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CHARDHAM YATRA – 2018
PACKAGECOST (Per PersonBasis) – Nett & Commissionable
Sharing Budget Luxury
Double (Min.02 Pax) Rs.22,000/- Rs.29,000/-
Triple (Min.03 Pax) Rs.20,500/- Rs.45,000/-
Single (Min.01 Pax) Rs.33,000/- Rs.27,000/-
Supplement Cost for
GuptkashiInsteadof
Kedarnath
NIL Rs.700/-
FIXED / GROUPDEPARTURE DATES :
MONTH DATES
APRIL 21,24, 27,30
MAY 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30
JUNE 2,5,8,11,14
Inclusion:
AccommodationonSingle /Double /Triple SharingBasisinSelectedCategoryof Hotels.
Meet& GreetService.
Breakfastat Haridwar.
Breakfast& Dinnerat Badkot,Uttarkashi,Guptkashi,Kedarnath,Joshimath.
01 Guide CumTour Escort.
TransportationByNonA/C Vehicle (FromDay02 – Day 11) as per the group size inclusive of all
sightseeingmentioninthe itinerary,toll tax,parking,driverallowance etc.
05% GST.
Exclusion:
Transfers& SightseeingonDay01.
HelicopterTickets,anyspecial darshantickets.
PorterCharges.
Anythingwhichisnotinclude inInclusion.
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01: Hardwar (Gateway to God and starting point of North Char Dham Yatra)
You are welcome to the cityof Hardwar, get checked in to your selected hotel,relax or bethe
part of Ganga Aarti at theghat of Hari KiPauri. This night you are staying at hotelin Haridwar.
Fixed Departures team personal will meet youat your hotelat 08:00 p.m for completebriefing
of thetour.
Note: There are optionsto reach Haridwar by road,train & by air (JollyGrant airport,
Dehradun – 38 kms, Delhibysurface 230 kms).
Day 02: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun – Barkot / Syanna Chatti / Janki Chatti (210kms/7-
8hr) HT : 1352MTS.
We will provide early breakfast at 07:00 am, depart from yourhotel at 07:30, bow down at
Satya Narayan temple to start the Yatra later directed to Rishikesh for registration
formalities. You ae directed to Lakha Mandal to visit self emerging Shivlinga’s and was
Lakshagrah duringPandavas time. Lunch at Nainbagh (at yourown). You are staying at
Badkot orSyannachatti or Janki Chatti this night in hotel/Tents. Dinner will be served at
07:30 p.m, relaxed and pack your knapsack for next day journey to visit Yamuna Ji.
Lakahamandal – an ArchaeologicalSurveyof Indiaprotected site (about 5kilometers from the
main road). Further on, visit theancient templededicated to Lord Shiva.
Barkot is a beautifultown nestled in theRawain Valleyof UttarkashiDistrict on thebanks of
theYamuna. Thelocals of Rawain are very warm and friendly, though theyhavebeen cut off
from the rest of Garhwal due to its remote location.Theirculture is similar yet distinct from the
rest ofGarhwal; and it is this that makes thisarea exceptionallyinteresting.This touris a great
chance to meet the locals,share a meal with them, and learn a thing or two about theirculture
and heritage.Youcan takein stunning views of theBanderpunch Range and thelittlevillages
speckled on the lower reaches of thesurrounding hills. The town is en route to the
Yamunotridham.
Weather - Generally pleasant in summer,the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree
Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nightsare cold, temp ranges from10
deg to 05 deg.
Sightseeing: Today you are visiting Satyanarayan temple,
Vikasnagar/Mussoorie, Lakhamandal
(Note: Pls prepare a small knapsack for next day excursion to Yamunotri carrying
one woollen cloth/Jacket & personal belongings if likes to have dip at hot water
pond or at Yamuna river. The trek of 6 kms is steep & strenuous too, pls make sure
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you are wearing sturdy walking shoes preferably water proof, rain coat and
walking stick (danda type stick is available at Janki Chatti too. It is suggestible to
drink more water to have more oxygen in body which make you easily acclimatize
with altitude. Pony/Palki are also available at Janki Chatti if likes to avoid the trek)
Day 03: Badkot/Syanna/Janki Chatti - Yamunotri- Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one
side)} HT : 3235 MTS.
After breakfast, set out on a morning drive about 20 kms up to Jankichatti.Furtheron, travel
approx.6 km on foot for trek/Pony/Doli to Yamunotri. Here you can cookrice bypacking it in a
cloth and dipping it in thehot water of thekund (hot water spring). Pilgrims takethiscooked
rice home as a "Prasad". Near thetemple"Pooja"can beoffered at Divyashilla,after taking
bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and paying tributeto "Yamunaji".After offering prayers
at theshrine, return to Janki Chatti,and further backto Barkot.Return to your hotel/Campsin
Badkot andspend thenight.
