Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham Yatra

Overview

A trip to four temples situated in the beautiful Himalayan peaks is considered to be a blessing.  According to Hindu Mythology visiting these temples is one of the most important things that one should do in life. Yamuna, Ganga, Lord Vishnu, and Shiva exist in their incarnations in these places. Visit this heavenly spot and feel the vibes.

The most common route for pilgrims starts at the temple town of Haridwar and follows either Rishi Ganga or Alaknanda River upstream until Gauri Kund. It then ascends to Joshimath before reaching Kedarnath and Badrinath, where people stay for some time before descending to Govindghat and returning to Haridwar via Karnaprayag. These four dhams are comprised of different places including major pilgrimage sites, and the distance between them are extensive.

Char Dham means the four abodes. The yatra or journey up to the mountainous regions and four sacred temples in Uttarakhand State is believed to clear all sins. Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Badrinath Dham, and Kedarnath Dham are the temples that people from different parts of the country visit to cleanse their sins.

Highlights

  • Comfortable journey to all the pilgrimages
  • Seek blessings of God at different temples
  • Hassle-free accommodation at hotels
  • Witness the natural beauty in high-altitude regions

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi – Haridwar (Approx 228 Km / 6 hours 15 mins)

Arrive at Delhi airport/railway station and you will be escorted to the hotel in Haridwar. Visit Har ki Pauri in the evening and feel the divine experience of Aarti on the Ghat. Stay overnight at a hotel in Haridwar.

Har Ki Pauri is a popular landmark and thousands of devotees seek the blessings of the Holy Ganga. According to Indian mythology, a dip in the Ganga River is believed to wash away sins. Har Ki Pauri is one of the four places where the celestial bird Garuda dropped elixir (Amrit).

Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (Approx 220 Km / 7 hours 30 mins)

Get ready and proceed to Barkot today. Stay overnight at a hotel in Barkot.

Day 3:Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive & 7kms Trek one side)

From Barkot drive to Hanuman Chatti and then proceed to Janki Chatti. From here the trek begins for Yamunotri which is 6kms. You can walk or avail of the facility of horse or Doli at your own cost. Seek blessings of God at Yamunotri temple. Drive back to Barkot. Stay overnight at a hotel in Barkot. According to Vedas, Goddess Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun and the twin sister of Yama. A bath in the pristine waters of Yamuna is believed to cleanse all sins.

Day 4:Barkot – Uttarkashi (Approx 115 km / 6 hours)

Proceed to Uttarkashi today and visit Vishwanath Temple. Stay overnight at a hotel in Uttarkashi. This region has lakes and the popular Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers. It is a major hunting ground for mountaineering buffs.

Uttarkashi is popular for the ancient Vishwanath Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Throughout the year, thousands of people visit this place. It is considered to be Kashi. There are several other temples dedicated to Goddess Durga, Lord Hanuman, etc. Beautiful Himalayan ranges surround this place.

Day 5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (Approx 200 kms / 4 hours 15 mins)

Get ready to discover the pious Gangotri and visit the Gangotri temple. Later return to Harsil and stay overnight in Uttarkashi. Gangotri Dham is situated at 3100mts height on the Himalayan range in Uttarkashi. This place has spiritual importance and is considered a sacred site of Chota Char Dham Yatra. Graceful natural beauty surrounds Gangotri.

Day 6: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (Approx 263 km / 9 hours)

Proceed to Guptakashi today and stay overnight in Guptakashi.

Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath - Guptkashi (Approx 46 km / 6 hours by Pony & 15 mins by Helicopter )

On this day you will proceed to Kedarnath and drive back to Guptakashi. Stay overnight in Guptakashi. Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visit here and feel the heavenly beauty and breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains. This ancient temple is filled with divine aura and emotions. This place is known as the Land of the Gods. It is close to the origin of the Mandakini River. Everyone should visit these sacred places and feel heaven on earth.

Day 8: Guptkashi – Chopta – Govind Ghat/Badrinath (Approx 250 km / 8 hours)

Proceed to Badrinath. En route visit Chopta which is popularly known as mini Switzerland and named Medical Forest. Visit Badrinath temple in the evening and stay overnight. This is a very peaceful place with long snow-covered trails. The breathtaking views of Badrinath and the temple make it a popular tourist destination. Gushing rivers and snow-covered mountains are alluring.

Day 9: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (Approx 160 km / 5 hours)

Proceed to Rudraprayag today and stay overnight.

