Description

Chardham Yatra is an affirmative effort to help people in acquiring stupendous experience for lifetime and making their life worth to live. People will get all the information here regarding registration, form filling, ways of journey and an estimated idea of total expenses as well. Chardham Yatra 2024 will ultimately work a guide and helping hand for the travelers. So let’s begin the journey with an optimal note and positivity and let it grab several affirmative experiences for life.

At each stage of traveling, Chardham Yatra will provide comfort to people. People will really get an intensive and optimal experience for lifetime to be discussed with family members and all friends. Chardham Yatra 2023 will cover Gangotri dham including Haridwar yatra, Yamunotri dham including surroundings areas of Garwal and Badrinath dham followed with Kedarnath dham.

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar

Arrive at Delhi Airport/ Railway Station and Drive to Haridwar. Check into the hotel reach in Haridwar. Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Stay overnight at the Haridwar.

Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot (210kms/7-8hr)

Barkot via Mussoorie, on the way visit Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Stay overnight at the Barkot.

Barkot Weather – Generally agreeable 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 03: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), move to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (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” back to Jankichatti by trek. Later moving towards Barkot, Stay overnight at Barkot.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur constructed 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 Tapt kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila.

Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs near temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most significant of these is Surya Kund.

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 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi

Morning after breakfast, move to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel reached in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Stay overnight at the 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-built in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A heavy 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. As per Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Shakti temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul (Trident)’ 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 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

Early morning (packed breakfast) move to Gangotri, on the way at Gangotri take a sacred 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 rest for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later get back to Uttarkashi. Stay overnight at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri Temple: The temple was built 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 centres remains closed throughout winter due to massive snow falls.

Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

Morning after breakfast, move to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. On the way you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Stay overnight at the Guptakashi.

Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible relations as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

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

Day 07: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way)

Early morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan. Stay overnight at Kedarnath.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will drop you your prebook Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (Note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package).

By Trek: Morning our driver will transfer you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gaurikund & then your trek start for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & return to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so driver will back to other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your 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, feel guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for ransom. 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.

Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high elevation the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and agreeable 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 chilly climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

Day 08: Kedarnath- Guptkashi

Morning after darshan, return to Guptkashi, by Track or helicopter. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Guptkashi – Badrinath

Morning after breakfast, move to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is important 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. Stay overnight at Badrinath.

Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Vasundhara: As the name suggests, Vasundhara is a magnificent and beautiful water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motor able up to Mana.

Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a heavy rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave): Nearly Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have appeared the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Badrinath Weather: The 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 chilly climatic conditions of weather, this time is usually closed for tourists.

Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Pipalkoti

Morning after breakfast checkout from the badrinath Hotel and drive to Pipalkoti Via Joshimath, Over night stay at Pipalkoti hotel.

Day 11: Pipalkoti – Almora – Kausani

Morning after breakfast checkout from the Pipalkoti Hotel and drive to Almora: is a scenic hill station in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Located on a five km long ridge which is shaped like a horse shoe, Almora is a quaint town in Kumaon Hills in the Himalayan range. It is at an average height of 1,651 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by greenery all around with beautiful thick forests of fir and pine trees covering the hills. Almora is a town of temples, with temple of Goddess Nanda Devi placed in the centre of the town. Almora is an agricultural base and a trade centre of dynamic activity. Silently placed in the lap of dutiful nature,. Koshi (Kaushaki) and Suyal (Salmali) rivers flows by the side of this town and the town, monuments and palaces, is surrounded by dense forests of fur and pine trees. This place is culturally very rich and throughout the year Almora celebrates many festivals and cultural events, main attractions of the tourists to experience the cultural heritage of the region. Visit Mukteshwar Temples . After sightseen drive Kausani. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: Kausani To Ranikhet (58 km 1 to 2 hrs)

Today morning after breakfast check out from hotel and visit Kausani sightseen- Kausani:- Sun set point , sun rise point ,Tea Garden and Anashakti Ashram,Bhalu Dam, Tarikhet Village, Ashiyana Park etc. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel .

Day 13: Ranikhet – Jimcorbett(155 KMS) (5 hrs)

Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Ranikhet sightseen- Rudradhari Water fall Army area:- is famous for the Gandhi Kuti and the temple of Golu Devta. It is a scenic spot with unparallel beauty situated at a distance of 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Ranikhet. Syalikhet is located in the amidst green forest and apple orchards.
Jhula Mata Temple:- Dedicated to the goddess Jhula Devi, this old temple features a vast number of hanging,bells. visit Jim Corbett National Park Jeep safari is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14: Jimcorbett- Nainital

Today morning after breakfast check out from hotel and visit Arrive at Nainital transfer to Resort, Check in to resort,After freshup have your lunch.Enjoy Car Ride to Tiffin Top,Visit Governer House, Boating to Naini Lake,Mall road,visit Naina devi temple,Tibet Market.Overnight stay at hotel in Nainital.

Day 15: SAT TAL LAKE TOUR

Meal plan :- Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
Today morning after breakfast visit to Sat Tal Lake Tour :- Hanuman Garhi:-( 2KM ) :- Is the temple of lord hanuman garh (or hanumangarhi ) is situated at an altitude of 1,951 m above sea level .pilgrims arrive here to worship lord hanuman ,a nobble hero and great devotee of lord Rama as mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana .Besides ,the palace is also popular with tourist for heart warming sunset views.
BHIMTAL-(20 KM):-Bhimtal Lake is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake in Kumaon region, known as the “lake district of India
NAUKUCHIATAL:-(25.2 KM) Naukuchiatal or ‘lake of nine corners’ is a small hill station in Nainital district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The lake is 175 feet deep and is situated at 1220 mts above sea level. It is surrounded by hills covered in trees and shrubs
GHORAKHAL:- (1.8 KM VIA MALL):-One of the famous attractions in Ghorakhal is Golu Devta Temple, always in news for the unique rituals performed here. One such ritual is that devotees make petitions at the temple, using stamp papers, to seek desired decree in litigations. On accomplishment of their wish, the deity is shown gratitude by hanging bells or making animal sacrifice. People from all over the region consider Golu Devta, the presiding deity of the temple, to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and ‘the God of Justice’.

Day 16: Nainital – Delhi (330Kms / 6-7hr)

After morning breakfast, moving for Delhi. Dropping at Delhi airport /Railway station.