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When Hindus undertake a pilgrimage great importance is attached to the places according to the merit they confer on the pilgrims.
In this respect the char dhams of Uttarakhand hold high ranking. A pilgrimage to char dham frees you from sins and the cycle of births and deaths besides giving you the satisfaction of having fulfilled a religious duty. Join ChardhamTour.in on the chardham yatra starting from Haridwar and gain merit in this life.
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Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot
You are welcomed in Haridwar by our tour guide who then escorts you to the waiting coach that will take you to Barkot and then onwards to Syanachatti. The 235 km drive spread over 8 hours takes you to Dehradun & Mussoorie where we have brief halts for refreshments and to admire the beautiful view. We stop awhile at Kempty Falls before proceeding to Syanachatti at Barkot where we check into the designated hotel.
Day 02: Syanachatti – Yamunotri – Syanachatti
Wake up early, breakfast and then board the coach for the 17 km drive to Jankichatti, the last point where you can drive up to. From here it is a hard 7 km trek over rough mountainous terrain to Yamunotri. You can of course opt for a pony or a palanquin. There are hundreds of pilgrims on the road and time passes pleasantly enough as you near the destination. The Yamunotri temple can be seen but you first stop at Suraj Kund. Cook some rice in the hot water springs here to offer to the deity later on. Then we proceed to Divya Shila to pay obeisance and then finally arrive at the Yamunotri Temple. Pilgrims line up for the darshan of the black idol of Yamuna devi. On the return trip pilgrims usually bathe in the Yamuna River with priests in attendance to conduct obligatory rituals. Return to Jankichatti, board the vehicle and proceed to Syanachatti/Barkot for the night halt.
Day 03: Syanachatti – Uttarkashi – Harsil
Rise at the break of dawn, enjoy a cup of steaming hot tea and hot breakfast before getting into the coach that will take you on the 190 km drive towards Gangotri. The view of the Himalayas with the snow-capped mountains reflecting the morning sunlight is simply astounding. The road takes us to Uttarakashi where pilgrims have a brief stop for a darshan at the Vishwanath Temple and a short walk to the Sukhi top to admire the scenery. Finally, proceed to Harsil and check into your room for the night.
Day 04: Harsil – Gangotri – Harsil
Breakfast over, you board the coach that will take you on a one hour drive to Gangotri. You arrive at the gates of the temple complex, alight and walk up to the temple made of white granite, located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Gangotri is home to Ganga Devi whose idol is kept inside the temple. It is said Ganga descended to earth here in order to help King Bhagiratha bring peace to the souls of his departed ancestors. Lord Shiva received her in his matted locks and Ganga flowed down in five streams down to the earth. The current temple is said to have been built by Amar Singh Thapa a Gurkha general in the 18th century on the place where a small temple stood for centuries. Adi Sankaracharya is said to have visited this site in the 11th/12th century. Pilgrims have a darshan and usually bathe in the ice-cold waters of the Bhagirathi but it is not obligatory. Return to Harsil for the night’s stay.
Day 05: Harsil – Srinagar
Third on the list is Kedarnath, another tough pilgrimage. The coach takes you on an early morning drive along scenic mountain roads to Srinagar, a drive of 185 km that takes all of 5 hours. On the way we stop at Tehri Dam, a beautiful picnic spot, to stretch our legs. Arrive in Srinagar, check into your hotel and set out to explore local markets.
Day 06: Srinagar – Kedarnath
Latter Board the coach for the 105 km drive towards Kedarnath. We stop at Rudraprayag where the Alaknanda River meets the Mandakini. Everyone enjoys walking in this small holy temple town. Lattere you proceed to Gaurikund, this is the last point on the motorable road. From here to Kedarnath is a tough trek of 14 km over craggy, sloping terrain. You can walk, hire a pony or a palanquin. At Gaurikund we check into a hotel prior to visiting the Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. Gaurikund itself has a hot water spring with medicinal properties. We trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath and arrive at the temple on the banks of the Mandakini River for the evening aarti and darshan. We spend the night at Kedarnath. Better bring woolens because it will be chilly at this height of 3584 metres.
Day 07: Kedarnath – Rampur/Guptkashi
Rise before dawn and proceed to the temple for the morning aarti and then we breakfast and proceed on a leisurely walk back to Gaurikund and then to Guptkashi. It is said that Goddess Parvati performed penance in order to become the consort of Lord Shiva. Guptkashi is also connected with the Pandavas and is known for its temple of Ardhanarishvara. Bhima of the Pandava brothers recognized Shiva in the form of Nandi and tried to hold him by the horns but Shiva vanished, a reason why the place is named Guptkashi (hidden kashi).
