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Chardham Yatra is once in a lifetime spiritual exploit to us human souls still caught in the incessant cycles of suffering and joy, birth and death, ascent and descent. The Yatra invites one closer to the real abode of Divine within, by letting one’s mortal being follow the paths to such sacred sites the mere occupancy of which catalyses one’s spiritual awakening. Let us make it easier for you, let us give you the very reasons why thousands of pilgrims have sought us to help plan their ideal chardham Yatra, and let us tell you why they will recommend the same for you.
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Duration: 12 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
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Chardham Yatra is once in a lifetime spiritual exploit to us human souls still caught in the incessant cycles of suffering and joy, birth and death, ascent and descent. The Yatra invites one closer to the real abode of Divine within, by letting one’s mortal being follow the paths to such sacred sites the mere occupancy of which catalyses one’s spiritual awakening. Let us make it easier for you, let us give you the very reasons why thousands of pilgrims have sought us to help plan their ideal chardham Yatra, and let us tell you why they will recommend the same for you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Rishikesh (230kms/7Hrs)
Stop At: Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
Welcome to Char Dham Yatra tour! You will be greeted by
Chardham tour representative on arrival. Board the Coach (10:00
PM) and drive to Rishikesh. Overnight Journey.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Samrat, Barkot, Uttarkashi
Day 2: Rishikesh– Barkot (200kms/7hrs)
Stop At: Barkot, Barkot, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Morning arrival at Rishikesh, after fresh up & breakfast proceed for
Sightseeing which covers Shivananda Ashram, Ram Jhoola,
Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Laxman Jhoola. After lunch
proceed to Barkot, via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En-route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of
Himalayas, (Note: route may be change as per road condition & traffic) later drive straight to Barkot for night
stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Samrat, Barkot, Uttarkashi
Day 3: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot(45 Kms road/ 6kms Trek, each side)
Stop At: Yamunotri, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Early morning drive to Jankichatti, trek starts from here to Yamunotri (6kms). On arrival Jankichatti leave the
vehicle and start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). On arrival at Yamunotri
purchase Prasad form local small shops, then proceed to holy dip in natural hot water spring or in river
Yamuna (icy cold water). One can cook rice in “Surya Kund” (hot water spring), dipping in a muslin cloth
and take cooked rice home as “Prasadam”. Pooja can be offered to mythological “DivyaShila”. Take blessings
of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot for night stay.
Yamunotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna who is believed supposed to be daughter of Lord
Surya and sister of Yamraj. Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. Being at high altitude it
was destroyed several times by avalanches in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund: There are number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The
Departure Time Night 10:00 PM
Boarding Point New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmeri
Gate, Opposite Airport Metro Line)
Durations 12 Days /11 Nights
Vehicle A.C. Coach
Meals Pure Veg. Food (All Meals)
Return 12th Day Morning (Around 05:00 AM)
most important of these is “Surya Kund” dedicated to Lord Surya.
Divya Shila: According to mythology, river Yamuna came out very first
time from “DivyaShila”. This is worshipping place of Yamuna Mata.
Duration: 2 days
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Samrat, Barkot, Uttarkashi
Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi(90kms/4hrs)
Stop At: Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Morning after breakfast depart to Uttarkashi, en-route visit
Prakateswar Mahadev (Shiv Cave) & famous Kashi Vishwanath
temple at Uttarkashi. Later drive to hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.
Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of holy river Bhagirathi which is prime tributary of river
Ganges. This place is associated with Lord Shiva, once he resided here. Some of the important temples worth
visiting are Kashi Vishwanath temple, ancient Shakti Mata temple with a huge mythological trident (trishul),
Hanuman temple etc.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Bhagirathi Residency, Uttarkashi
Day 5: Uttarkashi- Gangotri -Uttarkashi (100kms/4hrs, each side)
Stop At: Gangotri, Gangotri, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Morning proceed to Gangotri (3048mts), en-route enjoy the drive parallel to River Bhagirathi and the most
magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival at Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold
water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of river. Then proceed for darshan of Mata Ganga, Lord
Shiva, Hanuman,Vinayka and BhagirathMaharaj (all temples are within compound area)have blessings and
return back to parking area board the vehicle & drive back to
Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Harsil : Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttrakhand,
dense Deodar forest, gushing water Bhagrati River, chirping of
Birds, salubrious environment & pleasant weather make it perfect
destination.
Gangotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga who
is supposed to be daughter of Heaven. The temple was constructed
by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Bhagirathi Residency, Uttarkashi
Day 6: Uttarkashi- Sitapur (280kms/ 11 hrs)
Stop At: Sitapur, Sitapur, Sitapur District, Uttar Pradesh
Early morning drive to Sitapur, on arrival check into hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel JPG, Sitapur
Day 7: Sitapur – Kedarnath – Sitapur (19kms Trek/6 Hrs)
Stop At: Kedarnath, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
Early morning drop to Sonprayag (for trek route) trek starts from here to Kedarnath. Start to ascend on trek
route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath, so one can
take helicopter to Kedarnath (at own cost). Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen,
toiletries and clothes. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnathji return to Sitapur. Overnight
stay at Hotel.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingam of Lord
Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic
Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector
and the destroyer. According to legends, Pandavas after having won
over the Kaurava in Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed
their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for
redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took
refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull, on being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on
the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as
his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and
his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as
Panch Kedar.
Duration: 2 days
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel JPG, Sitapur
Day 8: Sitapur – Pipalkoti(120kms/6Hrs)
Stop At: Pipalkoti, Pipalkoti, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning at leisure, today depart in the afternoon (around 12:00hrs
noon) to Pipalkoti, on arrival check into hotel. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel JPG, Sitapur
Day 9: Pipalkoti-Joshimath -Badrinath(80kms/4 hrs)
Stop At: Joshimath, Joshimath, Auli, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning drive to Badrinath en-route visit Joshimath (NarshimhaTemple) & Vishnu Prayag later drive to
Badrinath & visit Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border) which includes Vyasa
Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc. thereafter check into hotel & free to explore the Badri
Valley & visit Badrinathtemple after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceed through colorful entrance of the temple
have Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Udhhav, Nar & Narayan. Also see
another small temples inside the temple compound i.e. Laxmimata,
Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can
get ‘Charnamirt’(abhishekamjal) inside compound.
Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors
(Pitrus), one can perform rite here.
Badrinath: one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated
pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of
3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges
known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak
providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries, thus the place got
name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.
Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe
before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was
recovered by Jagad Guru Shankaracharya and established in temple.
Brahma Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their
deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms away from temple a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better
known as the Sheshnag’s eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. Away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata MurtyTemple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra
Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
ManaVillage : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last
Indian village before Tibet.
BhimPul :- On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock
forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It
presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the
narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed
there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana village, there is a rock-cave where
Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the
pauranic commentaries.
Joshimath: is situated on the slopes above the confluence of
Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Joshimath is one of four ‘Maths’
established by AdiShankaracharya. There are many temples in
township most important is temple of Narsimha in commotion of
Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity withers with time and the
popular belief holds that the day arm completely wither Badrinath
valley will cease to exist and the Gods residence will transfer to neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.
Duration: 2 days
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Yoga, Badrinath
Day 10: Badrinath – Srinagar (170 Kms/7hrs)
Stop At: Srinagar, Srinagar, Srinagar District, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
Morning after breakfast &Darshan of Badrivishal transfer to Srinagar, en-route visit Karanprayag,
Nandprayag, Rudraprayag & DhariDevi temple. On arrival check in at hotel, overnight stay at hotel.
Vishnu Prayag :- It is the confluence of river Dhauliganga and Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.
Nandprayag : It is the confluence of river Nandakani and Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.
Karanprayag: It is the confluence of river Pinder and Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakiniand Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Srikot, Srinagar
Day 11: Srinagar – Haridwar
Stop At: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
Morning after breakfast tdrive to Haridwar, en-route visit Devprayag the confluence of Alaknanda and
Bhagirathi. Here onwards downstream river is called Ganges, later transfer to Haridwar, on arrival proceed
to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of pious river Ganges and join the enchanting evening Aarti at
Har-ki-Pauri. Brahma Kund, the spot where the Amrit (nectar) spilled out of the pitcher, is located at
HarkiPauri and is considered to be prime ghat of Haridwar, if time permit one can visit Manasa Devi
temple. After dinner, board the Coach to Delhi, overnight journey.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Srikot, Srinagar
Day 12: Arrival – Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Morning arrival at Delhi (05:00 AM). Here tour ends here with happy memories to be cherished forever.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
