Chardham Yatra Economy Packages - (Best of Both - Pilgrimage & Nature)
| Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days | |
| Destinations : Delhi - Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Delhi | |
Detailed Itinerary |  | Download PDF File |
Explore most sacred Shrines of Hindu mythology at Devbhoomi Garhwal.
Day 1:
Pick up from Airport/Railway station. Later leave for Haridwar; Arrive Haridwar in time to attend evening Ganga Arti at famous Har Ki Pauri.
Transfers to the hotel and Meet & Assistance on Arrival at The Hotel for Holy Yatra briefing, Dinner & Night stay Haridwar.
Sight of The Day -
Evening Arti at Har Ki Paudi -
This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya (1st century BC) in memory of his brother Bhrithari. It is believed that Bhrithari came to Haridwar and meditated on the banks of holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name, which later came to be known as Hari-Ki-Pauri. The most sacred ghat within Har-ki-Pauri is Brahmakund. The evening prayer at dusk (Aarti) offered to Goddess Ganga at Hari-Ki-Pairi (steps towards God Hari) is an enchanting experience for any visitor. A spectacle of sound and colour is seen when, after the ceremony, pilgrims float diyas (floral floats with lamps) and incense on the river, commemorating their deceased ancestors. Thousands of people from all round the world do make a point to attend this prayer on their visit to Hardwar. A majority of present ghats were largely developed in the 1800s.
Day 2: Haridwar / Chami, Nauganv 147 kms / 06 hrs
After breakfast leave for Chami. En route visit Mussoori and drive through Kempty fall and Lakahamandal, Archeology Of Survey protected site (5kms from main road), visit the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Post darshan back to your destination Chami & night stay.
Route Remark -
Mussorie - On the outskirts of Mussorie, away from summer hill station rush, enroute stopover for refreshments & washroom.
Today's Sight -
Lakhamandal - is a large village on the banks of Yamuna, known for its temple ruins. The ruins at Lakhamandal give an indication that in the past it must have been a major temple town. Many believe that Lakhamandal is the same Lakhshagriha described in Mahabharata. Kaurava Prince Duryodhana had built a palace made of lac, in which he tried to burn the Pandavas alive. The villagers believe that there is a secret passage that emerges few kilometers downstream today in the center of the village there is a Temple dedicated to Bhagwati and Lord Shiva. In the temple complex stand two life size stone statues of Jay and Vijay. Perhaps they are the Dwarpals of a much older temple standing at the gates of heaven. But most of the villagers believe the statues to be that of Bhima and Arjuna.
Day 3: Chami/Barkot / Syanachatti/Jankichatti / Yamunotri / Syanachatti (65 kms/3hrs & 10 kms/4hrs round Trek on foot & drive 15kms/1hrs )
Morning drive 65 kms drive up to Jankichatti and 05 kms on foot for Yamunotri. Here, 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 warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Jankichatti and return back to Syanachatti. O/N stay at Syanachatti.
Today's Route - Barkot ---- 25 kms ---- Ranachatti ---- 13 kms ---- Hanumanchatti ---- 6 kms ---- Phoolchatti ---- 01 km ---- Janakichatti - 5 kms trek - Yamunotri & Return
Today's Sight -
Yamunotri, First of The Chardham: Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 Km. Ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.
Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment any person at the time of death who bathes in Yamuna, his sister
Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 4: Syanachatti / Harsil190 Kms / 8hrs hrs
After breakfast leave for Harsil. Evening free for leisure & local attractions. Dinner & O/N stay Harsil.
Day 5: Harsil / Gangotri / New Tehri 200 Kms / 8 hrs
After breakfast proceed to Gangotri offering prayers & pooja darshan, back to Harsil ,evening Free with nature and night at Harsil.
Today's Sight -
Gangotri, IInd of Chardham: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great "Deva Yagna" here to atone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
Today's Sight -
Gangnani: Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas
Uttarkashi - Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers: Varuna and Ashi, whose waterflow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 metres, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or'uttar' facing river. The major temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Two other very important temples are located in the Chowk area. These are the Annapurna Temple and the Bhairav Temple. Once, it is said, there were 365 temples here. Hiuen Tsang referred to this place as Brahma Pura, while the Skanda Puran has recorded it as Varunavata. It is believed that in the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an important religious centre.