Day 08: Rampur – Badrinath
Rise early, breakfast and get into the coach for the drive to Badrinath, about 205 km away. We arrive at Joshimath in Chamoli District, the starting point to the trek to Badrinath, the last of the four chardhams. Badrinath is also one of the four major Chardhams. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who, it is said, meditated here for ages and Laxmi, his consort, provided him shade and shelter by turning herself into a badri (plum) tree. Joshimath, in a way, is a starting point to various treks, the most notable of which is the trek to the Valley of Flowers. You can also take the ropeway to Auli, one of the longest of its kind in Asia. However, we proceed on a trek to Badrinath where we visit the temple and enjoy Darshan, a soul-fulfilling act. Retire for the night at a hotel in Badrinath.
Day 09: Badrinath – Pipalkoti
Breakfast and set out to explore places in the vicinity such as Badrinath Tapt Kund, Brahma Kapal, Charanpaduka, Narad Kund, Mata Murty Temple, Mana Village, Vasundhara, Bhim Pul and Vyas Gufa as well as a visit to the mouth of the Saraswati River. Tapt Kund is where devotees take a dip before visiting the temple. Brahma Kapal is where Hindus usually perform rites for the souls of their deceased ancestors. Vyas Gufa is where Ved Vyas is said to have penned the Mahabharata. After that, in the afternoon, we proceed on an 80 km drive to Pipalkoti where you check into your room for the night.
Day 10: Pipalkoti – Haridwar
The pilgrimage to the Chota Chardham over, it is time to return to Haridwar on a 254 km drive. On the way we stop at Devprayag where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi confluence to form the Ganga. The tour guide bids you a fond farewell on arrival at Haridwar and drops you at the airport or the railway station.
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Inclusion / ExclusionExpand all
- Personal assistance by ChardhamTour.in representative on arrival.
- Neat, Clean, Hygienic Accommodation on Double Sharing basis (As per Family wise)
- All transfers/tours services by Air-Conditioned vehicle &may be change as Per Group Size& road condition.
- The air-conditioning will be operational only Delhi – Rishikesh & Rishikesh- Delhi.
- All Veg. Meals, Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning& Evening Tea/Coffee (in our hotels only)
- Caring Tour Manager throughout the tour
- Local Guide at Rishikesh for local sightseeing
- 01 Liter Mineral water per Day
- Sightseeing as per above Itinerary.
- All inclusive (Fuel, Driver Allowance, Parking Toll Tax, State Tax.)
- All currently applicable hotel tax and Transportation tax
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees. etc
- Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, land slide, road blockage etc. Or any other things which are not mentioned in cost included column.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Meals at Kedarnath (our catering team cannot reach there)
- If due to any reasons beyond our control like landslide, traffic jams, flood, riots, political unrest, bandhs, helicopter unavailability or bad weather conditions, accidents or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will be needed to be changed or extended. the additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly. Due to these reasons we may cancel some sightseeing places, there shall be no refund for the same
- Any charges of train, helicopter, auto charges at Rishikesh&Haridwar, ropeway ticket of Manasa/Chandi Devi, Doli&pony etc.
- GST – 5% applicable on total billing.
Additional InformationExpand all
Special Requirements for Yatra
- Raincoat, Umbrella,Monkeycap,Handgloves,Swatter/Pullover,CanvasShoes,Oxygen cylinder & personal medicines.
Precaution for Yatra
- Cover your head with Monkey cap or any other woolen clothes while on high altitude to avoid hill-sickness, giddiness etc. at KedarnathandYamunotri.
- Keep on drinking water to avoid dehydration.
- Trek only on hill-side, avoid trekking or standing on valley side, as pony (horse) coming from opposite direction may push you down to the valley which may cause serious casualty.
- Packaged Water is available at every place, use only packaged water or boiled water can be obtained from local tea shop during trekking.
Tour Highlights
- Personal assistance by ChardhamTour.in representative.
- Visit Yamunotri, Gangotri,Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Ganga Aartidarshan at Har-Ki-PauriHaridwar
- PanchPrayagDarshan
- Rishikesh Sightseeing
- Kempty Fall at Mussoorie
- Hot water spring at Yamunotri&Badrinath (TaptKund)
- Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi
- Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border)
Term and Conditions
- There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens.
- We reserve the right to postpone the timings of flying subjected to weather, operational or technical issue.
- Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is a must, since the company shall not allow boarding in case the total weight exceeds the weight limitation of the helicopter. And, due to the same reason, in case of more than 01 available aircraft, we reserve the right to shuffle passengers between different groups to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.
- While changing the helicopter at Kedarnath or Guptkashi/Phata/sitapur the waiting time is between 10 mins to 3 hrs. depending on Shuttle slots / weather conditions or technical reasons or ground situations.
- Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the cost. This will be permitted only if applied 7 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 7 days to the journey then booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
- If due to any reasons beyond our control like bad weather conditions, flood, Pandemic, riots, political unrest, bandhs, or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will have needed to be changed or extended. The additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly.
- In case of charter getting cancelled due to bad weather or any other reasons on the date of your travel, the booking will not be revalidated for the next day. Refund as per the refunds/cancellations policy, with no further obligation of Company whatsoever. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation, reimbursement or arrangements shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
- Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get medical check-up done, before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any medical suffering/condition.
- In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and passengers are not able to visit one or more Dhams due to bad weather conditions/technical reasons then the company will try to visit all places within the stipulated time. Although if this is not possible then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of unutilised sector/s.
- 100% refund shall be applicable in case the entire tour gets cancelled due to any Force Majeure reason, minus flight preparation charges of INR 2,500 Per Person Per Sector and any additional services provided to guests.
- Where bad weather, technical snags or any force majeure reason beyond company control results in the cancellation of the flight being delayed or cancelled, Company will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund will be given to clients as per the refunds policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals or any other travel expenses done by the guests shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
- The Company reserves the right, without assigning any reason, to cancel, advance, reschedule, over-fly or delay the commencement or continuance of the flight. Without incurring any liability in damages or otherwise to the passengers or any other person on any ground whatsoever. The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit for travel or what in the opinion of the company may constitute risk to the aircraft or to the persons on board.
Disputes,if any, are to be settled by Courts in Dehradun who will have the Jurisdiction in this regard
Cancellation Policies
- If the reservation is cancelled 30 days prior to the date of arrival - 90% may be refunded
- If the reservation is cancelled 15 days prior to the date of arrival - 50% of the may be refunded
- If the reservation is cancelled 07 days prior to the date of arrival - 25% of the may be refunded
- If the cancellation is any later than the above stated period or in case of 'No Show'- No Refund
- No refund or any changes will be accepted at last minute for tour starting or after starting or middle of the tour.
- Above are the cancellation rules but we will put our best possible effort to waive/minimize the cancellation charges
FAQs- Chardham Yatra From HaridwarExpand all
Q1.What are the opening and closing dates for Chardham Yatra?
Ans.Chardham yatra is going to open for 2021 from 14 May onwards and it will be closed during the first week in November.
Q2.Are there any VIP darshan facility in Chardham temple?
Ans.Yes, the VIP darshan tickets are available in All temples.
Q3.Is registration required for char Dham yatra?
Ans.Yes, registration is required for everyone who are going for this journey by road. In case of helicopter journey passengers do not require any registration.
Q4.What kind of clothing should I be bring?
Ans.There are no strict regulations for clothing to visit the Temple as such. Being a place of worship, you should dress up decently and comfortably. you can wear anything you wish. Summer Months May and June, it is sunny and the weather remains quite pleasant, you can wear light clothes. However due to high altitude the climate is unpredictable and changes abruptly from sunny weather to heavy rain which suddenly makes the weather cold and freezing. make sure to carry waterproof raincoat and pants along with good quality of woollen socks, gloves and warm cap.
Q5.Type of Food?
Ans.You will get pure Vegetarian Meals during yatra (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Q6.What kind of accommodation will be provided at places?
Ans.Accommodation will be provided depending on your package. We make sure that every passenger stays in comfort. however, the idea of comfort on these remote parts of the Himalayas is very different and basic. You should not expect a high end 5-star property because most of these hotels on high altitude regions remain closed off for 6 months and opens up only when the yatra begins. the hotels that we will offer will be the best in this situation.
Q7.What type of vehicle we will get in Badrinath & Gangotri to reach Temple?
Ans.Innova car with an experienced driver will be provided to you for visiting these temples.
Q8.Age Limit for Yatris?
Ans.There is no fixed age limit for Char Dham Yatris. As the yatra will pass through high altitudes, therefore preferred age bracket is between 7-75.
Ladies who are more than 6 weeks pregnant shall not allowed to undertake this yatra
Q9.Will there be a guide with us throughout the Yatra?
Ans.There will not be a guide because there is no need for it. all the necessary assistance will be given by us and the base managers present at the helipad. this includes guiding you through the briefing process and timely transfers to your next destination.
Q9.What is procedure of refund and how much time it take
Ans.Any refund against a payment received through a Credit Card, will be made on the same credit card only. Please note that the refund process may take 2 to 8 weeks due to banking procedures.
Q10.Does Char Dham by helicopter package include all Maha Abhishek Pooja and other activities during Chardham Yatra?
Ans.Yes, Maha Abhishek Pooja at Badrinath & VIP darshans at all the temples are included in the Chardham Heli Package.
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