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Tour
Itinerary for Chardham Yatra
Delhi->
| Haridwar ->|
Rishikesh->|
Yamunotri > |
Uttarkashi-> |
Gangotri ->|
Kedarnath ->|
Badrinath->|
Srinagar ->| Delhi-> Day = 14 [Char
Dham Yatra] The Char Dham Yatra
or the four pilgrimages are the cardinal compass points of
the Hindu faith. During April till November season, when the Chardham
Temples are open in the Garhwal Hills, direct buses connect Rishikesh's
Yatra Bus Stand with Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
TOUR
PROGRAM FOR CHAR DHAM YATRA (14days)
HARIDWAR: ![](images/haridwar.jpg)
The whole of Uttarakhand is dotted
with temples of Vishnu and Shiva. Vishnu is known as Hari and Shiva
as
Hari. Dwar means gate, and it is for this reason that this place
is known as Haridwar or Haridwar, as it is the Gateway to Shri Badrinath
and Shri Kedarnath, the holy shrines of Hari and Har. The Hindu
Pantheon allows freedom of worship of Gods in any form. Uttarakhand
abounds in shrines of god and goddesses and Haridwar from time immemorial
has been the gateway to these shrines. It is said that Haridwar
was the place of meditation for many ancient sages. Sage Kapil
meditated here and for that reason this place was for several years known
as Kapilasthan.
DAY
01 : Delhi / Haridwar /Rishikesh
(225 kms)
: Lv. At 0700 hrs and enroute halt at Khatoli
for Breakfast and upon arr. Visit Laxshman Jhoola, Parmarth
Ashram, Geeta
Bhawan and other ashrams . Later evening proceed to the ghats
for a visit to the Har-Ki-Pauri, enjoy the evening prayer Aarti, performed at River Ganges.
Later back to the Hotel for overnight stay at the Hotel..
RISHIKESH:
It is said when Raibhya
Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of "Hrishikesh"
and this area was henceforth call by the name. Rishikesh, situated on
the right bank of river Ganga and surrounded on three sides by Himalayan
ranges, known from medieval time as celestial abode, is a great pilgrimage
centre of India, attracting a large number of pilgrims. It is
believed that Bharat brother of Lord Rama, subjected himself to severe
penance here. A temple known as Bharat Temple was later constructed
at the site and the town Rishikesh sprang up around the temple. It
has since been the abode of saints and sages from where tey sojourn before
undertaking the arduous pilgrimage that lay ahead on the distant Himalayan
peaks.This gateway to the
kingdom of Gods and pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and
Yamunotri is clustered with Ashram, Tourist Rest House and Dharamsalas.
The Yoga centres of
Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place, home and foreign
tourist from all over the world visit this place to have lessons in Yoga
and Meditation.
Day
02 : Risihikesh/Hanuman Chatti
(190 kms): Lv. Early morning
drive to Hanumanchatti- the confluence of Hanuman Ganga and
Yamuna River, Lunch enroute and enjoy the Himalayan
Panorama and upon arr. Check in the hotel for o/n stay. .
Day
03 :Hanuman Chatti/Janki Chatti
: (Trek 8 kms) Lv. After b/f
and upon arr. At Janki chatti (moderate
trek) O/n stay in the hotel.
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Day
04 : Janki Chatti/Yamunotri/Janki
Chatti :( Trek 12 kms) -
Full
of fun and visit The Yamunotri
shrine is situated at an elevation of 3,322 metres. Yamunotri
temple and return back to Janki chatti for o/n stay.
Day
05 : Janki Chatti/Hanuman
Chatti/Uttarkashi
:
Trek 08
kms and and then board the bus and have a ride of 120 kms . In Uttarkashi
situated at the bank of the river Bhagirathi. The Temple of Lord
Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is
erected. The other important temple situated here are Ekadash
Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteli Devi.
Upon arr.
Check in the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day
06 : Uttarkashi/Gangotri(100
kms) :
Lv. after
b/f and enroute visit the sulphur springs as well
as Harsil - the mini Switzerland of India and upon arr. in Gangotri -
Check in the hotel and rest of the day for to enjoy the scenic beauty
and
the landscaping of the place, The Gangotri temple, is
constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century, is
situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. The Gangotri shrine is
situated at an elevation of 3,048 metres. Submerged Shivling is the
place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the
Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level
decreases. Kedar Ganga Sangam around 100 yards from the Ganga
Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this
river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank. Evening
- witness the aarti and o/n in the hotel.
Day
07: Gangotri/Srinagar(235 kms) : Lv. After b/f
and lunch at Uttarkashi and o/n in Hotel .
Day
08:Srinagar/Gaurikund/Kedarnath
(80 kms drive +15 kms trek)
:
Lv. Early morning
and watch the confluence at Ruderprayag and Soneprayag enroute and
upon arr. Gaurikund at a distance of 5kms from Soneprayag and at an
altitude of 1982 mts, one can take bath in the hot water ponds here and
visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess
Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek
to Kedarnath. The Kedarnath shrine, is situated at an elevation of 3,581
metres. The Kedarnath shrine, is 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, the protector and
the destroyer. 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. Possible to trek or Have Ponies and for real Old people - it is
possible to have Dandi - 4 people carries the pax on a wooden swing.
Normal trekking time is approx. 7 hrs. Upon arr. Check in the
Hotel/Dharamshala and then in the evening witness the Prayer at Kedarnath
Temple. And o/n stay in the hotel /Dharamshala.
Kedarnath is at 3584
mtrs.
Day
09 :- Kedarnath /
Gaurikund / Ukhimath: (Down
Trek 15 kms and board the bus at Gaurikund and then proceed to
Ukhimath. 18 km before CHOPTA a famous Hill destination
of Uttaranchal.
Day
10 :- Ukhimath/
Joshimath/Badrinath : (kms) :
Early morning after b/f drive to Joshimath halt for a launch. In
Joshimath Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came all the way from Keralas in
the 8th Century A.D, perform penance under a tree here and after getting
enlightenment, established a Math (religious centre), known as
"Joshimath". The name Joshimath is derived from it. Temple of
Narsingh and Nav Durga are located here. Upon arrival to Badrinath
overnight stay in Hotel.
Day
11 :-
Badrinath
(13,133
Mtrs) :
Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated
pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 13,133
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".
In
early morning after taking a hot spring bath in Tapt Kund, visit to
the temple for Pooja. Drive to Mana village 3 km far away from
Badrinath, there are 25km far away from China border. Then we proceed to Vasudhara-
the falls, Bhim Bridge, Ganesh Cave, Vyas Cave and
the confluence of river Saraswati and Alaknanda and back to Badrinath.
Afternoon free for shopping and in the evening. Visit to the temple for
Aarti and overnight stay at Hotel/ Dharamshala.
Day
12 :- Badrinath/ Srinagar
(200 kms)
: Lv. After b/f for Srinagar passing through Joshimath, Pipalkoti,
Nandprayag, Karnprayag , Ruderprayag and then to Srinagar for O/n stay in
Hotel.
Day
13 :- Srinagar/Haridwar
(125 kms) :
Lv.
After b/f and pass through Devprayag, Rishikesh and then Lunch & Holy
dip at Haridwar and watch the
evening prayer at Har -Ki - Pauri . O/n in Haridwar
Day
14 :- Haridwar - Delhi (200 kms )
Lv.
after b/f and lunch enroute and drive back to Delhi.
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