CHARDHAM YATRA
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Description
Chardham Yatra is one of the best holy pilgrim yatra in India. Chardham Yatra is great yatra which is really memorable for lifetime. There are four most religious places over here which are together called the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand. Yamunotri(temple devoted of the goddess Yamuna), Gangotri (origin of the River Ganges and seat of the goddess Ganga), Kedarnath (one of the twelve Jyotirlinga, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva) and Badrinath (temple devoted of the goddess Vishnu) are the holy places which make up the Char Dham Yatra in Garhwali.
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Itinerary
Day 01 – Mumbai to Haridwar
Depart from Mumbai by 12171 (Haridwar AC SF Express). Overnight journey in train
Day 02 - Haridwar
Warm Welcome at Haridwar- one of Uttarakhand’s holiest Hindu city, check into your hotel. (Optional) Later, in the evening head to Har Ki Pauri (famous ghat on the river Ganga); enjoy the Ganga Aarti (river worship ceremony) on the banks of the river Ganga. Get back to the hotel for dinner and night halt at Haridwar.
Meals:- Dinner.
Day 03 -Haridwar - Barkot
Start the day with a hearty breakfast. Check-out of your hotel and proceed to drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival at Uttarkashi check in to the hotel here. The evening is free for you to indulge in leisure activities.
Distance from Haridwar to Barkot – 210 KM
Travel Time – 7-8 Hrs
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 04 -Barkot -Yamunotri- Barkot
Day busy in excursion to Yamunotri temple darshan. Early morning move towards Janakichatti (01:30 hrs), post arrival having breakfast we proceed for Darshan. You can trek up to 5 kilometers and either walk or hire horses or sedan/dolly at your own cost. Barkot is the base of the mountain trek to Yamunotri. After the Yamunotri trek, take a bath with hot water of Jamunabai Kund. The most notable of these is the Surya Kund where you can cook rice in the Himalayan springs and pilgrims can take this cooked rice home as prasadam. After that, see the divine rock, where you have gone through thermal water. After Darshan, make your way to the downhill. Noon back Hotel. Night halt at Barkot.
Distance from Barkot to Yamunotri – 50 KM
Travel Time – 2-3 Hrs
Trek:- 05 Kms (One Side)
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05 –Barkot- Uttarkashi /(Maneri)
After breakfast proceed towards Uttarkashi, Check-out of your hotel and proceed to drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival at Uttarkashi check in to the hotel here. Post lunch visit Kashi Vishveshwar temple in the evening. Night halt at Uttarkashi/ Maneri.
Distance from Barkot to Uttarkashi:- 100 KM
Travel Time:- 04 – 05 Hrs
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 06 -Uttarkashi- Gangotri- Uttarkashi/(Maneri)
Full day excursion to Gangotri. Greet the early morning sun and enjoy your delicious breakfast. Start your trip to Gangotri. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga descended when Lord Shiva left the mighty river with the locks of her hair. To mitigate the effects of his fierce flow, Lord Shiva received the river Ganges in the locks of his thick hair. The original Gangotri temple is an old 18th-century temple built of white marble on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess River and the sacred river originates at Gaumukh situated in the Gangotri Glacier. It is famous for its ancient temples and religious significance.
Pay worship to Kedar Ganga Sangam, which is about 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple. Kedar Ganga flows from the Kedar Valley and meets the Bhagirathi River on its left array. After Gangotri Darshan, priced for the drive back and will bring you back to the hotel in Uttarkashi/ Maneri..
Distance from Uttarkashi to Gangotri:- 120 KM
Travel Time:- 05 - 06 Hrs
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 07:- Uttarkashi – Guptkashi/ Phata
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Guptkashi. En-route visit the Tehri Dam of Garhwal. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptkashi, visit Ardh Amreshwar Temple in Guptkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi. Night halt at Guptkashi/Phata.
