DIVINE CHAR DHAM YATRA WITH US

Day 1 :- Haridwar (Local sightseeing )Early morning on arrival haridwar check in hotel after fresh up & little bit rest move for haridwar sightseeing - Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Shanti Kunj, & after sightseeing in the evening move for her ki Pauri to join the Ganga Aarti & do the worship at HAR KI PAURI there after take dinner and overnight stay at haridwar hotel

Day 2 :- Haridwar to Barkot ( via Mussoorie ) ( 220 Kms /– 7 Hrs. Travelling From Haridwar to Barkot )

Early morning after bath in holy River GANGA Start Holy Yatra of Char Dham early morning at 7:00 AM from Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie.

-In mussoorie, you can visit Kampty Fall.

- overnight stay at Barkot.

- On the outskirts of Mussoorie, away from summer hill station rush, enroute stopover for refreshments.

Day 3 :- - Barkot to Yamnoutri /– Barkot ( 48 Kms /– 2 Hrs. Travelling by Car & 5 Kms. /– 3 Hrs. Travelling By Foot )

- After breakfast start yatra to Yamunotri and after Jankichatti you have to go ahead by foot.

- Here, one can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapkund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as Prasad. Near the temple Pooja can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund/’s warm water and having Darshan of pious Yamunaji.

- Return to Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot .



Yamunotri, First of The Chardham: -

Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 Km. Ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.

Yamuna: -

Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment any person at the time of death who bathes in Yamuna, his sister.





Today/’s Sightseeing: -


Surya Kund:

There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.



Divya Shila:



A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 4 :- - Barkot to Uttarkashi ( 160 Kms /– 4 Hrs. Travelling From )

- After taking breakfast visit local sightseeing and after fresh up leave for uttarkashi via Radi and Dharasu.

- On Arrival Check In at Harsil and you are fully free for leisure & local attractions in evening.

- Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi.

Today/’s Route: -

Chami --- [25 Kms] --- RADI --- [53 Kms] ---- DHARASU ---- [28 Kms] ---- UTTARKASHI /– Harsil [ 80 kms]

Route Remark: -

A short drive relatively, Dharasu is an ideal Tea /– Break midway and the route does not have good washroom facility.

Uttarkashi: -

Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers: Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 metres, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or /’uttar/’ facing river. The major temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Two other very important temples are located in the Chowk area. These are the Annapurna Temple and the Bhairav Temple. Once, it is said, there were 365 temples here. Hiuen Tsang referred to this place as Brahma Pura, while the Skanda Puran has recorded it as Varunavata. It is believed that in the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an important religious centre.

Day 5:- - Uttarkashi to Gangotri ( 60 Kms /– 2 to 3 Hrs. Travelling to Gangotri ) /– Uttarkashi

- With packed breakfast & post Tea Coffee leave for Gangotri early in the morning.

- En route stopover at Gangnani, a hot water spring. Post offering prayers & Pooja Darshan, stop en route at place of your choice for Lunch. Post lunch drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani.

- Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi Hotel.

Today/’s Route: -

HARSIL ---- [23 Kms] ----GANGOTRI --- UTTARKASHI



Route Remark: -

Gangnani is the hot water spring & good stopover. Maggi & Tea Coffee have emerged as big food at this stopover. Ganganai offers good panoramic view.



Gangotri /– IInd of Char Dham: -

Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great Deva Yagna here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.

Gangnani: -

Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.

Day 6 :- - Uttarkashi to Guptkashi SitapurPhatta ( 250 Kms /– 8 to 9 Hrs. Travelling From Uttarkashi to Guptkashi )

- Leave very early in the morning for almost day long drive to Guptkashi. Enroute, your Lunch at Kirtinagar..

- Dinner and overnight Stay at Guptkashi.



Today/’s Route: -

UTTARKASHI --- [90 Kms] --- CHAMBA --- [40 Kms] --- PEEPALDALI --- [30] --- MALETHA --- [4 Kms] --- KIRTINAGAR --- [6 Kms] --- SRIKOT --- [74 Kms] ---GUPTKASHI



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UTTARKASHI --- [40 Kms] --- CHAURANGIKHAL --- [60 Kms] --- PEEPALDALI --- [30] --- MALETHA --- [4 Kms] --- KIRTINAGAR --- [6 Kms] --- SRIKOT --- [74 Kms] --- GUPTKASHI

Day 7 :- - GuptkashiSitapur to Kedarnath (32 Kms - 2 Hrs. Travelling by Car and 14 Kms Trek ) OR BY HELICOPTER ( Phatta /– Kedarnath) ( BY YOU R OWN ACCOMODATION )

- Next day early in the morning at 5 :00 am Post your early breakfast; leave by vehicle for Gaurikund and from their join other pilgrims for 14 kms trek Helicopter of Kedarnath.

- On reaching Kedarnath, meet our representative at Kedarnath. Our representative would lead you to hotel & guide you through other logistics at these high altitude destinations. Evening darshan and Pooja at Kedarnath Temple.

- Overnight Stay at Kedarnath Asharam.

Today/’s Route: -

Guptkashi --- [32 Kms] --- Gaurikund --- [7 Kms Trek] --- Rambara --- [5 Kms Trek] --- Garudchati (Hanuman Gufa) --- [2 Kms Trek] --- Kedarnath --- [74 Kms Trek]

Route Remark: -

Ideal stopover is at Rambara for Lunch, take a break at Garudchati to meet the sage, who lives here 12 months facing even extreme weather conditions.



Kedarnath /– IIIrd of Char Dham: -

The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a /’Garba Grah/’ for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.





Today/’s Sightseeing: -

Shankaracharya Samadhi:

The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years. The lake fascinates the visitors.

Bhaironath temple:

About half a kilometer away from Kedarnathji, a small temple is dedicated to Bhaironath. It is worshipped on the opening and closing day of Sri Kedarnath Shrine. Ii is believed that when Kedarnathji temple is closed. Bhaironathji protects this land from evil.

Day 8 :- Kedarnath /– Guptkashi /– (14 Kms /– Trekking by Foot Downword helicopter ) and 30 Kms Travelling by Car to Guptkashi)

- After breakfast begin your downward journey of 14 kms trek to Gaurikund and drives 32 km to reach Guptkashi.

- Dinner & overnight Stay at Guptkashi

Today/’s Route: -

Kedarnath --- [14 Kms trek] --- Gaurikund --- [32 Kms] --- Guptkashi

Day 09:- ( Guptkashi /– Badrinath ) 220 Kms. /– 6 -7 Hrs journey

Next day morning after breakfast proceed to badrinath on arrival at badrinath check in your hotel & join the Badri vishal darshan pooja & aarti after darshan visit to mana village, & evening come back to hotel & overnight stay in badrinath hotel.

Badrinath /– IVth Dham of Uttarakhand/’s Char Dham
(Only Original Char Dham as proposed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya)

Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines - Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with /’badris/’ or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.



Badrinath Ji Sightseeing: -

Narad Kund:

A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal:

It is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for shhradh ceremony or offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes. It is said that offering pind here, the manes are permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds are to be done elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that when Shiva chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place & hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).



Bhim Pul:

On the other side of Mana village, a massive 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):

Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 10:- /– Badrinath /– Haridwar ( 325 Kms. /– 8 9 hrs travelling )

Next day morning after breakfast transfers to Haridwar enroute in joshimath visit narsingh temple there after proceed to Haridwar overnight stay in Haridwar hotel.

Next day morning after breakfast drive towards to railway station or bus stand with happy memories