Char Dham Yatra

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Tour Requirements
For Adults - Photo identification in the form of Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence / Ration card & Carry 4 passport sized photographs.
For students - Photo identification in the form of Passport / Aadhar Card / PAN card Carry original as well as 2 photocopies of school or college Photo Identity card, Carry 4 passport sized photographs.
For Infants - Carry 2 passport sized photographs
Things to Carry
Mobile phone with appropriate sim card
Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry Woolens, Sweater, Shawls, hand sanitizer, , cap, sports shoes, umbrella, Small Portable Oxygen Cylinder available at Gaurikund, camera etc.
If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription
Weather
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Shopping
Salgram Silas, Copper and Brass puja utensils, Stone idols, photographs of Gods Godesses, pictures of temples, Rudraksh Mala made from Rudrakshetc.


Places Covered
Haridwar
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city, companioned by river Ganges. The river Ganges after flowing for 253 kilometres from its source at Gaumukh, enters the Indo-Gangetic Plains of North India for the first time at Haridwar, which gave the city its ancient name, Gangadwára. Haridwar is viewed as one of the seven holiestplaces to Hindus. Amidst the Kumbha Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate in Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges to wash away their sins. Brahma Kund is located at Har ki Pauri and is considered to be the most sacred ghat of Haridwar.

Yamunotri
Yamunotri is the origin of the Yamuna River and the holy seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30 kilometers North of Uttarkashi. It is one of the four sites in India's Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage and source of the river Yamuna. Yamunotri is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna. The temple of Yamuna, on the left bank of the Yamuna, was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal, which is is made of black marble. 

Gangotri
Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100. Gangotri, the origin and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga from Devprayag onwards where it meets another river Alaknanda. The origin of the holy river is at Gaumukh, set in the Gangotri Glacier. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga took the form of a river to absolve the sins of King Bhagiratha's predecessors.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is known as 'The Gateway to the Himalayas'. Rishikesh is located about 25 km north of holy city, Haridwar. Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, at a point, where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' bridge stands today. The sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh and leaves the Shivalik Mountains in the Himalayas, flowing out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient with new are found along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath is a Hindu holy town and the most remote of the four Char Dham sites. Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3584m above sea level near the head of river Mandakini. The site is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks. Kedarnath hosts one of the holiest Hindu temples and the Kedarnath Temple is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims from all over the world. Kedarnath has been in existence from the Mahabharata era when the Pandavas are supposed to have pleased Lord Shiva by doing penance, here. There are 2 ways to reach Kedarnath, one of them is via foot for a steep 14 km trek through a paved path and second way is by helicopter service.

Badrinath
Badrinath is a Hindu holy town that is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath was re-established as a major pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the ninth century and in recent years; its popularity has increased significantly, with an estimated 600,000 pilgrims visiting during the 2006 season, against 90,676 in 1961. Badrinath has been mentioned as a holy place in Hindu scriptures for thousands of years. According to the Bhagavata Purana (3.4.22),"There in Badrikashram the supreme being (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nara and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities."

Pipalkoti
Pipalkoti is a small and scenic town situated at 17kms after Chamoli on National Highway- 58. Pipalkoti acts a relaxation point for people traveling to Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib and famous Valley of Flowers. Pipalkoti is nestled amidst lush green mountains and terraced fields and provides delightful views of the snow clad mountains in addition to green hills all around. The place is also known for its restaurants and eat-outs. Travelers can relax at Pipalkoti, getting pleasure from the picturesque views and delicious food.

Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi, which means Kashi of the north, is a holy town in Uttarakhand. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi, 1352 m above sea level. Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams and ancient temples along with the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. The name of the town reflects its similarity to the city of Kashi, officially known Varanasi. Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is situated on the Ganges and lies next to a hill named Varun Parvat, on confluence of two rivers Varuna and Asi. It also has a ghat called Manikarnika Ghat and has a temple dedicated to Shiva (Kashi Vishwanath Temple) in the center of the town. 

Gauri Kund
Gauri Kund is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site on the way to Kedarnath, nine miles uphill from there. Gauri Kund is connected with Shiva's wife Parvati, who is also known as Gauri in various parts of India. This place is also associated with the legend of how Ganesha acquired a head of elephant. While bathing, Goddess Parvati fashioned Ganesha from the soap suds on her body, breathed life into him and placed him at the entrance as her guard. Lord Shiva happened to arrive at the spot suddenly, stopped by Ganesha. Indignant at this affront, Shiva cut off Ganesha's head and Parvati insisted that the boy be brought back to life. Lord Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on Ganesha's body.   

