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12 Days Char Dham Yatra

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DELHI

HARIDWAR

BARKOT

UTTARKASHI

GANGOTRI

GUPTAKASHI

KEDARNATH

Tour Overview

Chardham Dham Yatra is the most popular tour in Hinduism and this tour offers a golden chance to satisfy your religious affiliation and witness the richest Hindu cultures. Here you will be amazed to see the natural beauty of our country during your visit of 04 most important shrine, called Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It is believed that going to Char Dham yatra takes you a step closer to attaining Moksha and you will get a lot of information about Hindu Mythology, spirituality, and history. You will also amaze to see the most spectacular valley, snowcapped mountains, ancient temples, rivers, hot spring waters, and treks. lets come and enjoy Char Dham Yatra trip in Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand.

Tour highlights

Evening prayer ceremony at Har-ki-Pauri.
Visit of Kempty Fall in Mussoorie.
06 km trek to Yamunotri Temple and 19 km trek from Sonprayag to Kedarnath
Visit - The Kashi of North (Uttrakasi) and Guptakashi –The hidden Kashi.
Visit Gangotri Temple
Visit Kedarnath Temple one of the 12th Joyotilinga of Lord shiva.
Adi Sankaracharya Samadhi in Joshimath.
Visit Badrinath Temple.
Enjoy hot spring waters in various locations.
Explore the visit holy city Rishikesh

Itinerary

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DAY 01: Arrival Delhi – Haridwar by road (230 Km / 6 -7 hrs approx.)

Upon arrival from Delhi airport or railway station you will be meeting our office representative and he will brief you about your Char Dham tour and will handover travel documents.
Later you will be transfer direct by road to Haridwar. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and relax.
Later evening attend prayer ceremony at Har-ki-Pauri.
Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: Haridwar to Barkot by road (220kms/ 6-7hrs approx.)

Post breakfast check-out from your and start the holy trip of Char Dham from today. Later continue drive to Barkot en-route you will be visiting Kempty fall in Mussoorie.
Barkot is located 220kms north from Haridwar and it is a popular destination in Uttrakashi district of Uttrakhand in the Himalyan range. There are two river Ganga and Yamuna flows from Barkot valley. Here you can find good accommodation for Char Dham devotees especially for those devotees who want to visit Yumnotri Dham, which is around 50kms from here. It is ideal location for nature lovers and it has apple orchard, scenic view and some trekking destination.
On arrival you will check-in your hotel and rest of the day free.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot, 36km drive (one way) & 6 km trek (one way)

Post breakfast you will drive by road to Jankichatti/ Phoolchatti and from here you will have to a trek of 06kms (One way) either by walk or by a horse ride, or Doli at your own cost. You will pass through a lush green valley, deep and narrow valley, and mighty mountains.
Yamunotri is the sacred temple of River Yamuna and the most popular destination of Chardham yatra. Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the goddess Yamuna in Hinduism and it is situated 3293 meters above sea leave at Gharwal Himalayas valley. Champasar Glacier lies 01 km ahead of the Yamunotri shrine, which the actual origin of river Yamunotri.
Yamunotri is the first step of Chardham Yatra and Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and its open for tourists from April to October every year. According to Hindu mythology it was the home saint Asit Muni. This temple was built by Maharani Guleria of the Jaipur in the late 19th century. You will see here the hot water spring. Rice and potatoes are cooked by the pilgrim in hot water spring and served as Prasad. You can also have a warm bath in hot spring water. There is a rock pillar called Divya Shila just entering the temple and devotees also pay respect to this pillar. You can visit the temple and attend the prayer ceremony in the temple. After the lunch return back to Jankichatti/phoolchatti with a trek and from here you will drive back to Barkot.
Overnight stay at Barkot..

Day 4: Barkot - Uttarkashi by road (90km/3-4hr approx.)

Post breakfast you will drive by road and drive to Uttarkashi.
This is a beautiful town which is the home of the number of Ashrams and Temples. Uttarkashi meaning Kashi of north, as present Varanasi is known as Kashi and located on the bank of River Ganges, 170kms north from Rishikesh. It has a Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is one of the oldest temples in India
On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and later visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This temple was re-constructed in 1857 in the ancient architectural style by the Maharani of Tehri.
Evening you take part in special Aarti in the Temple.
Overnight at otel.

