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By 2x1 (12 Seater) Non A.C. Tempo Traveller
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3 Stars Hotels
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Dehradun
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May to Jun, Jul to Aug & Sep to Oct
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All meals during the trip
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10
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65
Overview
The Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage circuit in India that includes four sacred sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These sites are located in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The Yatra typically begins from Yamunotri, then proceeds to Gangotri, followed by Kedarnath, and finally concludes at Badrinath. Each site holds religious significance for Hindus, with devotees undertaking the journey to seek blessings and spiritual enlightenment. The Yatra usually takes several days to complete, with devotees enduring challenging terrain and weather conditions to visit each of the sacred shrines.
Highlights
- Enjoy the amazing view
- Sightseeing
Itinerary
07:00 AM - 01:30 PM (After morning tea / breakfast)
Location Name: Dehradun
Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India and has recently been declared as the Provisional Capital of newly created Uttaranchal
(Now Uttarakhand) State in the month of November, 2000. Also known as the ‘Abode of Drona’, Dehradun has always been an
important center for Garhwal rulers who were captured by the British. The headquarters of many National Institutes and Organizations
like ONGC, Survey Of India, Forest Research Institute, Indian Institute of Petroleum etc. are located in the city. Some of the premier
educational and training Institutes like Indian Military Academy, RIMC (Rashtriya Indian Military College), Indira Gandhi National Forest
Academy (IGNFA), Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) etc are also there in Dehradun. It is a favoured
destination as it attracts tourists, pilgrims and enthusiasts from various walks of life to its serene environs. Add to this the abundance
of special Basmati rice, tea and lychee gardens which contribute in turning the city into a paradise. The district is named after its chief
city Dehradun. During the reign of Aurangzeb, Ram Rai, Guru of the Udasi Sikhs, on being ordered by the Mughal king to retire to the
wilderness of the Dun, had pitched his tents here in what is now the Khurbura locality of the town and had also built a temple near
Dhanawala. Around these two sites, grew up the town popularly known as Dehra. The term dun or doon means the lowlands at the foot
of a mountain range, and as the bulk of the district lies in such a terrain, it justifies the dun part of the name.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch enroute)
Location Name: Barkot
Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river.
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM (On the way to Janki Chatti)
Location Name: Barkot
Travel towards Janki Chatti from Barkot.
05:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Janki Chatti
Stay at Janki Chatti for dinner and overnight
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM (After morning tea / breakfast enroute)
Location Name: Janki Chatti
It is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is accessible by jeeps. Janki Chatti is situated 7kms before Yamunotri and this place is
popular for thermal springs.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Visit Yamunotri holy dip, pooja darshan & lunch enroute)
Location Name: Yamunotri Temple
Yamunotri is one of the Char Dhams and is also the first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. Thousands of tourists visit the Yamunotri
temple of Goddess Yamuna from April to October. Yamunotri Temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The
temple holds great significance amongst the Hindus as the place is the source of the Yamuna River which is one of the major rivers of
India. This sacred temple is located at 3,235mts above sea level and it could be reached by an easy trek of 13kms.
11:00 AM - 05:30 PM (On the way to Barkot)
Location Name: Yamunotri Temple
Travel towards Barkot from Yamunotri temple. Barkot is situated 49kms before Yamunotri.
05:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Barkot
Stay at Barkot for dinner and overnight.
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM (After tea / breakfast)
Location Name: Barkot
Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Visit the Vishwanath temple & lunch break)
Location Name: Gangotri
One of the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage areas, Gangotri, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related
to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as the Ganges. The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries when Goddess Ganga
transformed herself into a river to dissolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers, following his penance. Gangotri is a popular pilgrim
place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m and emits a highly pious aura. Religious rituals are in full swing in the Gangotri
temple with the aarti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family. The river Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier
and is known as Bhagirathi. The name Ganga picks up later on after the river passes Devprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda.
The striking presence of the snow-clad mountains in the vicinity and the pure crystal clear water of the Ganges flowing around add to
the sanctity of the place. Vegan food dominates the culture and is available in the local food joints or dhabas. Non-vegetarian food and
alcoholic drinks are a strict no-no.
