CHARDHAM TOUR PROGRAMME EX-DELHI

Welcome your “Chardham Yatra” You are greeted and assisted on arrival at Delhi Airport/ Rly Station Delhi, after pickup proceeds to   Rishikesh, upon arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight at Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Today morning Vehicle will go for registration and hill certification. It will take time of 02 to 04 hrs After that guest depart for Barkot/Kharshali. Which is a beautiful hill located on the foot of Yamunotri. As you drive via Narendra Nagar road is good and drive time is less .On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and self preparation Pahad (hiII) yatra of Yamunotri the next day.  Overnight at Hotel/camp 

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the first Pahad Yare of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You have an option of hiring palki or a horse for your trek( direct payment basis).The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Chardhams, is snuggled in the Banderpunch range (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja.

Overnight at Barkot

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel/Camp and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, temples & ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Overnight at Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 m. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century’s temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja

Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight at Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Leave for your next destination, Guptkashi after having your breakfast early in the morning. On reaching, check-in to the hotel. Guptkashi is located at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath. The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient Ardhnareshwar Temple. Get your medical checkup done for your next day’s journey to Kedarnath. Overnight at Hotel/Camp

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a doli or a horse for your trek (on direct payment basis) Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. “Jai Bholenath” chants echoes in the mountains. The mists envelop the mountains and slowly lift away. When you can view the picturesque beauty you are left mesmerized. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges/Ashram.

Meals: No meals in Kedarnath

Accommodation: Sharing basis

Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ Pooja (on direct payment basis) to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges/Ashram

Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel (Guptkashi/Rudraprag).Overnight at Guptkashi/ Rudraprayag

Meals:  Dinner

Today morning, check out of the hotel at 07:30 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After having your breakfast in the morning, Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site which holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meter. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel.  Overnight stay at hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Today morning, visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan. Later, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you can leave for local sightseeing at Badrinath. Visit major attractions of Badrinath such as Mana Village which is last village of India, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple.

In the 12^th O’clock noon, check out from the hotel and head towards Kirtinagar via Joshimath. En-route visit Karanprayag. Also, the town features stunning natural beauty and tranquility. Overnight stay at hotel   Meals: Breakfast & Dinner  

Early morning, after breakfast, you drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. In evening go to see world famous ghat Har-Ki-Pauri where you can take holy bath & participate Ganga Aarti.  Overnight stay at hotel.       Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Morning breakfast at hotel. Drive back to Delhi Airport/Rly Station!!!!