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Char Dham Yatra, the most prominent & religious journey offers
pilgrimage in four incredible sites Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath &
Kedarnath. During this tour, visit the famous sacred temples of Haridwar &
Rishikesh with your family and friends to make your India pilgrimage trip
unforgettable.
Detailed Itinerary
Day - 1 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our
representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check
in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds
the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why
successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more
mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha
from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments
were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din
Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the
Walled City Shah Jehanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir
Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a
testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New
Delhi also marks the division in life styles. Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)
Day - 2 - Delhi - Mussoorie (290 km- 08 hr)
Today we drive to Mussoorie, a popular hill-station, situated at an
altitude of 2005 m. In 1820, Captain Young of the British army was
influenced by the beauty of this place & made it his residence. After
its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a center of
education, business, tourism & beauty. Overnight Hotel - Mussoorie (B,
L, D)
Day - 3 - Mussoorie - Barkot (1828 m) (100 km- 06 hr)
Morning post breakfast we depart for Barkot with lunch (Packed). En route
we visit Kempty Falls. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to Hotel. Overnight
Hotel - Barkot (B, L, D)
Day - 4 - Barkot - Hanuman Chatti (2134 m) (02 hr - 32 km Coach Drive)
Hanuman Chatti - Janki Chatti (2676 m) (08 km - 01 hr Jeep drive)
Janki Chatti - Yamunotri (3235 m) (04 hr - 6 km trek)
Yamunotri - Janki Chatti - Hanuman Chatti - Barkot
After early breakfast we leave for a full day excursion to Yamunotri (3235
m). We shall first drive to Hanuman Chatti (2134 m) in our Coach. Since road
is narrow & rough from Hanuman Chatti onwards, we shall take a local
Jeep to reach Janki Chatti (2676 m). From Janki Chatti uphill trek starts
(04 hr -06 km one way). The time taken shall be less for us since we would
cover this distance by Pony-Doli to reach Yamunotri. At Yamunotri we will
take a holy dip in natural hot water spring & then perform Pooja
(prayers) & Holy Darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Later we return to Janki
Chatti & drive back to Barkot, the way we came, Barkot. Overnight Hotel
- Barkot
Day - 5 - Barkot - Uttarkashi (110 km - 05 hr)
Morning post breakfast we drive to Uttarkashi. It is situated on the banks
of the river Bhagirathi. Lord Vishwanath temple is located here, which is
marked by a massive iron trident. Other important temples here are Ekadash
Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar & Goddess Kuteli Devi. Overnight Hotel -
Uttarkashi (B, L, D)
Day - 6 - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100 km- 05 hr Oneway)
After early breakfast we leave for excursion to Gangotri with Packed Lunch.
On arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called
Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja (prayers) after that relax for
sometime in the lovely surroundings. Overnight Hotel - Uttarkashi (B, L, D)
Day - 7 - Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (210 km - 10 hr)
After early breakfast we drive to Guptkashi with Packed Lunch. En route we
pass through towns like Tehri Srinagar & Rudraprayag. From Rudraprayag
we turn towards Mandakini valley & see the beautiful confluence of River
Mandakini with River Alaknanda & reach Guptkashi in the evening.
Overnight Hotel - Guptkashi (B, L, D)
Day - 8 - Guptkashi - Gaurikund (32 km drive- 02 hr)
Gaurikund - Kedarnath - (14 km trek - 5 hr Oneway)
Today we drive in our Coach to Gaurikund (32 km - 02 hr). Gaurikund to
Kedarnath is 14 km trek, which we shall cover by Pony - Doli. We arrive,
Kedarnath by afternoon. On arrival check-in the Hotel - Guest house. After
freshening up we have lunch & leave for Pooja & Holy Darshan at Shri
Kedarnath temple. In the evening we visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, behind
the temple & then be part of the Aarti of Shri Kedarnath at the temple.
Overnight Hotel - Kedarnath (B, L, D)
Day - 9 - Kedarnath - Gaurikund (14 km trek - 4 hr one way)
Gaurikund - Guptkashi(32 km drive- 02 hr)
Today we start our way back to Gaurikund by Pony - Doli (14 km - 3-4 hr).
