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The Holy Chardham Yatra

Duration :11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations :Delhi – Rishikesh – Barkot (Yamunotri) – Uttarkashi (Gangotri) – Guptkashi – Kedarnath- Pipalkoti – Badrinath – Haridwar – Delhi

Detailed Itinerary


Day 1: Delhi – Rishikesh
The Holy Chardham Yatra Arrive at Delhi and drive to Rishikesh, enjoy lunch en-route. On arrival, check-in to hotel to relax. Spend the evening at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 2: Rishikesh – Barkot
After breakfast visit Lakshman Jhula and go for local sight seeing. Take an early lunch and drive 230 Kms. via Mussoorie to reach Barkot in the evening, visiting “Kempty Falls” on the way. On arrival, check in at a hotel. A magnificent view of the eternal snow of Bandarpoonch peak can be seen from Barkot.

Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 3: Barkot – Yamnotri – Barkot
Drive 40 Kms. till Hunuman Chatti. After an early breakfast drive up to Janki Chatti, then trek 5 Kms.

A profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs can be seen on the way. Reach Yamunotri, perform pooja, take a holy dip at Yamunotri and take the same route to come back to Barkot.

Overnight stay in hotel .

Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi
After a relaxed breakfast, drive 100 Kms. to Uttarkashi. Check-in to hotel and have lunch. The evening is free to explore local area.

Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, temples & ashrams. You may visit famous Vishwanath Temple and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

Take dinner & stay overnight in hotel.

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
After breakfast leave for Gangotri via Gangnani, Harsil.

On arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river, The Ganges. Perform pooja and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings.

Drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
After an early breakfast leave for Guptkashi. Take late lunch en-route.

On the way see the heritage city of Tehri submerged in to the mighty waters of Holy River Ganges, due to the construction of Tehri Dam. Guptakashi is a city of colour, breathtaking scenery and incredible landscape. Visit Ardh Nareshwar Temple.

Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 7: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath
The Holy Chardham Yatra After breakfast pick up your packed lunch and leave for Gaurikund (37 kms. drive). On arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead.

Take lunch en-route and reach Kedarnath by late afternoon. On arrival, check in to guest house. Enjoy pooja and darshan at the Shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening, visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi at the back of the temple.

Dinner and overnight stay in guest house.

Day 8: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi / Pipalkoti
After morning darshan, trek 15 Kms. & drive 164 Kms. to reach Pipalkoti if time permits. Otherwise spend the night at Guptakshi. Pipalkoti is a busy town cradled in the lap of lush green mountains and terraced fields.

Over night stay in hotel.

Day 9: Guptkashi / Pipalkoti – Badrinath
After breakfast leave for Badrinath. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest. Relish your lunch en-route. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon and spend the evening at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 10: Badrinath – Pipalkoti
After morning Arti and Pooja, visit Mana the last Indian village before the Tibetan border and then drive 85 Kms. to reach Pipalkoti.

Overnight stay in hotel at Pipalkoti.

Day 11: Pipalkoti – Haridwar
After breakfast leave for Haridwar, and have lunch on the way. If time permits visit Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi), to become Ganga. Reach Haridwar in the evening and attend the Ganga Arti at Har ki Pauri.

Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 12: Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi and enjoy your afternoon meal on the way. The tour ends on arrival at Delhi from where you can proceed to your onward destination.

The Holy Chardham Yatra
Duration 11 Nights / 12 Days
Validity Starting from May 5, 2009 till October 30, 2009
(Daily Departures)
Occupancy 2 Pax By Indica 4 Pax by Tavera
PriceRs 36000/- per person + 3.09% TaxRs 35000/- per person + 3.09% Tax
Inclusions
  • Accommodation on Twin Sharing or Family Room basis
  • All accommodation in neat and clean hotels with basic amenities
  • AC Transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh and Hardwar to Delhi
  • Buffet / Thali meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Packed Lunch en-route to Yamunotri and Gangotri
  • Complimentary Ropeway ride to visit Mansadevi and Chandidevi at     Hardwar
Note
  • Ponies, Porters, Dandies and Jeeps are available for Trek Journey     with extra cost for Following Treks No Night Travel
  • We do not accommodate our Guests in Dormitories / Dharmshala
  • Customized Chardham, Dodham and Ek-dham packages are also     available and other tailor-made packages for Pilgrimage Trips,     Adventure Trips, Leisure and Honeymoon Trips, and hotel bookings     across India.
Terms & Conditions
  • Tour cost does not include Coolie charges, Porter charges, Pony     charges, Doli, Laundry, Guide charges, Entry fee if any and extended     stay or travelling due to any unavoidable reason
  • Terms & Conditions laid down in the payment receipt is abiding to     every passenger.
  • The traveller shall be responsible for his own belongings; money,     jewellery, camera, binoculars, mobile phones etc. and the company     shall not be responsible for any loss or damage.
  • The tourist travel at his own risk, neither the company or its     representative or staff accept any liability or responsibility for any     kind of risk, the delay, damages, loss, injury, accident, death etc.
  • The Company reserve the right to cancel at any time any/all the     tours without assigning any reason what so ever. In such cases the     company’s responsibility will be restricted to either keeping the     money paid by the customer for the next available tour or refund     without anycompensation what so ever.
  • The Hotels are subject to change with out any prior notice.
  • The seats in the bus are allotted at the time of booking on first cum     first basis.
  • In case of any loss or damage to the property of hotel, bus, company     or any other concerned party or person, by the customer or any     member of the touring party, the customer has to compensate for the     same immediately.
  • During the tour the journey by Bus/Car will be up to the point it is     allowed or can be taken. There after if any vehicle or other     arrangements are to be made, the same will be     customer.
  • The timings and durations mentioned in itinerary are only indicative.
  • All refunds will be made as per company’s policy.
  • Due to any unavoidable circumstances, if there is a loss of days of     the stay in Hotel or any sight seeing is missed, no refund will be     made.
  • All disputes/legal claims are subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.

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