Chardham Yatra
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Description
Hindu traditions speak volume about India. The chardham destinations including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnathji and Badrinathji are considered to be highly sacred by the Hindu community all acorss the world. Every Hindu wishes to go on a chardham yatra atleast once in their lifetime. The yatra, as per the Hindu mythology, rids them of their past sins and frees them from the cycle of birth and death. Presenting India has been organising chardham tours in the Uttarakhand region for many years. The tour packages that travellers mostly prefer for theit Char Dham Yatra are as follows. Do go through the chardham itineraries. And if you want more in your tour or wish to customise it according to your needs, travel counsellors at Presenting India can easily do it for you.
Price Includes
- Meals as per package (Breakfast, Dinner).
- Transfers and sightseeing as per above.
- All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
- Hotel accommodation as per package same or similar hotels.
Tour plan
- Day 1: Haridwar – Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) Pickup at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport. Drive to Barkot through Mussoorie, stopping at Kempty Fall (it is recommended that you eat lunch there because there are no good restaurants before Badkot). Later, drive directly to Barkot and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Barkot.
- Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot Early in the morning, drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti and begin your 6-kilometer trek to Yamunotri. Either on foot, horseback, or by Doli at your own expense. Arr. Yamunotri. To cook rice, wrap it in a cloth and immerse it in hot water from the kund. Pilgrims bring cooked rice home as "prasad". "Pooja" can be performed on Divya Shila near the temple after bathing in the clean water of Jamunabai Kund and having "Darshan" of the pious "Yamunaji" before returning to Jankichatti. Return to Barkot for an overnight stay.
- Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit the Vishwanath Temple, among others. Check into a hotel. Rest day at leisure. Nighttime halt.
- Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 Each Side) Drive to Gangotri early in the morning, stopping in Gangnani for a holy dip in Garam Kund before continuing through the picturesque Harsil Valley. Harsil is well-known for its natural beauty and breathtaking views of the Deodar trees and mountains. When you arrive at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also known as Bhagirathi, near the source. Perform Pooja and Darshan, then unwind in the picturesque surroundings. Return to Uttarakashi. Stay overnight in Uttarkashi.
- Day 5: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Drive directly to Guptkashi via Moolgarh and Lambgoan. En route, you can see the beautiful Mandakini River at Tilwara. To reach Guptakashi, drive along the Mandakini River, which flows from Kedarnath. When you arrive, check into your hotel before spending the evening at the Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 6: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30kms By Road & 19kms Trek) After the medical examination, proceed to Sonprayag. The journey from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 meters) begins with a pony or Doli ride. Tour participants should bring personal medications, heavy woolens, toiletries, and clothing for their overnight stay in Kedarnath. Visit the Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay.
- Day 7: Kedarnath – Guptkashi Trek down to Sonprayag in the early morning after temple darshan. Continue driving to Sonprayag. Check into a hotel. Nighttime halt.
- Day 8: Guptkashi – Badrinath Drive to Badrinath from Joshimath. Check into a hotel. Later in the evening, visit the Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.
- Day 9: Badrinath – Pipalkoti (80kms) / Rudraprayag (160kms) / Kirtinagar (200kms) After bathing in the Taptkund, pilgrims head to Badrivishal for Darshan in the morning. Brahamakapal holds significance for the ancestral Pinddan Shraddh (Pitrus). Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the Saraswati River's "Mukh" are also interesting sightseeing destinations. Approximately three kilometers from Badrinathjee. Return to Pipalkoti, Rudraprayag, or Kirtinagar through Joshimath. Check into a hotel. We'll be staying overnight.
- Day 10: Pipalkoti – Rishikesh – Haridwar Drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages', a renowned spiritual town on the Ganga River surrounded by the Shivalik Himalayan range on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi performed difficult penances, God appeared as "Hrishikesh," and the region became known as Rishikesh. Explore Rishikesh's temples and attractions, including Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, and Shivananda Ashram. Later, transfer to the Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport. The tour has concluded.