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Char Dham Yatra (11 Nights/ 12 days)
Overview of tour
Char Dham is a term coined for the four most revered Hindu pilgrimage destinations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Holy Himalayas up in the misty heights of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas that adorn the magnificent state of Uttaranchal, awaits a rejuvenating spiritual experience for the devotee. Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham ( or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism.


Duration of the tour : 11 nights / 12 days

Destinations : Delhi - Yamnotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Barkot - Harsil - Guptakashi - Joshimath - Delhi

Best time to visit : The best time to visit is October to march when the season is suitable for tourism. It is the high peak season of tourism in India.

Category of Hotels : 3-5 Star

Transportation : Air-Conditioned Chauffer Driven Transport

Itinerary


Day 01- Delhi – Haridwar
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Haridwar by Road / Train ( as per preference ). On arrival in Haridwar, Check in Hotel to relax. Evening free or visit Har Ki Pauri. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 -Haridwar – Barkot.
Depart from Haridwar early morning and take lunch on the way in Mussoorie. Restart your journey and reach Barkot in the evening after visiting Kempty Falls on the way. On arrival check in Camp /hotel. Yamunotri Road. Diner and Overnight at Camp/hotel resort.

Day 03 - Barkot – Yamnotri
Again after an early breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti ( Drive 32 kms ) to start your journey. Take a local jeep to reach Phool chatti.. Arrive at Yamunotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman to start your most sacred pilgrimage to Char Dhams. Come back to Phool Chatti in the evening to return back to Camp resort for dinner and relaxation at the resort. Overnight at Camp/hotel resort.

Day 04 -  Barkot – Harsil
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Harsil a drive of 152 kms. En route stop at Uttarkashi for Lunch. On the way stop at Gangnani for hot water spring dip. Restart to reach Harsil, One of the most beautiful valleys in the world and reach Camp/hotel set amidst an apple Orchard in Dharali village 2 kms away from Harsil cantonment in the valley on the highway itself. On arrival check in for dinner and overnight

Day 05 -Harsil – uttarkashi
After breakfast leave for Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the River sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Come back to Camp/hotel in the afternoon to relax in the bright sunshine and some of breathtaking views of the valley beautiful.. Dinner and overnight at Camp/hotel.

Day 06 -Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
After a very early breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip on the road. Late Lunch en route. On the way see the heritage city of Tehri going down in to the mighty waters of Holy River Ganges, because of the construction of Tehri Dam. After lunch restart your journey and today for the first time see the river beautiful MANDAKINI. Travel along this to reach Guptkashi late in the evening. On arrival check in Camp/hotel (Guptkashi. Dinner and overnight at Camp/hotel.

Day 07 - Guptkashi – Kedarnath
After breakfast pick up your packed Lunch and leave for Gaurikund ( a 32 kms drive one way ) on arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Stop for the lunch en route and restart after that to arrive by late afternoon. On arrival check in Bikaner house / Parmarth Ashram or similar. After freshening up perform Pooja and also Darshan at the shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and overnight at ashram.

Day 08 - Kedarnath – Guptkashi
After breakfast start you journey back to Gaurikund and on arrival leave for Guptkashi by road to reach the Camp/hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight at Camp/hotel.

Day 09 - Guptkashi - Badrinath
After breakfast leave forBadrinath via Chopta via Joshimath, one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest and stop at Pipalkoti for Lunch. Arrive at Camp/hotel Badrinath by late afternoon. Evening free in Badrinath. Dinner and overnight at Ashram/hotel

Day 10 - Badrinath - Pipalkoti
After breakfast leave for Shri Badrinath ji, on arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the Tibet border. Come back to Camp/hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 11 - Pipalkoti – Haridwar
After breakfast leave for Haridwar and on the way take lunch. Restart and if time permits visit Devprayag ( The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to become Ganga ). Reach Haridwar in the evening to check in Hotel.

Day 12 - Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Tour ends on arrival in Delhi.


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