Chardham Travel Packages start from Yamunotri, located at Uttarkashi Western Garhwal. According to the traditional system of pilgrimage Char Dham Pilgrimage Tour, one has to travel left to right, i.e. Vamvarta. So its Yamunotri by tradition that the Char Dham pilgrimage begins, stirring rightward to Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is the last point of Char Dham Tour Package. Yamuna is the twin sister of Yama, and the daughter of Surya (the Sun) and Sangya (the consciousness). According to the Kedar Khanda purana, Yamuna came down on earth for the benefit of the three worlds. She blesses the religious with delight, long life and moksha (liberation).
After Yamunotri Yatra, Char Dham Yatra takes Gangotri dham, which is one of Hinduism's holiest sites in the yatra package. It is located 99 kilometers form Uttarkashi and 10,500 feet above sea level. It scripts the foundation of the River Bhagirathi. Mountain peaks known as Shivlinga, Satopanth and the Bhagirathi sisters, surround the site.
After Gangotri Yatra, chardham pilgrimage travel packages takes in Kedarnath, Kedarnath ji situated at the source of the waterway Mandakini. Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, of Lord Shiva, and one of the Panch Kedars. Myths identifies the divine being at Kedarnath temple, with the rump of a bull, a form assumed by Lord Shiva, when eluding the Pandavas, who had come for repentance for killing their kith and kin, in the battle of Kurukshetra. It is believed that the Pandavas constructed the temple of Kedarnath.
Finally, Chardham Travel package takes to Badrinath one of Hinduism's pilgrimage sites. Sri Shankaracharya founded it, in the ninth century. The temple, also known as Badri Narayan, and is devoted to Vishnu, who is said to have done penance in the mythological Brindavan that once covered the mountains of Uttarakhand.
Package Details:
Day 01: Haridwar - Barkot (220 kms drive/7hr)
You will depart for Barkot (220 kms drive/7hr) via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute view of Kempty Fall then continue journey Via Yamuna Bridge reach Barkot @ evening, Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36 kms drive & 7 kms "One Side" Trek)
After early breakfast, we will proceed to Hanuman chatti. Take local jeep From Hanuman chatti to Janki chatti (its reduce prox 8 Km trake). From Here Start trek to Yamunotri (7 km/ 3 hrs) to visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river. You can take a holy dip in the near by tank filled by hot springs and cook rice in its water, the common rituals performed by the devotees. We return to Barkot in the evening.
Day 03: Barkot - Uttarkashi (90kms/4hr)
Next morning Drive to Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath Temple. Over night stay at the Hotel.
Day 04: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms drive /3 hr "One Side")
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), Via Harsil village, reached Gangotri take holy dip in the blessed river Ganges then execute Pooja. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 05: Uttarkashi - Rampur/Sitapur/Guptkashi (230kms drive/8hr)
Early morning, drive to Rampur/Sitapur/Guptkashi. Check in Hotel, night halt.
Day 06: Rampur/Sitapur/Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Rampur/Sitapur/Guptkashi (75kms drive & 14 kms Trek "One Side")
Morning drive to Gaurikund,Take a holy dip in Taptakund then start Trek from to Kedarnath (14 Km) You can take pony / Doli @ your own cost.Visit Kedarnath Temple. We return to Rampur/Sitapur/Guptkashi in the evening..
Day 07: Rampur/Sitapur/Guptkashi - Pipalkoti /Joshimath (196kms drive/8hr by Road)
Early morning, Drive to Pipalkoti /Joshimath via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Pipalkoti /Joshimath.visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math.
Day 08: Pipalkoti / Joshimath - Badrinath (75 kms drive/3hr)
Early morning, Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel.Take a holy dip in in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Visit Mana village ( last village before the Tibetan border) Overnight stay.
Day 9: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (168km drive / 7 hr)
Early morning, drive to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Day 10: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh/Haridwar (170kms/7hr)
Early morning, Visit Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, local sightseeing…Reached haridwar at evening …Tour & Services end…
Accommodation on twin sharing Basis.( EP = European Plan = Only Room )
Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle with all road. Driver allowance, permit , state taxes, Parking & night halt charges.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Air fare / Train fare
3.09% Govt Service Tax
All Meals, Table drinks, Guide .
Expenses of Personal nature : laundry , tips , telephone , camera fee , ropeway charges (Auli & Haridwar), entrance charges , or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, land slides etc.
Ponies/Dolis (during trekking) and anything not specified in cost include.
Terms & Conditions : All tours are subject to terms and conditions. In case of non availability of accommodation at the mentioned places in the itinerary, alternate accommodation will be provided.
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