Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot
Morning post breakfast, meet our representative and drive to Barkot. On arrival at Barkot, check in to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal: Dinner
Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri - Barkot
This day we will start early morning, post breakfast drive to reach Jankichatti, from here you can start your trek, or you can take Doli or pony to reach Yamunotri Dham. On arrival at Dham, you can purchase Prasadam from local shops. After reaching the temple premises, take a holy dip in the hot water pound. After a bath, proceed to the main temple for pooja and take blessings from Mata Yamuna. Later, start your down trek towards Jankichatti and return drive to Barkot for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi
Morning post breakfast drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival visit Vishwanath Temple and Hanuman Temple, later drive 5 km. to reach the resort, check in to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi is not only a popular tourist destination but also a famous pilgrimage place, there are many religious places, which are visited by devotees from far and wide. Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi is counted among the holiest pilgrimage sites here. The temple is dedicated to Mahadev, the God of gods, where the lingam sits with a width of 90 meters and 15 inches in length.
This religious place is an obligatory sighting site for those who proceed to the Char Dham Yatra. Hundreds of Shiva devotees enter here. Apart from this, the natural scenery here is worth seeing. The Bhagirathi River flowing here serves to make this place special.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
Early morning drive to reach Gangotri Dham, you can stop at Gangnani for a bath in a hot water spring. Continue your dive via Harsil. On Arrival at Gangotri Dham. You can perform pooja at the bank of river Bhagirathi, after pooja proceeds to the main temple for the darshan of Mata Ganga. Later return to Uttarkashi.
Gangotri: The Gangotri Temple is situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. This temple, situated at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level, is dedicated to the Ganges River Goddess Ganga. Here are the main temples dedicated to the most goddess Ganga Devi of the country. Presently, this temple located here was built by a Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century. The temple remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall. The ashram located near this temple provides accommodation for tourists.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 05: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi
Morning post breakfast drive to Gupatkashi passing through Tehri Dam which is considered India’s highest Dam. Reach Guptkashi in the evening, check in to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Guptkashi: Guptakshi is situated just 47 km from Kedarnath, the holy abode of Lord Shiva, situated at an altitude of 1319 meters from the seashore. The city holds religious importance and has two magnificent temples such as the Ardhanarishvara Temple and Vishwanath Temple, the famous temple of Lord Shiva. People coming to Kedarnath stop during the journey. The city is surrounded by snowy hills, greenery, cultural heritage, and pleasant weather of the Chaukhambha hills. Due to this, this place is a perfect holiday destination for tourists.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 06: Guptkashi – Kedarnath
Early morning drive to Sonprayag on arrival take a local jeep to reach Gaurikung (2Km) start your trek to Kedarnath, on arrival check in to the guest house, after fresh up visit Kedarnath Temple to witness evening Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at guest house.
Kedarnath: The temple of Baba Kedarnath, which has been completely covered under snow for nearly 400 years, is worshiped as the twelfth Jyotirlinga, whose glory is incomparable. This unique temple of Shiva, standing in the middle of the snowy mountains and the Mandakini and Saraswati rivers on two sides, has suffered a terrible catastrophe and catastrophic disaster in 2013 and not many other big catastrophes have suffered from this temple of Baba Kedar. I have such glory of Baba that even the hair of this temple could not be stopped. Inside the temple, there are beautiful idols of gods and goddesses since ancient times.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 07: Kedarnath – Rudraparyag
Early morning you can visit Kedarnath temple to see morning Aarti, post-Aarti return to the guest house for breakfast, later check out from Guesthouse and descend trek to Gaurikund from the road-head drive to Rudraprayag, on arrival check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Rudraprayag: Rudraprayag is a small town in Uttarakhand, its name is derived from the name of 'Rudra', an avatar of the Hindu god, Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, 'Narada Muni' was given a boon by Lord Rudra at this place. Deoria Tal, located in Rudraprayag, is a picturesque lake. It is situated at an elevation of 2438 meters above sea level. The lake reflects pleasing and amazing images of the peaks of Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Neelkanth along with the ranges of Chaukhamba.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 08: Rudraprayag - Badrinath
Morning post breakfast drive to Badrinath, on arrival, check in to the hotel. Evening visit Badrinath temple. Post-visit return to the hotel for dinner and Overnight stay.