Distance from Uttarkashi to Guptkashi:- 290 KM Travel
Time:- 08 - 09 Hrs
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 08:- Guptkashi- Kedarnath
Begin with heading to Gaurikund from where you will join other pilgrims for a trek to Kedarnath. Before the trek, you can visit Guptkashi, bathe in Tapt Kund, and visit Gauri Ganesh Temple. Now, continue to Kedarnath and on arrival, visit the 8th century Kedarnath Temple, which stands close to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. After Kedarnath darshan proceed to Shankaracharya Samadhi. It is believed that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years. Now, visit Bhaironath Temple and seek blessings of Bhaironath, followed by visiting Udar Kund, Bambam Kund, and Pitra Kund. You can also meet gurus and sadhus who are meditating for long in Kedarnath.
Distance From Uttarkashi to kedarnath:-
Trek:- 21 Km One Side
Day 09:- Kedarnath - Guptkashi
On this day we will stay in Sitapur to keep buffer time in hand to handle any last moment delay because of bad weather or any technical or medical reason. This is the best way to arrange an itinerary or program for both trekkers and flyers to Shri Kedarnath Ji. In lack of geographical knowledge and climate conditions of this divine land some passengers or some travel agents or tour operators use to keep neck to neck to program for 02 nights in Kedarnath Ji region, this always creates a problem and they themselves use to disturb their further program. Night Halt at Sitapur.
Optional: Triyuginarayan Temple visit (charges extra)
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 10:- Guptkashi – Pipalkoti/ Pandukeshawar
After Breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to – Pipalkoti Enroute visit Guptkashi view the 3 Sangams of holy rivers – Vishnuprayag – Alaknanda and Dhauliganga, Nandprayag-Alaknanda and Mandakini, Karnaprayag – Alaknanda and Pinderganga. on arrival meet with driver and leave for Pipalkoti, on arrival Pipalkoti check in at hotel for Overnight stay in Pipalkoti/ Pandukeshawar.
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Distance From Guptkashi to Pipalkoti:- 105 KM
Travel Time:- 04 Hrs
Day 11:- Pipalkoti/ Pandukeshawar – Badrinath - Pandukeshawar
Early morning proceed for Badrinath Temple, Mana village, Saraswati river, Vyas Gumpha, Ganesh Gumpha, Bhim Bridge & Pandava’s Swargarohini Margdarshan. Take a holy dip in Tapt Kund fed by the hot sulphurous springs. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Back to Pandukeshawar overnight Stay.
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Distance From Pandukeshawar to Badrinath:- 22 KM
Travel Time:- 1 Hrs
Day 12: - Pandukeshawar - Rishikesh
After Breakfast check out from the hotel and Proceed to Rishikesh Enroute see Deoprayag, the sangam of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. On arrival at Rishikesh visit ram zhula and Laxman Zhulla, Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Distance From Pandukeshawar - Rishikesh:- 267 KM
Travel Time:-08 Hrs
Day 13:- Rishikesh to Haridwar / Dehradun Airport Drop
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Haridwar It’s time to say good bye. Journey towards Haridwar / Dehradun Airport For Mumbai.
Distance from Rishikesh to Haridwar – 19 KM
Travel Time – 30min
Tour Dates
| Sr.No | Date | Tour Name | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 May 2024 To 08 June 2024 | Group no 1 | 36,000/- Per Person |
| 2 | 10 June 2024 To 22 June 2024 | Group no 2 | 36,000/-Per Person |
| 3 | 19 September 2024. To 01 October 2024 | Group no 3 | 36,000/- Per Person |
| 4 | 14 October 2024 To. 26 October 2024 | Group no 4 | 36,000/- Per Person |
Packages
| Sr.No | Title | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chardham Yatra | 36,000/- Per Person + 5% GST |
Price Includes
- Mumbai to Haridwar & return Mumbai -3 AC Railway Tickets
- Accommodation on twin and family sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.(Hotel & Tent)
- Kedarnath stay will be on common sharing basis.
