Chardham Pilgrimage Tour - 12 Days

Overview

Chardham yatra start every year from April till November depend upon the opening date.

‘Char Dham’, the most sacred pilgrimage circuit in the state of Uttarakhand. This pilgrimage was started by well known sadhu Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century with the motive of reviving the hindu religion and he found the four places were perfect to serve his purpose. Yamunotri (the abode of Maa Yamuna), Gangotri (the abode of Maa Ganga), Kedarnath (the abode of Lord Shiva) and Badrinath (the abode of Lord Vishnu) are the four holy places embracing the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand.

Each of the Four Dhams is blessed with spellbinding scenic beauty and countless ancient temples. Every year, countless tourists from across the world, visit here in search of peace and tranquillity

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi - Haridwar, 210 Kms. Drive (5 -6hrs)

Arrive Delhi and drive straight to Haridwarr by Road. On arrival in Haridwar, Check in Hotel to relax. Evening free or visit Har Ki Pauri to see the evening prayer ceremony at bank of Ganges. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 2
Haridwar - Barkot. 230kms. Drive (7 - 8 hrs)

Depart from Haridwar early morning and take lunch on the way in Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty fall and drive to Barkot. Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 3
Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot. 42 kms Drive / 5 kms trek one side

Morning after breakfast leave for Jhanki Chatti (Drive 45 kms) to visit Yamunotri Temple. Arrive at Yamunotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman to start your most sacred pilgrimage to Char Dhams. Trek back to Jhanki Chatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 4
Barkot - Uttarkashi drive (100 kms /5 - 6 hrs)

After a relaxed breakfast leave for Uttarkashi a drive of 100 kms. Check in hotel at Uttarkashi, Lunch evening free to explore local market.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 5
Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi drive 200 kms / 8 hrs

After breakfast leave for Gangotri via Harsil 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. Afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 6
Uttarkashi - Guptkashi/Rudraprayag. 283 kms. Drive (9 - 10 hrs)

After a very early breakfast leave for the Guptakashi. Late Lunch en route. 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. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 7
Guptkashi - Kedarnath. 32 kms Drive, 14 kms trek (Optional: Take a Helicopter)

After breakfast leave for Sonprayag/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 hotel. 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. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 8
Kedarnath - Guptkashi/Rudraprayag 14 kms Trek, 32 kms drive

After breakfast start you journey back to Gaurikund and on arrival leave for Guptkashi by road to reach the hotel. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 9
Guptkashi - Badrinath 235 kms.(6 - 7 hrs)

After breakfast leave for Badrinath via Chopta & 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 hotel Badrinath by late afternoon. Evening free in Badrinath.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 10
Badrinath - Rudraprayag 155 kms Drive

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. Later drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 11
Rudraprayag - Rishikesh 155 kms. Drive (5 - 6 hrs)

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

Day 12
Rishikesh - Delhi

After breakfast leave for Delhi. Tour ends on arrival in Delhi.

The Itinerary Includes : 

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis on the chosen hotel / guesthouse
  • Daily breakfast and Dinner at hotel
  • All transfer and sightseeing by air-conditioned AC Coach or AC Cab
  • English speaking guide For the sightseeing of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Haridwar and Rishikesh
  • Entrances to the monuments
  • Presently applicable all the taxes.

Does not Include : 

  • Any airport taxes
  • Any airfares
    Any new tax imposed by the Government
  • Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc
  • Boat ride, cable car ride, elephant ride, rickshaw ride etc.
  • Expenses due to bad weather, road block and other natural or personal reasons beyond our control

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Chardham Pilgrimage Tour

Trip Facts

  • Rishikesh / Haridwar - Uttarakhand
  • Kedarnath - Badrinath - Gangotri - Yamunotri
  • Hotel / Guesthouse / Local Cottage
  • Heritage tour / Pilgrimage Tour / Historical tour
  • Min. 4+ Pax

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