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Char Dham Yatra Ex Haridwar

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Overview

The Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage to India’s most sacred and holy sites. Thousands of pilgrims and spiritual seekers travel from all over the world to seek enlightenment. The Chardham Yatra begins on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya in the month of Chaitya and continues till Bhai Dooj. Every Hindu’s greatest wish is to visit these sacred locations at least once in their lifetime in order to achieve Moksha.

Char Dham literally translates to “travel to the four abodes” and refers to a pilgrimage to four sacred Hindu sanctuaries in Uttarakhand’s high Himalayas. To distinguish it from the larger Char Dham circuit in India, this yatra is sometimes known as ‘Chhota Char Dham.’

Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Badrinath Dham are all part of the Hindu Char Dham Yatra circuit. The spiritual sources of the rivers Yamuna (Yamunotri), Ganga (Gangotri), Mandakini (Kedarnath), and Alaknanda are these four ancient temples (Badrinath).

Char Dham Yatra Route

The Chardham Yatra is traditionally performed from west to east, beginning in Yamunotri, then moving on to Gangotri, and eventually to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Pilgrims generally visit Yamunotri and Gangotri first, bringing holy water from the Yamuna and Ganga’s springs and performing abhishekams on Kedareshwara.

Popular Route

Haridwar →  Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptakashi → Kedarnath → Joshimath → Badrinath → Rishikesh →  Haridwar.

What is the best way to get to Haridwar?

The nearest airport is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, and Haridwar is well connected by road and train to all major towns. You can also start your yatra from Delhi if it is more convenient for you. It will take you 12 days to complete the yatra. There are several additional noteworthy places to visit if time allows, including Gaumukh – Tapovan, Shri Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Chopta – Tungnath Mahadev, Panch Kedar, and Panch Prayag.

We are the most experienced operators of the Panch Kailash Yatra, which includes the Kailash Mansarovar, Aadi Kailash & Om Parvat, Kinnaur KailashShrikhand Mahadev Kailash, and Manimahesh Kailash Parikrama. Please contact us if you are willing to help with any of these.

Heaven Riders India provides you with the opportunity to participate in the ‘Char Dham Yatra.’ The journey begins and ends in Haridwar. Yatras are also offered from Delhi, Rishikesh, and Dehradun. For a callback from one of our experts, phone +91 73800 87934 or text ‘Char Dham Yatra’ to +91 73800 87934.

Highlights

  • MOST SACRED & HOLY PLACES IN INDIA
  • HARIDWAR, RISHIKESH & PANCH PRAYAG
  • YAMUNOTRI, GANGOTRI, KEDARNATH & BADRINATH

Tour Plan

Day 01 Haridwar

Altitude: 314 meters in Haridwar
• Meet our representative and check-in
• Stay in rooms with dinner included

Meet your driver at the railway station and assist with the rest of the journey. Arrive at the hotel and check-in. Rest & Freshen up.

Visit to Mansadevi Temple, Chandidevi Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har-Ki-Pauri.

Dinner will be served if you return to your hotel on time. An overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 Haridwar to Barkot (Drive 200 km, 7 hrs)

Altitude:- Barkot 1,250 meters
• Breakfast at the hotel, check out
• Route: Mussoorie, Kempty Falls
• Includes an overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner

After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and drive to Barkot for 7 hours. You'll pass through Mussoorie and Kempty Falls on your way there. The pilgrims of Shri Yamunotri Dham will find Barkot to be a great spot to stay. You may get a panoramic view of the Bandar Punch peaks and other Himalayan peaks from here.

Check into your hotel or campsite. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore Barkot. An overnight stay will be there.

Day 03 Barkot to Yamunotri & return (Drive 36 km, Trek 6km - ONE SIDE)

Early breakfast, drive to Janki Chatti
• Trek 5 km, 3 hours one way
• adequate water enroute, pack biscuits & rain suit
• stay, breakfast & dinner included

After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Janki Chatti and begin your climb to Yamunotri Dham. Alternatively, you can walk, ride a horse, or hire a Doli at your own expense. The hike takes you through a lovely green valley with Himalayan rhododendron blooms, cacti, and a variety of Himalayan flora.

Take a bath in Surya Kund (hot spring) and visit Yamunotri Temple Darshan and Pooja at Divya Shila after arriving in Yamunotri. Rice can be cooked by wrapping it in a cloth and immersing it into the hot water of the "Surya Kund."
Pilgrims call this cooked rice "Prasad" and take it home with them. Return to Barkot and spend the night at the same location.

