7 Nights/8 Days Trip to Chardham
Tour Snapshot
Duration: 7nights/8days
Hotel pickup available
Near public transportation
Ticket booking type: Mobile
About
When you arrive at Haridwar to begin your tour of the Chardham yatra package, take in the magnificent sight of the powerful small diyas glittering inside the Ganges and providing a sight to behold. As you travel through the foggy roads, enjoy the scenery as you approach Barkot, the queen of the highlands.
Area: 331,699 square kilometers
Population: 99,818,000
Winter Temperature: 15°C–20°C
Summer Temperature: 22°C–27.5°C
Best Time to Visit: December to March
What Will You Get
Countless pilgrims travel to Uttarakhand's Char Dham, one of the most significant Hindu holy places in India, each year in search of inner spirituality. Get a closer look at Hinduism's entrancing prayers by taking advantage of this comprehensive package from Haridwar. The temples are encircled by the majestic, river-flowing Himalayas. Start this excursion at Haridwar and travel to Barkot, the halfway point between Gangotri and Yamunotri. Yamunotri, the Hindu shrine where the Goddess Yamuna is housed, is located in the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 feet). Gangotri is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district.
This Hindu pilgrimage centre sits on the river Bhagirathi, which is the source of the Ganges. Moving on to the famed Kedarnath temple, which is almost 1,200 years old and is situated in the Garhwal Himalayan range next to the Mandakini river. Visit Badrinath, a location rich in tales and stories, as your final stop. It is stunningly situated against the massive Neelkanth mountain peak and never fails to astound visitors with its unrivalled beauty.
Highlights
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Through its cultural stories and facts, learn about the religious tales that will surprise you.
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Discover the Char Dham attractions to learn about the religious and spiritual tradition.
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Awe at the Kedarnath Temple's stunning setting
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Appreciate the Badrinath temple's splendour.
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Absorb the tranquil beauty of your surroundings.
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Visit Gangotri, the site of the Ganga's genesis.
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Spend some leisure time also.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Barkot via Haridwar
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Upon Arrival at Haridwar railway station in the early morning, meet and greet by our representative and transfer to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie.
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En route, visit Kempty Fall and later continue to drive to Barkot.
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On arrival, check in at the hotel.
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The rest of the day is free for leisure.
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Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Trek to Yamunotri
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The morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost).
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After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water and 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". Having Darshan of “Yamunaji” return to Jankichatti by trek.
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Overnight stay at Barkot
Day 3: Time to visit Uttarkashi
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The morning after leisurely breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi.
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Check into the hotel on arrival in Uttarkashi.
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Evening visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi.
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Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 4: Witness the excellence of Himalayan Range in Gangotri
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Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri(3048 mts), enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, have bath drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains.
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On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings.
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Later drive back to Uttarkashi.
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Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 5: Arrival at Guptkashi
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan.
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Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi..
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Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi.
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Overnight stay at Guptakashi/Sitapur.
Day 6: Seek the blessings of Kedarnath
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The morning after breakfast, drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Shri Kedarnath Ji (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Yatra members should carry personal medicines, heavy woollen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Shri Kedarnath.
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Check-in Hotel. After freshening up, visit Shri Kedarnath Ji Temple & perform Pooja.
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In the evening, also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the Temple.
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Overnight stay at Kedarnath hotel.
Day 7: Get Back to Guptkashi or Sitapur
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On this day, we will stay in Sitapur to keep a buffer time in hand to handle any last moment delay because of bad weather or any technical or medical reason. This is the best way to arrange an itinerary or program for both trekkers and flyers to Shri Kedarnath Ji. In the lack of geographical knowledge and climate conditions of this divine land, some passengers, travel agents, or tour operators use keep neck to neck to program for 02 nights in the Kedarnath Ji region, which always creates a problem, and they themselves used to disturb their further program.
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You should cover the sight-sing or Darshan of Shri Triyugi Narayan Temple (Optional and Chargeable Extra) for maximum use of this day if we stay in Guptkashi/Sitapur.
Day 8: It’s Time to Badrinath Temple
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Shri Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Shri Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kilometers of Badrinathjee.
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Overnight stay at Shri Badrinath.
Day 9: En route Rudrapayag
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Morning after breakfast, driver for Rudraprayag via Pipalkoti. Visit on the way Narsingh Temple in Joshimath later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath.
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Check into the hotel arrival in Pipalkoti/ Joshimath/ Srinagar/ Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Pipalkoti/ Joshimath/ Srinagar/ Rudraprayag.
Day 10: Way to Haridwar
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Early morning, after breakfast, drive back to Haridwar, en-route visit LaxmanJhulla, Ramjhulla, etc.
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On Arrival at Haridwar, drop at Hotel/Railway Station.
