Divine Char Dham Yatra Package
Itinerary
Download PDFDay 1 Delhi to Haridwar(04/05hrs approx)- Transfer
Delhi to Haridwar(04/05hrs approx)- Transfer
Pick up from Delhi and drive to Haridwar. Arrival at Haridwar check inn to Hotel and afer refreshment we go for Darshan and visit Chandi Devi Temple By Cable Car and Evening Darshan and visit Mansa Devi Temple & Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 2 Haridwar – Barkot (205 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)-Transfer
Haridwar – Barkot (205 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)-Transfer
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri, On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax, Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 3 Barkot to Yamunotri- Barkot Transfer(45 kms By Road and 6 Km. by foot one way)
Barkot to Yamunotri- Barkot Transfer(45 kms By Road and 6 Km. by foot one way)
After Breakfast Start Yatra for 1st Dham Yamunotri.
Yamunotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacierlying 1 Km. Ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.
Yamuna : Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment any person at the time of death who bathes in Yamuna, his sister.
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.
Dinner & Overnight Stay at Barkot.
Day 4 Barkot to Uttarkashi (80 kms : 3–4 Hrs. Travelling to Uttarkashi)
Barkot to Uttarkashi (80 kms : 3–4 Hrs. Travelling to Uttarkashi)
After Breakfast move for Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers: Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 metres, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or 'uttar' facing river. The major temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dinner & Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 5 Uttarkashi to Gangotri- Transfer Uttarkashi(95 kms:3-4Hrs)
Uttarkashi to Gangotri- Transfer Uttarkashi(95 kms:3-4Hrs)
After breakfast, start Yatra for 2nd Dham Gangotri.
Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great "Deva Yagna" here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
Gangnani : Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.
Take Dinner at Hotel & Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 6 Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (240 kms : 8-9 Hrs. Travelling to reach Guptkashi)
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (240 kms : 8-9 Hrs. Travelling to reach Guptkashi)
After breakfast, move for Guptkashi.
Leave very early in the morning for almost day long drive to Guptkashi.Dinner & Overnight Stay at Guptkashi.
Day 7 Guptkashi to Kedarnath (35 kms by Vehicle and 21 kms by foot)
Guptkashi to Kedarnath (35 kms by Vehicle and 21 kms by foot)
After breakfast, start Yatra for 3rd Dham Kedarnath.
The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'Garba Grah' for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.
Bhaironath Temple :-About half a kilometer away from Kedarnathji, a small temple is dedicated to Bhaironath. It is worshipped on the opening and closing day of Sri Kedarnath Shrine. Ii is believed that when Kedarnathji temple is closed. Bhaironathji protects this land from evil.
Take Dinner at Hotel & Overnight Stay at Kedarnath.
Day 8 Kedarnath to Guptkashi (21 kms by foot and 35 km.from Vehicle)
Kedarnath to Guptkashi (21 kms by foot and 35 km.from Vehicle)
After breakfast, move for Guptkashi.
Full day free to explore the Guptkashi.Dinner & Overnight Stay at Guptkashi.
Day 9 Guptkashi to Badrinath (190 kms :7-8 Hrs. Travelling to reach Badrinath)
Guptkashi to Badrinath (190 kms :7-8 Hrs. Travelling to reach Badrinath)
After breakfast, Start Yatra for 4th Dham Badrinath.
Only Original Char Dham as proposed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines - Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
Narad Kund :- A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal :- It is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for shhradh ceremony or offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes. It is said that offering pind here, the manes are permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds are to be done elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that when Shiva chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place & hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).
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.
Dinner & Overnight Stay at Badrinath.
Day 10 Badrinath to Rudrapryag (160 kms :6-7 Hrs. Travelling to reach Rudrapryag)
Badrinath to Rudrapryag (160 kms :6-7 Hrs. Travelling to reach Rudrapryag)
After breakfast, Move for Rudrapryag.
En route visit Vishnu Prayag which two river confluences Dhauli and Alaknanda River. Arrival Joshimath and visit Adi Guru Sankarcharya.Dinner & Overnight Stay at Rudrapryag.
Day 11 Rudrapryag to Haridwar (150 kms :6-7 Hrs. Travelling to reach Rishikesh)
Rudrapryag to Haridwar (150 kms :6-7 Hrs. Travelling to reach Rishikesh)
After breakfast, move for Rishikesh
On the way you can visit Rishikesh such as Prabhat Niketan, Ram Jhoola, Laxman Jhoola. Reaching at Airport by having Sweet Memoires in mind and lots of love.
Day 12 Haridwar to Delhi Drop(04/05hrs approx)-Departure
Haridwar to Delhi Drop(04/05hrs approx)-Departure
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and Drop at Haridwar / Dehradun OR Delhi
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Inclusions
- Stay as per itinerary on twin/double sharing basis
- Daily meals as per the meal plan mentioned
- Transfers & sightseeing in a private vehicle
- Experienced driver throughout the tour
- Parking, tolls and driver allowance
- 24/7 customer support
Exclusions
- Airfare or train tickets
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Monument / park entry charges
- Laundry, tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned
- GST as applicable
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities or unforeseen disruptions
