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Activities OptionalChar Dham Yatra 2023
The four pilgrimage destinations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, altogether known as Char Dham, are situated in the mighty Himalayas. This Chardham is also popular by the name of Chota Chardham. These pilgrimage sites attract the greatest number of pilgrims each year, making them the most important religious travel places in Northern India. The pilgrimage traditionally begins in the west and ends in the east. As a result, the Char Dham Yatra begins in Yamunotri and continues to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Char Dham Yatra 2023
Each of these four sites is dedicated to a different god. Yamunotri is devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and flows along with pilgrims to the scenic Rawai Valley's also known as Barkot. The goddess Yamuna is believed to be the daughter of Sun and the twin sister of Yama which means the God of death. It is also said that the bath in the Yamuna can cleanse all the sins and also protect them from a painful death and also in Hindu mythology Yamuna is in higher ranks of divine. A bath in the Yamuna's waters is thought to preserve the devotee from an untimely death.
Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrimage site devoted to the Goddess Ganga. The shrine stands on the banks of the River Bhagirathi, another name for the Ganga, which gets its name from the legend of ancient King Bhagirath's penance, which brought her down from heaven. River Ganga is considered as the most sacred and purest river in India.
Kedarnath is a part of the Panch Kedar and is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is the northernmost Jyotirlinga and is located near the origin of the Mandakini River. Kedarnath is one of the most esteemed temples of India by the Hindus and holds major significance in the Hindu religion, as Kedarnath is one of the Chota Char Dham and also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The ancient name of Kedarnath is ‘Kedar Khand’. Kedarnath, located at an altitude of 3,580 meters near the Chorabari glacier, the source of the Mandakini river with a backdrop of Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome, and other Himalayan peaks, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Lord Vishnu is worshipped in Badrinath. It is located on the Alaknanda River's bank. Lord Vishnu meditated here, according to mythology, while his spouse Lakshmi took the form of a berry (Badri) tree to provide him with shade. Lord Vishnu was so moved by Goddess Laxmi's deed of love that he named the location Badrikashram after her. This temple is only open from May to October, attracting millions of pilgrims during that time. It is also one of the Char Dham yatra temples.
- Haridwar - Barkot [1220 m] (180 Kms/06 Hrs)
- Reach Haridwar, early in the morning.
- Depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri, en-route visit Kempty Fall in Mussoorie.
- On arrival at Barkot, check in to your hotel/camp.
- The rest of the day is free to relax and take rest for the yatra of Yamunotri the next day as there is a trek of approx 06 km one way.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.
- Barkot - Janakichatti - Yamunotri [3293 m] (45 Kms/1.30 Hrs and 6 Kms trek one side)
- Early morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti & start the trek from here to Yamunotri.
- Either by walk or by pony or potters at own cost.
- After taking bath in Surya Kund the hot spring, we will visit worship Yamuna Ji.
- We will return to Jankichatti by trek.
- Later on, we will come back to Barkot, have Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Barkot.
- Barkot - Uttarkashi [1158 m] (85 Kms/3 Hrs)
- In the morning after breakfast in the hotel, drive to Uttarkashi.
- On the way to Uttarkashi, we will visit Shiv Gufa.
- Check into the hotel in Uttarkashi.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi.
- Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
- Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100 Kms/4 hrs each side)
- After breakfast early in the morning, drive to Gangotri [3415 m].
- We will visit Gangnani Hot Spring which is on the way.
- Take a dip in a Sacred pond i.e Kund. We will drive to Gangotri via Harsil valley.
- After reaching Gangotri, We will take a dip in the Ganga which is also known as Bhagirathi.
- Time free for leisure to perform Pooja and to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
- Later drive to Uttarkashi and overnight stay at Hotel.
- Uttarkashi – Guptkashi [1319 m] (220 Kms/08 Hrs)
- We will leave for Guptakashi in the morning after breakfast.
- The route has beautiful surroundings and also witness the Mandakini river at Tilwara.
- The Mandakini River flows from Kedarnath.
- After visiting Guptkashi check into the hotel on arrival.
- Visit Ardh Nareshwar Temple in Guptkashi.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi.
- Guptkashi-Gaurikund-Kedarnath(20km trek one way)
- We will visit Kedarnath [3580 m] in the morning after breakfast.
- Devotees can reach Kedarnath in two ways by trekking and by Helicopter (at their own cost).
- The trek for Kedarnath top will start from Gaurikund which is easily reachable from Sonprayag. It is a 20 km trek one way.
- On the way to Kedarnath, people may have snacks and also enjoy beautiful scenic views.
- Stay at Camp in Kedarnath.
- Kedarnath to Guptkashi(20 kms trek down and 30 kms drive)
- Reach Guptkashi from Kedarnath.
- The day is at leisure.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Guptkashi - Badrinath [3300 m] (185 Kms/07 hrs)
- After breakfast in the hotel at Guptakashi, we will drive to Badrinath.
- Check-in at the hotel on the arrival.
- Attend the aarti in the evening and darshan at Badrivishal.
- There are lots of sightseeing places near Badrinath like:
- Mana Village
- Vyas Gufa
- Satopanth Tal
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath/Pandukeshwar/Auli.
- Badrinath - Rudraprayag/Karanprayag [690 m] (155 Kms/06 Hrs)
- In the morning, enjoy breakfast and proceed for Rudraprayag/Karanprayag via Joshimath.
- Darshan at various places which are on the way to Rudraprayag/Karanprayag:
- Vishuprayag
- Narsingh Temple in Joshimath
- Karnprayag
- Nandprayag
- Check into the hotel on arrival in Rudraprayag/Karanprayag.
- Overnight stay at hotel.
- Rudraprayag/Karanprayag – Haridwar [314 m] (165 Kms/04.30 hrs)
- After breakfast in the morning, drive to Haridwar/Rishikesh.
- We will drop at Hotel/Airport/Railway Station.
- Chami Resort Barkot ( Deluxe ) / Divine / Hotel Amandeep /Hotel Sanskar ( Barkot )
- Annat Villa / Bhagirathi / Yamuna Aditya ( Uttarkashi )
- Himalayan Inn / Forest Eco Resort / Hotel sun Inn / The Kedar Palace (Guptkashi )
- Kuber Residency / hotel Mansarovar / Laxm Palace ( Badrinath )
- Mount Rock Stay Auli
- The Kedar Dev Karanprayag
- All transfers and sightseeing by Bus/Tempo Travellers/Car.
- 09 Nights’ Accommodation on Double/Triple/Quad Sharing basis.
- Breakfast & Dinner (Pure Veg.)
- Driver Allowances.
- Toll taxes.
- permit, Interstate taxes, parking, etc.
- GST
- Anything other than specified, drinks, tips, laundry, other expenses of personal nature.
- Any type of puja at Temple.
- Pony Palki/ Doli charges during Yamunotri & Kedarnath Trekking.
- Helicopter Ticket charge for Kedarnath Ji.
- VIP Darshan at Temples.
- Any Insurance, Medical charges, Camera/Video fee at monuments, or any other expenses not mentioned in Inclusion.
- Any charge for delay in Yatra- Accommodation, Food or Evacuation.
- Anything which is not mentioned in Inclusion.
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