Pilgrimage Tours
Chardham Yatra
The Chardham Yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimage tours in India, taking devotees on a sacred journey to the four holy shrines in the Himalayas: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These temples are dedicated to the Hindu deities and are believed to cleanse the soul of all sins, leading to spiritual liberation (moksha). Begin at Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River, followed by Gangotri, the origin of the sacred Ganges. Then visit the ancient Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and end the journey at Badrinath, the temple of Lord Vishnu. Surrounded by the majestic Himalayas, this yatra is a profound spiritual experience filled with natural beauty and devotion.
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)
Arrival Delhi Airport / Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Later drive to
Haridwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel,
Night halt. Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of
Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage
the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was
answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived
the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the
Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The
'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.
Temples & Sight Seeing – Har-ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi & Mansa Devi Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple,
Bilkeshwar Mahadev, Anandmai Ashram, Pawan Dham, Bhooma Niketan, Vaishno Devi Temple,
Doodhadhari Temple & Bharat Mata Mandir..
Day 02: Haridwar - Barkot (220kms/7hr)
Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight
to your Hotel for night halt.
Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms drive & 7kms Trek (one side)
Drive to Hanuman Chatti, from here you have to take local jeeps for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce
the trek upto 8 kms), trek start from here to Yamunotri
(6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, 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
Hanumanchatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel. Hanuman Chatti: The
confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River. Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built
the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
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 04: Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)
Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. Check in Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath Temple. Night Halt. Uttarkashi:
Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a
massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra,
Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3hr each side)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River
and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi.
overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar
Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Submerged Shivling:
Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord
Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water
level decreases. Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river
Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Day 06: Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag (175kms/6hr)
Early morning, drive to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel, night halt.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda. Temples: Rudranath and
Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms).
Day 07: Rudraprayag - Kedarnath (75kms by road & 14kms Trek)
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by
pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for
an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt. Gaurikund:
At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the
hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated
to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of
the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic
Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to
legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having
killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them
repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he
dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva
appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at
Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at
Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Day 08: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via
Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.
Day 09: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (165kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti.
Overnight stay. Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of
the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two
mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid
backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri
van", meaning "forest of berries". Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river
Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple. Narad Kund : A
recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites
for their deceased ancestors. Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the
legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye. Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful
meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder. Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to
the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple
and Charanpaduka. Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village
before Tibet. Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place
is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana. 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 10: Badrinath – Joshimath (44kms/3hr) / Kirtinagar (200kms/7hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal.
Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting
sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of
the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Joshimath. Check
in Hotel. Overnight stay at Joshimath.
Day 11: Joshimath - Rishikesh (254kms/8hr) / Kirtinagar – Rishikesh (100kms/3hr)
Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math. Later, Drive back to Rishikesh. Check
in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded
by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard
penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known
as Rishikesh. Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir,
Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram.
Day 12: Rishikesh - Hardwar - Delhi (230kms/7hr)
Drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.
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