Packages
10DAYS 9 NIGHTS CHARDHAM YATRA PACKAGE - (Ex. HARIDWAR)
Haridwar - Barkot (210kms/7-8 hrs)
Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others.Later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt.
DAY 2
Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)
Drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti.Trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms),either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arrive at 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 warm water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" return to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Yamunotri Temple:- Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
DAY 3
Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hrs)
Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Later Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt.
Uttarkashi:- Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.
DAY 4
Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 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 back 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 Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
DAY 5
Guptkashi - Kedarnath – Guptkashi
Morning drive to phata Helipad, fly to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by Helicopter. After darshan in temple fly back to Guptkashi for Overnight Stay.
DAY 6
Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 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 back to Uttarkashi.Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Kedarnath Temple:- 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 r! emaining 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 7
Guptkashi - Badrinath (165kms/7hrs)
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 back to Uttarkashi.Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
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 " the forest of berries".
DAY 8
Badrinath – Rudraprayag (165kms/7hrs)
Early morning, pilgrims after taking a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya.There are many temples in the township but most important is the temple of Nar Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day 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 8
Badrinath – Rudraprayag (165kms/7hrs)
Early morning, pilgrims after taking a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya.There are many temples in the township but most important is the temple of Nar Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day 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 9
Rudraprayag – Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)
Drive to Haridwar.Enroute visit Rishikesh Sight Seeing. Later transfer to Hotel for Overnight stay.
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 henceforth came to be known as Rishikesh, the YOGA CITY.
DAY 10
Haridwar
Transfer to Railway Station .
TOUR ENDS...!!!