very early in the morning for almost day long drive to Guptkashi. Enroute, Breakfast at Charangikhal, the most beautiful & scenic drive of your journey so far. Continue your journey & be prepared to get late for your Lunch at Kirtinagar. On your drive after Charangi Khal, you would pass through Ganga giving way to Tehri Dam (The Electro Hydro Project). With bit of rest continue your journey to Guptkashi.
DAY 07: Guptkashi / Kedarnath
Post your leisurely breakfast; leave by vehicle for Gaurikund and from their join other pilgrims for 14 kms long trek of Kedarnath. On reaching Kedarnath, meet our representative at Kedarnath. who would lead you to hotel & guide you through other logistics at these high altitude destinations. Evening darshan and Pooja at Kedarnath Temple. O/N stay at Kedarnath.
Kedarnath Temple, IIIrd of Chardham: The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'Garba Grah' for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.
DAY 08 : Kedarnath / Guptkashi 14 kms trek / 38 kms Drive/3hrs
After breakfast begin your downward journey of 14 kms trek to Gaurikund and drives 38 km to reach Guptkashi. En route optional visit to Triyugi Narayan a sacred place (14km/1hrs extra from main road).O/N stay at Guptkashi.
DAY 09 : Guptkashi / Badrinath 200 kms / 08 hrs
Morning after breakfast drive for Badrinath. En-route visit Chopta beautiful medical forest and nice view of Himalayas Evening Darshan & Pooja at Badrinath temple. O/N stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath, 4th Dham of Uttarakhand's Chardham & only original Chardham as proposed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya: Arti at Badrinath.Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines - Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enabling to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
DAY 10 : Badrinath /Joshimath/Kirtinagar, 198kms/07-08hrs
Morning after breakfast drives 03 kms for last village of India that is Mana Village and sightseeing visiting Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Departure for Joshimath at 1100 AM. En route visit Vishnu Prayag where two river Dhauli and Alaknanda confluences. Arrival at Joshimath and visit Adi Guru Sankarcharya Math and after lunch proceeds to Kirtinagar. En route Karn Prayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda) and Nandprayag (confluence of river Nandakini and Alaknanda River).O/N stay in Kirtinagar.
DAY 11 : Kirtinagar /Haridwar 155 kms / 04-05 hrs
Morning after breakfast drive for Rishikesh. En-route visit Deoprayag two rivers confluence Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River. Evening Arti Pooja at Parmath Niketan Ghat. O/N stay at Haridwar.
DAY 12 : Haridwar / Delhi 215 kms / 07 hrs
Post early breakfast, leave for Delhi at 0700 Hrs to come home as the CHARDHAM YATRA comes to an end with pleasant memories.
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Package Tariff: |
Adult(Single Occupancy) |
Adult(Double Occupancy) |
Child (5-12 yrs)with extra bed |
Child (5-12 yrs) without extra bed |
33763 |
24930 |
20166 |
9776 |
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All prices mentioned are ‘Per Person’
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Frequency/Tour Dates:
Every Saturday from 25th April 2009 onwards. |
Month |
Dates |
April '09 |
25 |
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May'09 |
2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
30 |
June'09 |
6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
- |
July'09 |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
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August'09 |
1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
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Package Includes: |
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis with all meals (APAI), as per the list above.
• Personal accidental insurance valid for 30days.
• Air -conditioned Vehicle, Delhi to Delhi but A/c will not work on Mountains (Hill area)
• All inter-state taxes, toll taxes, driver allowance & parking etc.
• Services of Tour Escort, for strength up to 04 persons, Chauffer would act as guide cum tour escort.
• All prevailing applicable taxes on accommodation. |
Package Excludes: |
• Table drinks, insurance
• Tips, laundry, Telephone calls, Gratuities
• Any other expenses of personal nature.
• Poni and Palki charges, Helicopter service, porter charges |
Note: |
We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight Cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost.
• Seats would be on rotation basis to be regulated by the Tour Escort only.
• Pick up and drop point will be COMESUM FOOD PLAZA of Hazrat Nizamuddin Station. |
Travel Tips: |
Photography:-
Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas only but, inside the temple it is not allowed.
Clothing’s:-
Clothing’s for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Chardham Yatra, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required, but as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Himalayas. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required |
Details of Hotels: |
Place |
Deluxe |
Haridwar |
Laxmi Sadan |
Barkot |
Yamunotri Camp |
Uttarkashi |
Narayan Kunj / Shivlinga Complex |
Guptakashi |
The Kedarnath Camp |
Keadarnath |
The Himachal House |
Badrinath |
Dwarikesh |
Kirtinagar |
Riverside Resort |

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