Chardham Yatra from Jaipur: 9-Night, 10-Day Package

Day 0: Jaipur – Haridwar (500kms/8-9 Hours Journey)

Day 1: Haridwar – Barkot (180 KMS/ 6 -7HRS)

Morning after breakfast, relax for a while, then check out from the hotel. Later drive to Barkot
enroute visit Kempty fall. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, relax for a while, then check out from the hotel.

DAY PROGRAM SUMMARY

Day 2: Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Jankichatti – Barkot (30kms Drive & 6 kms. Trek (One Side)) Height: 3235 Mts.

Early Early morning after breakfast drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & start your trek for Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water have “Darshan” of “Yamunaji” and then return back to Jankichatti by trek. Later after visiting Syanchatti drive towards Barkot. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri: According to mythology, Yamuna is the sister of Yamraj. On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, he had promised his sister that whoever takes a dip in the river will not be taken to Yamlok and attain salvation. Therefore, Goddess Yamuna is prayed to here.

DAY PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Start trek to Yamunotri from Jankichatti
• Perform prayers at Yamunotri Temple
• Take a bath in Jamnabai Kund
• Visit Yamuna ji
• Drive back to Barkot

Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (120 Kms/ 3-4 Hrs)

The Morning after breakfast, relax for a while, then check out from the hotel. Later drive to Uttarkashi. visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Uttarkashi. After that, check in at the hotel. Day free for rest. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.  

Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga.

DAY PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Relax for some time in Barkot 
• Leave for Uttarkashi 
• Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms / 3-4 Hrs Each Side) Height: 3048 Mts.

Early morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri, enroute visit Gangnani Hot spring and  take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi.   

Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18thCentury, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.  

DAY PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Drive to Gangotri 
• Take a Holy dip in River Ganga 
• Visit Harsil 
• Perform Pooja and Darshan at Gangotri Temple 
• Back to Uttarkashi

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220 Kms / 7-8 Hrs) Height: 1319 Mts

Morning after breakfast, drive 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, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check in at the hotel after arrival in Guptakashi. Dinner and overnight stay at Guptakashi.

  Guptakashi: The name GuptKashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes According to devotees, when the Pandav brothers sought a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first hid at Guptkashi before fleeing higher up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas eventually received their wish. There are more tangible connections as well the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Guptkashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

DAY PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Drive to Guptkashi/Phata

Day 6: Gupkash/Phata – Kedarnath (30kms By Road & 16kms Trek One Way) Height: 3384 Mts.

Early morning check out from the hotel and then proceed to Kedarnath. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Kedarnath.  

Important note:- 

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your pre-book Helipad. After Back from Kedarnath. Our driver will drop you at hotel for rest.  

By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek starts for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonprayag. There is big parking issue so driver will back other place if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated,gainst the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. 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 Panchkedar.  

DAY PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Check out from the Hotel
• Leave by vehicle for Gourikund
•  Start the trek from Gourikund to Kedarnath
•  Pooja and Darshan Kedarnath Temple
• Stay at Kedarnath

Day 7: Kedarnath – Phata/Guptkashi (30kms By Road & 16kms Trek One Way) Height: 3384 Mts.

Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive back to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at the Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel. 

• Trek down for Gaurikund
• Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple
• Back to Guptkashi
• Check in at the hotel

Day 8: Gupatkashi – Joshimath (140 Kms / 4-5 Hrs) Height: 6150 Mts

Morning after breakfast, check out from the Hotel and proceed to Joshimath. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.  Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya, Pipalkothi is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Pipalkothi 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 9: Joshimath – Badrinath – Joshimath (40kms/1-2 Hrs) Height: 3,300 Mts.

Morning after breakfast, proceed for Badrinath and have a bath in the Taptkund and have the Darshan of Badrivishal and spend sometime near the temple. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). And then return back to Joshimath, Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.  

• 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.
• MATA MURTY TEMPLE: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinath. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka. 
• MANA VILLAGE: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
• 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. 
• VYAS GUFA (CAVE): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Veda Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the puranic commentaries. KESHAV PRAYAG: the confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati River at Mana Village.

Badrinath one of the ‘Ancient 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.

Day 10:Joshimath – Haridwar (280 Kms/9-10 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast, bid farewell to your Char Dham tour and drop to Haridwar via Rudraprayag and Devprayag where the Confluence of Maa Alaknanda and Bhagirathi which forms Maa Ganga.

RISHIKESH: 24 Kms. From Hardwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges.

Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centres of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here. Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Day 10 (Night): Haridwar to Jaipur Bus

Your Bus will be booked to Travel back to Jaipur and Dinner will also be included in the package.

INCLUSION

• Hotel accommodation as per package same or similar hotels.
• Transportation : Pickup from Delhi and Drop at Delhi.
• Meals as per package Veg only- Breakfast and Dinner.
• Tour Manager 24*7 to assist you in Travel.
• All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.

EXCLUSION

• Anything not mentioned in inclusion list

• GST 5%

• The package does not include flight, train, Helicopter Tickets.

• All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.

• Meals during Transportation and Lunch

• Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.

• Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges. 

• All items of personal nature.

• Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.

•  Helicopter Ticket as per subject to Availability.

• Shuttle Service from Sonprayag to Gaurikund

• Sightseeing to Lakha Mandal, Triyugi Narayan Temple.