Badrinath Dham: It is located on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is a highly revered shrine belonging to Lord Badrinarayan which is dedicated to Lord Badrinath, who is Lord Vishnu and not any other deity.
The temple is situated at an elevation of 3133 meters above sea level. Badrinath Dham is one of the Char Dham of Hindus and is the most sacred temple of Vaishnavites. It is prominent in the 108 Divya Desams of the Vaishnavas.
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 09: Badrinath – Rishikesh/Haridwar
Morning post-breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Devprayag, In Devprayag stop for seeing the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers from which a holy river formed the Ganga. Later continue your journey to reach Rishikesh, arrive at Rishikesh/Haridwar, and transfer to the railway station.
Meal: Breakfast
Devprayag: Devprayag is a very famous pilgrimage center. It is located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. After this confluence site, this river is also known as Ganga. From here, the combined edge of both rivers is called "Ganga".
After killing Ravana and his family in Treta Yuga, after ruling in Ayodhya for a few years, Shri Rama came to do penance at the confluence of the river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at Devprayag with Sita Ji and Lakshman Ji for a redress of murder. In Kedarkhand, there is a description of Shri Ram coming to Devprayag including Sita Ji and Lakshman Ji.
Chardham Tour Packages other from Cities
The Char Dham Yatra is considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India. Every year, thousands of devotees undertake this Yatra to seek the blessings of the four major Hindu deities - Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, and Lord Mahadev. The Char Dham Yatra can be undertaken from any of the four major cities in India - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Each city has its own set of Char Dham Tour Packages, which can be customized according to the budget and preferences of the travelers. One can travel to all the four Chardham locations from everywhere in India.
The awesome Chardham excursion programs that we are providing are tailored to fit your traveling requirement. Providing services from most of the main cities as well as towns in India along with Delhi, Bangalore, Gujarat, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Rajasthan, etc., we take pride in supporting our clients to get the full value for their money spent. Are you dealing with a challenge locating your starting place? Contact our tour experts. We would feel obliged to help you with your ideal plan for a spiritual getaway.
The most popular Char Dham Tour Packages are available from many cities including Agra, Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Amritsar, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Coorg, Darjeeling, Dehradun, Goa, Gujarat, Gurgaon, Haridwar,Hyderabad,Indore,Jaipur,Jammu,Jodhpur,Kanpur,Karnataka,Kochi, Leh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mussoorie, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi, Orrisa, Pondicherry, Patna, Pune, Rajkot, Srinagar, Surat, Tamil Nadu, Trivandrum, Udaipur, and Vadodara. No matter which city you choose to embark on your Char Dham Yatra from, the experience is sure to be a blessed and memorable one.
Char Dham Yatra Tips & Safety Measures
When planning your Char Dham Yatra, it is important to keep safety in mind. Here are some tips to help you stay safe on your journey:
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- Plan your pilgrimagewell beforehand by checking for the climatic conditions there.
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- It is better to get a travel package deal than to makeall the plans on your own.
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- Check for the package inclusions as well as exclusions before the final booking.
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- Pack suitable garments as this would be a religious tour.
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- Don't drink alcohol or consume non-veg meals during the entire trip this can prohibit you from going into the temples or any other religious places.
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- Carry all the necessary items like medicines, first-aid material, power bank for mobile, etc.
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- Don't plan your pilgrimage tour during the rainy season because of the fear of landslides during that time.
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- Don't click pictures at places where photography is restricted.
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- Get yourself tested by a health practitioner because this Yatra will consist of trekking and hiking to specific locations.
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- While touring, you must use masks and hand sanitizers to travel safely.
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- Plan your route and make sure to pack plenty of supplies.
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- Do not travel alone. It is always safest to travel in a group.
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- Show respect for the local customs of the areas being explored as well as traditions followed there in those regions.
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- Always carry a first-aid kit with you.
By following these simple tips, you can ensure that your Char Dham Yatra is safe and enjoyable.
