Haridwar – Rishikesh - Chardham Yatra

Package Overview

A morning flight to Delhi from Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala and proceed to Dehradun were the set of four pilgrimage starts. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one's lifetime. Har Ki Pauri, meaning the feet of Lord Vishnu (Hari), is a ghat on the banks of the river Ganga and landmark of the Hindu holy city of Haridwar. On the day one Haridwar to Rishikesh and day two Rishikesh to Barkot. Third day Barkot to Yamunotri and next day to Utharkashi. On the day five Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back and next day to Guptkashi. Day seven to Kedarnath and next day to Ukhimath followed by Joshimath and next day to Badrinath. On day ten visit Auli and Kaleshwar and return eleventh day to Haridwar have Ganga Aarti and Pujas at night. On 12th day Haridwar to Delhi and night flight to Thiruvanathapuram.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Trivandrum to Delhi

  Arrive at Delhi Airport by Morning. Get picked up from Airport to Rishikesh, after check-in, local sightseeing is possible according to the availability of time. At Rishikesh, you can visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Sita Phool, Shri Bharat Mandir, Triveni Ghat, The Beatles Ashram, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, and Parmarth Niketan. Rishikesh is a good market for handicrafts, please don't forget to collect some souvenirs from here. In the evening attend the evening Aarti at Parmarth or Shatrughan Ghat. Later get back to the hotel for food and rest.

  • Hotspots Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, Triveni Ghat, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
  • Themes Yoga & Meditation, Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Rishikesh to Barkot

  This scheduled pilgrimage really starts from Rishikesh, with departure at 6 AM. The mode of transport will be a non-air conditioned vehicle according to the number of passengers. The road to Barkot is very scenic and you will arrive at Lakha Mandal (A place related to lacquer house in Mahabharatha) around 1 pm. After an hour-long visit to the temple and lunch, the vehicle will start again for Barkot. You reach Barkot at 3.30 pm. Check into the hotel, have rest, and dinner later. The distance between Rishikesh and Barkot is around 170 km but the roads are comparatively in good condition and the journey will be smooth.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Barkot to Yamunotri

  The third-day schedule will include a 46 km drive and a 10 km trek (to & fro). You will depart from Barkot at 5 am with a packed breakfast which you can have on your way. You will arrive at Jankichatti at around 9 am. Start your trek of 5 KM to Yamunotri. You can also choose to travel on a pony or hire a doli (palanquin). Once reached take a holy dip in the Surya Kund, offer prayers and puja, and halt for lunch. After an hour, start the return trek journey to Jankichatti and the vehicle journey to Barkot. You will be back at Barkot by evening. Check into the accommodation and take your well-deserved rest.

  • Hotspots Yamunotri Temple, Yamunotri
  • Themes Trekking, Yoga & Meditation, Sightseeing
• Day 4 : Barkot to Utharkashi

  On this day you will travel entirely by vehicle and only cover 80KM. So it is advisable to explore nearby places like Ganga Nani Kund, and Triveni Sangam at Barkot and, have lunch before you leave. You will arrive at Uttarkashi around 2 pm. Check in to the hotel and take a rest. In the evening visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and attend the Aarti. Hit bed early as the next day will be a long one.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Uttarkashi to Gangotri

  The vehicle will depart from Uttarkashi by 6 am with a packed breakfast. You can have it in between the trip. You will arrive in Gangotri at around 10 am. After a holy dip in river Ganga, offer your prayers at the temple and you will depart from Gangotri, post lunch at about 1 pm. En route, if time permits have a hot water bath at Ganga Nani, a natural hot water spring. Around 4.30 pm you can reach Uttarkashi and there you stay overnight. The entire route is about 200 km.

  • Hotspots Gangotri
  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

  Around 275 km has to be covered on the 6th day by the vehicle and the vehicle will depart from Uttarkashi at 7 am. The vehicle will reach Guptkashi at around 4.30 pm. Check into your accommodation and rest for the remaining time of the day and night. If time permits en route visit Guptkashi Temple.

  • Themes Trekking, Yoga & Meditation, Sightseeing
• Day 7 : Guptkashi to Kedarnath

  On this day you will be traveling by vehicle for about 30 km and then you will trek for about 17 km. The vehicle will depart at 6 am and arrive at Sonprayag by 8 AM. You will board a shared trax trip to cover the next 5 KM to reach Gaurikund around 9 am. From here your trek by foot begins. You can also choose to travel on a pony or hire a doli (palanquin). From Gaurikund, you will depart at about 10 am to arrive at Kedarnath at around 5 PM (If walking). You can watch the evening Aarti (divine ritual) at the Kedarnath temple and retire for the night. Kedarnath Accommodation will be a shared dormitory.