Day 10:Rudraprayag – Haridwar (Approx 280 km / 9 hours)

Return to Haridwar from Rudraprayag and spend the evening at leisure. Stay overnight at Haridwar.

Day 11: Depart Delhi (Approx 248 km / 6 hour 30 mins)

Transfer to Delhi airport/railway station and board a flight/train for the next destination. Here this exciting and memorable tour ends.

Inclusion

  • Meal As per the Itinerary
  • Visit Har Ki Pauri
  • Helicopter charges from Guptkashi – Kedarnath - Guptkashi
  • Visit To Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath temple
  • All transfers by AC vehicle (Ac will not work during hilly drives)
  • Stay at 3 or 4 Star Accomodation (Hotel details will be provided at the time of booking)

Extra

  • Airfare / Railfare
  • Government GST of 5%
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Entrance fees
  • Video and Camera permits
  • Other Activities at the Hotel & Tourist Places
  • Early check in & late check out at the hotels
  • Any compulsory supplement during the stay
  • Any other services not specified above

Know before you go

Terms & Conditions

Only those services that are paid for by the guest fall under the company's responsibility. All other services that are not paid for by the visitor directly to the company are considered suggested services, and the company is under no obligation to offer them or to cover their associated costs.

UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

The additional cost for the same will have to be covered by the passengers if the itinerary of the tour needs to be amended or extended due to circumstances beyond our control, such as riots, floods, accidents, or other natural or man-made calamities. There will be no reimbursement for the remaining section of the journey if any passengers must quit the tour midway for any reason, such as the death of a relative, illness, or any other reason.

COMPLAINTS DURING THE TOUR

The traveler is urged to contact us right away at +9185888 38624 if they have any issues about our service, including hotels, houseboats, transportation, etc., so that the issue can be resolved right away. After the tour programs, complaints or requests for refunds won't be taken into consideration.

RESERVATION POLICY

Confirmation of the packages is subject to receipt of 100% Payment: 50% of the payment as advance and rest of the amount on or before 10 days of the tour date otherwise booking will be released automatically without any further intimation from our end. In case when the trip is booked only within 10 days of the tour date 100% of the payment has to be made while booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If Air Tickets has been booked by us 100% of the ticket amount will be deducted if the fare is non-refundable.
  • Within 60 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 50% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 7 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:100% Retention of the Tour Cost.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY

The hotel may charge a fee for an early check-in or a late check-out depending on availability. The standard check-in and check-out times are 1300 and 1200 hours, respectively.

PAYMENT POLICY

You must pay 50% in advance so that we can confirm your FIT or GIT reservations within 48 hours and 50% before the day of arrival; if you fail to do so, the reservation will be released without further communication from our end.

CHILD POLICY

0 To 5 Years without Bed Complimentary

Child above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed.T&C of Holiday Page

Trip Highlights

  • Comfortable journey to all the pilgrimages
  • Seek blessings of God at different temples
  • Hassle-free accommodation at hotels
  • Witness the natural beauty in high-altitude regions

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi – Haridwar (Approx 228 Km / 6 hours 15 mins)

Arrive at Delhi airport/railway station and you will be escorted to the hotel in Haridwar. Visit Har ki Pauri in the evening and feel the divine experience of Aarti on the Ghat. Stay overnight at a hotel in Haridwar.

Har Ki Pauri is a popular landmark and thousands of devotees seek the blessings of the Holy Ganga. According to Indian mythology, a dip in the Ganga River is believed to wash away sins. Har Ki Pauri is one of the four places where the celestial bird Garuda dropped elixir (Amrit).

Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (Approx 220 Km / 7 hours 30 mins)

Get ready and proceed to Barkot today. Stay overnight at a hotel in Barkot.

Day 3:Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive & 7kms Trek one side)

From Barkot drive to Hanuman Chatti and then proceed to Janki Chatti. From here the trek begins for Yamunotri which is 6kms. You can walk or avail of the facility of horse or Doli at your own cost. Seek blessings of God at Yamunotri temple. Drive back to Barkot. Stay overnight at a hotel in Barkot. According to Vedas, Goddess Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun and the twin sister of Yama. A bath in the pristine waters of Yamuna is believed to cleanse all sins.

Day 4:Barkot – Uttarkashi (Approx 115 km / 6 hours)

Proceed to Uttarkashi today and visit Vishwanath Temple. Stay overnight at a hotel in Uttarkashi. This region has lakes and the popular Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers. It is a major hunting ground for mountaineering buffs.