Sight Seeing :
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gulariaof Jaipur built thetemplein the19th Century. It was
destroyed twice in thepresent century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermalsprings in thevicinity of thetemple,which flows
into numerous pools.The most important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshippedbefore entering the YamunotriTemple.
Weather - In summer the maximum temp is 18 degrees and the minimum is 10 degrees Celsius.
The daysare pleasantlycoolbut the nightsare cold.
Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (120kms/5hr) HT :1352MTS.
Meditation/Yoga session at morning (at your own) and the time at leisure till late
breakfast, at 09:00 a.m drive to Uttar kashi (Kashi of North)and a centre of NIM
(Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) Nag Devta temple & cave ano ther attraction
enroute. Check in at hotel.
Sight Seeing : Today you can visit Nag Devta & Gufa, Vishwanath temple &
Shakti temple
(Note:Pls prepare a small knapsack for next day excursion to Gangotricarrying one woollen
cloth/Jacket & personal belongingsif likes to have dip at mightyriver Bhagirathi.Thereis no as
such trekfor Gangotrishrine, however one has to walk in plain approx200 – 300 mts from the
parking area to thetemple)
Uttarkashi is home to a numberof ashrams and temples and also to the Nehru Institute of
Mountaineering. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of)
the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is situated on the
Ganges, lies next to a hill named Varun Parvat, on confluence of two riversVaruna and Asi,
has a ghat called Manikarnika Ghat and has a temple dedicated to Shiva (Kashi
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Vishwanath Temple) in the center of the town.
Vishwanath temple - Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern
India. Re-constructed in 1857by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient
architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massiveiron trident, symbolic
of divine mother’s,is erected and worshipedfrom time immemorial at the temple
complex. Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines are also part of the
temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti at morningand
evening are offered. Asper Skunda Puran,Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the
abode of LordShiva in Kaliyug and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Shakti temple - Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big
‘Trishul’of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms.at bottom.Though
there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seemsto be made
up of iron and the lower one is of copper. Asper the epics this Shakti was thrown on the
devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is
erected overhere
Weather - Generally hot in summer,the temperature ranges from30-35 degree Celsius but
nights is pleasant, Cold in winters.
Day 05: Uttarkashi/Harsil - Gangotri- Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side) HT : 3048 MTS.
Early morningdrive to Gangotri,enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in GaramKund,
further drive to Gangotrivia beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty
and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees, and mountains.On arrival at Shree
Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its
origin.PerformPooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely
surroundings.Returnback to Uttarkashi. Overnightstay at Uttarkashi.
Sight Seeing:-
GangotriTemple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General AmarSingh Thapa in
the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling:Submerged in the river,this natural rock Shivling is the place where,
according to mythology LordShiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is
visible in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the riverKedar
Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this rivermeets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi / Rampur/Sitapur / Gaurikund(220kms/8-9hr) HT : 1319
MTS.
Drive straight to Guptkashivia Moolgarh &Lambgoan. Enroute you can see thebeautiful river
Mandakini at Tilwara. TheMandakini river comes from Kedarnath,drive alongsidetheriver to
reach Guptakashi.On arrival check in at theHotel/Tents/Huts/Cottage.
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Note: En route you can get localbasic Dhaba’sfor lunch or snacks, suggestibleto carry some
dry fruits, fruits and readymade snacks with yourself along with some drinking water.
Overnightstay at the Hotel.
The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythologydescribeshowwhen thePandava
brothers were searching for a glimpseof Shiva, Lord Shankarfirst concealed himself at Gupt
Kashi, but later fled from themfurther up thevalley to Kedarnath,where the Pandavas finally
got theirwish fulfilled. There are more tangibleconnections as well-theKedarnath pandas
(hereditarypilgrimagepriests)live in Gupt Kashi during thewinter months, and after the
Kedarnath templecloses for thewinter, theimage ofKedarnath passes through Gupt Kashion
its way to Ukhimath (across thevalley), where it stays for the winter.
(Note: Thermalwears along with wind proofjacket is essential considering theweather
conditionalong with Puja Samagri and some snacks or dry fruits. Youare allowto carry small
knapsack weighing max 2 kg/per person in Helicopter.Kedarnath templeis approx 300 mts
away from Helipadand straight path ist followto reach at temple.
Weather - Generally pleasant in summer,the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree
Celsius. Cold in winters.
Day 07: Guptkashi/Sitapur – Gaurikund - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 18kms Trek) HT :
3384 MTS.
Before Sunrise, we drive to Gaurikund,to start trek start to Kedarnath Ji on foot /Pony /
Doli. Pilgrimsshouldcarry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an
overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Join evening aarti at Kedarnath Temple.
