Char Dham Yatra

Day 1: Arrival At Haridwar

Arrive at Dehradun Airport/Haridwar Railway Station/Hotel to find our representative waiting for you, check in into your hotel.

Located at the feet of the splendid Shivaliks, Haridwar, which literally means entrance to God’s realm is a wonderful gateway to the majestic Ganges. The river makes way to the plains form this holy city. It is also the same site where the great Suryavanshi Prince Bhagirath performed severe penances to salvage the souls of his ancestors who were cursed by the great sage Kapila. As his austerities were answered, the mighty River Ganges flowed down from the thick locks of Lord Shiva and thus blessed the sixty thousand sons of King Sagara, who were subsequently revived. Following the same tradition of Bhagirath, devotees and pilgrims pray for the salvation of their ancestors in the holy water of Ganga.

In the evening, attend the wonderful “Ganga Arti” by the river bank at Har ki Pauri. The sight of hundreds of floating earthen lamps is a breathtaking sight. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Day 2 : Haridwar – Barkot (205 Km)

Start the day with an early morning breakfast. After your meal, start the scenic drive to Barkot (Kharsali) through Dehradun and Mussoorie. On route, visit the wonderful Kempty falls. After enjoying the cool ambience here, continue with your journey. Upon arrival in Barkot, check-in your hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.

 

Day 3 : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (48 Km)

Barkot is the base of your mountain trek to Yamunotri. After an early morning breakfast, start on your yatra. The 7 km trek can be covered either on foot. Horses or Palanquin/ Doli can be hired at own cost. Arrangement can made on direct payment basis at hotel on informing 2 days prior your trek.

Before the religious rituals, take bath at Jamunabai Kund’s warm water. There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”.

After you have been purified by the thermal waters, pay a visit to the Divya Shila. The rock pillar is worshipped before entering the temple. Enter the Yamunotri temple. The Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. Offer your prayers and be blessed. In some time, make the downhill trek. Return to the Barkot hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

 

Day 4 :  Barkot – Uttarkashi (85 Km)

Start the day with a hearty meal. Check-out of your hotel and proceed to drive to Uttarkashi. Check in the hotel here. The evening is free for your leisure. Uttarkashi is situated at the bank of River Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here, where a massive iron trident is erected. Visit the temple for blessings. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight rest.

 

Day 5 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Km)

Early morning, have you breakfast and start your journey to Gangotri, situated at 3048 m. En-route, enjoy the charming Harsil village, the sight of meandering Bhagirathi River and magnificent views of the Himalayas.

The Gangotri Temple is an ancient 18th century temple built of white marble located on the banks of River Bhagirathi. Constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, the temple is dedicated to the River Goddess.

Pay reverence to Kedar Ganga Sangam. Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple, Kedar Ganga. Flows from the Kedar Valle. This river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.

After Gangotri Darshan, priced for the drive back to Uttarkashi. Have dinner and overnight rest.

 

Day 6 : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (190 Km)

After a healthy breakfast in the hotel, drive straight to Guptkashi. En-route enjoy the views of the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara, which originates in Kedarnath. On arrival in Guptkashi, check-in at the Hotel. Later proceed for Kedarnath Pre-registration.

Mythology describes that Lord Shiva stayed here hidden form the Pandava brothers who were searching for a glimpse of the Lord. There are more concrete connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Rudrapraya / Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter. Get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

DAY 07 Guptkashi to Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek)

Morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your pre book Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package).

By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gaurikund & then your trek strat for Kedarnath Ji. After darshan, you follow same & back to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so the driver will back tp another palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange another taxi or wait for your driver.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the 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.

Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for the most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During the summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. The Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with the mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

Distance:- 30kms by road & 19kms Trek

 

DAY 08 Kedarnath to Guptkashi (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)

Morning after Pooja & breakfast, you can check out of Kedarnath hotel start your journey back to Sonprayag. Our driver will be there at a designated place which was discussed with you. Drive back to Guptkashi hotel for a night stay.

Distance:- 19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road

 

Day 09 – Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (165 Kms)

Early in the day enjoy a hearty breakfast. Checkout of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Enjoy the picturesque scenery. En-route. 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 the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.

On arrival, check-in the Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Before you enter the holy abode of Lord Vishnu, purify ourselves with a bath in the Tapt Kund. The natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, offers waters with medicinal qualities. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Day 10 : Badrinath – Joshimath – Rishikesh (325 Kms)

Early morning, pilgrims go for the customary bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). On the flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda, Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Later drive back to Rishikesh via Rudraprayag. Check in the Rishikesh Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay is arranged here.

 

Day 11 : Return Rishikesh Return Rishikesh – Haridwar / Dehradun Drop (40 Km)

Today you will visit The ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of” Hrishikesh” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. In the holy town known as the Yoga capital of the world, visit Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at Haridwar railway station / Bus Stand / Dehradun Airport.

Tour ends with happy memories.

 

TOUR INCLUDES

• Pickup & drop from Dehradun / Haridwar Airport / Railway Station.
• Welcome Drink on Arrival (non-alcoholic)
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner at hotel (as per hotel menu)
• Local Sightseeing as per itinerary.
• Cabs will be provided as per itinerary (AC will not functional in hill areas)
• Driver Allowances, Toll/Parking, Fuel Charges And Permit Charges.
• 1 Night Stay at Haridwar.
• 2 Nights Stay at Barkot.
• 2 Nights Stay at Uttarkashi.
• 2 Nights Stay at Guptkashi.
• 1 Night Stay at Shri Kedarnath Ji (Beds Only EP Plan)
• 1 Night Stay at Shri Badrinath Ji.
• 1 Night Stay at Rishikesh.

 

TOUR COST EXCLUDES

• 05% GST
• Monument Entry Fee
•  Room Heater Charges
•  Anything not mentioned in inclusions
•  Any adventure activity Paragliding Snow
• Skating /Horse riding/ River crossing Rafting etc. & entrance fees for any monument.
• Shri Kedarnath Ji Heli Ticket chargable extra