Char Dhams are the famous four holy places of Hindu Pilgrimages, which are nestled among the lofty peaks of Himalayas in Uttarakhand. This Hindu pilgrimage Char Dham circuit consists of four sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. All these locations are believed to be highly sacred by the Hindu religion. It is the ultimate desire of every Hindu to visit the holy shrines at least once in life time to attain salvation (Moksha).
Why one should do Sacred Pilgrimage Yatras?
According to Hinduism the Pilgrimage tirtha yatra (Teerth Yatra), is one of the five duties of every Hindu, along with Dharma, Worship, Sanskaras and Observing religious festivals. A pilgrimage is an exercise in willpower, humility and faith, when the devotee travels to often difficult locations, leaving his problems at the feet of the Deity and forgetting everything but God.
A pilgrimage is an intimate experience, a direct connection between the seeker and the sacred. A devotee goes on pilgrimage to see holy men and women, to worship at holy shrines, to have darshan of Deities abiding in ancient sanctums. A pilgrim journeys to see God have a life-changing, bliss-engendering, karma-eradicating contact with the Divine.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation on Double and Triple sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Meal MAPAI (Breakfast, Dinner Inclusive)
- All Transfers, excursions & sightseeing as per the itinerary by private Vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Below 5 Yrs Child sharing same bed with parents will be Complimentary.
- Stay at Kedarnath on EP basis only.
- Parking and all transport related expense including Driver Services
- All toll taxes, parking fees, Fuel and driver's allowances
- All Transport & Hotels Related Taxes.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Lunch at all locations not included.
- AC Doesn’t Work at Hills. Room Heater/Wi-Fi as per availability, on extra charges.
- Medical & Travel Insurance.
- Responsibility of Personal Belongings.
- Extra Bed May be Replaced with Extra Mattress.
- Lifts may not be available in Hotels in Hills. There may be steps/stairs to reach the Hotel/floor.
- Kedarnath Stay on EP Basis
- Pony, Doli, Porter, Helicopter Services etc.
- Any personal expenses.
- Tip/Helicopter Tickets
These four ancient temples also marks the spiritual source of four sacred rivers as well: River Yamuna (Yamunotri), River Ganga or Ganges (Gangotri), River Mandakini (Kedarnath) and River Alaknanda (Badrinath).
Day 01 : Delhi – Haridwar ( 213 Km / 04:00 Hrs)
Pickup from Delhi Airport/railway station and driver to Haridwar. check in your pre-book hotel. evening Ganga Atri at Haridwar. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 02 : Haridwar to Barkot ( 135 km / 4:30 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast Driver to Barkot and en-rute visit Kempty Fall and drive to Barkot. On arrival at Barkot check-in hotel. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 03 : Barkot -Yamunotri -Barkot
Early breakfast drive to Janki Chatti and then trek for Yamunotri. You can cover the trekking distance either by walk or ride horse or on Doli. One side distance for the third day is 36 Kms drive and 6 Kms trek.
At Yamunotri take a bath in Jamnabai Kund and dip raw rice or potato in Surya Kund, after cooking use it as Prasad. Witness the mesmerizing view of Aarti offered to Divya Shila and to main deity Yamunaji. Later drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.
Day 04 : Barkot – Uttarkashi ( 82 Km / 03 Hrs )
In the morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi for night halt by covering distance approx. 100 Kms in 4 hrs. Visit Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 : Uttarkashi – Ganggotri - Uttarkashi
After Early Breakfast drive to Gangotri. which is located at an altitude of 3048 meters and surrounded by snow capped picturesque Himalayans. After Offering prayer at Gangotri temple explore the place. Don't forget to look at submerged Shivling of natural rock. Drive back to to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi ( 214 Km / 07 Hrs )
After an early breakfast drive to Guptkashi. It is an approx 210 Kms in 7 hrs journey. On arrival check in at hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Guptkashi –Sonprayag– Kedarnath
In the morning leave for Phata Helipaid , from this place trek to Kedarnath commences. Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3584 meters from sea level. By cover the distance 45 Kms and 14 Kms via trekking. To cover trekking distance you can hire pony or Doli.
Kedarnath houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. On reaching Kedarnath visit the main temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath (GUEST HOUSE STAY).
Day 08 : Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi
Morning Visit again Kedarnath Ji Temple and Bhairav Baba Mandir and after that trek down to sonprayag . meat our driver at sonprayag and drive to Gupatkahsi . Over Night stay at Gupatkashi .
Day 09 : Gupatkashi – Badrinath ( 195 Km / 06 Hrs )
Morning after Breakfast drive to Badrinath and in-rute visit Narshing temple at Joshimath . Narsingh Temple is a popular temple in Joshimath. Famous as a part of Sapt Badri, Narsingh Temple is also called as Narsingh Badri Temple and drive to Badrinath . check in your pre book room . Overnight stay at Badrinath .
Day 10 : Badrinath – Rudraprayag ( 154 Km / 05 Hrs )
Early morning take a holy bath at Tapt Kund and then go for the Darshan of Badrivishal
Brahma kapal for the Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors. Explore the other holy sites at Badrinath like Mana, Vyas Cave, Bhimkund etc. Thereafter, proceed for Rudraprayag (7 hrs. journey).
Day 11 : Rudraprayag – Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast driver to Rishikesh. en-rute visit Dhari Devi Temple, Devprayag . Check your pre-book hotel . over night stay at Rishikesh.
Day 12 : Rishikesh - Delhi Airport Drop
Morning after breakfast drop at Delhi Airport
