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| Chardham 11N/12D | Nainital 5N / 6D | Massorie nanital tour Package 8N/9D | Do Dham Yatra 7N/8D | Teen Dham Yatra 9N/10D | Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra 11N/12D |
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| Chardham Yatra |
A Pilgrimage to Four Holy Shrines in the Himalayas. A 11 night 12 day TIME SAVER tour to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri |
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| Days 1 Delhi - Haridwar |
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In the morning we'll drive to Haridwar (230 kms - 6 to 7 hrs journey). Have lunch at a restaurant on highway. Check in to your Hotel on arrival at Haridwar,. In the evening, enjoy Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri on the banks of Ganga.
Overnight stay at Haridwar
Haridwar is one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism. Vishnu's footprint was found on the bank of the holy river, giving it its sanctity as per legends. Haridwar is situated at the base of the Siwalik Hills, and from here the River Ganga passes through its last gorge and begins a 2,000km journey across the plains of India to the Bay of Bengal. |
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| Days 2 Haridwar - Barkot |
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This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of yamunotri (205 kms - 6 to 7 hrs)). Route via Mussoorie and visit Kempty Falls on the way. Reached at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Relax for rest of the day and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) yatra of Yamunotri the next day.
Overnight stay at Barkot |
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| Days 3 Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot |
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After breakfast, start for Hanumanchatti (40 kms), then 8 km by locaI jeeps till JankiChatti. From here you will start the First Pahad yatra of Yamunotri (5 kames trek). For convenience you can hire a Doli or a pony / horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley side, a beautiful site scene and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the westernmost shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated |
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by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the origin source of the river Jamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. The Person who bathes in this water is said to be spared a tortuous death. Yamuna is also the daughter of God Sun. The original source of the river starts from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine; at an altitude of 4,321 mts. Pilgrims do not frequent the source of the river as it is not easily accessible.
After performing rituals and darshan, take holy bath in Yamuna River and take the same route back to Barkot, for overnight stay in hotel/camp.
Overnight stay at Barkot |
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| Days 4 Barkot - Uttarkashi |
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In the morning, start (85 kms - 3 hrs journey) to reach Uttarkashi. Check in the hotel. Uttarkashi is a holy place and is situated on the banks of River Bhagirathi and is famous for its Temples, historical monuments & Ashrams.
In the evening, go to the famous Vishwanath Temple.
Stay overnight at Uttarkashi. |
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| Days 5 Uttarkash - Gangotri - Uttarkashi |
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Early morning start for Gangotri. Nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri (altitude of 3048 mts).Take a holy bath at in River Ganga at Gangotri, Ganga is also called Bhagirathi at its origin .Darshan at the Gangotri Temple. This is temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga (constructed in 18th century) located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. It is believed that river Ganga have touched earth at this place. The temple is an about 20 ft. high and the structure constructed with white granite. Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi and have dinner.
Overnight stay at Uttarkashi |
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| Days 6 Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag |
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Early morning after having breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Rudraprayag via, Tehri Dam. After reaching at Rudraprayag check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag is a small town situated at the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and river Mandakini. The presence of two different routes for Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham from Rudraprayag renders great importance to the place.
Overnight stay at Rudraprayag |
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| Days 7 Rudraprayag - Kedarnath |
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Early morning check out from the hotel and drive for Gaurikund (76 kms) from where, you will start your 14 kms trek to Kedarnath. You can also hire a Doli or a horse for your trek (Cost Not Included). Gaurikund is a small village bustling with activity. You will see ponies and horses everywhere here, used by pilgrims who cannot trek on their own. Mandakini is one of the main tributaries River Ganga originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. The road has rare flowers and streams on the Kedarnath route; you will feel as if you are just walking from one picture postcard to another. Greetings with you are |
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pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath." Sometimes the mist would cover the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies.
