Char Dham Yatra Nestled among the sedate heights of the great Himalayas are four pilgrim-destinations of Hinduism namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively known as Chota Char Dham. These pilgrimage centers draw the maximum numbers of pilgrims each year during time of sarvan or Navratri, thus becoming the most important hubs of religious travel in the whole of Northern India. Traditionally, the pilgrimage begins from the Western roots and ends in the Eastern roots. Thus, the Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Each of these four sites is devoted to a specific gods of Hinduism. Yamunotri is dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna who goes along the pilgrims to the high altitudes of the picturesque Rawai Valley. It is believed that a bath in the waters of the Yamuna protects the pilgrims from untimely death. Gangotri is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. The shrine overlooks the River Bhagirathi, another name of River Ganga – the name having been belived that myth of the ancient King Bhagirath’s penance that succeeded in bringing her upon the earth from the heaven. Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also a part of the Panch Kedar. It is the northernmost Jyotirlinga and is close to the source of the holy River Mandakini. Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated on the bank of the River Alaknanda. According to legend, Lord Vishnu meditated here while his consort Lakshmi took the form of a berry (Badri) tree to offer him shade. Before embarking on this journey, one has to be prepared to experience physical as well as mental hardships on the Himalayan roads. The Char Dham Yatra is one of the quite accessible yet most arduous journeys. The Yatra route in the state is usually bustling with activity, especially during the summer. The scenic beauty of the mountains solemnly provides strength to the pilgrims as they move towards their destination.
Day 1- Delhi - Haridwar (220Kms / 6-7hr) Height: 310 MTS.
- Early departure from Delhi by Flight/Bus/Car, reach Haridwar by late afternoon, and spend few hours for relaxation at your Hotel, afterward you can please your soul by encountering Ganga arti at the ghats of Hari ki pauri
Services Include: Dinner(at Haridwar) + Transportation + Guided Tour
Day 2- Haridwar – Barkot (Via Mussoorie) (210kms/7-8hr) Height: 1352 MTS.
- Day second of your "Char Dham Yatra" starts with heavy breakfast, and then we head towards Barkot with en-route sightseeing of Mussoorie, We spending few hours in Mussoorie we will resume our journey to Barkot. you will reach Barkot by late evening, Get checked into a hotel for the night.
Services Include: Breakfast (at Haridwar) + Transportation + Guided Tour + Dinner (at Barkot)
Day 3- : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)} Height: 3235 MTS.
- This day after breakfast, you will start the drive towards Jankichatti / Phoolchatti and from here you will begin your 6 km trek to "Yamunotri", where you can take bath at Surya Kund (which is a natural Hot spring) and After taking bath in Surya Kund (hot spring) visit Yamunotri temple "Darshan" and Pooja of pious "Yamunaji" at Divya Shila, then trek back to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri Temple - Situated at 3290 meters above ocean level. The Yamunotri Dham is the first hallowed destination of the Chardham Yatra. This Dham is committed to Goddess Yamuna, who is known as a daughter of the Sun God, Surya Dev.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Services Include Breakfast and Dinner at barkot + Transportation + Overnight stay.
Day 4 - Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) Height: 1352 MTS.
- Post Breakfast drive to Uttarkashi, en route, enjoy the mesmerizing view of Garhwali Himalayas. Check into the hotel in Uttarkashi, after few hours of leisure visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Head back to the hotel and enjoy your overnight stay in Garhwali Himalayas.
Kashi Vishwanath: The Viswanath Temple is the most important and ancient holy shrine in this region. Of the many temples in Uttarkashi, the temple of Lord Vishwanath is unrivaled in importance. Shiva, the presiding deity of this temple, is worshipped all day here.
Services Include : Breafast (Barkot) + Transportation + Dinner (Uttarkashi) + Stay.
Day 5 - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4hr one side).