  • Hotspots Kedarnath Temple
  • Themes Adventure, Trekking, Yoga & Meditation
• Day 8 : Kedarnath to Ukhimath

  Leave your dormitory early so that you get ample time to pray at the Kedarnath temple. Post prayers and breakfast, you will start your 17-km trek back to Gaurikund. You can also choose to travel on a pony or hire a doli. You will arrive at Gaurikund/Rampur at around 1 pm. After lunch, you will board the vehicle and proceed your journey towards Ukhimath, around 40 km away. You will reach Ukhimath by 5 pm and halt for the night.

  • Hotspots Kedarnath Temple
  • Themes Trekking, Yoga & Meditation, Sightseeing
• Day 9 : Ukhimath, Joshimath, Badrinath

  After breakfast from Ukhimath, Joshimath is about 130 km away and you will be arriving at around 12.30 PM. Spend about an hour in
  Joshimath and visit the famous Narsingh Temple. Post-lunch, you will leave Joshimath at around 1:30 pm and reach Badrinath at around 4.30 pm. Check-in to hotel then leave to visit Mana village, come back and participate in the evening Aarti (divine ritual) at the Badrinath temple and offer prayers. Stay the night here.

  • Hotspots Badrinath Temple
  • Themes Yoga & Meditation, Sightseeing
• Day 10 : Badrinath, Auli, Kaleshwar

  You will start your day at 9 am after offering your morning prayers at the temple and a holy dip in the Tapt kund. If time permits visit Auli and enjoy the cable car. After lunch at Pippalkoti you can leave for Kaleshwar and reach by 5 PM. Night stay at Kaleshwar.

  • Hotspots Auli
  • Themes Adventure, Paragliding, Skiing, Heli Skiing, Sightseeing
• Day 11 : Kaleshwar, Haridwar

  On the last day of the hill station travel, you will be covering around 200 km by vehicle. Departing from Kaleshwar after breakfast, you will reach Haridwar around 3 PM. You can see
  Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag & Devprayag confluences during this travel and have lunch at any place in between. Stay at Haridwar for the night and participate in Ganga Aarti and Pujas being held at Haridwar during the evening.

  • Hotspots Devprayag
  • Themes Yoga & Meditation, Sightseeing
• Day 12 : Haridwar, Delhi

  Early morning leave the hotel to visit Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temple Darshans by ropeway. Leave Haridwar to continue your onward journey home with an abundance of blessings and memories from the Dev Bhoomi.

  • Hotspots Chandi Devi Temple
  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Hotel
• Flights
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Accommodation
• Veg Meals
• *Dinner from Day 1 to Day 11.
• * Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 12.
• *All road transportation.

Exclusions

• Lunches during transit days.
• Pony/Porter/Heli Charges.
• Any other fees or entry charges.
• Auli cable car charges.
• Transport up to Trivandrum Airport

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Asia

Booking Cut-off time

• 30 Days

Min & Max. PAX

• Min : 16, Max : 21

Special Notes:

• *Kedarnath accommodation will be dormitory.
• *Guptkashi - Kedarnath Round trip Helicopter charges will be between approximately Rs. 4000 - 7000 based on helipad location. Helicopter service availability is depending on the climate and sanction of local administration.
• *The time and place for lunch and night stay may change as per weather,traffic, and local administrative reasons.
• *Gaurikund to Kedarnath (to & fro) Doli changes will be Rs. 4500 to 6500 one way based on the weight of pilgrim & Pony Charges will be around Rs.4300 round trip. Jankichatti to Yamunotri Doli changes will be around Rs. 4000 - 5000 & Pony Charges will be around Rs. 2000-3000 approx.
• *Suggested time to travel: April last to October last.
• *Final charges will be decided after approval of this proposal.

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• 42/3499, Deepthi, Pichi Vila, Poojapura Office: Incuspaze Solutions, Aspinwall House, Kowdiar - Kuravankonam Road, Kowdiar P. O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695003, India, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - 695012
• 08047026322
• XXXXXXXXXX@theerthayatra.com View Mail ID
• https://www.theerthayatra.com

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