chardham yatra Pilgrimage Tour

chardham yatra is a term coined for the four most revered Hindu pilgrimage destinations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Holy Himalayas up in the misty heights of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas that adorn the magnificent state of Uttaranchal, awaits a rejuvenating spiritual experience for the devotee. Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnath Ji and Sri Badrinath Ji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham ( or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism. For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient Hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand' If the scriptures of HINDU RELIGION are to be believed, the holy centres of chardham Yatra  Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - collectively called the Chardham (meaning four sacred spots) - are the most sacred of all pilgrimages.

The chardham yatra must be visited from left to right -beginning with Yamunotri, going on to Gangotri, Kedarnath and culminating the journey at Badrinath.This route follows the Hindu tradition of parikrama orclockwise circumambulation. According to the Puranas and various Hindu scriptures, the Char Dham Yatra is of very high religious significance. Pilgrims from all around the world brave the severe conditions of landscape and weather to visit the shrines and have a holy darshan of the revered deities.

Duration : 11NIGHT / 12 DAYS  Chardham Yatra

Destination Covered : Delhi - Rishikesh - Barkot - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi -   Kedarnath - Pepalkothi - Badrinath - Pepalkothi - Haridwar- Delhi.

Itinerary of Chardham Yatra Tour :-

Day 01- Delhi to Rishikesh (Drive 230-Kms , 7-8 Hrs , Height1222 Feet)

Arrive at Delhi departure by Luxury bus /car depends as per passengers for Rishikesh 230 km. Take Lunch En-route . On Arrival , check-in to Hotel to relax . Free in the Evening . Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel . This city is known as “City of God ".Next day visit to Laxman Jhoola Swarg Ashram (on foot) temples overnight.

Day 02 - Rishikesh to Barkot (Drive 230 Kms. 7-8 Hrs. Height 6540 Feet)

After breakfast visit Lakshman Jhoola and go for local sightseeing , take early lunch and drive 230 kms. via Mussoorie to reach Barkot in the Evening, Visiting "Kempty Falls" on the way . On Arrival check-in to hotel . Dinner and Night stay in Hotel . A magnificent view of the eternal snow of Bandarpoonch peak can be seen from Barkot.

Day 03- Barkot to Yamunotri to Barkot (Drive 40 Kms. Height 10800 Feet)

Drive 40kms till Hanuman Chatti then 8kms by local jeep till janki Chatti and 5kms. trek. one way through lush green valley , a conifers, rhododendrons , cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs, to reach Yamunotri, perform pooja, take holy dip at Yamunotri and take the same route to came back to barkot, for over night stay in hotel.

Day 04 - Barkot to Uttarkashi (Drive 100kms. 5-6 hrs Drive Height 3500 Feet)

After the relaxed breakfast Departure to Uttarkashi 100 km.Check-in to hotel . Take Lunch , evening is free to explore local .  Darshan of Kashivishwanath Temple and city visit onward 2 km. Take Dinner and  Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05 - Uttarkashi to Gangotri to Uttarkashi (Drive 100 kms one way 4-hrs Height 1222 Feet)

After breakfast leave for Gangotri via Gangnani , Harsil and on Arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin .Perform Pooja and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings drive back to Uttarkashi Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 06 - Gangotri to Guptakashi (Drive 235kms 9-10hrs. Height 4200 Feet)

After an Early Breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip by road. take late Lunch en-route . On the way see the heritage city of Tehri submerged in to the mighty waters of holy river Ganges , Due to the construction of tehridam. Travel along the beautiful river Mandakini to reach Guptkashi, late in the evening . Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple  Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 07 - Guptakashi to Gaurikund to Kedarnath (Drive 37kms. 2 hrs. Height 11817 Feet)

After breakfast pickup your packed lunch and leave for Gaurikund by road 37kms. onwards 14 km trek dole and horse are available Kedarnath temple is open up to noon 12:30 and evening Aarti darshan are available. check-in to the guesthouse. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse. 

Day 08-  Kedarnath to Gaurikund to Pepalkothi ( 14kms teak drive 201kms. 9800 feet  )

After breakfast  at kedarnath trek 14kms. and drive 201kms to reach Pepalkothi if the time permits , otherwise spend the night at Guptakashi .  overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9- Guptakashi/Pepalkothi to Badrinath (Height 2000 Feet)

Pipalkoti to Badrinath 85 kms by road.Badrinath is an important Dham in the Chardham Yatra. This ancient sacred place is on the bank of Alaknanda river surrounded by snow claded mountains of Himalaya. It is said that Adi guru Shankaracharya found idol of god Badrinath from the naradkund and set up in the temple of Badrivishal. bath in Tapt kund Darshan of shri Badrinath and at evening Swarn Arti and kapoor Arti are famous to participate. Mana village is near to Badrinath there is Bheempul, Vyas Gufa to visit overnight stay at Hotel .

Day 10- Badrinath to Pipalkoti (85kms. 3-4hrs. Height 2000 Feet)

After morning Arti and pooja , Visit , Mana the last Indian Village on chardham yatra Route , before the Tibetan border and than drive 85kms. to reach pipalkoti for overnight stay in hotel .

Day 11- Pipalkoti to Haridwar (215kms. 8-9hrs. )

After breakfast departure to Haridwar on the way river rafting at Shivpuri those who are adventurous, proceed to Haridwar lunch evening arati at Hari ki podi overnight stay at  hotel.

Day 12- Haridwar to Delhi ( 205kms. 7-8hrs )

After breakfast Departure to Delhi and further journey to home as per schedule tour ends.

Operation of chardham Yatra Tour - Every day From 01st May 2008 to mid of Nov.....2008.