- Post Breakfast we will drive to Gangotri, en-route enjoy the eye-catching view of Harshil Valley and Bhagirathi river, reach Gangotri temple by afternoon, and after Darshan and Pooja drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri - As per The Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga - the daughter of Lord Brahma, showed herself as a waterway to acquit the transgressions of King Bhagirath's forerunners, taking after his extreme retribution of a few centuries, and Lord Shiva got her into his tangled locks to minimize the gigantic effect of her fall. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her incredible source
Services Include: Breakfast & Dinner at Uttarkashi + Transportation + Stay.
Day 6 - Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS
- Sixth Day of your "Char Dham Yatra" will take you to Guptkashi, en route you can see the beauty of the Holy river Mandakini at Tilwara. Reach Guptkashi by afternoon, check into the hotel and have some snacks, afterwards visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi and enjoy the peace of this Holy place, get back to the hotel, and enjoy the overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Guptakashi - The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandavas were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled.
Services Include: Breakfast & Dinner at Guptkashi + Transportation + Stay.
Day 7 - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Guptkashi (30kms by road & 19kms Trek
one way) Height: 3384 MTS.
- After having Heavy breakfast in Guptkashi head towards Kedarnath by trek or air (as per package selection). visit Kedarnath and feel the ultimate beauty and Peace of Kedarnath Dham. after spending few hours in Kedarnath get back to Guptkashi and enjoy your overnight stay at Hotel.
- If you choose,
by Air: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. At the time of return, our car will drop you at Hotel for rest.
by Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take a local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek strat for Kedarnath Ji. After darshan, you follow the same & back to Sonpraag. There is a big parking issue so the driver will back another palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange another taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver.
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 Kaurava 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. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar, and his locks (hair) with the head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four abovementioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Services Include: Breakfast and Dinner at Guptkashi + Transportation + Stay.
Day 08 - Guptkashi- Badrinath (160kms/7hr) Height: 3133 MTS.
- Post breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in the evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is another interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three km of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath- Badrinath is one of the 'Ancient Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Tapt Kund - Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Mana Village - Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara - As the name suggests, Vasundhara is a magnificent waterfall. This place is 5 km. from Badrinath out of which 2 km. is motorable up to Mana.
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.
Services Include: Breakfast at Guptkashi + Transportation + Dinner at Badrinath + Stay.
Day 09 - Badrinath - Joshimath - Rudraprayag (160kms/7hr) Height: 895 MTS.
- Day Ninth of your journey will start with a refreshing pahadi breakfast at Badrinath, and post breakfast head towards Rudraprayag, en route Joshimath sightseeing which is the hub for pilgrims and trekkers, after spending few hours in Joshimath we will resume our drive to Rudraprayag where your overnight stay and Dinner has been arranged.
Services Includes : Meal + Transportation + Overnight Stay.
Day 10: Rudraprayag – Haridwar & Rishikesh (165kms/5-6hr)
- Day 10th of your journey will starts with a refreshing pahadi breakfast and after post breakfast, we will head towards Haridwar en-route Rishikesh sightseeing which is one of the most prominent places for hidus, After spending few hours in Rishikesh we will resume our drive to Haridwar where your overnight stay and Dinner has been arranged.
Services Include: Breakfast at Rudraprayag + Transportation + Dinner at Haridwar + Stay.
Day 11: Haridwar - Delhi (220Kms / 6-7hr) Height: 310 MTS.
- last day of your journey starts with a heavy Pahadi breakfast, and after pouring Gangajal in Hardiwar and blessing of The Ganges we will Drive back to Delhi, We will reach at Delhi By early evening.
Services Include: Breakfast at Haridwar + Transportation.
We have sketched out an itinerary packed with the best attractions the trail has to offer—
a passage through a handful of fairytale villages of Uttrakhand.
an open snow caped meadows, hotels overlooking the majestic Himalayas,
a day excursion in Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
a 360-degree panoramic view of Garhwali Himalayas peaks
a beautiful visit to Haridwar, Rishikesh, Guptkashi, Uttarkashi, and Joshimath,
all-day organic foods
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