Char Dham Yatra @Fixed Batches
Overview:
Char Dham Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage journey in India, which includes visiting four prominent Hindu shrines located in the state of Uttarakhand. The four shrines are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The yatra typically begins in the month of April or May and continues till October or November, depending on the weather conditions.
The Char Dham Yatra is considered to be one of the holiest journeys in Hinduism, and it is believed that undertaking this pilgrimage helps one attain spiritual liberation or moksha. Each of the four shrines is dedicated to a specific deity, and the journey involves trekking through the picturesque Himalayan mountains and valleys.
The first stop of the yatra is Yamunotri, which is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The next stop is Gangotri, dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The third stop is Kedarnath, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the highest of all the four shrines. The last stop is Badrinath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The yatra is not just about visiting the shrines, but it is also an opportunity to experience the culture and traditions of the region. The pilgrims can also visit other important places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Devprayag, which hold immense religious significance.
Overall, the Char Dham Yatra is a unique and unforgettable experience for devotees seeking spiritual enlightenment and a chance to explore the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
Included/Exclude:
- All accommodation triple or quad sharing
- Meal breakfast & dinner (Pure veg)
- Haridwar to Haridwar Pick up & drop
- Registration of Yatra
- On ground support
- Sightseeing as mentioned
- Transfer till reporting point Haridwar/Dehradun or Delhi
- Lunch on all days
- Kedarnath top meal
- Helicopter / mule charges
- Anything which is not mentioned in inclusion
Tour Amenities:
Tour Plan:
- Reporting at Haridwar / Dehradun railway station or airport in the morning.
- Departure to Barkot by private vehicle.
- Vehicle would be Tempo Traveller/Ertiga/Triber/Innova as per group size.
- The journey from Haridwar to Barkot offers picturesque views of the lush greenery, winding roads alongside the Ganges River, quaint villages, and the majestic Himalayan peaks in the distance.
- Check in at Mountain explorers Gangotri stay.
- Triple & quad sharing rooms available.
- Rest for the day.
- Meal Included: Dinner
- Hotel Images:
- Post Breakfast depart for Yamunotri. Here Helipad service is not available. Mules & porters are available for reaching till temple or else walking will take maximum 1 & half hour. Mules & porter expenses are not included in package.
- Arr. Yamunotri, Rice can be cooked by being wrapped in a cloth and dipped in the hot kund's water. This cooked rice is brought home by pilgrims as "Prasad." After taking a bath in the purifying water of Jamunabai Kund and receiving the auspicious "Darshan" of "Yamunaji," one can perform "Pooja" here close to the temple before returning to Jankichatti. Return to Barkot and spend the night there.
- Back to Barkot hotel & stay
- Meal Included: Breakfast & Dinner
- Images of Yamunotri temple, Jamunabai kind & hot water spring
- Drive to Uttarkashi in the morning after breakfast. Once at Uttarkashi, check into a hotel. In Uttarkashi, go to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Stay the night in Uttarkashi.
- There are many temples and ashrams in Uttarkashi. The town's name refers to both its resemblance to and its position (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). The town of Uttarkashi is located on the banks of the Ganga, just like Varanasi.
- Vishwanath Temple: One of the earliest Shiva temples in Northern India is the Vishwanath temple. Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State rebuilt it in the traditional architectural style in 1857. It is located in the centre of the community. At the temple complex, a huge iron trident that represents the holy mother has been constructed and is revered for all of time.
- Check in at Mountain Explores Uttarkashi Homestay, & rest.
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hotel & on the way sightseeing images below:
- Drive to Gangotri in the early morning (with a packed breakfast); en route, stop in Gangnani to have a holy bath in Garam Kund; then continue driving to Gangotri via the lovely Harsil Valley.
- Harsil is renowned for its unspoiled beauty and the magnificent vistas of the mountains and Deodar trees.
- Have a holy bath in the holy Ganges, also known as Bhagirathi at its source, when you arrive in Shree Gangotri. Do Pooja and Darshan, then take some time to unwind in the beautiful surroundings. Afterwards, return to Uttarkashi by car.
- Gangotri temple: The temple, which is located on the right bank of the Bhagirathi, was built in the 18th century by the Gorkha general Amar Singh Thapa.
- Stay at Uttarkashi.
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
- Gangotri temple, Gangnani kund & Harshil valley images below:
- After breakfast, go through Moolgarh and Lambgoan to Guptkashi.
- At Tilwara, you may glimpse the lovely Mandakini River as you go. Drive along the Mandakini River to reach Guptakashi and see the Ardh Narishwar Temple there.
- The Mandakini River originates in Kedarnath.
- Upon arrival in Phata, check into Mountain Explorers Green View homestay & relax.
- Stay the night in Phata.
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hotel Images below:
- After breakfast early morning depart for kedarnath & stay on top. tent stays available on top.
- By helicopter: Our driver will bring you to your reserved helipad in the morning. Whether you're arriving by trek or helicopter, you can let the driver know your arrival time so that they can meet you when you arrive. (Note: This bundle does not include a helicopter ticket.)
- By trek: In the morning, our driver will drop you off in Sonprayag. From there, you must take a local jeep to Gaurikund before beginning your walk to Kedarnath Ji. You return to Sonpraag using the same route after darshan. There is a significant parking problem, therefore the driver will return to another palace. If his contact number is inoperable, you must schedule a different cab or wait for your driver.
- Meal Included: Breakfast
- Images below are tent stay on top, trek route to temple, Kedarnath temple & Sonprayag respectively
- After early morning Darshan & puja will begin our trip back to Sonprayag.
- Our driver will be there at the time and location were agreed upon.
- Return to the Phata hotel to spend the night.
- Meal Included: Dinner
- Drive to Badrinath in the morning after breakfast.
- Upon arrival in Badrinath, check into the Shivlok hotel at Pipalikot. After taking a bath in the Taptkund, pilgrims view Badrivishal and perform Aarti in the evening.
- The importance of Brahamakapal for Pinddan Shraddh of Ancestors (Pitrus). Together with Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River, there is another intriguing tourist attraction.
- Stay at Pipalkoti hotel.
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
- Post breakfast depart for Badninath temple. Return to homestay by night
- Mana Village : It is the final Indian settlement before Tibet and is inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe.
- Vasundhara: Vasundhara is a spectacular waterfall, as its name would imply. This location is 5 kilometres from Badrinath, of which 2 km may be reached by car up to Mana.
- Return to Pipalkoti & Stay.
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
- Post breakfast start your journey towards Haridwar. On the way will visit Rudrapryag & Devprayag.
- 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.
- Devprayag: Devprayag is a town and a nagar panchayat, near New Tehri city in Tehri Garhwal District in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is the final one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi river and both rivers thereafter flow on as the Ganges river or Ganga.
- In the evening attend Ganga aarti at Rishikesh & group will break.
- Rudraprayag & Devprayag images below:
Fix Batch Departure dates from May to October 2024 are as follows:
- May: 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
- June: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
- July: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
- August: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
- September: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
- October: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
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