Chardham Yatra 2024 Group Tours
10 Nights / 11 DaysHaridwar – Barkot – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Sitapur – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Haridwar
Itinerary
Day 01 : Haridwar Pick Up
Arrive Haridwar meet and greet by tour representative drive for Haridwar hotel on reach check in at the hotel, Evening attend The Ganga Arti at famous Har Ki Pauri (by your own). Dinner & overnight stay.
Things to do
Before starting your spiritual journey, take a dip of Ganga snan and do worship.
Day 02 :Haridwar – Barkot / Sayanachatti (210 kms / 07 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Barkot via- Mussoorie enroute visit kempty fall. Upon arrival check in into the hotel, rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot. Acclimatize yourself to start a trek to Yamnotri from JanakiChatti.
Day 03 : Barkot / Sayanachatti – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Jankichatti – Barkot / Sayanachatti (38kms/2hrs drive & 5kms/3hrs on foot)
After breakfast proceed to Yamunotri here can cook rice in Garam Pani kund. Tourist take this cooked rice to home as “Prasad”. “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s (HOT WATER) and having “Darshan” of pious “Yamunaji” return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Things TO DO
Rituals & Activities : Snan in Tapt Kund Yamnotri , Yamuna Pujan in Divya Shila , Yamnotri Temple Darshan , Hanuman Temple ,
Optional : Participate in Pre Booked Aarti in Yamnotri Temple where you will get advantage of performing Aarti in your Name / Gotra.
Yamunotri: Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni. Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment any person at the time of death who takes a holy dip in Yamuna, his sister.
Surya Kund: 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.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshiped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 04 :Barkot – Uttarakashi /Gangnani (140 Kms / 07 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and drive to Gangnani . Evening free for leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi. 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. It is believed that in the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an important religious center.
Day 05 :Uttarkashi / Gangnani – Gangotri – Harsil – Gangnani / Uttarkashi (120Kms / 05 hrs) round trip
Early Morning start driving to Gangotri. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani. Overnight stay at Gangnani/ Uttarkashi
Gangotri: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great “Deva Yagna” here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
Things to Do
Do spiritual bath at Gangotri Ghat, do Ganga Worship and relax here for few minutes. While returning stop to shop at Tibetan market and enjoy the cuisines.
Day 06 :Uttarkashi – Sitapur (250 Kms/ 8-9 hrs)
After Breakfast drive Sitapur. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 :Sitapur-Sonpryag- Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Sitapur (10 Kms/ 1/2 hrs & 16 Kms/ 6-7 hrs)
Post your early breakfast; leave by vehicle for Gaurikund and from their join other pilgrims for 20 kms trek of Kedarnath. After darshan and Pooja at Kedarnath Temple back to hotel for Overnight Stay.
Kedarnath Temple: The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam – the main idol, a statue of Nandi – the celestial bull, a ‘Garba Grah’ for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.
Shankaracharya Samadhi: The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years.
Bhaironath temple: About half a kilometer away from Kedarnathji, a small temple is dedicated to Bhaironath. It is worshipped on the opening and closing day of Sri Kedarnath Shrine. It is believed that when Kedarnathji temple is closed, Bhaironathji protects this land from evil.
Rituals & Activities : Visit Guptkashi,Gaurikund , Snan in Tapt Kund at Gauri Kund and Darshan of Gauri Ganesh Temple & get blessing of Ganesha and start the trek of kedarnath Ji. Evening Aarti Darshan of Kedarnath Ji , Darshan of Aadi Guru Shankracharya , Darshan of Udar Kund & Bambam Kund , Pitra Kund . Chance to meet Gurus and Sadhus meditating for long time in Kedarnath. Darshan of Rama cave (Gufa)
Day 08 :Sitapur – Badrinath (220 kms / 07-08 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Badrinath via Joshimath, (Narsimha Temple, Sankaracharaya Math) Badrinath. Evening Darshan & Pooja at Badrinath temple. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Things to Do
Rituals & Activities : Early Morning take a holy dip in Tapt Kund , Have again Darshan of Badri Vishal if time allows otherwise Important visit to Nag Nagin Pith (One of the important place in India for Sarp kal Dosh Nivaran ) , Short Visit to Mana Village (Vyas Cave , Ganesha Cave , Keshav Prayag , Darshan of Sarasawati Udgam (origin) ), Charan Paduka Darshan , Badrinath: Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines – Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with ‘badris’ or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
Day 09 : Badrinath – Rudrapryag
After breakfast Drive to Rudrapryag via Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag, on reach check inn into Hotel,O/n at Rudrapryag. Vishnuprayag where two river confluences Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda Karnprayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda) Nandprayag (confluence of river Nandakini and Alaknanda River.
Day 10 : Rudrapryag – Haridwar drop
Morning after breakfast drive for haridwar via Devprayag and Rishikesh (Ramjhula & Laxman jhulathen drive to Haridwar Hotel Dinner overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 :Haridwar –Delhi Drop
Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi with happy tour memories.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation on Twin Shearing basis in mention or Similar Hotels
- Breakfast & Dinner as per the itinerary.
- All Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary (Non Air-condition).
- All inter-state taxes, toll taxes, driver allowance & parking etc.
- All prevailing applicable taxes.
Exclusions:
- 3.50% Government Service Tax.
- Air fare / train fare until mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any meals other than those specified in ‘Inclusions’.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, Pooja samagri etc.
- Any other item not specified in ‘Inclusions’.
- Porterage at hotels / airport / railway station and during trekking.
- Ponies / Dollies during trekking.
- Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Camera fee / Emergency & medical cost.
- Helicopter tickets for any of the Dhams.
- Cost incidental due to road blocks, landslides, change in the itinerary/ stay on account of cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and or any factors beyond control.
Note:-
- Hotels can be change without prior notice or Depends on distance covered by vehicle.
- May be you have to start your journey early in the morning cause of same day Darshan.
- Early journey may become cause of breakfast loss.
- We charged only for 10 Night accomodation, Extra night due to any reason will be on direct payment basis.
- In case of Helicopter Darshan guest have to stay in Guptkashi or Nearby places.
Advance Booking Fee
45 or more days before departure : Rs 25% per person
30 days before departure : 50% of total amount
Less than 30 days before departure : 100% of the total amount
If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (for instance, bad weather):
we shall first try to offer you alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn’t already commenced;
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged from you on a pro-rata basis depending on portion of the tour standing utilized by you
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited refunding to you the price we charged as the tour fees . Change Your Holiday Plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by yourself.
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Surcharges may be applicable over and above the holiday price for the requested period. The same will be advised at the time of booking or prior to confirmations.
You need to make an advance payment at the time of confirming the tour and make the balance payment 35 days prior to the departure of the tour.