07/11/2019
Char Dham yatra by Road .733/-PP
Char Dham -Yamunotri , Gangotri , Kedarnath and Badrinath Land of Uttarakhand is also known as Dev Bhumi (Land of Gods) because of the various tales of divine beings finding its permanent home in the ever flowing rivers, river confluences, shrines, rocks, caves and, most importantly, in people's faith.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi- Haridwar (230 Kms/ 06:00 Hrs.)
On arrival at Delhi Airport and our company tour driver will meet & greet you. Get drive to Haridwar . Check in (12:00 Hrs ) to the hotel and relaxed . In the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri and back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Haridwar : Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas . The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.
Temple & Sightseeing : Har-ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi & Mansa Devi Temple.
Day 02: Haridwar- Barkot (220 Kms/07:00 Hrs)
After breakfast , Check out from the hotel and drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En route visit Kempty Fall and others later drive to Barkot. Check In to the hotel and relaxed. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Barkot is known for its scenic natural beauty. Located at the confluence of Yamuna and tons rivers. At an elevation of over 4,000 ft, apple orchards ringed by the Himalayan range. Barkot offers panoramic views of the snowcapped mountains of Bandar Poonch. Barkot is an important stopover en route to Yamunotri and Gangotri, among the four Char Dham Pilgrimages.
Day 03: Barkot- Yamunotri- Barkot (36 Kms Drive & 07 Kms Trek one side)
Drive to Hanuman Chatti, for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 8 kms), trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Hanumanchatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River .
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund :There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple .
Day 04: Barkot- Uttarkashi (100 Kms/04:00 Hrs )
After breakfast, Check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. Check in to the Hotel and relaxed. Later visit to Vishwanath Temple and back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi : Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Annapurna Devi Temple , Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri- Uttarkashi (100 Kms/03:00 Hrs Each side)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas . After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple : The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh 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 Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valley , this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Day 06: Uttarkashi- Guptkashi (235 Kms/09:00 Hrs)
Early morning check out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi. On Arrival Check in to the Hotel and relaxed. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.
Day 07: Guptkashi– Kedarnah - (35 Kms by road & 18 Kms trek)
Early Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Gaurikund : At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple . This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath : The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there 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.
Day 08 : Kedarnath- Guptkashi (19 Kms Down trek & 35 Kms by Road )
After Temple Darshan trek down to Guptkashi (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Check in to the Hotel and relaxed . Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Day 09 : Guptkashi-Badrinath (215 Kms/08:00Hrs)
After breakfast, Check out from the hotel and drive to Badrinath . Check in to the Hotel and relaxed . In the evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath : Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Day 10: Badrinath– Joshimath- Rudraprayag (160 Kms/06-07 Hrs)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel and relaxed. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Joshimath : Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.
Day 11: Rudraprayag- Rishikesh (150 Kms / 04-05 Hrs)
After breakfast, Check out from the hotel and drive to Rishikesh. Check in to the Hotel and relaxed. Afternoon visit to Local Rishikesh and attend Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Rishikesh : Rishikesh the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Ashram, Parmarth Ashram.
Day 12: Rishikesh-Delhi Departure (245 Kms/ 07:00 Hrs.)
After breakfast, Check out from the hotel and transfer to Delhi Airport to catch your flights back to home. Our tour services will end here but sweet memories of tour will remain forever in your heart.
Yatra ends with happy memories..!!!!