Rampur
Rampur is located in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district. It is located 50 KM towards North from District head quarters Almora and 158 KM from State capital Dehradun. Rampur is surrounded by Dwarahat Tehsil towards South, Syaldey Tehsil towards west, Gairsain Tehsil towards North, Bhikiyasain Tehsil towards South. Almora, Nainital, Ramnagar, Pauri are the nearby Cities to Rampur. This Place is in the border of the Almora District and Chamoli District. Chamoli District Gairsain is North towards this place. Hindi is the Local Language here. Horse Ride, Doli, Jeep charges etc. Portages, Laundry, Tips exp. Ropeway charges at Mansa Devi Temple. Govt. Service Tax. Any other item not specified in the itinerary.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi – Haridwar

  Departure to Haridwar (205 kms. / 7 hrs.). Check into Hotel.Later visit Ganga Mandir and Harati in the Ganges.
  Night Stay: - Haridwar

• Day 2 : Haridwar - Rishikesh – Barkot

  Morning Proceed to Rishikesh (24 kms). Visit Shivananda Ashram. Ram Jhoola, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Lakshman Jhoola. After Lunch Proceed to Barkot (216 Kms. / 7 Hrs.).
  Night Stay :- Rishikesh

• Day 3 : Barkot - Yamunotri – Barkot

  Departure to Hanumanchatti (32 kms. / 1.5 hrs.). Later take a local jeep to Janakichatti ( 7 kms ) to shorten your trek by 5 Kms. Proceed to Yamunotri temple by walk / pony / doli. (approximate charges for both ways by hourse would be Rs. 800/- to Rs.1200/- and doli Rs.2,500/- to Rs.3,500/-). Return to Barkot.
  Night Stay:- Barkot

• Day 4 : Barkot – Uttarkashi

  Leisure time till noon. After lunch, proceed to Uttarkashi (100 kms./ 4 hrs.). Upon arrival, check into hotel.
  Night Stay: - Uttarkashi

• Day 5 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri – Uttarkashi

  Departure to Gangotri (100 kms. / 5 hrs.). Upon arrival at Gangotri, take a Holy Dip in the sacred Ganges, perform Pooja & return to Uttarkashi.
  Night Stay: - Uttarkashi

• Day 6 : Uttarkashi – Srinagar

  Departure to Srinagar (165 kms / 8 hrs.). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
  Night Stay:- Srinagar

• Day 7 : Srinagar - Gupta Kashi – Rampur

  After Breakfast, depart from Srinagar to Dharee Devi Temple - Kaliya Saur (15 Kms). Later proceed to Rudraprayag (35 Kms), the confluence point of 2 Holy rivers - Alaknanda and Mandakini, have sangam view of Alknanda & Mandakkini and then drive to Okhimat (42 Kms ), visit Shri Omkareshwar Temple (This is the place where the Pooja is performed for 6 months while the Kedarnath Shrine is closed). Later drive to Gupta Kashi (10 Kms), visit Shri Kashi Viswanath Temple (Arthanariswar Temple) and further to Rampur (24 Kms), check into Hotel. Evening at leisure.
  Night Stay:- Rampur

• Day 8 : Rampur - Kedarnath – Rampur

  Depart to Gaurikund. Proceed to Kedarnath, after performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnath ji return to Gaurikund and then to Rampur by Coach (16 Kms.). NOTE:
   Incase you are travelling by Helicopter/Walk/Pony/Doli, the return will be on the same day with night stay at Rampur.
   Those who are travelling by Walk (19 Kms. approx. each way) / Pony / Doli, have a start the trek early in the morning of Day 4, so that you can come back on the same day.
   For those who are not able to go or get the Registration for visiting Kedarnath, the alternative programme for Day 4 would be as follows:After breakfast, proceed to Triyuginarayan Temple (19 Kms - one way), the Holy place where Lord Shiva and Parvathi got married. Tourists will have to go there by local jeep. Later driver to Gaurikund to visit Gauri Mata Temple. Then drive to Rampur, on the way you may visit Mund Katiya Temple (Ganesh Temple) (3 kms./ 20 min.). Passengers will have to trek for 500 mts. (One side) Which is a narrow route. Return to Rampur. Evening visit Durga Temple at Rampur half a kilometer by trek. The buses cannot play /movie in the places mentioned in the alternate tour itinerary. The passengers will have to hire jeeps /cars available locally, for which the cost will be approximately Rs.250/- to 500/- per head, which will be borne by te passengers.
  Night Stay:- Rampur

• Day 9 : Rampur – Badrinath

  Departure to Badrinath (238 kms / 12 hrs.). Upon arrival, check into hotel.
  Night Stay:- Badrinath

• Day 10 : Badrinath – Pipalkoti

  Morning after darshan of Shri Badrinath ji, visit Mana Village, the last Village before the Tibetan border. After Lunch drive to Pipalkot (79 Kms. / 4 hrs.). Upon arrival, check into hotel.
  Night Stay:- Pipalkoti

• Day 11 : Pipalkoti – Haridwar

  Departure to Haridwar ( 241 Kms./10hrs.) Have a holy bath in Ganges, and harati in Ganges at Hari-Ki-Pauri in the evening. After dinner Proceed to Delhi.
  Night Journey:- Overnight Journey

• Day 12 : Arrival in Delhi.

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Inclusions

• Transfers
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Exclusions

• Horse Ride, Doli, Jeep charges etc. Portages, Laundry, Tips exp. Ropeway charges at Mansa Devi Temple. Govt. Service Tax. Any other item not specified in the itinerary.

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Package Start From

• Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

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Payment Terms & Methods :
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Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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