- Haridwar to Haridwar All Transfers & Sightseeing by Executive Coach / Tempo Travellers. (Seats on Rotation Basis) Vehicle will be subject to group size.
- Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & 11 Dinner (veg Meals)
- Mineral Water (One Bottle each)
Price Excludes
- Porterage (Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
- Any Train food
- Ghoda / doli / pittu./helicopter tkt...
- Cost of Insurance.
- Extra stay pre/post tour.
- Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
- Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
- In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horseback, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper etc.
- Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.
- Additional extra topping if taken.
- If any activity/sightseeing done twice.
- Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
- Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
- Any up gradation in the room category or airline class.
- Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.
- Extra water bottle charges.
- Premium seat charges.
- Medicines required if any.
- Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Price Includes Column'.
Note
Note- Train booking 4- month before - adv. payment & our seat booking.... Limited seat only 25/ seat booking in- 1- group....
Travel Tips -
- While visiting Hindu mythological sites, shrines and temples, one should remove shoes and cover head with a piece of cloth before entering the Holy Place.
- Carry your Regular Basic medicines & Basic First Aid Kit with you.
- Rain showers are expected anytime so kindly carry a small umbrella/windcheater & also Thermals, Pair of Gloves, Monkey Cap, Cotton, Sweater /Jackets, Sun’s Screen lotion, Moisturizer, Sun glasses, Comfortable Sports Shoes, Umbrella/Windcheater, Vicks, Camphor, small torch etc.
- (Asthama& Heart Patients are not Advisable – Consult your Doctor before joining)
- Carry Dark Chocolates, dry fruits, Glucose (Glucon D), toffees. This will provide you instant energy during trekking & long journeys.
- Carry your Pooja samagri as per your requirement.
- Follow the instructions of Tour manager.
- Do not take pictures if cameras are not allowed in temples.
- Carry extra batteries for your camera & power banks for your cell phone.
- Communication: Although all private mobile phones have coverage, Bsnl mobile is better in most of the places.
- Fitness: All pilgrims should be physically fit. It is better to do some jogging and other light exercise as you prepare for this journey.
General Notes -
- Information of any kind of disease, allergy, respiratory and heart related issue or another special request, please let inform us well in advance so that we can plan your leisure time more adequately.
- CWB cost is applicable when one child (5 to 10 Years) share parents room with Extra bed/Mattress
- CNB cost is applicable when one child (5 to 10 Years) share parents room without Extra bed/Mattress Children below 5 years complimentary
Documents Required -
- One Photo Identity and address Proof of each traveler in original and photocopy. It can be valid PAN Card & AADHAAR Card Photo ID with address, issued by
- Government of India, Passport, Driving License, Voter Id, Id Proof Authorized By School Authority for Minor.
- Foreign National or NRI need to carry Valid Passport and Visa.
- 5 Numbers Passport size photo in case any permit is required to visit any restricted place.
Booking Procedure -
- Initial payment of INR 10000/- (Ten Thousand Rupees) or 50% of total tour cost whichever is higher is require to hold any service. In case tour date falls within 15 Days than 100% require confirming the booking.
- Full payment should clear 15 Days prior to tour start without any delay.
Cancelation Guidelines -
- After Confirmation – Charges 20% of the total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher)
- 30 - 26 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 25% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 25 - 20 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 50% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 19 - 16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 75% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 15 - 00 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 100% of total tour cost
- Part payment needs to be clear as per cancellation procedure, in case of extension written mail require with fresh date. Missing of three deadlines deem as cancelled of all arrangements.
- In case of any file cancel, amount to be refunded after calculation the Cancellation charge and GST amount.
- It will take minimum 15 days to process the refund but not more than 30 days.
- The refund amount will be transfer to the account from where the advance received. In case of cash deposit authorization over mail require to mentioning the account.
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