Uttarkashi is popular for the ancient Vishwanath Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Throughout the year, thousands of people visit this place. It is considered to be Kashi. There are several other temples dedicated to Goddess Durga, Lord Hanuman, etc. Beautiful Himalayan ranges surround this place.

Day 5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (Approx 200 kms / 4 hours 15 mins)

Get ready to discover the pious Gangotri and visit the Gangotri temple. Later return to Harsil and stay overnight in Uttarkashi. Gangotri Dham is situated at 3100mts height on the Himalayan range in Uttarkashi. This place has spiritual importance and is considered a sacred site of Chota Char Dham Yatra. Graceful natural beauty surrounds Gangotri.

Day 6: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (Approx 263 km / 9 hours)

Proceed to Guptakashi today and stay overnight in Guptakashi.

Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath - Guptkashi (Approx 46 km / 6 hours by Pony & 15 mins by Helicopter )

On this day you will proceed to Kedarnath and drive back to Guptakashi. Stay overnight in Guptakashi. Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visit here and feel the heavenly beauty and breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains. This ancient temple is filled with divine aura and emotions. This place is known as the Land of the Gods. It is close to the origin of the Mandakini River. Everyone should visit these sacred places and feel heaven on earth.

Day 8: Guptkashi – Chopta – Govind Ghat/Badrinath (Approx 250 km / 8 hours)

Proceed to Badrinath. En route visit Chopta which is popularly known as mini Switzerland and named Medical Forest. Visit Badrinath temple in the evening and stay overnight. This is a very peaceful place with long snow-covered trails. The breathtaking views of Badrinath and the temple make it a popular tourist destination. Gushing rivers and snow-covered mountains are alluring.

Day 9: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (Approx 160 km / 5 hours)

Proceed to Rudraprayag today and stay overnight.

Day 10:Rudraprayag – Haridwar (Approx 280 km / 9 hours)

Return to Haridwar from Rudraprayag and spend the evening at leisure. Stay overnight at Haridwar.

Day 11: Depart Delhi (Approx 248 km / 6 hour 30 mins)

Transfer to Delhi airport/railway station and board a flight/train for the next destination. Here this exciting and memorable tour ends.

Inclusion

  • Meal As per the Itinerary
  • Visit Har Ki Pauri
  • Helicopter charges from Guptkashi – Kedarnath - Guptkashi
  • Visit To Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath temple
  • All transfers by AC vehicle (Ac will not work during hilly drives)
  • Stay at 3 or 4 Star Accomodation (Hotel details will be provided at the time of booking)

Know before you go

Terms & Conditions

Only those services that are paid for by the guest fall under the company's responsibility. All other services that are not paid for by the visitor directly to the company are considered suggested services, and the company is under no obligation to offer them or to cover their associated costs.

UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

The additional cost for the same will have to be covered by the passengers if the itinerary of the tour needs to be amended or extended due to circumstances beyond our control, such as riots, floods, accidents, or other natural or man-made calamities. There will be no reimbursement for the remaining section of the journey if any passengers must quit the tour midway for any reason, such as the death of a relative, illness, or any other reason.

COMPLAINTS DURING THE TOUR

The traveler is urged to contact us right away at +9185888 38624 if they have any issues about our service, including hotels, houseboats, transportation, etc., so that the issue can be resolved right away. After the tour programs, complaints or requests for refunds won't be taken into consideration.

RESERVATION POLICY

Confirmation of the packages is subject to receipt of 100% Payment: 50% of the payment as advance and rest of the amount on or before 10 days of the tour date otherwise booking will be released automatically without any further intimation from our end. In case when the trip is booked only within 10 days of the tour date 100% of the payment has to be made while booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If Air Tickets has been booked by us 100% of the ticket amount will be deducted if the fare is non-refundable.
  • Within 60 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 50% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 7 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:100% Retention of the Tour Cost.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY

The hotel may charge a fee for an early check-in or a late check-out depending on availability. The standard check-in and check-out times are 1300 and 1200 hours, respectively.

PAYMENT POLICY

You must pay 50% in advance so that we can confirm your FIT or GIT reservations within 48 hours and 50% before the day of arrival; if you fail to do so, the reservation will be released without further communication from our end.

CHILD POLICY

0 To 5 Years without Bed Complimentary

Child above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed.T&C of Holiday Page

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