Avail off Exciting Discounts for Chardham Yatra 2024 ex Delhi
Embarking a spiritual journey gives devotees an immense feeling of devotion and sacrifice that brings a connection between their body, mind and soul. Pilgrimage sites/places are a major part of Hindu religion that assists pilgrims in understanding the importance of their past. Chardham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage circuit that is located in the Garhwal region of great Himalayans in the Uttarakhand state.
Every year, numerous pilgrims wait to commence their journey of Chardham with their loved ones including family and friends. People from different cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Gujarat, and others travel to Haridwar/Rishikesh in order to commence their trip. During journey, enjoy the beautiful view of snow-covered mountain, lush green forest, etc.
Chardham Tour Itinerary from Delhi
During the tour, devotees visit the four major temples of Hinduism including Kedarnath, Yamunotari, Gangotri, and Badrinath. In these temples, they worship the idols of God Shiva, Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, and God Vishnu. Devotees initiate their journey in clockwise direction from Yamunotari then proceed to Gangotri and Kedarnath, which ends at Badrinath. In this blog, we will learn the detailed itinerary from Delhi to Chardham that you can follow during your upcoming tour. We will also discuss about the major stops that you can visit during this tranquility trip.
Delhi to Yamunotari
Starting journey from Delhi, first reach Haridwar that is around 200 km away from Delhi and it will take 6-7 hours to reach. After reaching Haridwar, attend Ganga Aarti; visit Har ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple. Afterwards, move ahead to Barkot that will take another 6-7 hours en route visit Mussoorie and enjoy Kempty Falls. From Barkot, move towards Yamunotari temple via Jankichatti/Phoolchatti.
From Jankichatti, there is trek of around 5-6 km to reach Yamunotari temple, where you will see the origin point of River Yamuna. In addition, take bath in the holy river of Yamuna and perform Yamuna Pujan in Divya Shila. Once you perform all the rituals and seek blessings from idol, head back towards Barkot by doing a trek of 5-6 km and driving of 38-40 km.
Places that you covered: Haridwar/Rishikesh, Barkot, Kempty Falls, Jankichatti, Yamunotari
Number of Days: 3 Days
Barkot to Gangotri
After spending some time in leisure and rest, get ready to cover another major destination, Gangotri, where you will witness the origin of River Ganga. Head towards Uttarkashi, which is a drive of 7 hours covering 140 km, from Barkot while pay a visit in Lakhamandal. In Uttarkashi, also visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and seek his blessings. Then, from Uttarkashi, start your journey towards Gangotri
temple that will take around 5 hours to complete 120 km. Perform pooja, worship the idol and en route visit some magnificent places such as Bhagirath Shila, Gauri Ganesha Temple, Surya Kund, Gupteshwar Temple, and more. After Gangotri, head back to Uttarkashi while visiting Harsil Valley and Gangnani also meet the Tibetan people.
Places that you covered: Lakhamandal, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Gangnani, Gangotri
Number of Days: 2 Days
Uttarkashi to Kedarnath
From Uttarkashi, commence your journey towards the Abode of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath. Firstly, reach to Guptkashi that will take 8-9 hours to cover 250 km and then head towards Gaurikund. Once you reach Gaurikund, initiate your trek for Kedarnath that will take around 6-7 hours to cover a distance of 14 km. Once you reach the temple, get ready for darshan and spend some time in the lapse of nature. Also, pay a visit to Shankaracharya Samadhi, Bhaironath Temple, and more. You can also perform rituals at different locations including Ghat, Kund, and more. Also meet the Gurus and Sadhus present there and learn more about rituals and spiritual concepts. Next day, trek back to Guptkashi and take some rest for the day.
Places that you covered: Gaurikund, Guptkashi, Kedarnath
Number of Days: 3 Days
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Now head towards Badrinath, which is located at a distance of 200 km from Guptkashi and it will take 7-8 hours to reach. While driving towards Badrinath, witness the Panch Prayag, Rudraprayag, Vishnuprayag, Devprayag, Nandprayag, and Karnaprayag. In addition, pay a visit to some of the popular places including Mana village, Ekadasi Gufa, Hanuman Gufa, Nag Nagin Pith, and more. Reach your at
the Badrinath temple, worship idols and seek his blessings. Also, explore Joshimath, Naradkund, Bhim Pul, Brahma Kapal, and more. Then, return to Rudraprayag or also travel to Srinagar of Uttarakhand, spend your day in leisure.
Places that you covered: Badrinath, Joshimath, Panch Prayag
Number of Days: 2 Days
Return to Delhi
From Rudraprayag/Srinagar, get ready for your drive to Delhi via Haridwar. Here, your spiritual trip comes to an end where you connected yourself with the almighty power and enlightened yourself in his grace.
Inclusion and Exclusion
Doing Chardham Yatra is not an easy task; you need all the amenities along with you in case of any emergency. Here is a list of inclusions and exclusions that you require during the tranquil journey.
Inclusion
- Hotel accommodations
- Meals (breakfast and dinner) as per the hotel menu
- Toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowance
- Hotel and transport taxes
- Transfers and sightseeing according to itinerary
Exclusion
- GST @5%
- Lunch and Snacks
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Entry fees
- Pony and Palki charges
- Helicopter fees
- VIP Darshan charges
- Anything that is not mentioned in inclusion
In the End
Chardham Yatra is a journey of spirituality and tranquility where you get to maintain a connection between your body, mind and soul. During this trip, make sure that you must treat everyone well including locals, travellers and animals, as it will help you to complete your journey peacefully. Before the journey, make sure that you are medically and physically fit that will help you to complete journey
trouble-free. In addition, also carry all the required documents such as identity proofs, medical certifications, and more. We hope that you have a safe and secure journey.
