Chardham

The Himalayas are rated as the world's most imposing and loftiest mountain chain and impressively carries the universal inheritance of all mankind. The beauty and calm of this mighty structure has forever stirred the sages and saints of India. Besides, the tourists and pilgrims from all parts of the globe get easily hypnotized for its awe-inspiring good looks and tranquillity. Uttaranchal thrives amid various places of sanctity that attract devotees from all corners of the globe.

The Himalayan shrines of Char Dham - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath have great significance for those devotees who search for salvation and wish to fulfil their experience. Char Dham is basically a term that has been attributed to the four most holy pilgrimages of India - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Origin of the name Char Dham comprises some ancient links and it’s believed that saints and pilgrims in search for heavenly bliss had gone to that extent and coined it as “Kedarkhand". Typically, the yatra had to be finished from the west to the east, setting-off from Yamunotri to Gangotri before finally landing lastly to Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Pilgrims now on their Char Dham yatra first start a trip to Yamunotri and Gangotri and proceed all the way with having the sacred waters from the sources of the rivers Yamuna and Ganga. The tendering abhishekams to Kedareshwara comes soon after that stage. Starting form Haridwar - Rishikesh - Deo Prayag - Tehri - Dharasu - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Triyugnarayan – Gaurikund and finally to Kedarnath is the course followed by the devotees taking up the Char Dham Yatra. The Hindu rituals of parikrama are experienced during the Yatra. The Chardham are often visited from left to right –starting form Yamunotri to Gangotri, Kedarnath and finally ending it at Badrinath.

Best Time to Visit

Devotees take Char Dham for round the clock. But the best time to visit is usually May to November. This is so that the impulsive climate forever gets beneficial to gather the latest weather report.

How to Reach

Reaching to the Char Dham destinations is an easy task due to connectivity which is certainly good enough to carry people from all parts of India.

Air: From Delhi, a train or a bus route to Rishikesh might be helpful.

Train: Nearest railway station could well be at Rishikesh (297 kms) from Kedarnath.

Road: Deluxe and ordinary bus services to Rishikesh can be availed from most parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and other towns in Garhwal.

Trek Route
Kedarnath is 41 mile trek from Badrinath.

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Chardham Yatra

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar
Arrive at Delhi and our representative will greet you at the airport. Subsequently, you will drive towards Haridwar (5 hrs drive) and would take your lunch enroute. On reaching, check-in the hotel and relax yourself. In the evening, visit Har Ki Pauri and view the arti of Goddess Ganga. If you want to visit temples, go and check out yourself. Have your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Haridwar - Barkot
Following the breakfast, drive towards Barkot which would take 7 to 8 hrs. On the way, take a halt and enjoy the lunch at a roadside restaurant. Resume the journey to Barkot which is a place immersed in marvelous scenic beauty. Throughout your way, you will glimpse snow-capped mountains and green valleys. On reaching Barkot, check-in the hotel and retire for the night in your room.

Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot
Have breakfast early in the morning, drive towards Jankichatti (1 hr drive). On reaching, you will start a tough trek to Yamunotri (5 kms). As you reach Yamunotri, take a holy dip in the hot water springs. Visit the temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and perform the holy rituals. Relax for some time and then start your journey back to Barkot. On reaching, have your dinner at the hotel and stay overnight in your room.

Day 04: Barkot - Uttarkashi
After taking breakfast, you will leave for Uttarkashi (4-5 hrs drive) and on the way; visit the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple. For lunch, take a halt at Maneri and enjoy the surroundings. On arrival at Uttarkashi, check-in the hotel and make yourself comfortable. Have your dinner and retire for the night in your room.

Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Have your breakfast early in the morning, drive towards the abode of Goddess Ganga, Gangotri (3-4hrs drive). On arrival, take a holy dip in the pious river Ganga. Perform the rituals at the temple and have your lunch. Relax for some sometime. In the afternoon, drive back to Uttarkashi and settle down for the night at your hotel.

Day 06: Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag
Following the breakfast, you will drive towards Rudraprayag (7-8 hrs drive). Rudraprayag is popular for being the confluence zone of two holy rivers. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and take a dip the holy waters of rivers. Have your dinner and stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 07: Rudraprayag - Kedarnath
Take your breakfast and leave for Gaurikund which would entail a 3-hour drive. On arrival, start your journey on a tough trek to Kedarnath (14 kms trek). On reaching Kedarnath, check-in the ashram and take a holy dip in the hot spring. Subsequently, visit the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and perform the rituals. Have your dinner and stay overnight at the ashram.

Day 08: Kedarnath - Guptakashi
Following the breakfast, trek back to Gaurikund (14 kms). Relax for some time and now drive towards Guptakashi. Have your lunch on the way and resume the journey. On arrival at Guptakashi, get into your camp and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Have your dinner and retire for overnight in your camp.

Day 09: Guptakashi - Joshimath
Have your breakfast and drive towards Joshimath (6-7 hrs drive). Take pleasure in the quaint valleys and waterfalls enroute. On arrival in the late evening, check-in the hotel and make yourself comfortable. If you find time, explore the locales and markets. Take your dinner and spend overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Joshimath - Badrinath - Joshimath
Subsequent to the breakfast, you will leave for Badrinath (2-hr drive). On arrival, take a holy dip in the hot springs and visit the temple of Lord Vishnu. Perform the rituals and have your lunch. Till evening, you will drive back to Joshimath. On reaching, have your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Joshimath - Rishikesh
After taking your breakfast, drive towards Haridwar which would take around 8 hrs. For lunch, you will take a halt a Pipalkothi and relax for a while. Resume your journey to Rishikesh and on reaching, check-in the hotel. If you have time, spend evening at your leisure. Take your dinner and stay overnight in your room.

Day 12: Rishikesh - Delhi
Have a relaxed breakfast and drive back to Delhi (7-hr drive). This last day of your Char Dham Yatra would end at IGI Airport where you will be connected to the flight for your onward journey.

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