Day 5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100km/3-4hrs one way)

Post breakfast, drive early to Gangotri for your same day excursion tour. On the way, you can stop at Gangnani, where you can take a bath in hot spring water, which is called as Garamkund. Enjoy your scenic drive through Harshil valley along with a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains and trees.
On arrival, you can have a holy dip in the sacred river the Ganges and then visit Gangotri Temple and after having the Darshan and you can perform Puja rituals in the temple premises. The beautiful temple was built on orders of the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century. The Ganga river origin is Gaumukh, which is 19kms ahead from Gangotri and it is accessible by a trek only. Gangotri Glacier is the main source of River Ganges.
After visiting the Gangotri temple return back to Uttarkashi.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi by road (220kms/ 7-8hrs aprox.)

Post breakfast check-out from your hotel and drive early morning to Guptakashi. You will be driven along the river Mandakini at Tilwara and enjoy the breath-taking view.
Guptkashi means “ Hidden Kashi” and it is said that Pandawas brothers were searching to Lord Shiva, who was hidden in Guptkashi. Guptkashi is quite a large town and it is located 50kms before from the holy shrine Kedarnath and its famous for its ancient house and temples.
On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and later you will be visiting Ardh Narishwar Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and you can have a holy steam bath in Manikarnika Kund.
Rest of the day free at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07: Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30km by road & 19km Trek)

Post breakfast, you will have a medical check-up and after the passing the medical check-up you will be driven by road to Sonprayag. From here you will have 19kms trek which can be cover by pony, palanquin, horse ride or walking. Here you will going through the beautiful village Gauikund and Rambhra Village.
On arrival you will check-in your hotel in Kedarnath. Kedarnath Temple is one the 12th Jyotirlinga of lord shiva. This small valley is covered from the snow capped mountains. It is said that it was built by 05 Pandavas
Later you will be visiting Kerdarnath Temple and evening enjoys the prayer ceremony at the temple.
Kedarnath is also place, where you can start the journey of Panch Kedar Yatra including the visit of Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhmahwar and Kalpeshwar. For visiting these holy shrines of Lord shiva you would be required 03-04 days more.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 8: Kedarnath - Guptkashi (19 km trek down Trek & 30 km/1hr by road)

Early morning you can take a bath and participate in the Prayer called Abhishek to Lord Kedarnath. You can also visit some nearby temples and explore the surrounding area.
Post breakfast check-out from your hotel and proceed for 19kms down trek to Sonprayag. After reaching Sonprayag, you will be driven back to Guptkashi.
On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and rest of the day free at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Guptkashi - Badrinath (215km/7hr-8hrs)

After breakfast, you will drive by road to Badrinath via visiting Joshimath. Joshimath is known for its Mutts, which are established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 08th century. You can also visit Narshima and Gaurishankar Temple and witness the sacred tree Kalpvriksha, which is said to be more than 1200 years old.
Later continue drive to Badrinath. Badrinath is the last destination of Char Dham yatra and located over 3100 meters above the sea level. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is only open for 06 months as similar to Dham from April to September.
On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and later proceed to the visit of Badrinath Temple. Before entering the temple it is very important to take a bath in Tapt Kund, which is natural spring water. It is also believed that the holy bath has medicinal values and can cure of skin allergies
Overnight stay in Badrinath hotel.

Day 10: Badrinath - SriNagar (190km/5-6hrs approx.)

Early morning you have a holy bath in Tapt Kund and proceed for the Darshan at the Badrinath Temple.
Post breakfast check-out from your hotel and drive to Srinagar. It is a historic town, which is located on the bank of Alaknanda River and it is also important town of culture and education. Here you can find accommodation during your visit of Badrinath and Kedarnath.
On arrival you will check-in your hotel and if time permits you can visit Kamleshwar Mahadev which is deditacted to Lord Shiva. Next you can visit Kilkileshwar temple which is located on the bank of Alaknanad river.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Srinagar – Rishikesh by road (120kms 3-4hrs approx.)

Post breakfast drive by road to Rishikesh. It is a small town which is located on the bank of Ganga river, it is just 30kms from Haridwar. It is also known the world capital of Yoga. Here you will find all types of hotel accommodation from guest house to luxury 05 star. Many Ashram and resort offers yoga and meditation class / course to their guest who comes here all around the world.
On arrival you will check-in your hotel and later visit some important tourist destination including Barat Mandir, Shivananada Ashram, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula , Pramat Niketan, Shanti Niketen.
Evening attend the prayer ceremony at Triveni Ghat.
Overnight at hotel.

DAY 12: Rishikesh – Delhi by road (230kms/ 5-6hrs approx.)

Post breakfast you check-out from your hotel and drive by road to Delhi. Upon arrival you will be transfer direct to Delhi Airport or Railway station in time for your flight to onwards destination.