After darshan returnfor dinner and night stay.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingasof LordShiva, is a scenic spot
situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of
LordShiva, the protector and the destroyer.Accordingto legend, the Pandavas after
having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own
brothersand soughtthe blessingsof LordShiva for redemption. He eluded them
repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the formof a bull. On being
followed he dived into the ground,leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining
portionsof LordShiva appeared at four other places and are worshippedthere as his
manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at
Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four
above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Note: Pls note accommodationat Kedarnath ji is very basicand even hot water shallprovide
through bucketsonly. Pilgrims has high altitudeorbreathing problemsmust take advicefrom
your personal doctors.
Sight Seeing : Kedarnath Temple
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Day 08: Kedarnath – Guptkashi- Chopta (18 KmsDown Trek & 80kms by Road) HT : 2680
MTS.
05:00 am is the time to reach for morninggeneral darshan however people has booked
Rudrabhishek may get early darshan, after puja and breakfast trek down to Gaurikund,
your driverwill meet you at Soneprayag for further drive to Chopta/Mandal. If time
permitscan visit Omkareshwartemple at Ukhimath. Check in Hotel at
Chopta/Dugalbitta/Mandal. Night Halt.
Chopta: Beautiful Hamlet, Choptais a small regionof meadows and evergreen forest area
which is a part of kedarnath wildlifesanctuary located in Uttarakhandstate,India and a base
for trekking to Tungnath & Chandrashilla, thirdtempleof Panch Kedar, which lies 3.00
kilometres awayfrom thebase.
Weather - Generally cool in summer,the temperature ranges from22-25 degree Celsius,
Winter:The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp rangesfrom 0 deg to 05
deg.
Day 09: Chopta – Joshimath - Badrinath (160kms/6hr) HT : 3133 MTS.
After leisure breakfast, start journey to one of India’s Char Dham Badrinath via Chamoli -
Pipalkoti and Joshimath. Bow yourhead at Pandukeshwar for Yog dhyan Badri and at
fampous Hanuman Chatti. After Kanchan Ganga the premisesof Lord Badrinath Ji
welcome the pilgrims.Onarrival at Vishnu dham go straightto yourhotel for Check in
formalities. Evening aarti is the main attraction to visit the Badrinath Temple. Pilgrimscan
have darshanof famous Neelkanth Peak behind Charan Paduka. Back to your hotel for
overnight stay.
Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimagespots of the
country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133meters, guarded on either side by the two
mountain rangesknown as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providinga
splendid backdrop.This revered spotwas once carpeted with wild berries.Thus the place
got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springson the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is
customaryto bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forminga poolfrom where the
Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal : A flat platformon the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform
proppitiatingrites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impressionof the legendary serpent,
better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms.away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnuis
seen on a boulder.
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Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the motherof Sri Badrinathji. Other importanttemples
include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before
Tibet.
Vasudhara : As thename suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. Thisplace is 5 kms.
from Badrinath out ofwhich 2 kms. is motorableupto Mana.
Bhim Pul : Onthe other side of Mana village, a massiverock forming a natural bridge, lies
over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thunderingdown
throughthe narrowpassage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by
Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village,thisis a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have
composed theMahabharataandthe pauranic commentaries.
Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath (44kms/2hr) / Pipalkoti (79kms/3hr)
Pilgrimsafter having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Those
interested to do PindDaan at Brahamakapal to their ancestors(Pitrus)is worth to do at
this Pavan Puriof Vishnu.Those interested to do a small trek to Charan Paduka can do at
their own, later after breakfast we will take you to last village of India, Mana to visit Vyas
Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul.This is the way used by mighty Pandava’s to Satopanth
from where Yudhistra went to Heaven also called Swararohini. Time to checked out from
your hotel for Joshimath/Pipalkoti . Visit Shankaracharya math at Joshimath orcan go to
Auli (at your own) usingcable car for view of mighty Nanda Devi peak, Trishuli, Panchshulli
and Nanda Ghunti.Overnightstay at Joshimath/Pipalkoti.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and
Dhauliganga. Of the four'Maths' established by AdiShankaracharya, Joshimath is the
winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is broughtdown to Joshimath and installed in the
temple for people to worship.There are many other temples in the township. The most
importantis the temple of NirSingh with the idol of LordVishnu. The left arm of this deity
is getting destroyed with time and the popularbelief holds that the day the arm
completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the
residence into the neighboringNiti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.
Day 11: Joshimath – Nandprayag – Devprayag - Rishikesh / Haridwar (280kms/9hr)
To sum up start drive to Haridwar enroute visit Nandprayag,Karanprayag Devprayag.If time
permits visit Laxman Jhulla/Ram Jhullaat Rishikesh, later drop at your choiceof placeeitherat
Rishikesh or at Haridwar with mesmerized memories ofAbodeof Gods
Rishikesh, the'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritualtown on thebank of Ganga and is
surrounded by Shivalikrange ofthe Himalayason three sides. It is said that when RaibhyaRishi
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didhard penances, Godappeared bythename of “Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came
to be known as Rishikesh.