Char Dham Yatra by drive ex Delhi
TRIP FACTS
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Duration
12 Days -
Holiday Type
Religious / Adventure -
Best Season
May- June & Sept-Oct -
Max-Altitude
3385m -
Difficulty Level
Moderate -
Group Size
2-15 persons -
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodges
Highlights
- Start & End Point: Delhi India
- Provide Verified Hotels with all Meals
- Special care for senior citizens during the Yatra
- 24/7 Travel Support on Call & WhatsApp
With our 12-day Char Dham Yatra by Road, starting from Haridwar to Barkot (located near Yamunotri). On the way to Yamunotri, we’ll visit the Kempty Falls in Mussorie, later reaching Jankichatti, followed by a darshan of the Yamunotri Temple and Surya Kund. Furthermore, we’ll reach Uttarkashi from Barkot, visiting the Shiva Gufa and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, to Gangotri Temple, where we’ll visit Ganganani Hot Spring and explore the beautiful Harsil Valley. In Guptakashi and Sonprayag, you’ll visit the Mandakini River at Tilwara and the Ardha Narishwar Temple (Guptakashi), followed by a visit to Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple, including Mana Village and Vyas Gufa. While returning to Haridwar, sit for a while at the sangam of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at Devprayag to imbibe the spiritual energies.
Pickup from your hotel in Delhi, our executive will assist you from here and drive towards Haridwar. Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Check into your hotel and visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Meal: Dinner included
Hotel: Included
After Breakfast drive from Haridwar to Barkot. Drive from Haridwar to Barkot. During the way vehicle will halt at the Restaurant/Dhaba. En-route visit the famous Kempty waterfall at Mussoorie. Reach Barkot by afternoon, check into the hotel. Evening free for leisure, explore Barkot. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
After Breakfast drive to Janakichatti-Yamunotri Darshan (05-06 KMs one-way trek). On average, the trek takes around 2-3 hours. Pony and porter are available during the trek (self-paid). Visit the Yamunotri temple. Drive back to Barkot. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
After Breakfast drive to Uttarkashi, enjoy the view of majestic mountains andthe river Bhagirathi. Check in at the hotel. Visit the Uttarkashi market in the evening for shopping. If time permits, you can visit Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in Uttarkashi. Return tothe hotel in Uttarkashi. If time permits, you can visit Shiv Gufa. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
Uttarkashi – is home to several ashrams and temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, the town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of the River Ganga. Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degrees Celsius,s but nights are pleasant, Cold in winters.
Vishwanath temple – Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Reconstructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mothers, has been erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji, SakshiGopal, and Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti at morning and evening are offered. As per Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Shakti temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is the Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at the bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron, and the lower one is of copper. As per the epic,s this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then, this Shakti has been erected over here.
After Breakfast drive towards Gangotri. Darshan and Pray at the temple, take a holy dip, and collect Maa Ganga water for the family. Move towards Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. If time permits, we can takea halt at the Harsil village viewpoint.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
After Breakfast drive towards Guptkashi. Watch the holy river Mandakini flowing beside our way. Reach Guptkashi / Sonprayag, check in at the hotel. Hear the ancient tales of the Pandavas and Shiva from the locals. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sonprayag/Guptkashi.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
After Breakfast we will visit Shri Kedarnath Temple. We trek for 21 km or hire a pony, porter, or palki here (self-paid). Helicopter service is also available to reach the temple (self-paid). After reaching, perform puja and abhishek of Lord Shiva (Kedarnath Ji). Visit the Bhairav Nath Temple, which has its own importance for the pilgrims visiting here. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Kedarnath Valley.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
If By Helicopter: Morning, our driver will transfer youto your Helipad to catch pre book Heli.
If By Trek: Morning, our driver will drop you at Sonpraya,g then you have to take a local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek starts for Kedarnathji. After darshan Dinner & Overnight Stay in 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. According to legend, the Pandavas, after having won over the Kauravas 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.
Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude, the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant, while winter is severe. During the summer season, the temperature varies around 18°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time, the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.
After Breakfast drive early morning, witness the sun rise from Kedarnath Valley. Watch the snow-covered peak. After breakfast, return to Sonprayag /Guptkashi. Take some rest. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
If By Helicopter: Morning After reaching Fata / Sonprayag heli, our car will drop you at the hotel for rest.
If By Trek: Morning trek to Gourikund & then by local jeep to Sonprayag. There is a big parking issue, so the driver will go back other palace if his contact no. in not working. Then you have to wait for your driver.
After Breakfast drive towards Badrinath. En-route watch the lush green mountains and enjoy the valley view. Reach Badrinath by evening. Explore the local Badrinath market. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Badrinath in a hotel.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
After Breakfast drive early morning, visit and pray at the Badrinath Temple for Badri Vishal Darshan. Visit Mana village, also known as the First village of India. Visit Bheem pul where saraswati river flows. After visiting Joshimath, drive to Rudraprayag. Check into the hotel upon arrival in Rudraprayag. Dinner & Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
Rudraprayag Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius. Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool, but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 20 deg to 05 deg.
Drive to Rishikesh, en route, see the Sangam of river. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda at Devprayag. Witness the formation of the River Ganga here. The Sangam is visible from afar, as the water colour of both the rivers varies. Exploring the spiritual activities at Trivenighat. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Rishikesh in a hotel.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner included
Hotel: Included
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi. Dropping off at Delhi Airport. Pilgrimage Yatra of Chardham is completed with Spiritual Memories.
Meal: Breakfast included
Hotel: Included
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INCLUDES
- Personal assistance by a ChardhamTour representative on arrival.
- Neat, Clean, Hygienic Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
- All transfers/tours services by an air-conditioned vehicle & may change as per group size & road condition.
- The air-conditioning will be operational only on Delhi – Rishikesh & Rishikesh – Delhi.
- All Veg. Meals, Daily Breakfast & Dinner, Morning & Evening Tea/Coffee (in our hotels only)
- Caring Tour Manager throughout the tour
- Local Guide at Rishikesh for local sightseeing
- 01 Liter of Mineral water per Day
- Sightseeing as per the above Itinerary.
- All inclusive (Fuel, Driver Allowance, Parking Toll Tax, State Tax)
- All currently applicable hotel tax and Transportation tax
EXCLUDES
- Expenses of a personal nature, such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, camera fees, etc.
- Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, landslides, road blockages, etc., or anything not mentioned in the cost-included section.
- Any kind of insurance.
- If due to reasons beyond our control, like landslides, traffic jams, floods, riots, political unrest, bandhs, helicopter unavailability, bad weather, accidents, or other natural/man-made issues, the program needs to be changed or extended, the additional cost will be borne by passengers. No refund for missed sightseeing due to these reasons.
- Any charges for train, helicopter, auto at Rishikesh & Haridwar, ropeway tickets of Mansa/Chandi Devi, Doli & pony, etc.
- Any special puja or Darshan charges other than the ones mentioned in the package will be paid by the passenger directly.
- Helicopter Trip with starting and finishing point in Dehradun helipad at Sahastradhara helipad.