About Yamunotri Dham: 
The Yamunotri Dham is the first of the Chardham Yatra's sacred destinations. This Dham is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, who is considered a daughter of Surya Dev, the Sun God. The Yamunotri Dham was isolated from a sage Asti Muni, according to mythological accounts and convictions. Every day for the rest of his life, the Asti Muni bathed in both the Ganges and the Yamuna. Regardless, in his old age, he lacked the energy to reach Gangotri, but his tremendous acts were rewarded, and a torrent of Ganges appeared beside Yamunotri for him. This fantastic anecdote adds to Dham's unearthly value.

Yamunotri Temple was established in the 19th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur. It has been demolished twice in this century and rebuilt both times.

Day 04 Barkot to Uttarkashi/Harshil (Drive 125 km, 5-6 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Uttarkashi/Harshil
• Visit Vishwanath Temple, Shakti Temple at Uttarkashi
• Stay, Breakfast, and Dinner included

Check out of the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi this morning after breakfast. When you arrive in Uttarkashi, check into your accommodation. Rest for a while before visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple. An overnight stay is required.

Uttarkashi is home to a variety of ashrams, temples, and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. It is located along the banks of the Bhagirathi River. The town's name, Kashi of the North, symbolizes the meaning.

Day 05 Gangotri Dham

Altitude: Gangotri 3,100 meters
• Drive to Gangotri after breakfast • 100 km, 3 hours One Side
• Bhagirath Shila, Surya Kund, Pandava Gufa, Shri Gangotri Temple
• Includes lodging, breakfast, and dinner

Proceed to Gangotri Dham after breakfast. Take a holy bath in a hot spring on the way to Gangnani. Drive through the beautiful Harshil valley, the Bhagirathi river, and the towering Deodar trees and Himalayas.

When you arrive at Shri Gangotri, take a holy bath in the Holy Ganges River, which is known as Bhagirathi at its source. At the Gangotri temple, Darshan and Pooja are performed. Return to the hotel for dinner on schedule. An overnight stay will be there.

Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrimage town on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, which is the source of the Ganges. Bhagiratha, King Sagar's grandson, is said to have pondered in order to appease the Goddess Ganga enough to wash his forefathers' ashes and liberate their spirits, granting them salvation or Moksha.

Gangotri Temple is located on the right bank of the Bhagirathi River and was built by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century. Every year, the temple closes on Diwali and reopens on Akshaya Tritiya. The goddess's idol is kept at Mukhba hamlet, near Harsil, during this time. The Semwal family is in charge of the temple's rituals.

Day 06 Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (drive 220 km, 8-9 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Guptkashi
• Visit Vishwanath Temple, Ardh Narishwar Temple, and Manikarnika Kund
• Includes lodging, breakfast, and dinner

Check out of the hotel and drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh and Lambgaon after breakfast. The River Mandakini can be seen en route near Tilwara. The Mandakini is a river that originates in Kedarnath Dham. Make your way there and check-in. An overnight stay will be there.

Day 07 Guptkashi to Kedarnath (Drive 30 km, Trek 19km)
Day 08 Kedarnath to Guptkashi (Trek 19 km, Drive 30 km)
Day 09 Guptkashi to Badrinath (Drive 200 km, 7-8 hrs)
Day 10 Badrinath to Haridwar, Drop at Railway Station.

Included/Excluded

  • 10 nights Deluxe category hotel as per itinerary.
  • Transportation as per Itinerary (Sedan/Xylo/Bolero/Sumo/Tempo Traveler).
  • Pick & Drop Haridwar Railway Station.
  • Stay on Double/Triple Shared Basis.
  • All Meals are Veg.
  • Meal Plan: MAPAI 9 Dinner, 9 Breakfast at Hotel only except Kedarnath.
  • All transfers, Excursions, sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • Driver Night Charges, Parking, Toll.
  • Vehicle Fuel & other services.
  • Children under the age of 5 years old who share their parents' bed will be accommodated for free.
  • Valid only for 3 pax, 5 pax, 7 pax, and above; if there is extra person, a supplement fee will be charged.
  • Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Any insurance, emergency evacuation or rescue charges, any cost of hospitalization.
  • Any change in itinerary, cost arises due to road blockage, natural calamity, sudden halt or any cost beyond our control to be borne by climber/you
  • Expenses personal in nature like mountain tips, mineral water, drinks, snacks/meals, refreshments not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Any Porterage, Mules, Horse, Bucket/Palki,
  • Insurance or liability for injury, death, accidents, or loss of property.
  • GST/Taxes applicable on total amount.

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