On arrival at Gaurikund we board our Coach & reach Guptkashi by lunch
time. Overnight Hotel - Guptkashi
Day - 10 - Guptkashi - Pipalkothi - Joshimath (190 km - 10 hr)
Today we drive to Joshimath via Chopta. This is one of the most scenic
stretches of the whole trip & we drive through meadows & thick
forests, with glimpses of the mighty Himalayan peaks. We arrive at the
Joshimath.
Overnight Hotel - Joshimath (B, L, D)
Day - 11 - Joshimath - Badrinath (40 km - 02 hr)
Today we drive to the Holy Shrine of Shri Badrinath. On arrival we check-in
the hotel. In the afternoon we visit Mana village, the last Indian village
before the Tibetan border. We return on time to participate in the evening
Aarti at Badrinath temple. Overnight Hotel - Badrinath (B, L, D)
Day - 12 - Badrinath - Joshimath (40 km- 02 hr)
Today morning we again perform Pooja & Holy Darshan of Badrinath &
then drive back to Joshimath. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Hotel -
Joshimath (B, L, D)
Day - 13 - Joshimath - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh (240 km - 12 hr)
After early breakfast we drive to Rishikesh. We shall stop at Rudraprayag
for Lunch. Late evening we arrive at Rishikesh & check-in the Hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Rishikesh (B, L,)
Day - 14 - Rishikesh - Haridwar (24 km - 01 hr)
Today we leave for half day sightseeing of Rishikesh. We will visit Laxman
Jhula, Ram Jhula, Geeta Bhawan, Temples & Ashrams. It is situated on the
banks of the holy River Ganges (Ganga) & is a very important Hindu
pilgrimage site. One can see Sadhus, Pilgrims, Ashrams & Temples all
around. The ceaseless flow of the river, regarded as Goddess Ganga, adds to
the beauty & the purity of the place, giving the entire place a
spiritual ambience. Along the river, the area is filled with thick green
forests in the all-mountainous region. Rishikesh is famous for its yoga
sessions that are taught here by many Yoga experts. Besides the sadhus &
saints, a mass of tourists too visit this place every year to have a look at
this much popular place. If the wonderful scenery & the numerous
pilgrimage sites were not enough, Rishikesh also makes some of the most
popular adventure sport destination of India. River rafting, trekking, rock
climbing, hiking etc. are some of the activities one can easily opt from
here.
In the afternoon we drive to Haridwar. It is located at the foothills of
the lower Himalayan Shivalik Mountains, on the banks of River Ganges
(Ganga), & is an important pilgrimage site for the Hindus. When the
Ganges leaves the mountains & enters the plains, Haridwar is the first
major town on the plains. Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids
completely, nevertheless it becomes very quiet & calm here. Haridwar has
earned fame as being the place, which has been blessed by the Trinity of the
Lords Shiva, Vishnu & Brahma.
It is also one of the major Shaktipeeths. Down the ages, Haridwar has
purified the mind, the body & the soul of people not only in spiritual
or religious terms but as a major learning centre for arts, science &
culture. Upon arrival check-in the hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Mansa
Devi temple & in the evening participate & enjoy the spectacular
view of 'Aarti' at Har Ki Pauri. Later in the evening we may spend time on
the Ghat. Overnight Hotel - Haridwar (B)
Day - 15 - Haridwar - Delhi (225 km - 06 hr)
Today we drive to Delhi, arrive Delhi upon arrival in Delhi Transfer to
Airport for onward Destination.
Our tour concludes, We thanks you for your patronage & look forward to
serve you again in future.
Cost Includes :
- 14 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
- A-C transportation as per the itinerary (No transportation on leisure
days).
- English speaking Guide for the Tour
- All meals as per the meal Plan
Cost Does Not Include :
- Any airfare or airport tax.
- All presently applicable taxes.
- Any expense of personal nature such as hard-soft drinks, laundry,
phone-fax calls, tips etc.
- Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package includes".