Day 6: New Tehri / Guptkashi, Sitapur 175 kms/ 08 hrs
After breakfast proceed to Guptkashi, en route visit Rudraprayag and Ardnareshwar Mahadev Temple, overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Day 7: Guptkashi/Kedarnath, 32kms drive /14kms Trek
After breakfast proceed to Kedarnath , en route visit Gaurikund . over night stay at Kedarnath.
Today's Sight -
Kedarnath Temple, IIIrd of Chardham: The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'Garba Grah' for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.
Other Important Sights -
Shankaracharya Samadhi: The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years. The lake fascinates the visitors.
Day 8: Kedarnath / Guptkashi
After breakfast Pick flight from Phata ,arrived Kedarnath ji after VIP darshan pooja back to Guptkashi. Overnight stay Guptkashi.
Guptkashi - Guptkashi has a great importance quite like that of Kashi. The ancient Vishwanath temple, Ardhnareshwar temple, where the two streams of Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet, are the main places of attraction in Guptkashi.
It is believed that after the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas wanted to meet Lord Shiva and seek his blessing. But Lord Shiva evaded from Guptkasi to Kedarnath as he did not want to meet the Pandavas, the reason being that although they had fought for the right cause, they were also responsible for destroying their own dynasty.
Guptkashi is situated at an elevation of 1319 mts. The one Stupa is situated in Nala which is quite close to Ukhimath. Some local people call it the grave of Rana Nal.
Day 9: Guptkashi/ Badrinath 220 kms / 8 hrs
Morning after breakfast drive for Badrinath. En-route visit Chopta . Evening Darshan & Pooja at Badrinath temple. O/N stay at Badrinath.
Today's Sight -
Badrinath, 4th Dham of Uttarakhand's Chardham & only original Chardham as proposed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya: Arti at Badrinath.
Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines - Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
Badrinath ji sightseeing;
Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal: It is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for shhradh ceremony or offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes. It is said that offering pind here, the manes are permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds are to be done elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that when Shiva chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place & hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).
Sheshnetra : It is a large block of stone between tow small seasonal lakes carrying an eye of "Sheshnag" The eye formation is quite natural, 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye, it is believed that the seshnag waits at this place patiently to accompany the lord on his reincarnation.
Day 10: Badrinath /Joshimath/Auli, 70kms/3hrs
After breakfast visit Mana Village and joshimath, Sankaracharya Math, Narsima Temple and proceed to Auli by cable car. Overnight stay Auli.
Today's Sight -
Mana Village - Morning after breakfast drives 03 kms for last village of India is Mana Village and sightseeing visiting Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet. The women of the village offer Choli to the deity on closing day of the temple each year.
Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries
Day 11: Auli/Haridwar , 275kms/8-9hrs
After breakfast proceed to Haridwar, en route visit all prayag and night stay Haridwar.
En route visit :-
Nand Prayag (confluences Nandakini and Alaknanda River)
Karn Prayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda)
Dev Prayag (confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda)
Day 12:- Haridwar/Delhi(215kms/6hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Delhi.
Package Cost Rs- 25500 per person ( MIN- 02 PERSON )
Package Cost Rs- 20000 per person ( MIN- 06 PERSON )
Accommodation:-
| Day | Over Night Desitnation | Accommodation | Day's Journey |
| Day 01 | Haridwar | Smrati bhavan | 215 kms/ 07 hrs |
| Day 02 | Chami | Kalindi resort and spa | 150 kms/ 06 hrs |
| Day 03 | Syanachatti | Kalindi Camp | 55 kms of drive/ 05 kms of trek (one way) |
| Day 04 | Harsil | GMVN or similar | 160 kms/ 08 hrs |
| Day 05 | New Tehri | Lake view | 200 kms/ 08 hrs |
| Day 06 | Guptkashi | Vishwanath Hotel or similar. | 175kms/ 07 hrs |
| Day 07 | Kedarnath | New Himachal House or similar | 32kms drive/14kms trek/6hrs |
| Day 08 | Guptkashi | Vishwanath hotel or similar | 32kms drive/14kms trek/6hrs |
| Day 09 | Barinath | Hari Sadan or Parmath Ashram | 220 kms / 08 hrs |
| Day 10 | Chamoli | GMVN or similar | 70 kms/ 04 hrs |
| Day 11 | Haridwar | Panchkula Bhavan or similar | 275 kms/ 09 hrs |
| Day 12 | Delhi | 215 kms/ 06 hrs |
Cost Includes:-
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast and dinner.
