Char Dham Yatra

Day 01 – Delhi
Welcome on board  at the Delhi airport/railway station you will be escorted by our tour representative and transfer to hotel . Delhi the capital and the third largest, state of India. The city stands at the west bank of the Yamuna River at the narrowest point between the Aravalli hills and the Himalayas. This bustling city has a blend of the old and the new, the oriental and the western, the quiet and the congested. ‘Delhi’ the name brings the images of not just a city, it also spells splendour. It is a place where history is elegantly preserved by modernity. Later move out for the local tour of this city. Delhi consists of two parts mainly Old Delhi and New Delhi. Visit the most interesting places like the Red Fort – Shah Jahan’s elegant citadel constructed of red sandstone, Lahori Gate – the main gate to the fort facing towards Lahore, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India, India Gate – a war memorial, Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Connaught Palace – the business and tourist center, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhavan – official resident of the President of India, National Museum, Qutb Minar complex, etc. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 Delhi – Haridwar:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar one of the most famous holy place in India. It is situated on the right bank of the holy Ganges. Haridwar is associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and is one among the seven sacred cities of India. It is one of the main venues of the Kumba Mela which is held every twelve years. The word Haridwar means ‘Gateway to the abode of Gods’. It is the centre of herbal medicine and traditional studies at Gurukul Kangri. On reaching Haridwar check in hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 03 Haridwar:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of the city. Visit the Mansa Devi Temple, Vaishnodevi Temple, Vilveshwar Mahadev Temple, chandi Devi Temple, Bharat Mata temple, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Akhandparam Dham Ashram, Maha Prabhu yoga and natural medical centre, Yogadham, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04 Haridwar – Janki Chatti:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti. It is a place which is well known for the thermal springs. Janki Chatti is situated close by to Yamunotri and is also one of the centre of the Char Dham Yatra. On reaching Janki Chatti check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure at this beautiful place.

Day 05 Jankichatti – Yamunotri:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Yamunotri which is one of the four sacred dhams of Uttarkhand. The temple here is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and the shrine stands on the western flank of the Bandarpunch peak. Pilgrims flock to the shrine during the months of May to November. A holy dip in the natural hot springs is considered to be sacred. The hot springs at Yamunotri is one of the major attractions here. On reaching Yamunotri check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour and visit the temple of the goddess Yamuna, Surya Kund – the important thermal spring where the pilgrims cook potatoes and rice and is offered as Prasad, Divya Shila – a rock pillar, Someswar Temple, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06 Yamunotri – Uttarkashi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. It is more famous among the pilgrims due to the temples of Gangotri and Yamunotri. The glaciers here lead to various peaks of the Himalayas. It is also a famous place for trekking and mountaineering. On reaching Uttarkashi check in hotel and later on move out to visit the famous temple like the Vishwanath temple and the Kuteri Devi temples. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07 Uttarkashi – Gangotri:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri which is one of the main destinations of the Char Dham Yatra. It is the second of the major shrines in the Garhwal Himalaya and is one of the holiest places of the Hindus in India. The pilgrims visit the temple during the months of May to November. The temple of Ganga is the most attractive here a dip in the holy water is said to cleanse the body and soul. On reaching Gangotri check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour and visit the Gangotri temple, the submerged Shivling, Gaurikund Waterfalls, Rishikund, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 08 Gangotri – Rudraprayag:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag is at the confluence of river Alaknanda and the Mandakini. This region is surrounded by dense forest with abundant wildlife in them. This is the main attraction here. On reaching Rudraprayag check in hotel and later on move out for the local and visit the Rudranath Temple, the Chamunda Devi Temple, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 09 Rudraprayag – Kedarnath:
Morning after breakfast, enjoy the drive to Kedarnath which is situated at the head of the Mandakini river. The Shiva Lingam which at Kedarnath is one of the holiest for the Hindus. It is said that any devotee who die here becomes one with Shiva himself. The conical protrusion is worshipped as the idol in the shrine. The remaining parts of the body are worshipped at four other places and all these temples together are known as the Panch Kedar. The Shiva lingam at Kedarnath is unlike its usual form, is pyramidal and is regarded as one of the 12 jyotirlingam. The temple is closed for nearly nine months during which the shrine is submerged in snow and worship is performed at Ukhimath. On reaching Kedarnath check in hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 10 Kedarnath:
Morning after breakfast, move out for the local tour and visit the Gandhi Sarovar  a small lake, the Vasuki Tal – the lake, the Gauri or Parvati temple in Gaurikund, Sonprayag, Triyuginarayan – a place where Lord Shiva and Parvathi were married, the Chopta , the Ukhimath, Gupt Kashi, Mana Village, Pipalkoti, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11 Kedarnath – Chamoli:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Chamoli popularly known as the ‘Abode of Gods’. It is situated at the enchanting land in the arms of the Himalayas. Chamoli is popularly called as the Valley of Flowers due to the abundance flowers that are grown here. It is bounded by the Tibet region of China to the north. On reaching Chamoli check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Garuda temple, Kalp tree, Gopeshwar, Bedni Bugyal, Satopanth Lake, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 12 Chamoli – Badrinath:
Morning after breakfast, enjoy the drive to Badrinath also called as Vishal Badri. According to the Hindu shastras, no pilgrimage is complete without a visit t Badrinath and hence is considered to be one of the holiest of the four shrines of Uttarkhand. On reaching Badrinath check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Badrinath Temple,  Mata Murti temple dedicated to mother of Sri Badrinathji, Alka Puri, Neelkanth, Brahma Kapal, Hemkund Sahib, Tapt Kund, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 13 Badrinath – Rishikesh:
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Rishikesh which is popularly called as the ‘Yoga capital of the world’. The setting on the banks of the Ganges surrounded by hills on three sides is perfectly conducive to meditation, and the main areas for yoga study are far from the noisy centre of town. A dip in the holy Ganges is considered to refresh ones body and soul. It is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage and is one of the main spiritual centres in India. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centres of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. On reaching Rishikesh check in hotel and spend the rest of the day in this beautiful

Day 14 Rishikesh:
Wake up early morning on this day to get involved in the meditation which is done here. Also try and spend sometime in the yoga classes which are conducted here. Later on after breakfast, drive out for the local tour and visit the famous temples like the Bharat Temple, Pushkar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Venkateshwara Temple, Chandra Manleswaran Temple, Rishikund Temple, the Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhul, Shivanand Ashram, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 15 Rishikesh – Delhi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi. On reaching Delhi, check in hotel and
Rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at hotel.

Day 16 Delhi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards destination.