The path is having remarkable views, and unlike many other so-called holy places, one does feel some ancient divinity residing in this frigid landscape. Probably this is a reason why everybody calls it the abode of the gods. You will take a break at Ramabada, which is exactly half way into the trek, and have some snacks and hot cups of tea. Start again for Kedarnath. As you trek high, you will have mind blowing sights. The snowy Kedar hill range grows looks bigger as you walk towards it.
Devotees coming downhill after darshan encourage each other saying words like 'U are almost there’... 'Keep walking’... Etc.
Finally you're almost there. Only a few steps to climb. The temple is now in sight. You forget the arduous climb and a feeling of joy overwhelms you. On reaching Kedarnath, you will be checked into your hotel. Those who are energetic enough might want to have darshan of Kedarnath temple in the evening. One of the holiest Hindu pilgrim sites dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kedarnath Temple is perched at an altitude of 3,584 meters amidst towering snow-clad Himalayan peaks on the head of river Mandakini. The original temple is said to have been built by the Pandavas to atone for their sins procured during the Kurukshetra war of Mahabharata. The present temple was reconstructed by Adi Sankaracharya in the 8th century. One of the 12 Shiva-Jyotirlingas resides in this temple. Inside the temple there is a three-faced irregular linga, this represents the hump of Lord Shiva when he took the form of a bull.
Pilgrims are allowed to touch the linga, perform worship, abhishek (bathe), and massage the linga with ghee. There are deities of goddess Parvati and Ganesh in front of the main altar door. Outside the second door are Lord Krishna, the five Pandavas, their wife Draupadi, and their mother, Kunti. In the temple is a Lakshmi-Narayana deity, which was installed by Adi Sankaracharya.
Overnight stay at KEDARNATH |
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| Days 8 Kedarnath - Rudraprayag |
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You get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 5:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the hotel for breakfast. Checking out of the hotel, you'll start the return trek of 14 kms from Kedarnath to Gauri kund by about 8:30 am. On reaching Gaurikund by about 2 pm drive back to Rudraprayag in the vehicles that have been waiting for you.
Overnight stay at Rudraprayag |
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| Days 9 Rudraprayag - Joshimath - Badrinath |
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This morning, after an early breakfast, you check out of the hotel at 7.30 am and drive to Badrinath (165 kms - 6 to 7 hrs) via Joshi math. After driving through some wonderful ghat road and probablya couple of landslides you arrive at Badrinath by 2:30 p.m. check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple.
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire.
Legend dates the temple prior to the Vedic age, though the present temple is believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century A.D., and Hindu reformist. The temple has been renovated several times due to earlier damages by avalanches and looks modern now with a colorful "Singh Dwara" or the main entrance gate.
The temple has three parts - Garbha Griha (the sanctum sanctorum), Darshan Mandap (for pooja) and Shobha Mandap (for devotees to assemble). There are 15 idols in the temple complex. Finely sculpted in black stone, the Badrinath (Vishnu) image is a meter high. Other images include those of Laxmi (Vishnu's consort), Garurh (Vishnu's mount), Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh etc. After darshan, return back to the hotel or visit the town and shop around.
Overnight stay at Badrinath. |
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| Days 10 Badrinath - Joshimath - Rudraprayag |
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This morning, after an early morning darshan once again, you drive back to Rudraprayag.
Overnight stay at Rudraprayag |
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| Days 11 Rudraprayag - Rishikesh |
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Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. In India, certain cities are particularly renowned and revered for the spiritual essence bestowed on them by virtue of being home to one or more of the Hindu Gods and wise sages. Such places often become pilgrim destinations, visited by yogis and seekers who travel from around the world to bathe in their sacred glow. Rishikesh is certainly one such place.
In the evening, you'll be taken to Parmarth Ashram to participate in the Ganga aarti on the banks of Ganges. Rest of the evening free to experience this fascinating town on your own.
Overnight in Rishikesh. |
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| Days 12 Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi |
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Early morning, after breakfast, you are on your last lap of this journey. Drive back to Delhi (260 kms - 7 to 8 hrs) stopping enroute for a couple of hours at Haridwar to take a ritual bath at Har ki Pauri on the banks of Ganges.
Drive back to Delhi. |
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