Cost does not include:-
- Helicopter Service for Kedarnath, From Phata
- VIP Darshan , Yamuntori, Gangotri, Kedarnath,Badrinath.
- Pony(Horse) service for Yamunotri Trek.
- Cable car for Auli, both way
- Any Meals,Table drinks
- Tips, laundry, Telephone calls, Gratuities
- Any other expenses of personal nature.
Note:-
If there is any unprecedented hike in the cost of transport (including fuel surcharge) or Accommodation it will also affect the cost.
We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight Cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances.
Photography:-
Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple not allowed.
Communication:-
All the places to make any S.T.D/I.S.D calls and please carry if you have any BSNL Mob. Number, it works whole trip, Kedarnath & Badrinath very good connectivity Reliance mobile numbers. Some times, please be informed that it may be difficult at times to get the connection. If any urgent messages have to be sent to any of the participants, then please contact us at Haridwar numbers.
Responsibility:-
All arrangements within Chardham Yatra, reserves the right to change itineraries without prior notice, depending on the weather and road condition.
Fitness:-
Please start to get in shape NOW!!! A good 15 minutes walk, jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in the right shape (Concentrate on your heart & legs - Aerobics). Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry snacks, filled water bottle/small scissors and knife, waterproof matches, safety pins, Thermometer, Lighter, Dehydration salt (electoral) packets, Neoprene Powder and cream. Heat balm for muscles/joints, Vicksinhaler/vapourub, Chopsticks. Dry Fruits/snacks, camera, Film, Map, Jumper, Sun Hat, First Aid Kit, Light weight Rain Gear, Extra Cloth etc.
Attitude Sickness:-
This is an environment related condition that can effect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly.
Suggested to read any book on trekking, which has a chapter on this, and also consult your doctor.
Health Consideration:-
All Tourist We do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are: Antiseptic cream or Wound disinfectant: Iodine and tube-squeeze cream.
Foot care and Blister Treatment, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin. (please bring ankle high boots to avoid muscle sprain.)
Antibiotics: (Triethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Bacterium DS or Septran DS
Anti - Inflammatory:
- Avil, Brufen or Mortin. Aspirin / Tylenol or general painkillers.
- Strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream.
Insurance:-
We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, EMERGENCY RESCUE, accident hospitalization, etc.. We are not liable and responsible for any damages or extra expenses that may arise from mishaps and the loss of their belongings during the pilgrimage.
Clothing's:
Clothing's for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Chardham Yatra, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required, but as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Himalayas. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required We recommend that you bring along the following clothing's and accessories with you:
- Down Jacket - one
- Warm thick pullover - One
- Warm thin pullover - One
- Warm pants - Two
- Light loose cotton pants - Two
- Warm windproof jacket - One
- Cotton full sleeve T-Shirts - Four
- Thermal under pants/long - Two
- Thermal vest / warm full T-Shirts - Two
- Rain coat with hood/ Poncho (should be roomy) - One
- "Broken - in" pair of ankle high walking boots & one extra shoe laces.
- Light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal.
- Warm woolen socks-4
- Large cotton or silk scarf-One
- Warm gloves.
- Soft paper tissue and handkerchiefs - Plenty
- Monkey cap and Sun heat - one each
- Towels (one big, one small)
- Washing kit.
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
- Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
- Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woolen Gloves
- Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 liters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar
- Note book, Pen, Pencils
- Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera
- Binoculars recommended
- Rain Gear-Your raincoat should be roomy and have a water proof hood.
- Pocket knife , Sewing kit, Buttons, Cigarette lighter, towel, bags( a few of each size strong) dust masks, strong sun cream and chopstick, Moisturizers, Money pouch/belts etc.
- Water purification tablets
- Walking stick- Can be purchased in Gourikund/Hanumanchatti
- Washing Kit
One oxygen cylinder on rental (50 Rs.) per day with mask will be provide you if required. Please note that oxygen is to be used only in case of emergency.
Briefing and orientation:- There will be a briefing of the programme on the day of your arrival in Haridwar. It is very important that all participants attend this briefing.
