DAY 01: ARRIVAL HARIDWAR /DEHRADUN – BARKOT (170Kms – 06/07 hrs. drive)
Upon Arrival at Dehradun Airport /Haridwar Railway Station drive to Barkot via Dehradun – Mussoorie En- route visit Kempty fall, reach Barkot by late evening. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02: BARKOT – JANKICHATTI – YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT (50Kms drive & 6Kms. One way trek)
After an early breakfast proceed to Yamunotri drive up to Jankichatti then 6 kms Trek (One way) to 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 and having “Darshan” of “Yamunaji”. Return back to Jankichatti & further drive back to Barkot. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
YAMUNOTRI: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. 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 therefore pilgrims 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 takes a holy dip 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 is Surya Kund.
DIVYA SHILA: A rock pillar, worshiped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
DAY 03: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (100Kms./4hrs. drive)
After breakfast drive 100 kms to Reach Uttarkashi, visit Kashi Vishwanath temple. Evening free for Relax. Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi
DAY 04: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI –UTTARKASHI (90Kms. /4hrs.drive one way)
After breakfast leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Post offering Pooja & Darshan at Gangotri Temple & further drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
YAMUNOTRI:Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. According to another legend, Pandavas performed the great “Deva Yagna” here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made up of white granite.
DAY 05: UTTARKASHI – SIRSI/GUPTKASHI (235Kms./8hrs. drive)
After Early breakfast leave for almost day long drive to Sirsi. reach Sirsi /Guptkashi by late evening. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
GUPTKASHI: Located in the Northern Himalayan belt within the Mandakini river valley, which has lush green forests. A number of streams and rivulets drain into the main Mandakini River. It has salubrious climate with its elevation being around 1,319 meters (4,330 ft.) The snow sparkling view of the Chaukhamba peak is a lovely sight to behold in the morning hours from here. The valley has large magnolia trees (locally called Champa) that provide a sweet scented atmosphere to the place. Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Ardh Narishwar Temple is Attraction point.
DAY 06: GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG PARKING – GAURIKUND – KEDARNATH (16 Kms Trek approx.)
After early breakfast leave by vehicle up to Sonprayag Parking to catch Sharing Local Jeep to Reach Gaurikund , here start Trek to Kedarnath which is approx 16 kms (Doli/Pony options are available on direct payment basis ) reach Kedarnath by late evening check in to Guest House after Relaxed do Evening Darshan at Temple , Dinner & overnight stay at Kedarnath.
KEDARNATH : 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 ‘GarbaGrah’ for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.
DAY 07: GUPTKASHI – GAURIKUND – SONPRAYAG PARKING – SIRSI/GUPTKASHI
Perform early Morning Pooja /Darshan at Temple after Breakfast start down trek to Gaurikund by same Doli/Pony & again catch Sharing Local Jeep to Reach Sonprayag Parking ,Meet with your driver & Drive back to Sirsi /Guptkashi , in the evening visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple or Relaxed. Dinner & overnight stay at Guptkashi.
DAY 08: GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH
After Breakfast leave for Badrinath En-route visit Narsingh Temple, and Adi Shankracharya Samadhi at Joshimath, then drive to Badrinath. On arrival check in to hotel, later visit Vyas Cave, Ganesh Cave, Bhim Bridge & origin of River Saraswati at Mana village the last village before the Tibetan border, later go to temple for holy Darshan/ Pooja & attend evening Arti. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
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 unable to withstand the force of its descent. 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.
NARAD KUND: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
BRAHMA 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 Shraddha 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).
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.
DAY 09: BADRINATH – SRINAGAR (190Kms./05-06hrs drive)
Early Morning Mahaabhishek Pooja (optional, which will be booked day before) after breakfast drive to Srinagar En-route visit Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag & Rudraprayag. Reach Srinagar by late evening. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10: SRINAGAR – HARIDWAR/DEHRADUN DEPARTURE
After breakfast, leave for Dehradun Airport /Haridwar Railway Station & drop for onward journey.
CHARDHAM YATRA 2024 – FIT PACKAGE (Ex – Dehradun / Risshikesh / Haridwar)
PACKAGE VALIDITY : MAY – OCTOBER
Rates are on Per Person basis and GST 5% shall be extra applicable
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CHILD POLICY
Child up to 5 Years of age | No Charge (W/O seat & bed) |
Child between 5-12 years of age | 75% of the package cost with seat, extra bed /Mattress & meals. |
FACILITIES
1 | Pickup and drop facility from Dehradun Airport / Haridwar Railway Station |
2 | AC Vehicle as per the Package (No AC on hills) |
3 | The Package on MAP Basis (Breakfast & Dinner) |
4 | Twin Sharing Accommodation at all Places. |
5 | AC Rooms at Srinagar hotel |
6 | Advance booking of Kedarnath Helicopter Ticket (on extra cost ) |
7 | Arrangement of Arti Darshan Ticket at Badrinath Temple (on extra cost at the Subject to Availability) |
8 | Toll Taxes /Parking & Drive DA |
BOOKING
1 | Booking Amount – Rs.10,000/- Per Person at the time of booking. |
2 | Balance Payment to be made 30 days prior to the departure date. |
CANCELLATION POLICY
1 | 30 Days to 21 Days prior to the departure of the Tour | Deducting 25% of Pkg. Cost & Service Tax. |
2 | 20 Days to 15 Days prior to departure of the Tour | Deducting 50% of Pkg. Cost & Service Tax. |
3 | 14 Days prior to departure of the Tour or “ No Show on the Tour” | No Refund |
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- AC will not turn on while the vehicle at hills
- Tour Company reserves the right to publish the passenger’s photograph or group photograph.
- Type of transport vehicle can be changed in case short of passengers because our intention is not to disappoint tourist or cancellation of tour.
- To make a booking, a nonrefundable deposit of Rs. 10,000/- is required. Once this has been received confirmation of your booking (in the form of an invoice) will be sent to you. The balance amount must be paid 30 days prior to the departure date of tour. Otherwise we may treat the booking as being cancelled by you.
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- The customer has to bear the proportionate tour cost of extended stay or travelling due to extraneous circumstances. The company reserves the right to cancel at any time any/all the tours without assigning any reason. In such cases the company’s responsibility shall be restricted to either refund without any compensation what so ever or keep the money for the next available tour if the customer so desires.
- Tour Company shall not be responsible for any injury, illness or death, terrorist attack, accident or any Damage or claim of what so ever nature and any loss arising from it. The operator is not responsible for any criminal conduct by the third party.
- Cancellation request must be made in writing by email.
- There will be no Refund of any unutilized service in part or in full what so ever may be reason.
- All disputes/legal claims are subject to Dehradun jurisdiction only
LIST OF HOTELS
S.N | Destination | Nights | Deluxe Package | Regular Package |
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1 | Barkot | 02 | Rigveda Cottage/ Similar | Camp Veda / Similar |
2 | Uttarkashi | 02 | Yaantra Retreat / Similar | Mahima Resort / Similar |
3 | Sirsi/Guptkashi | 02 | Omkar Comfort /Nirvana Cottage / Similar | Omkar Comfort / Similar |
4 | Kedarnath | 01 | New Himachal Guest House / Similar | New Himachal Guest House / Similar |
5 | Badrinath | 01 | Hotel Snow Crest / Similar | Hotel Dwarikesh / Similar |
6 | Srinagar | 01 | Riverside Resort / Similar | Chahat Resort / Similar |