Chardham Yatra

Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham' refers to religious destinations.

The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summers (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). It is believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. The journey can be completed by road or by air (helicopter services are available). Some devotees even do a Do Dham Yatra or a pilgrimage to two shrines - Kedarnath and Badrinath.

The Yamunotri temple, lodged in a narrow gorge close to the source of River Yamuna (the second-most sacred Indian river after River Ganga) in Uttarkashi district, is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The district of Uttarkashi is also home to Gangotri dedicated to Goddess Ganga, the most sacred of all Indian rivers. Located in the Rudraprayag district lies Kedarnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath, home to the sacred Badrinarayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Char Dham Yatra is as divine as it is arduous but fulfills the soul.

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DAY 01: Haridwar- Dehradun - Barkot (220 kms/6:30 Hrs)
Welcome to Chardham Yatra. Arrival at Haridwar. Meet Rishikesh Tourist Company representative. Later drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En-route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas, (route may be changed as per road condition & traffic). Later drive straight to Barkot for night stay.

DAY 02: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (36 Kms Road/ 7Kms Trek) One Side
Drive to Jankichatti, trek starts from here to Yamunotri (6kms). On arrival 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 “Divya Shila”. Take blessings of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot for night stay.

DAY 03: Barkot - Uttarkashi - (100 Kms/4 Hrs) Morning depart to Uttarkashi, On arrival check in at hotel, later visit famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 04: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100Kms/3 Hrs)Each Side Morning proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), en-route enjoy the drive parallel to Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of river. Then proceed to darshan, of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vinayka and BhagirathMaharaj, have blessings and return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

DAY 05: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (235 Kms/9 Hrs) Morning drive to Guptkashi or Phata. On arrival check into Hotel. Later do Registration for visiting Kedarnath, Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 06: Guptkashi – Kedarnath - Guptkashi (18 Kms Trek) (We are also provide same day Helicopter Service from Phata) Morning driver will drop you at your prebooked Helypad, Driver will wait for you at Parking. Tour members should carry personal medicines, Heavy woolen and Clothes for Kedarnath Ji. After Kedarnath Ji Darshan return back to Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 07: Guptkashi - Badrinath (215 Kms / 9 Hrs) Morning After breakfast transfer to Badrinath, en-route visit Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnu Prayag, & Joshimath (Narshimha Temple) on arrival check in at Hotel, in the evening visit Badrinath temple, Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 08: Badrinath - Srinagar (187 Kms/6:30 Hrs) Morning visit Temple 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 temple inside the temple compound i.e. Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can get ‘Charnamirt’ (abhishekamjal) in side compound. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus), One can perform rite here. Later visit Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border), which includes Vyasa Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc; In the evening transfer to Srinagar, Overnight stay at Srinagar.

DAY 09: Srinagar - Rishikesh - Haridwar (132 Kms /4:30 Hrs) Morning drive back to Rishikesh. En-route see the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in Devprayag. On arrival at Rishikesh visit magnificent Ashrams and famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Gita Bhavan, Pramarth Niketan later drive to Haridwar. Here tour ends with Happy Memories!!! as you drop to the Haridwar Railway station for journey to onward destination.

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NOTE:

Transportation for Chardham, Dodham, Teen Dham and EkDham Sector as per Requirement.

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All Pick Up and Dropping Facilities at One Point. Ac Would Not Run On Hill Drives.

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Ac Would Not Run On Hill Drives.

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Hotel Accommodation on Double / Triple Sharing Basis as per Requirements.

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Driver's T.A – D.A, Toll Tax, Parking, and Interstate Taxes.

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All Fuel Charges & State Taxes. All Toll / Parking Fee.

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Meals Breakfast & Dinner at Hotels on Fixed Menu Basis.

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