CHARDHAM-YATRA 2022

DAY 01: HARIDWAR – BARKOT/KARSALI (250 KM: 8 TO 9 HRS)

This morning arrival (Arrival Must Be Before 7/8am) at Haridwar & depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

DAY 02: BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM START TREK)

After breakfast/packed breakfast, depart at 5/6am for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). 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 Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (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, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

DAY 03: BARKOT– UTTARKASHI (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS)

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel 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. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

DAY 04: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS)

Early After breakfast/packed breakfast 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'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. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – PHATA (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)

After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.

DAY 06: PHATA – KEDARNATH (by HELICOPTER)- PHATA

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and FLY to Kedarnath. Where you need to by VIP darshan ticket by yourself

DAY 08: PHATA – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)

This morning, you check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath (Must cross Govindghat before 5:30 pm). 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. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 09: BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – RISHIKESH

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village and Bheem Pul. Afternoon driver back to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh drop to respective hotel.

HOTELS USED IN THE PACKAGE:

BARKOT - 02 Nights Camp Yamunotri Paradise (Cottage)/Similar

MANERI - 02 Nights Gangotri Paradise (Deluxe)

PHATA- 02 Nights Kedar Paradise 2 Godwin/ Similar

BADRINATH- 01 Nights Yoga Premier or Similar

RISHIKESH- 01 Nights Lemon Tree/ Hotel Natraj / Similar

PACKAGE COST – PER PERSON BASIS INCLUDINE HELICOPTER TICKET: INR 45000 Per person 

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

1 night stay at Haridwar on MAP.

2 night's stay in hotel in Barkot on MAP.

2 night’s stay at hotel in Uttarkashi on MAP.

2 night’s stay in hotel in Phata on MAP.

1 night stays at hotel in Badrinath on MAP.

1 night stay at hotel Rudraprayag on MAP.

1 night stay at Rishikesh on MAP

Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis with Extra Bed/CWB & CNB.

Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: Veg meals on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels & (EP) only room basis at Kedarnath.

Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac Vehicle (A/c will switch off in Hills). o Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

• GST @ 5 %/Air Fare/Train Fare.

• Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary.

• Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.

• Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions & Charges of palki, pony & Helicopter tickets etc.