Uttarakhand char dham yatra can be easily called as one of the most popular pilgrimage circuits of India. Every year, around the same time, the routes to the Chardham or the four most sacred places of the Indian Himalayas are opened for the pilgrims to trek to. Four of these places, namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, are all situated in the state of Uttarakhand. Apart from the religious aspect associated to it, this pilgrimage also acts as a great attraction for travellers since it takes through some of the most beautiful regions of Uttarakhand’s mountains.
An interesting fact about the Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand is that it is not the first of its name. As surprising as it may sound, the one that takes place in Uttarakhand is actually the Chhota Chardham Yatra, what translates into the shorter version of the Chardham Yatra. The original Chardham refer to the four holy sites situated in four different corners of the country, established by Adi Shankaracharya back in the eighth century AD. The places he had established as the Chardham were Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka. However, a smaller circuit of the pilgrimage was made out of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in the Indian Himalayas of Uttarakhand.
What is included in the tour
- Air fares and Railway Bookings at Extra Cost
- Deluxe Hotel Accommodation
- Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees
- All transportation in destination location
- Meals as per tour program
What is NOT included in the tour
- Helicopter Ride or Horse Ride
- Anything not Mentioned in Inclusion
- Any Private Expenses
- Meals not included in Tour Program
Day 1Arrival at Haridwar
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Arrival at Haridwar
On arrival Pick up from Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station. Get Freshened up and Visit Mansa Devi Temple, evening reach Hari Ki Paudi for Ganga Aarti. Enjoy spiritual vibes to start our beautiful Journey of Chardham. Dinner & Overnight at Haridwar.
Day 2Haridwar- Barkot
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Haridwar- Barkot
Morning after breakfast drive to Barkot. It is an approx 200 Kms in 7 hrs journey. En-route visit Kempty fall at Mussoorie. On arrival at Barkot check-in hotel. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 3Barkot- Yamunotri- Barkot
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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 7 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 4Barkot- Uttarkashi
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Barkot- Uttarkashi
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 5Uttarkashi- Gangotri- Uttarkashi
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Uttarkashi- Gangotri- 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 6Uttarkashi- Guptkashi
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Uttarkashi- Guptkashi
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 7Guptakashi- Kedarnath
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Guptakashi- Kedarnath
In the morning leave for Gaurikund, 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.
Day 8Kedarnath- Pipalkoti
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Kedarnath- Pipalkoti
After early morning visit to Kedarnath temple return for Gaurikund (14 Kms trekking distance). And drive for Pipalkoti, covering approx. 158 Kms in five hr.
Day 9Pipalkoti- Badrinath
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Pipalkoti- Badrinath
After breakfast proceed to Badrinath via Joshimath. Road distance include here is 77 Kms which will covered in 3 hrs. On arrival at Badrinath check-in hotel and enjoy the evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Day 10Badrinath- Rishikesh
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Badrinath- Rishikesh
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 Rishikesh. (7-8 hrs. journey).
Day 11Rishikesh- Haridwar
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Rishikesh- Haridwar
In the morning after early breakfast drive to Visit Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula & Drop at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport.
Your Spiritual Memorable Tour Ends Here.
