INDIA TOUR TIRTH YATRA of CHAR DHAM
Overview
Tirth Yatra of Char Dham Tour Package Itinerary : – Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Rudraparyag – Badrinath – Rishikesh Delhi
HAR HAR MAHADEVA – NAMASKARAM – An Opportunity to explore the most sacred shrines of Hindu mythology for a journey in spiritualism leading to salvation. In ancient times, temples were built as ENERGY CENTRES which reverberated with a powerful field of energy and were not intended as places of prayer. Shiva’s devotees have never been the mild sort. Starting this Chardham Yatra makes you closer to MOKSHA. it is one of the most sacred pilgrimage Trip for Hindus..
Delhi – Haridwar Drive: 230kms.
HAR HAR MAHADEVA: First day of your CHARDHAM YATRA begins today Morning 06.00 am depart for Haridwar. On arrival check in at the hotel and rest. Later visit Har Ki Pauri and witness the evening Ganga Aarti with a beautiful sunset view from Ganges. Return to the hotel for dinner /overnight.
Haridwar - Barkot
After breakfast drive to Barkot, First destination of your Chardham Yatra. Free time to prepare for the next day's journey to Yamunotri. Dinner / Overnight in Barkot.
Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot
Early breakfast then drive up-to Janki Chatti (starting point of the trek).Trek for 6 Kms to reach Yamunotri – One of the four sacred shrines of Uttrakhand & also the source of the river Yamuna. Visit the Yamunotri temple -dedicated to goddess Yamuna built by queen Gularia of Jaipur. Suryakund – where you can tie rice & potatoes in a musline cloth & immerse it in Kund to be cooked), Divyashila, a rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple. After prayer the return trek to Janki Chatti, where a vehicle will drive back to Barkot. Dinner / Overnight at Barkot hotel.
Barkot - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival check-in the hotel/resort. Later sightseeing of Uttarkashi – Visit Mountaineering Institute and local bazar. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
Uttarkashi - Gangotri – Uttarkashi
Early morning proceeds to Gangotri. Upon arrival in Gangotri visit Gangotri temple. Later in the day, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner / Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival check in the resort.
Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath
Early morning, board the coach and drive to Sonprayag, from here take a local cab to reach Gaurikund (2kms). In Gaurikund you can take a Pony or Palaki, and start your 16 kms long trek from here. On arrival at Kedarnath check in to the guest house, later visit Kedarnath temple for evening Aarti, Dinner / Overnight guest house. In 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.
Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Rudraparyag
Morning trek down to Gaurikund. Drive to Rudraparyag. Upon arrival check in hotel.at Rudraparyag. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
Rudraparyag - Badrinath
Morning after breakfast drive to Badrinath. On arrival check in the hotel, After some rest and wash up get ready for your last destination of CHARDHAM.. Evening visit Badrinath temple and witness the evening aarti of Lord Badri Vishal. Overnight stay in Badrinath. 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".
Badrinath – Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast, return drive to Rishikesh. En-route stops at Devprayag, take a short photo stop of its magnificent confluence view of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda. Take a further 2 Hrs drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check in the hotel. DEVPRAYAG: The small town of Devprayag at the confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. From this confluence point onwards, the new river is known as Ganga. Before this point, Bhagirathi is considered Ganga. The place is of high religious importance, as Ganga takes its real form here. The town is named after a sage Dev Sharma, who lived here and meditated. He is said to have been blessed with a glimpse of god. Devprayag is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims. Religious ablutions take place at two basins excavated in the rock at the junction of the holy streams. One on the Bhagirathi known as the Brahma Kund and the other on the Alaknanda called Vashisth Kund. Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Rishikesh – Delhi
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and return to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi in the evening transfer to the airport/railway station. TOUR ENDS.