Overview
CHAR DHAM YATRA – EX – DELHI - 2019 - BY ROAD, DURATION: 11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS
Day 1
DAY 01: DELHI – HARIDWAR (222 KM: 6 TO 7 HRS)
Stay at Haridwar
Arrive New Delhi and we'll drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Meal(s) Included
- Dinner
Day 2
DAY 11: BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (230 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/13
Stay at Haridwar
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 3
DAY 02: HARIDWAR – BARKOT/KARSALI (205 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/250 KM: 8 TO 9 HRS)
Stay at Barkot
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 4
DAY 03: BARKOT/KHARSALI – YAMUNOTRI (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM START TREK/5 KM START TREK) – BARKOT/KHARSA
Stay at Barkot
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5
DAY 04: BARKOT/KHARSALI – UTTARKASHI (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS)
Stay at Uttarkashi
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 6
DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) – UTTARKASHI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS)
Stay at Uttarkashi
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 7
DAY 06: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)
Stay at Guptkashi
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 8
DAY 07: GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH (30 KM + 20 KM TREK)
Stay at Guptkashi
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath." Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly).
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 9
DAY 08: KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – GUPTKASHI (20 KM TREK + 30 KM DRIVE)
Stay at Kedarnath
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you'll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel/Camps. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 10
DAY 09: GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)
Stay at Badrinath
via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 11
DAY 10: BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR (92 KM: 3 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/195 KM:
Stay at Rudraprayag
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 12
DAY 12: HARIDWAR – DELHI (225 KM / 6 TO 7 HRS)
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station/Airport.
Meal(s) Included
- Breakfast
Hotels
Haridwar - 2 Nights
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deluxe
HOTEL LAKSHAYA
Barkot - 2 Nights
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deluxe
Hotel Durga Resort
Uttarkashi - 2 Nights
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deluxe
Hotel Sehaj Villa
Guptkashi - 2 Nights
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deluxe
Vishnu Palace
Kedarnath - 1 Nights
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deluxe
GMVN camp
Badrinath - 1 Nights
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deluxe
Hotel Dwarikesh
Rudraprayag - 1 Nights
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deluxe
Monal Resort
Inclusions
Ø Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis.
Ø Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: Veg meals on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels & (EP) only room basis at Kedarnath.
Ø Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac Vehicle (A/c will switch off in Hills).
Ø Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.
Exclusions
Ø Air Fare / Train Fare.
Ø Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary.
Ø Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.
Ø Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions & Charges of palki, pony & Helicopter tickets etc.
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