India is brimming with picturesque tourist attractions. Spiritual beliefs, cultural values, and heritage treasures are some key factors that encourage pilgrims to organise an adventure in this nation. India is known as the home to temples and religious sites where anyone can seek peace and spirituality. Do most people love to look for a Chardham yatra package? Are you one of them?
Every year, thousands of devotees participate in Char Dham Yatra, one of the heavenly travels to four sacred locations. These spiritual Char Dham locations include Kedarnath, Badrinath yatra, Yamunotri, and Gangotri, all of which are nestled in the serene environs of the Garhwal Himalayas. During the Char Dham Tour, pilgrims pursue spiritual retreats and perfect joy. All four of these locations have religious importance.
The Char Dham Yatra promotes inner calm and an interior journey into one's spiritual self. It is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that every committed Hindu will do at least once in his or her lifetime. Each pilgrimage destination is devoted to a different Hindu god, each with its importance.
Yamunotri:The Ma Yamunotri is devoted to Goddess Yamuna, and the Char Dham Yatra normally begins here, near the River Yamuna most of the time.
Gangotri:The Ma Gangotri temple is devoted to the Goddess Ganga and is famed for its location on the banks of the holy river Ganges.
Badrinath:This temple is mostly visited by people who are devoted to Lord Vishnu, who is known as Badrinath. This sacred shrine is also one of the important stops on Adi Shankaracharya's Char Dham Yatra throughout the country.
Kedarnath:One of the 12 jyotirlingas may be seen in the Kedarnath Baba sanctuary. The sacred shrine is devoted to Lord Shiva and is popular among his followers and devotees who come to seek his blessings.
These places are considered exceedingly sacred, and devout Hindus consider a pilgrimage to one of these sites very important. It is thought that a pilgrimage to one of these Char Dham sacred locations must be made at least once in a lifetime. So, if you want to cover all these places to wash out your sins, buy the Chardham Plan from us, or you can explore some more exciting tour options.
Arrive at Haridwar railway station. Received by ITT executive and Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie and visit Kempty Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check in to your hotel/camp. The rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad(hill) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through a lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, witness aarti at Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. 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 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. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later get your medical checkup done for your next day’s travel to Kedarnath. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
Very early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Gaurikund. From where you will start your 17 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting “Jai Bholenath.” Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check-in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges. (Accommodation and food provided by Uttarakhand Govt. in Kedarnath)
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ 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. Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Guptkashi. The vehicles wait for you in Guptkashi Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. 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 a 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 the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan returns back to the hotel, breakfast at the hotel, and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon drives back to Pipalkoti via Karanprayag. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Pipalkoti town. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh, a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar and drop in Haridwar Railway Station.