Chardham Yatra/Darshan in Group
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Char Dham Yatra / Darshan are one of the most valued journeys for the Hindus in India. Chardham Yatra or Darshan is significant for the Hindus because, as per the Hindu belief, this Char Dham Yatra / Darshan are the road of salvation. Chardham yatra temples located in Uttarakhand state of India. Owing to the significance of this religious circuit, devotees from all over the world, come here to experience the eternal bliss. Char Dham Yatra / Darshan starts in summer season and are hustling and bustling with activity during the summer months, as hundreds of devotees embark upon the holy journey.
Char Dham Drashan are an experience that, it is said not only purges the soul of all its sins but rejuvenates the mind enough to open up to the fullness of life itself. Char Dham Yatra temples covered in the lap of might Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India. The Journey of all journeys, a trip to the Chardham is considered the experience of a lifetime. Chardham Yatra/Darshan is taking on from the west to the east. Thus, the Char Dham Yatra starts from Yamunotri, then going on to Gangotri and lastly to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The striking surroundings of the mountainous state are simply enthralling, giving the visitors a perfect chance to relax themselves by filling their lungs with fresh air. Moreover, these otherwise silent and peaceful locales resound with the names of the Lord as the pilgrims advance towards their destination.
Advantage of Fixed Group Departure
Chardham Yatra - 2023 Fixed Group Departures offer you the ideal opening to take a break from your hectic schedule and go on board on exciting adventures and travelling with a group can help you reduce travel expenses since everyone will be
Safety - Safety in numbers! When traveling in an unfamiliar place, it - s much safer to travel with a group
Sightseen - Our Chardham Yatra Fixed Group Departures all offer guided for sightseeing and/or a professional Tour Escort
Costing - Sharing the costs of Accommodation and Transportation Cost, Food and even Tour Tickets
Regions - Group of people from different regions of the world
Memorable - You can tell your experiences and sweet memories with one another and making the holiday more fun and more memorable
Cultural Exchange - You always have someone to explore with Opportunity for cultural exchange and know each other better
Expertise - All our Char Dham Yatra are carefully planned so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your vacation
Socialise - If you sign up with a group organised by a travel agency, you will also get the opportunity to socialise and create new friendships with people who share your interests
Our Preferred Group : 12 People Group or More than 12 People Group
Chardham Group Yatra Tour Details
DAY 1 : Haridwar - Barkot (176 kms/6-7 hrs drive)
Tour Highlights : Pick from your location / Railway Station, convenient to you in haridwar and drive to Kharsali via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt at Barkot.
DAY 2 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot
Tour Highlights: Drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as - Prasad - . Here 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 - returning to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel in Barkot.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
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 3 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/5hrs drive)
Tour Highlights : Drive to Uttarkashi. Check into Hotel; hear after at evening time visit Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.
DAY 4 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/ 05 hrs each side)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock 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.
DAY 5 : Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (210kms/8-9hrs drive)
Drive straight to Guptkashi. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi. On arrival check in at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
The name Gupt Kashi means - Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shiv ji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi 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.
DAY 6 : Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 20 kms Trek)
Morning drive to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony/Doli, Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight at Kedarnath.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga 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.
DAY 7 : Kedarnath - Sonprayag - Guptkashi (20 Km trek + 30 Km drive)
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek' to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you'll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you'll drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.
DAY 8 : Guptkashi - Badrinath (190 kms/7hrs)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay at hotel in Badrinath.
1. Badrinath: One of the - Four Dhams - is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 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 - .
2. Tapt Kund: Natural: Thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
3. Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
4. Brahama Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
5. Sheshnetra: 1.5kms. Away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag - s eye.
6. Charanpaduka: 3kms. Away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
7. Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinath ji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
8. Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
9. Vasundhara: As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. From Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motor able up to Mana.
10. 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.
11. 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 9 : Badrinath - Joshimath - Rudraprayag (165kms/7hrs)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant 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. Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay Joshimath.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four - Maths - established by Adi Shankracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of Nir Singh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that the day the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.
DAY 10: Rudraprayag - Haridwar (165 kms / 8 hrs)
Drive back to Haridwar. On Arrival in Haridwar, transfer to Railway Station/Airport. Tour Terminate.
Package Includes:
- › AC vehicle on full disposal Ex-Delhi/Haridwar
- › Including fuel
- › Road/state/toll taxes, permits, parking
- › Drivers allowance and night halt charges
- › Accommodation for 09 Nights on double / triple
- › Sharing basis as per the choice of the package
- › Breakfast & Dinner at Hotel
Package Does Not Include:
- › AC will not work on hills
- › Train or Airfare, Helicopter Ticket for Kedarnath Ji
- › Personal Horse and horse man, Potter during Yamunotri
- › Lunch, snacks, mineral water
- › Laundry, room service, tips, camera fee
- › Travel Insurance
- › Any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, land slide etc.
- › Anything not specified in package inclusions
Child Policy:
- › 0-5 yrs. child is complimentary without seat and with seat 35% of adult costing will be charged
- › 05-12 yrs. child 75% of adult cost will be charged (with/without bed)
- › 12 yrs or above will be charged 100% of adult
Payment Options:
- › 50% of package cost will be paid at time of booking the Yatra.
- › 25% of package cost will be paid on or before 30 days prior to Yatra.
- › Balance 25% of package cost will be paid on arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
- › Cancellation on or before 30 days of departure will attract 25% of Net Payable as cancellation charges.
- › Cancellation on or before 15 days of departure will attract 50% of net Payable as cancellation charges.
- › Any cancellation within 15 days of departure will be treated as no show, hence non-refundable.
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