CHAR DHAM YATRA
CHAR DHAM YATRA
Overview
The Char Dham yatra, popularly known as Teerth Yatra, covers four holy destinations of the Hindus namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. They are all location in the awe-inspiring beautiful Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand state of India. t is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha (salvation). The four Dhams are, Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one’s lifetime.
Included/Excluded
- Sightseeng Throughout The Tour As mentioned in Itinerary.
- Toll Taxes , Driver Allowance , Parking Charge , GST Inclusive.
- Per day 1 x 500 mineral water bottle to each guests.
- Visit to Har- Ki- Pauri.
- Helicopter Shuttle to Kedarnath (Subject to approvals to the aviation companies by the state government).
- Expenses of personal Nature such as laundry, luggage etc. are not included in this package.
- Air/train fare.
- Additional sightseeings.
- Entrance fee, any additional cost imposed due to any natural calamity.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusions.
- English speaking driver.
DAY 1 Delhi – Haridwar (220 kms drive 6-7 hrs):
Arrive New Delhi and we’ll drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.
DAY 1 Delhi – Haridwar (220 kms drive 6-7 hrs):
Arrive New Delhi and we’ll drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.
DAY 2 Haridwar – Barkot (220kms/7-8hr):
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
DAY 3 Barkot/Kharsali – Yamunotri (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM Start Trek/5 KM Start Trek) – Barkot/Kharsali:
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams,. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.
DAY 4 Barkot/Kharsali – Uttarkashi (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS):
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
DAY 5 Uttarkashi – Gangotri (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) – Uttarkashi:
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
DAY 6 Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS):
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
DAY 7 Guptkashi – Phata – Kedarnath – Phata – Guptkashi (By Helicopter):
Early morning drive to Phata Helipad, from where you will have your Helicopter to Kedarnath. Passengers would be given 1-2 Hours for darshan and one can avail priority darshan tickets upon arrival in Kedarnath which are available only for Helicopter passengers. After darshan you will return back to Phata by Helicopter. The vehicles wait for you in Helipad and drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi Hotel.
DAY 8 Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS):
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu.Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 9 Badrinath – Joshimath – Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar (92 KM: 3 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/195 KM:6TO7HRS):
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (230 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/135 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS):
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 11 Haridwar – Delhi (225 KM / 6 TO 7 HRS):
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station/Airport.
What tour price includes:
Haridwar :
Ganga Aarti at Har- ki- Pauri | Har ki pauri
Barkot :
Hanuman Chatti
Rishikesh :
Lakshman Jhula
Badrinath :
Charanpaduka | Vyas Cave | Bhimkund | Mana | Badrinath Temple | Maata Murti
DAY 2 Haridwar – Barkot (220kms/7-8hr):
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
DAY 3 Barkot/Kharsali – Yamunotri (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM Start Trek/5 KM Start Trek) – Barkot/Kharsali:
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams,. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.
DAY 4 Barkot/Kharsali – Uttarkashi (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS):
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
DAY 5 Uttarkashi – Gangotri (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) – Uttarkashi:
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
DAY 6 Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS):
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
DAY 7 Guptkashi – Phata – Kedarnath – Phata – Guptkashi (By Helicopter):
Early morning drive to Phata Helipad, from where you will have your Helicopter to Kedarnath. Passengers would be given 1-2 Hours for darshan and one can avail priority darshan tickets upon arrival in Kedarnath which are available only for Helicopter passengers. After darshan you will return back to Phata by Helicopter. The vehicles wait for you in Helipad and drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi Hotel.
DAY 8 Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS):
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu.Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 9 Badrinath – Joshimath – Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar (92 KM: 3 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/195 KM:6TO7HRS):
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (230 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/135 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS):
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 11 Haridwar – Delhi (225 KM / 6 TO 7 HRS):
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station/Airport.
What tour price includes:
Haridwar :
Ganga Aarti at Har- ki- Pauri | Har ki pauri
Barkot :
Hanuman Chatti
Rishikesh :
Lakshman Jhula
Badrinath :
Charanpaduka | Vyas Cave | Bhimkund | Mana | Badrinath Temple | Maata Murti