CHARDHAM YATRA
13 NIGHTS / 14 DAYS
HARIDWAR RISHIKESH -YAMNOTRI- GANGOTRI KEDARNATH- BADRINATH- JOSHIMATH HARIDWAR
Departure dates:
April May June Dep Arr Dep Arr Dep Arr 30 th 15th 4 th 19 th 12 th 27 th 20 th 5 th Day 01: New Delhi Haridwar. (210 kms / 05 hrs)
On arrival at New Delhi railway station / airport in the morning, you will be transfered to Haridwar. Delicious lunch will be enroute at Khatauli . Arrive Haridwar late in the afternoon and check in to your hotel. Evening we attend the Sandhya Aarti which takes place at Har Ki Pauri. The reflection of golden hues of the floral diyas in the river Ganga is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga Aarti ceremony. This is the most important ghat on the river Ganga where a holy dip is must for every devotee. Overnight stay at your hotel in Haridwar.
Day 02: Haridwar
Day at leisure till lunch. After lunch proceed to Rishikesh to visit the Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ganga ghat and the Temples . Rishikesh is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and the gateway to the Himalayan shrines of Chardham. Return to Haridwar in the evening, enroute visit the Mansa Devi temple by ropeway . View the statue of the goddess with three mouths & while the other with eight arms. A beautiful view of the city can be had from here. After the tour return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 03: Haridwar Mussoorie (110 kms / 3.5 hrs)
After breakfast depart for Mussoorie. Arrive and check in to your hotel. Evening we proceed for local sightseeing of Mussoorie , which includes a visit to the Gunhill Point , which is supposed to be second highest peak of Mussoorie and offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. Return to the hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Mussoorie.
Day 04: Mussoorie Syanachatti (145 kms / 06 hrs)
After an early breakfast, we depart for Syanachatti. Enroute visit the famous Kempty Falls . Arrive Syanachatti late in the evening and check in to your hotel. Evening is at leisure for relaxation after long journey. Overnight at your hotel in Syanachatti.
Day 05: Syanachatti Yamnotri Syanachatti
After an early breakfast we drive from Syanachatti to Phoolchatti from where one has to trek 06 kms (one way) to reach the Temple of Mata Yamuna . You have option of trekking / hiring a Pony or a Doli (at your own expense). The Shrine of Yamnotri , source of river Yamuna is situated at an elevation of 3235 meters above sea level. The soruce of river Yamuna lies just 01 km ahead of Yamnotri. One can also have bath at the Hot Water Springs near to the temple. After darshan & religious activities at Yamnotri we will start our return journey to Phoolchatti & then proceed back to Syanachatti by road. Arrive Syanachatti & relax. Overnight at your hotel at Syanachatti.
Day 06: Syanachatti Uttarkashi (135 kms / 05 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Uttarkashi. Arrive at Uttarkashi & check in to your hotel. Evening visit the famous Vishwanath Temple , devoted to Lord Shiva. The main attraction of this temple is the Shivling, which is around 60 cm high and 90 cm in circumference. Late evening return to the hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Uttarkashi.
Day 07: Uttarkashi Gangotri Uttarkashi (95 kms / 03 hrs one way)
After an early breakfast proceed to Gangotri to visit the Temple dedicated to River Ganga. Located at 3050 metres above sea level, this pictureresque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of Himalayas has the temple of Lord Ganga located on the banks of River Bhagirathi. On the way to Gangotri we will visit the famous hot water Sulphur Springs at Gangani. A small pool has been constructed where people can have bath and rejuvenate themselves. After darshan and religious activities we will drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight at your hotel in Uttarkashi.
Day 08: Uttarkashi Sonprayag (200 kms / 08 hrs)
After an early breakfast proceed to Sonprayag. Arrive & check in to your hotel. Sonprayag lies on the main route of Kedarnath, at the confluence of river Basuki Nad Mandakini. This holy site of Sonprayag is of immense religious significance. Overnight at Sonprayag .
Day 09: Sonprayag Gaurikund Kedarnath (14 kms by trek/5 hrs)
After an early breakfast depart for Gaurikund, from where we will start our yatra towards Kedarnath by trek (around 14 kms one-way). Here also you can opt for a Pony or a Doli (at your own cost). Arrive Kedarnath and check in to the Dharamshala. Amidst the dramatic mountains of the majestic Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva at an altitude of 3583 meters above sea level. On the head of River Mandakini, Kedarnath is amongst holiest pilgrim spots for the Hindus. Evening we can enjoy Darshan and other religious activities at the temple. Overnight at Kedarnath.
Day 10: Kedarnath Gaurikund Sonprayag
Early morning after darshan & religious activities we will start our return journey to Sonprayag via Gaurikund. Arrive Sonprayag and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure for relaxation or leisure activities. Overnight at Sonprayag.
Day 11: Sonprayag Badrinath (260 kms / 09 hrs)
After early breakfast proceed to the 4 th Dham, Badrinath. Arrive at Badrinath and check in to your hotel. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinathji is five meters high, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a Gilt Bull and Spire. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu came to the area to meditate after Narad rebuked the Lord for being immersed in worldly pleasures. The main deity is Lord Vishnu. Facing the temple at the bank of River Alakhnanda lies the hot water springs for one to have bath in its refreshing waters. Overnight at Badrinath.
Day 12: Badrinath Darshan & Excursion to Mana.
Early morning visit the temple of Lord Badrinath . After darshan and religious activities we will return to the hotel. After lunch, late afternoon we will proceed for an excursion of Mana Village , which is inhabited by indo Mongolian tribe, and last Indian village before Tibet border. We will also visit the famous Vasundhara Waterfall and Panch Shilas. Late evening we return back to the hotel. Overnight at Badrinath.
Day 13: Badrinath Rishikesh (via Joshimath 265 kms / 10 hrs)
Early morning we depart for Rishikesh via Joshimath. Arrive at Joshimath and we proceed for an excursion of Auli , which is accessible by wonderful Cable Car which provides breathtaking, panoramic views of Garhwal Himalayas. After spending nostalgic time at Auli, we will return to Joshimath and proceed to Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh & check in to your hotel for relaxation & overnight stay
Day 14: Rishikesh Delhi (225 kms / 05 hrs)
After an early breakfast transfer back to Delhi airport / railway station to board your flight / train to your onward destination.
