Chardham Yatra

Ex-Haridwar

Overview

Char Dham Yatra is the very popular religious trek in the Himalayas for Hindu, which is situated in Garhwal of Uttarakhand state. Chardham Yatra passes through four pilgrimage – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Badrinath is one of the four pilgrimages of a larger Vaishnava pilgrimage route of Char Dham. Char dham was originally called the popular pilgrimage path in the four holy places of Hinduism, It is just opposite of the Indian subcontinent Puri, Rameshvaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath dhams. It is believed that the custom of pilgrimage to Char dham, a Hindu truth-seeker and started the VIII century reformer Shankara.






ITINERARY

  • 1
    Day 1 (At 05:00 Hrs) Arrival Haridwar - Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) HT : 1352 MTS.

    Early morning dip (bathing) in Holy Ganga and have blessings to start you journey for Chardham (Four Abodes OF God). After breakfast proceed to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En route visit Kempty fall. Upon arrival check in into the hotel, rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel at Barkot.

  • 2
    Day 2 : Barkot – Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side:-

    Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 06 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Garam Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

  • 3
    Day 3 Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) HT :1158 MTS.

    Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt. Uttarkashi - Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers; Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 meters, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or 'Uttar' facing river.

  • 4
    Day 4 :Uttarkashi – Ganganani- Gangotri – Harsil – Uttarkashi (120Kms / 05 hrs) round trip

    with packed breakfast & post Tea/ Coffee leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Ganganani & Harsil. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

  • 5
    Day 5: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi-Sitapur (290 Kms/ 8-9 hrs)

    Leave very early in the morning with packed breakfast for almost day long drive to Sitapur via Guptkashi. On your drive you would pass through Ganga giving way to Tehri Dam (The Hydro Electric Project). Overnight stay in the hotel at Sitapur/Guptkashi.

  • 6
    Day 6:Sitapur -Gaurikund - Kedarnath & back (19 Kms Trek One Side/ 6-7 hrs)

    Morning drive to Sonprayag -Gaurikund (03 kms drive-one way). On arrival Gaurikund start your journey on the tough trek ahead. On arrival Kedarnath freshening up, perform Pooja and also Darshan at Shri Kedarnath & back to Sitapur. Amidst the dramatic mountains capes of the majestic Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas' of Kedar or Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 mtrs. on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus.  Ki-Pouri at Haridwar proceed to railway station as per your schedule.

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    Day 7: Sitapur to Pipalkoti/ Joshimath ( 180 km/ 7-8 hrs)

    Early Morning breakfast drive to after it processed to pipalkoti.

  • 8
    Day 8: pipalkoti/joshimath - Badrinath (60 kms / 2-3 hrs)

    Morning after breakfast proceed to Badrinath via Joshimath, (Narsimha Temple, Sankaracharaya Math) Badrinath. Evening Darshan & Pooja at Badrinath temple. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

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    Day 9: Badrinath – Pipalkoti - Rudraprayag - (160 kms/6-7hr)

    Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four Maths established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. Late morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag enroute visiting Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag overnight stay at Rudraprayag .Vishnuprayag where two river confluences Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda,Karnprayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda) Rudraprayag(confluence of river Mandakini and Alaknanda River).We can also visit to evening Aarti at Maharudranath Temple. If time permits we can also visit Koteshwar Mahadev. O/N stay in Rudraprayag.

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    Day 10: Rudarparyag-Haridwar –(140 kms/05hr)

    After breakfast drive to Haridwar en-route visit Deoprayag , Rishikesh (Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula, Gita Mandir).After sightseeing proceed to Haridwar and drop to the railway station according to schedule. Tour End


Package Inclusions

  •  Neat, clean, hygienic accommodation on Double/ Triple Sharing as per your preferences.
  •  Inclusive of transport services for 5 Nights & 6 Days. (Ex Haridwar)
  •  All Breakfast & Dinner .
  •  All point to point sight-seeing as per given program possible in time frame.
  •  Transportation from Delhi to Delhi (for the designated meeting point). – Air Condition will work only from Delhi to Haridwar and vice versa, AC will not run in the hills.
  •  All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.

Package Exclusions

Gst as per government rules, Helicopter Tickets to Kedarnath Ji, Accommodation and meals in Kedarnath Ji will be on direct payment, Any International or Domestic Air or Rail Tickets, Rest All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony / Palaki, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel / personal health insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost included.