10D 09N Char Dham Yatra

Itinerary

CHAR DHAM YATRA: Tour Itinerary Details :

Duration 9 Night 10 Days

Day 01 Haridwar – Barkot
(189 km / Approx. 7 hours’ drive)

Welcome to SHRI MISHRA JI TOUR AND TRAVELS, Dehradun! Pick up from Haridwar Railway Station and drive to
Barkot Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at the Barkot. Barkot Weather -
Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius, winter: The
Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.

 

Day 02 Barkot - Yamunotri – Barkot

(36 km / Approx. 1 hour drive & 6 kms Trek (one side)

Early morning drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (5 kms)
(Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's
warm water and having "Darshan" of "Yamunaji" return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive
towards Uttarkashi after Check out from Hotel, Overnight stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was
destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At Yamunotri, One can cook rice by
packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Taptkund. Pilgrims take this cooked
rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila.
Yamunotri Weather - In summer the maximum temp is 18 degrees and the minimum is 10
degrees Celsius. The days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold.

 

Day 03 Barkot - Uttarkashi
(100 km / Approx. 4 hours drive)

Morning drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi
Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is home to a
number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as
north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is also situated
on the banks of River Ganga.
Vishwanath temple - Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India.
Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural
style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine
mother’s, is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji,
Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand
Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti at morning and evening are offered.
Shakti temple - Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’
of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. At bottom. Though there are
different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and
the lower one is of copper. As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the
Goddess Durga (Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here.
Uttarkashi Weather - Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degree
Celsius but nights is pleasant, cold in winters.
 

Day 04 Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
(100 km / approx. 3-4 hours’ drive each side)

Early morning drive to Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further
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. 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. Later drive back to
Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in
the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Gangotri Weather - The maximum temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius.
Summer nights can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen
clothes are required while visiting Gangotri during summer. Winter season is very chilly in
Gangotri. Gangotri will be covered in sheets of snow during winter. Pilgrim centers remains
closed throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.

Day 05 Uttarkashi - Phata
(220 kms / Approx. 8-9 hours drive)
Morning after breakfast, drive to  Sonprayag via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you

see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from
Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Sonprayag.Check into the hotel arrival in Phata visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Phata. Dinner & Overnight stay at Phata.

Guptkashi Weather - pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

 

Day 06  Phata - Kedarnath Darshan

(30 kms by road & 19kms Trek)
Morning after breakfast go Kedarnath. Enjoy Kedarnath Pooja Darshan & sri adi shankaracharya temple

 back your hotel Kedarnath. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Camp / hotel Kedarnath.
By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for

Gourikund & then your trek start for kedarnathji. After Darshan you follow same &
back to
Sonprayag. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his
contact no. in
not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the
massage any other driver.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a
scenic spot
situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another
name of
Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in
the
Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the
blessings of
Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge
at
Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground,
leaving his
hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other
places
and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the
face
at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at
Kalpeshwar.
Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Kedarnath Weather - Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold
for
most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe.
During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is
recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as
0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the
extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

 

Day 07 Kedarnath – Sonprayag - Phata
(30 kms by road & 19kms Trek)

Morning Proceed for Phata by trek. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel Phata.

 

Day 08: Guptkashi – Pipalkoti

(135 kms / Approx. 6 hours’ drive)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Pipalkoti. Check in to the hotel arrival in Pipalkoti. Dinner & overnight stay at Pipalkoti.

 

day 09  Pipalkoti - Badrinath – Pipalkoti

(76 kms / approx. 03 hours’ drive each side)

After breakfast, and visiting Brahama kapal 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 kms of Badrinathjee. Dinner & Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.

Badrinath - one of the 'Ancient Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots

of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the

two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing

a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place

got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is

customary to bath before entering the Badrinath temple.

Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and

the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay

in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls.

Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic

conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.

 

Day 10 : Pipalkoti - Rishikesh / Haridwar drop

Morning Departure pipalkoti to Haridwar via rishikesh (236 Kms./ 8.5 Hrs.)

Panch Prayag –Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnprayag, Rudraprayag & Devprayag. Sri Neelmegha perumal or Ragunathji temple dhari devi temple

'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga

and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides.

It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by

the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known

as Rishikesh. Later visit RishikeshTemples  Sight Seeing –

LaxmanJhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at Rishikesh /  Haridwar.

Rishikesh: Named after the Lord Vishnu, Rishikesh is a holy city for

Hindus. Located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India it

is also known as the yoga center of the world and is home to many

world renowned ashrams. Rishikesh styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital

of the World’, with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and

meditation classes. The fast-flowing Ganges is surrounded by forested

hills inside the city. Apart from temples and ashrams Rishikesh is now

a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway

to treks in the Himalaya.

Tour end with sweet memories.

 

Tour PACKAGE Includes :

9 Night Accommodation at the Hotels Listed or Similar.

Entire Round Trip ex – Haridwar / Dehradun by TEMPO TRAVELLER Adults as Per the
Itinerary. Vehicle Is As Per The Itinerary And Not At Disposal.

Note – Air Condition will not work on hill areas.

MAP PLAN – Breakfast And Dinner included as per the itinerary.

(Except Kedarnath there tent will be provided with no meals)

Sightseeing As Specified In the Itinerary.

All Currently Applicable Taxes I.E. Hotel Tax and Transportation Tax.

 

Tour PACKAGE Excludes :

Any Transport To / From Haridwar Dehradun. You’re Tour Price Starts Ex
Haridwar / Dehradun.

Kedarnath Helicopter Charges will extra.

Air, Train Or Bus Fare From / To Your Originating City Of Stay, Unless
Specified.
Items Of Personal Nature Viz, Tips, Porterage, Room Service, Laundry,

Mineral Water,

Alcoholic Or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Additional
Sightseeing Tours And
Excursions Not Included In The Itinerary, Still Or Video Camera Fees Etc.

Any Increase In Fuel Cost, Government Taxes, Entrance Fees, Intra And Interstate
Taxes Etc, The Tour Price Will Be Amended In Accordance.

Entrance Fees and Guide Charges Wherever Applicable.

Any Items / Services Not Specifically Mentioned Under Inclusions. Supplement
Charges Applicable For Long Weekends and Festivals

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