Chardham Yatra 2020 From Delhi

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Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Delhi Rishikesh (230kms/7Hrs)
Welcome to Char Dham Yatra tour! You will be greeted by Chardham Tour representative on arrival. Board the Coach (10:00 PM) and drive to Rishikesh. Overnight Journey.

Day 02: Rishikesh Barkot (200kms/7hrs)

Morning arrival at Rishikesh, after fresh up & breakfast proceed for Sightseeing which covers Shivananda Ashram, Ram Jhoola, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Laxman Jhoola. After lunch proceed to Barkot, via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En- route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas, (route may be change as per road condition & traffic) later drive straight to Barkot for night stay.

Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri -Barkot(45 Kms road/ 6kms Trek)

Early morning drive to Jankichatti, trek starts from here to
Yamunotri (6kms). On arrival Jankichatti leave the vehicle and start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). On arrival at Yamunotri purchase Prasad form local small shops, then proceed to holy dip in natural hot water spring or in river Yamuna (icy cold water). One can cook rice in Surya Kund (hot water spring), dipping in a muslin cloth and take cooked rice home as "Prasadam". Pooja can be offered to mythological DivyaShila . Take blessings of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot for night stay.

Approx charges for Pony: - Rs. 1000 - 1500/- Per Person Approx charges for Doli : - Rs. 3000 - 5000/- Per Person

Yamunotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna who is believed supposed to be daughter of Lord Surya and sister of Yamraj. Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. Being at high altitude it was destroyed several times by avalanches in the present century and rebuilt again.

Surya Kund: There are number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund dedicated to Lord Surya.

Divya Shila: According to mythology, river Yamuna came out very first time from DivyaShila . This is worshipping place of Yamuna Mata.

Day 04: Barkot Uttarkashi(90kms/4hrs)

Morning after breakfast depart to Uttarkashi, en-route visit Prakateswar Mahadev (Shiv Cave) & famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Later drive to hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.

Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of holy river Bhagirathi which is prime tributary of river Ganges. This place is associated with Lord Shiva, once he resided here. Some of the important temples worth visiting are Kashi Vishwanath temple, ancient Shakti Mata temple with a huge mythological trident (trishul), Hanuman temple etc.

Day 05: Uttarkashi- Gangotri -Uttarkashi (100kms/4hrs)

Morning proceed to Gangotri (3048mts), en-route enjoy the drive parallel to River Bhagirathi and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival at Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of river. Then proceed for darshan of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman,Vinayka and BhagirathMaharaj (all temples are within compound area)have blessings and return back to parking area board the vehicle & drive back to
Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Harsil : Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttrakhand, dense Deodar forest , gushing water Bhagrati River, chirping of Birds, salubrious environment & pleasant weather make it perfect destination.

Gangotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga who is supposed to be daughter of Heaven. The temple was constructed
by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.

Day 06: Uttarkashi- Sitapur(280kms/ 11 hrs)

Early morning drive to Sitapur, on arrival check into hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Sitapur - Kedarnath Sitapur (19kms Trek/6 Hrs)

Early morning drop to Sonprayag (for trek route) trek starts from here to Kedarnath. Start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath, so one can take helicopter to Kedarnath (at own cost). Tour members should
carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnathji return to Sitapur. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingam 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 legends, Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in 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.

Helicopter Fare-- Rs.8,500/- per person Rate May Be Change, will update soon

Approx. charges for Pony: - Rs. 3000 - 4000/- Per Person Approx. charges for Doli : - Rs. 5000 - 7000/- Per Person

Day 08: Sitapur Pipalkoti(120kms/6Hrs)

Morning at leisure, today depart in the afternoon (around 12:00hrs noon) to Pipalkoti, on arrival check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Pipalkoti-Joshimath -Badrinath(80kms/4 hrs)

Morning drive to Badrinath en-route visit Joshimath (NarshimhaTemple) & Vishnu Prayag later drive to Badrinath & visit Mana Village (India s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border) which includes Vyasa Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc. thereafter check into hotel & free to explore the Badri Valley & visit Badrinathtemple after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceed through colorful entrance of the temple have Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Udhhav, Nar & Narayan. Also see another small temples inside the temple compound i.e.
Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can get Charnamirt (abhishekamjal) inside compound.
Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus), one can perform rite here.

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 name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered by Jagad Guru Shankaracharya and established in temple.

Brahma Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms away from temple a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. Away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder. Mata MurtyTemple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.

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

BhimPul :- 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, there is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Joshimath: is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Joshimath is one of four 'Maths'

established by AdiShankaracharya. There are many temples in township most important is temple of Narsimha in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity withers with time and the popular belief holds that the day arm completely wither Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods residence will transfer to neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.

Day 10: Badrinath Srinagar (170 Kms/7hrs)

Morning after breakfast &Darshan of Badrivishal transfer to Srinagar, en-route visit Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Rudraprayag & DhariDevi temple. On arrival check in at hotel, overnight stay at hotel. Vishnu Prayag :- It is the confluence of river Dhauliganga and Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.
Nandprayag : It is the confluence of river Nandakani and Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.

Karanprayag: It is the confluence of river Pinder and Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.

Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakiniand Alananda & one the PanchPrayag.

Day 11: Srinagar Haridwar

Morning after breakfasts drive to Haridwar, en-route visit Devprayag the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. Here onwards downstream river is called Ganges, later transfer to Haridwar, on arrival proceed to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of pious river Ganges and join the enchanting evening Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri. Brahma Kund, the spot where the Amrit (nectar) spilled out of the pitcher, is located at HarkiPauri and is considered to be prime ghat of Haridwar.if time permit one can visit Manasa Devi temple.After dinner, board the Coach to Delhi, overnight journey.

Day 12: Arrival - Delhi

Morning arrival at Delhi (05:00 AM). Here tour ends here with happy memories to be cherished forever.