DO DHAM YATRA
Shri Kedarnath ji & Shri Badrinath ji
“Chota Char Dham of India ” and popular as “CharDham Yatra” which includes four holy shrines of Hindus: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. All of these temples are situated within the Garwhal region of Uttarakhand state in North India.Among four Scared sites Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On the other hand, Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to Goddess Ganga and Yamuna rivers respectively. In Hindu religion, the CharDham Yatra have a great importance, and it is considered that every hindu should do Chardham yatra at least once in a lifetime.
- ITINERARY
- INCLUSION
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- TERMS & CONDITIONS
Day 1 : Delhi -Haridwar (230 Km / 6 to 7 hrs)
Arrive New Delhi and we'll drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 2 : Haridwar - Guptkashi (205 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 3 : Guptkashi - Sonprayag - Kedarnath (30 Km + 20 Km trek)
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting"Jai Bholenath." Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt.
Camps/Lodges.
Day 4 : Kedarnath - Sonprayag - Guptkashi (20 Km trek + 30 Km drive)
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the'Abhishekâ≢ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you'll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you will drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight
at Guptkashi.
Day 5 : Guptkashi - Joshimath - Badrinath (190 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. 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 6 : Badrinath - Joshimath -Rudraprayag (165 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 : Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Haridwar (160 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 : Haridwar - Delhi (230 Km / 6 to 7 hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station / Airport.
Happy & Blessing journey!!!
- Tour includes:
2 nights stay at hotel in Haridwar with MAP.
2 nights stay in hotel in Guptkashi with MAP.
1 night stay in Kedarnath (Neat and clean sharing basis/basic hotel accommodation, which is best
available at Kedarnath with MAP)1 night stays at hotel in Badrinath with MAP.
1 night stay at hotel Rudraprayag with 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.
Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac Vehicle (A/c will switch off in Hills).
Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.
Package does not Includes:
Anything not mentioned under 'Package Inclusions'
5.0 % government service tax
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.
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
Medical and travel insurance.
Important Information for Char Dham Yatra : -
- Due to the holy land (Uttarakhand ), NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD is strictly NOT allowed. The meals served during the tour will be purely vegetarian.
Trek only for Kedaranth ( 18 kms Perside) & Yamunoti ( 6 kms Per side ) by Trek / Pony & Helicopter only for Kedarnath & VIP Darshan is Mandatory for same day return.
Local Transport is required for Kedaranth Trek from Sonprayag to Gorikund.
Transports will go till Badrinath & Gangotri Temples with little walking distance.
In Kedarnath only Neat & Clean Budgeted Hotels is Available.
- Biometric of the Passenger is necessary for Char Dham Yatra by Government as Free of Cost at several Places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Barkot, Phata, Govindghat ect.
- Require heavy Woolen Cloths & Raincoat for mainly Kedarnath visit or stay.
Things to Carry:-
- Sunglass & moisturizer or sun screen cream.
- Heavy & light woolen clothing and wind sheeter jacket & raincoat
- Hand gloves & cap (woolen and sun cap)
- Personal medical kit
- Umbrella and small hand bag
Terms & Conditions
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID card).
For Infants Birth certificates is mandatory with an extra photo copy. For children please carry Passport/ Aadhar card/ School/College id card along with Birth Certificate & extra photo copy.
In case of delay / Cancelations / bouncing of flights /We request you to first Contact the Duty Manager at Airport and get your Ticket for next available flight / Refund notification if any.
In case of any political unstability & unstability due to bad climatic conditions, the guest will have to make their own arrangement for hotels/ transfers.
Via.Com will not be responsible for any rescheduling of Flights & Hotel Accommodation for the any of above reasons. The guest will have to make payments on direct basis.
However, Via.Com team is there to assist you at all times.
All sightseeing mentioned are subject to weather /traffic/ political conditions in the mentioned destination.
The management has supreme and full authority to alter the itinerary due to any of the mentioned conditions.
Via.Com will not be responsible for any delay or cancellation of flights by airlines.
Please take care of your personal belongings such as mobile /camera/cash/ credit cards etc. Via.Com will not be responsible for loss of items.
In case guest has to extend their stay or vehicle due to bad weather conditions / political unstability, etc they will have to make direct/additional payment for the same. Via.Comteam is there to assist you at all
times.
Cancellation Policy:30 days prior to travel date will be charged 20% of the tour cost.
21 days to 30 days prior travel date will be charged 35% of tour cost
16 days to 20 days prior travel date will be charged 50% of tour cost
15 days prior travel date will be charged 100% of tour cost
Bank transaction charges on credit card/net banking will not be refunded
This policy may vary during Apr, May and Jun months, Diwali / Dussehra and New Year period and Long Weekends.