Char Dham Yatra Package Ex Delhi
Tour Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination covered
HARIDWAR, BARKOT, GUPTKASHI, YAMUNOTRI, GANGOTRI, BADRINATH, UTTARKASHI, RUDRAPRAYAG,
Tour Overview
Char Dham refers to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India. Traditionally, the Chardham Yatra is undertaken from the west to the east. Thus, the Yatra starts from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Amongst the four Char Dhams, Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to goddesses Yamuna and Ganga respectively. On the other hand, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Moreover, people also visit Hemkund Sahib in the vicinity, which is one of the highest located religious sites in the country. Thus, pilgrims visit all these places in aspiration of washing away their sins and to attain salvation, by the blessings of the Lord.
Itinerary
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Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will meet our representative/driver at the airport or railway station & drive towards Haridwar. On arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel. Haridwar or ‘the Gateway to the Gods’ is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. The town stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand … Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Visit Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti ceremony at the ghat. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
After breakfast, drive to Barkot. Barkot is a place of great scenic beauty with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains all around. A magnificent view of the eternal snow peaks of Bandar punch can be seen from here. Upon arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel or camp.
Day 3
Barkot – Yamunotri
After an early breakfast, drive to Janki Chatti via Syanachatti. From Janki Chatti we begin our trek to Yamunotri (5 km/3 hrs) to visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river. You can take a holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs and cook rice in its water, the common rituals performed by the devotees. Return to hotel or camp for overnight stay.
Day 4
Barkot – Uttarkashi
After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi – Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Later, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi. Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest & sacred temple in Uttarkashi, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return to hotel / camp for overnight stay.
Day 5
Uttarkashi – Gangotri
After breakfast, drive to Gangotri. On arrival take a holy deep in the River sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and relax in the lovely surrounding. One of the prominent shrines in Gangotri, Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and is positioned near the sacred stone known as Bhagirath Shila, where it is said that the king Bhagirath paid his homage to Lord Shiva. Later, drive to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.
Day 6
Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
After an early breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival, check in at your pre booked camp / hotel. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at camp/hotel.
Day 7
Guptkashi – Phata – Kedarnath – Phata – Guptkashi (By Helicopter)
After breakfast, drive to Phata (12 Kms/01hour) to take the helicopter till Kedarnath & visit Kedarnath Temple for Darshan, Aarti & Pooja. After the holy Darshan way back to Guptkashi hotel via Helicopter. Overnight stay at hotel / camp.
Day 8
Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath
After breakfast, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the medicinal forest. Upon arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel / camp in Badrinath. Evening visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan, Aarti & Pooja. Before Darshan, first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Return to Badrinath hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9
Badrinath – Joshimath –Rudraprayag
Early morning, visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan. Return to Badrinath hotel for breakfast. Thereafter, visit Mana Village. Mana is the last village before the Mana Pass and is 24 kilometers from the border of India and Tibet. The village is at a distance of about 3 km from the Hindu Pilgrimage Badrinath and the two places are culturally connected with each other. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Karnaprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. Upon arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Rudraprayag.
Day 10
Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar
After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. One of the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is not just known for its religious connection, but also for its stunning landscape. Surrounded by the Shivalik Range on three sides, with holy river Ganga river flowing through it, Rishikesh is truly an ethereal experience. Visit the Lakshman Jhula, a suspended bridge across the Ganga. Legend has it that Lakshman crossed a bridge made of jute ropes here. The view from the bridge is panoramic… mountains, the river, the temples and the ashrams. Later, drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at Haridwar hotel.
Day 11
Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi airport or railway station for your onward journey