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Destinations Covered: Delhi – Haridwar -Barkot – Yamunotri -Uttarkashi- Gangotri- Guptkashi- Kedarnath- Badrinath- Joshimath- Rudraprayag- Rishikesh.
Tour Duration: 12Nights / 13days
Tour Name: Chardham Yatra Package
Trip Cost: ₹ 28,000/- Per Person(Min – 6 Person)

Description

Chardham Yatra Package

Chardham Yatra is a revered pilgrimage in Hinduism that encompasses four sacred shrines located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The term “Chardham” refers to the four abodes of the deities that are visited during the pilgrimage. Let’s have an overview of each of these shrines:

1. Yamunotri: Yamunotri is the starting point of the Chardham Yatra and is dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. It is located at an elevation of 3,293 meters in the western Himalayas. The main attraction here is the Yamunotri Temple, which is reached by a 13-kilometer trek from the town of Hanuman Chatti. The temple is situated near the source of the Yamuna River.

2. Gangotri: Gangotri is dedicated to the goddess Ganga (the Ganges River) and is situated at an altitude of 3,042 meters. It is the second stop of the Chardham Yatra. The Gangotri Temple, the main shrine here, is about 18 kilometers away from the picturesque town of Harsil. The temple is believed to be the source of the holy river Ganges.

3. Kedarnath: Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at an elevation of 3,583 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The Kedarnath Temple, situated amidst stunning mountain peaks, is the highlight of this leg of the journey. To reach the temple, pilgrims must undertake a 16-kilometer trek from Gaurikund.

4. Badrinath: Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is situated at an altitude of 3,133 meters. It is the final and most important stop of the Chardham Yatra. The Badrinath Temple, located near the Alaknanda River, is the main attraction. Unlike the other three shrines, Badrinath is accessible by road, making it relatively easier to reach for pilgrims.

The Chardham Yatra is a spiritually enriching experience that attracts thousands of devotees each year. Pilgrims undertake this arduous journey to seek blessings, attain spiritual purification, and find solace in the serene and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Himalayas. The pilgrimage season typically starts in April or May and continues until October or November, depending on weather conditions.

Chardham Yatra Package

Tour Name: Chardham Yatra Package
Tour Duration: 12Nights / 13days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Haridwar -Barkot – Yamunotri -Uttarkashi- Gangotri- Guptkashi- Kedarnath- Badrinath- Joshimath- Rudraprayag- Rishikesh.
Trip Cost: 28,000/- Per Person+5%GST(Min – 6 Person)

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar

Arrival at the Airport / railway station meet and assist by ITT executive and later to drive to Haridwar, on arrival transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.
Haridwar : Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva’s hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva’s locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas . The ‘Aarti’ worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating ‘dia’ (lamp) is a moving ritual.

Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot

Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt.

Day 03: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkkot

Drive to Hanuman Chatti, for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 8 kms), trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warn water and having “Darshan” of pious “Yamunaji” returning to Hanumanchatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
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, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi

Drive to Uttarkashi on arrival Check in the Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath Temple .Night Halt.
Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Annapurna Devi Temple, Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas . After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valley, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.

Day 06:Uttarkashi- Guptkashi

Early morning, drive to Guptkashi .On Arrival Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 07: Guptkashi – Kedarnath

Morning drive to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Later back to Guptakashi. Night halt.

Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters, one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Day 08: Kedarnath- Guptkashi

Morning take darshan at Shree Kedarnath Ji, later back to Guptakashi by Trek. Overnight stay.

Day 09: Guptkashi – Badrinath

Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay. Badrinath one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.

Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple , Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet .
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag

Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River . Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.

Day 12: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh- Haridwar

Morning drive back to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Later visit local sightseeing of Rishikesh. Overnight stay.Rishikesh, the ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of ” Hrishikesh ” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Ashram, Parmarth Ashram.

Day 13: Haridwar – Delhi

Drive back to Delhi . On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport.

 

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Inclusions

  1. Pick up and drop from airport/railway/bus station.
  2. Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
  3. All breakfast included at hotels.
  4. All transfers and sightseeing by private A/C vehicle.
  5. Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.

Exclusion

  1. Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
  2. Any air/bus/rail fare Any other meals not mentioned in package inclusions.
  3. Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
  4. Any personal expenses such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone etc.
  5. Guide charges/boating charges/entrance fees for any sightseeing
  6. Any services or activity charges other than those included in inclusions.
  7. Supplementary cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Chardham Yatra Package

Q1: What are the four destinations covered in the Chardham Yatra?

The Chardham Yatra typically covers four sacred destinations in Uttarakhand, India, namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These destinations hold immense religious significance for Hindus and are part of a revered pilgrimage circuit.

Q2: How long does the Chardham Yatra package usually last?

The duration of the Chardham Yatra package can vary depending on the tour operator and the specific itinerary chosen. Typically, the package lasts around 10 to 12 days, allowing ample time for visiting each of the four sacred destinations and undertaking the associated rituals and prayers.

Q3: What is included in a Chardham Yatra package?

A Chardham Yatra package generally includes accommodation, meals, transportation, and the services of a knowledgeable guide or tour escort. It may also cover the cost of entry tickets to temples, special darshan arrangements, and other essential arrangements for a comfortable and convenient pilgrimage experience.

Q4: Is the Chardham Yatra suitable for senior citizens?

The Chardham Yatra can be physically demanding as it involves traveling to high-altitude locations and trekking to temples. However, with proper planning and necessary precautions, senior citizens can undertake the yatra. It is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before embarking on the journey and choose a package that provides suitable arrangements for senior citizens.

Q5: When is the best time to undertake the Chardham Yatra?

The Chardham Yatra is usually undertaken during the summer months, from April to June, and during the autumn months, from September to November. These periods offer favorable weather conditions, clear skies, and better accessibility to the pilgrimage sites. However, it’s important to check the weather conditions and the opening dates of the temples before planning the yatra.

Q6: How can I book a Chardham Yatra package?

You can book a Chardham Yatra package through various tour operators, travel agencies, or online platforms that specialize in pilgrimage tours. It’s recommended to research and compare different packages, read reviews, and select a reputable and reliable operator that offers comprehensive services for the Chardham Yatra.

Q7: Are there any age restrictions for the Chardham Yatra?

There are no specific age restrictions for the Chardham Yatra. However, as it involves physical exertion, steep walks, and high altitudes, it’s important to consider the health and fitness levels of all participants, especially children and elderly individuals. It’s advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before undertaking the yatra.

Q8: Are there any medical facilities available along the Chardham Yatra route?

Medical facilities are available at various points along the Chardham Yatra route. These include primary health centers, hospitals, and medical dispensaries. However, it’s always advisable to carry necessary medications, consult a healthcare professional before the journey, and take precautions to maintain good health during the yatra.

Q9: Can I customize my Chardham Yatra package?

Many tour operators offer customization options for Chardham Yatra packages. You may have the flexibility to choose the duration of the trip, specific temples to visit, additional attractions to include, and the level of accommodation and services. Discuss your preferences with the tour operator to create a personalized package.

Q10: What should I carry with me on the Chardham Yatra?

It is recommended to carry essential items such as comfortable clothing, sturdy walking shoes, personal medications, a first aid kit, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, necessary identification documents, and sufficient cash. Additionally, it’s advisable to pack light and carry a backpack with essentials for the day during temple visits and treks.