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM (On the way to Gangotri)
Location Name: Gangotri
Witness the aarti ceremony performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family in the Gangotri temple.
05:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Gangotri
The striking presence of the snow-clad mountains in the vicinity and the pure crystal clear water of the Ganges flowing around add to
the sanctity of the place
01:30 PM - 05:30 PM (After morning puja/breakfast/lunch)
Location Name: Gangotri
Gangotri is a popular pilgrim place in India, which stands at an altitude of 3042m.
05:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Gangotri
The history of Gangotri dates back to centuries whe
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM (After tea/breakfast enroute)
Location Name: Gangotri
If you are on a Char Dham pilgrimage then Gangotri visit is a must.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch break)
Location Name: Srinagar
Located on the way to N.H. 58 on the bank of river Alaknanda was once the capital of Garhwal Kings. Centre of Garhwal University, it is
the biggest township in the area.
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (On the way to Guptkashi)
Location Name: Srinagar
Srinagar is the centre of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Guptkashi
Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda
(khanda means sector), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India.
06:00 AM - 08:00 AM (After tea / breakfast)
Location Name: Guptkashi
Guptakashi is known for its ancient Vishwanath temple dedicated to the God Shiva, which is similar to the one.
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM (Halt for arrangement of doli/pony)
Location Name: Gaurikund
It is the base to the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri.
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Lunch enroute)
Location Name: Gaurikund
It is the base to the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri.
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Kedarnath
Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar
panchayat in Rudraprayag district.
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM (Morning pooja / darshan /after tea / breakfast)
Location Name: Kedarnath
Visit the gorgeous Kedarnath temple.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch break)
Location Name: Gaurikund
It is the base to the Kedarnath trek. The village has hot water springs and a temple dedicated to Goddess Gauri.
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Visit Guptkashi temple enroute)
Location Name: Gaurikund
Gaurikund is also associated with the beheading of Lord Ganesha.
04:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch
Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM (After Tea / Breakfast)
Location Name: Rudraprayag
Have your breakfast in Rudrapayag and head towards Joshimath.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch break)
Location Name: Joshimath
Joshimath is one of the four ‘maths’ created by Adi Shankaracharya. Joshimath is the home of Shri Badrinath during winters. Joshimath is
connected with Auli by the highest cable car of Asia. Joshimath is situated at an elevation of 1,890mts above sea level.
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (On the way to Badrinath)
Location Name: Joshimath
Do visit Kalpavriksha and Narsingh temple while on a visit to Joshimath. It is situated 14kms from Joshimath.
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Aarti, darshan, puja & dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Badrinath Temple
Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of India. It is located at an elevation of 3,133mts above sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand
state. This Dham was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The deity of Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu.
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM (After morning puja/tea /breakfast, visit Mana village)
Location Name: Badrinath Temple
The Badrinath temple is situated on the right bank of the holy Alaknanda River.
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM (fter lunch, visit Jyotirmath & Auli by cable car on own payment basis (Optional))
Location Name: Chamoli
Chamoli, the abode of Gods, reputed for its shrines and temples, birthplace of ‘Chipko Movement ‘ with its strategic significance is
one of the hill districts of Uttarakhand. Chamoli has proved itself to be the most spectacular in its natural assets; be it maintaining the
scenery, valley aspects, water edges, floristic varieties, dramatic landform or the climatic cardinalities.
04:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner & night halt)
Location Name: Chamoli
Enjoy the heavenly location of Chamoli.
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM (After tea / breakfast)
Location Name: Chamoli
Chamoli is a land of vivid flora and fauna.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Lunch)
Location Name: Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered
holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation.
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM (Tour concludes)
Location Name: Har Ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is the most famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges at Haridwar. This is the ghat that witnesses the daily aarti ritual and
welcomes crowds which flock the banks for the aarti. The Har ki Pauri is also known as Brahmakund and mythology suggests that Lord
Shiva and Lord Vishnu had visited this place during the vedic times. A temple is built around a large footmark which is believed to be
the imprints of Lord Vishnu. Budget and luxury hotels are located near the Har ki Pauri to house all types of visitors and guests who visit
Haridwar.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from the location
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- Hotel Expenses for other
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Haridwar
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.