Char Dham Yatra

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CHARDHAM YATRA 2023- BY ROAD YAMUNOTRI, GANGOTRI, KEDARNATH & BADRINATH

Destination Details

Yatra or pilgrimage, this tour visits four holy sites in the Himalayas: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. ‘Char’ means four in Hindi, while ‘dham’ means religious destination.

High-altitude shrines remain closed for about six months every year, opening in the spring (April or May) and closing in the fall (October or November). The Char Dham Yatra should be completed clockwise. As a result, the pilgrimage begins at Yamunotri, proceeds to Gangotri, then to Kedarnath, and ends at Badrinath. It is possible to complete the journey by road or by air (helicopter services are available). Do Dham Yatras or pilgrimages to Kedarnath and Badrinath are even done by some devotees.

Goddess Yamuna is worshipped at the Yamunotri temple in Uttarkashi district, situated near the source of River Yamuna (the second-most sacred Indian river after River Ganga). Uttarkashi is also home to Gangotri, the most sacred of all Indian rivers dedicated to Goddess Ganga. In Rudraprayag district lies Kedarnath, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The sacred Badrinarayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Badrinath. As divine as it is arduous, the Char Dham Yatra fulfills the soul!

INCLUSIONS

  • Stay in a hotel in Barkot/Kharsali with MAP for two nights.

  • Stay at a hotel in Uttarkashi for two nights with MAP.

  • Stay in a hotel in Guptkashi for two nights.

  • One night’s stay in Kedarnath (Neat and clean GMVN camp on sharing basis or basic hotel accommodation, which is best available in Kedarnath with EP (Room only)

  • A one-night stay at a hotel in Badrinath with MAP.

  • Stay at the Rudraprayag hotel with MAP for one night.

  • Accommodation on a twin/double sharing basis with an extra bed, CWB and CNB included.

  • Meals Plan (MAP) – Breakfast and Dinner: Vegetarian meals on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels and (EP) only room basis at Kedarnath.

  • Transfer and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle (A/C will be switched off in the hills).

  • Toll tax, parking charges, diver allowance.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Registration for Yatra

  • All locations do not include lunch.

  • Hills’ AC doesn’t work. Wi-Fi/Room heaters are available upon request, at an extra charge.

  • Travel & Medical Insurance.

  • Personal belongings are the responsibility of the owner.

  • It is possible to replace the extra bed with an extra mattress.

  • Hotels in Hills do not have lifts.

  • Stay at Kedarnath on an EP basis

  • Services such as Pony, Doli, Porter, and Helicopter.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Taxes, tips, and helicopter tickets

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar

Pick up at the airport / railway station and drive to the Holy Land of Haridwar. Arrive at the hotel and check in

Hotel stay over night.       

                                                                                                  

Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot (210 kms)

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Haridwar and drive you to Barkot via Mussoorie. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 03: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot {36 kms drive & 6 kms Trek (one way)}

After an early breakfast, drive to Janki Chatti and trek to Yamunotri. Depending on your preference, you can walk, ride a horse, or ride a Doli to cover the trekking distance. The third day’s distance is 36 kilometers on one side. There is a drive and a trek of 7 kilometers.

At Yamunotri, bathe in Jamnabai Kund and dip raw rice or potato in Surya Kund. After cooking, use it as prasad. Enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Aarti offered to Divya Shila and Yamunaji. Drive back to Barkot for an overnight stay.       

Day 04: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI ( 82 Km / 03 hrs.)

After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit Kashi Vishwanath later

In Uttarkashi, there is a temple. The hotel is where you will spend the night.

Day 05: UTTARKASHI - GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI

Drive to Gangotri, which is at an altitude of 3048 meters and surrounded by snow-capped picturesque Himalayan mountains. After offering prayers at Gangotri temple, explore the area. Take a look at the submerged Shivling made of natural rock. Return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (214 / 07 Hrs )

Drive to Guptkashi after an early breakfast in the morning. Approximately 210 kilometers are covered in 7 hours Journey. The hotel is checked in upon arrival, and you will stay there overnight.

Day 07: GUPTKASHI –SONPRAYAG - KEDARNATH

We leave for Phata Helipad in the morning, from where we begin our trek to Kedarnath. Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3584 meters above sea level. We covered 45 kms by car and 14 kms by trekking.

You can hire a pony or a Doli to cover trekking distances.

Kedarnath is home to one of Shiva’s twelve Jyotirlingas. Visit the main temple when you reach Kedarnath. Kedarnath is the destination for an overnight stay.

 

Day 08: KEDARNATH –SONPRAYAG – GUPATKASHI

Visit Kedarnath Ji Temple and Bhairav Baba Mandir in the morning, then trek down to Sonprayag in the afternoon.

We will meet our driver at Sonprayag and drive to Gupatkahsi. Staying at the hotel over night at Gupatkashi.

Day 09: Gupatkashi – Badrinath (195 Kms. /06 Hrs.)

After breakfast, drive to Badrinath and stop at Narshing temple in Joshimath on the way. Joshuaimath is home to Narsingh Temple, one of the most popular temples in the area. Narsingh Temple is also known as Narsingh Badri Temple and is located on the way to Badrinath. Check into your pre-booked room. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Day 10: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (154 Km / 05 Hrs.)

: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (154 Km / 05 Hrs.)

Early in the morning, take a holy bath at Tapt Kund and then visit Badrivishal Brahma kapazal for the Pinddan Shraddh of your ancestors. Visit the other holy sites at Badrinath, such as Mana, Vyas Cave, and Bhimkund. Followed by a 7-hour journey to Rudraprayag.

Day 11: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh

After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. Check your prebooked hotel on the way to Dhari Devi Temple, Devprayag. Stay overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 12: Rishikesh - Delhi Airport Drop

As soon as you finish breakfast, you will be dropped off at the airport in Dehradun.

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