Chardham Yatra Package
9 Nights 10 Days
Package Itinerary
1
Pickup Haridwar/Dehradun– Barkot /Sayanachatti (7 hr - 220km)
Our Representative will Pickup from Haridwar/Dehradun Drive to Barkot. Visit on
Route Kempty Fall at Mussoorie, The Kempty Falls are situated on the hilly tracks of
Uttarakhand, India, 13 km from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road. It is nearly 1364
meters above sea level, at 78°-02’East longitude and 30° -29’North latitude. Dinner &
overnight Stay at Barkot.
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Barkot – Yamnotri Dham Darshan – Barkot (1hr :30 min – 40km) / 6Km Trek
Approx. charges for Pony: - Rs. 2500 - 3500/- Per Person own cost
Approx. charges for Doli : - Rs. 3000 - 4000/- Per Person own cost
After Breakfast Drive to Hanuman Chatti, from here you have to take local jeeps for
Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 7 kms), trek start from here to Yamunotri
(6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook
rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take
this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya
Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious
"Yamunaji" returning to Hanumanchatti. Later drive back to to Barkot Dinner &
Overnight Stay at Barkot.
Hanuman Chatti : The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple : Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century.
It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
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
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Barkot – Uttarkashi ( 6hr : 45 Min – 140km) -
After Breakfast,Check out from Hotel and Drive to Uttarkashi, Cheak in Hotel Dinner &
Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi or Netala.
Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district
headquarters of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river
Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level.
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Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham Darshan – Uttarkashi ( 3hr : 100km)
After Breakfast We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque
Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas . After
Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple : The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa
in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling : Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place
where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted
lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam : Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river
Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valley , this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left
bank.
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Guptkashi / Phata - Gaurikund - 15min – 4km / Gaurikund – Kedarnath Dham Darshan Trek ( 16Km)
After Breakfast Drive to Guptkashi/Phata Dinner & overnight Stay at Hotel
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Guptkashi / Phata - Gaurikund - 15min – 4km / Gaurikund – Kedarnath Dham Darshan Trek ( 16Km)
Approx. charges for Pony: - Rs. 2200 - 3200/- Per Person own cost
Approx. charges for Doli : - Rs. 3000 - 4000/- Per Person own cost
Approx. charges for Helicopter Rs. 6,500/- per person own cost
After Morning Breakfast drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath
(3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal
medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes ets, overnight at Kedarnath.
Gaurikund : At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters.,
one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple . This is the
place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to
Kedarnath.
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, the protector and the destroyer. 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 head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and
the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Shankaracharya Samadhi: The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just
behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in
India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years.
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. It is believed that when Kedarnathji temple is closed, Bhaironathji
protects this land from evil.
Rituals & Activities : Visit Guptkashi,Gaurikund , Snan in Tapt Kund at Gauri Kund
and Darshan of Gauri Ganesh Temple & get blessing of Ganesha and start the trek of
kedarnath Ji. Evening Aarti Darshan of Kedarnath Ji , Darshan of Aadi Guru
Shankracharya , Darshan of Udar Kund & Bambam Kund , Pitra Kund . Chance to meet
Gurus and Sadhus meditating for long time in Kedarnath. Darshan of Rama cave (Gufa)
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Kedarnath - Guptkashi/Phata
After Breakfast back to Gaurikund later proceed to Guptkashi/Phata hotel and stay.
8
Guptkashi/Phata - Badrinath /Joshimath
After Breakfast Drive to Badrinath visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Dinner &
Overnight stay at joshimath/Badrinath.
Badrinath one of the "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.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the
Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform
proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent,
better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord
Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important
temples include Sesh Netra Temple , Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place
is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto 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.
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Joshimath/Badrinath – Srinagar/Rudraprayag(6-7hr - 188km)
After breakfast Drive to Srinagar/Rudraprayag via Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag,
Nandprayag, Rudrapryag Dinner & Overnight Stay at Srinagar/Rudraprayag.
Vishnuprayag : where two river confluences Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda
Karnprayag : confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda.
Nandprayag : confluence of river Nandakini and Alaknanda River.
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Rudraprayag – Rishikesh -Haridwar/dehradun Drop (3-4hr – 132km)
After Breakfast Drive to Rishikesh via Devpryag sangam of Bhagirathi and
alaknanda, after back drive to Rishikesh visit Ramjhula and laxman Jhula later proceed
to Haridwar/Dehradun and drop