Chardham Yatra from Delhi 2024

• Day 1 : Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)

  Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet and Assist further drive to Haridwar. Later drive to Haridwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.
  
  Haridwar : Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.
  
  Haridwar Temples and Sight Seeing – Har-ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Bilkeshwar Mahadev, Anandmai Ashram, Pawan Dham, Bhooma Niketan, Vaishno Devi Temple, Doodhadhari Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir.

• Day 2 : Haridwar - Barkot (220kms/7hr)

  Drive to Barkot via Dehradun and Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt.

• Day 3 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms drive and 7kms Trek (one side)}

  Drive to Hanuman Chatti, from here you have to take local jeeps for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 8 kms), trek start from here to Yamunotri(6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Hanumanchatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
  
  Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna River.
  Yamunotri Temple : Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
  Surya Kund : There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
  Divya Shila : A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

• Day 4 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)

  Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. Check in Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath Temple. Night Halt. Uttarkashi situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.

• Day 5 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3hr each side)

  We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
  
  Gangotri Temple : The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
  Submerged Shivling : Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
  Kedar Ganga Sangam : Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.

• Day 6 : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr)

  Early morning, drive straight to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel. Night halt.

• Day 7 : Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Guptkashi (30kms by road & 19kms Trek)

  After morning breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (by Pony / Doli / Helicopter at your own cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple. After temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
  
  Kedarnath : The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas 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 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 r! emaining 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.

• Day 8 : Guptkashi – Badrinath (160kms/7hr)

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

• Day 9 : Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (160kms/7hr)

  Morning after breakfast, driver for Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit on the way Narsingh Temple in Joshimath later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

• Day 10 : Rudraprayag – Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)

  Drive to Haridwar.Enroute visit Rishikesh Sight Seein. Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of "Hrishikesh" and this area henceforth came to be known as Rishikesh, the YOGA CITY. Later transfer to Haridwar.

• Day 11 : Haridwar – Delhi (220Kms / 6-7hr)

  After Morning breakfast, drive for Delhi. Dropping at Delhi Airport / Railway Station / Home / Hotel.

Luxury Hotels / Delux Hotels

Lux. Hotels	Dlx. Hotels
Barkot – Camp Nirwana / Chardham Camp or Similar	Barkot – Hotel Chauhan Annaxe (S.Dlx.) or Similar
Uttarkashi – Hotel Shivlinga / Shriniwas (S.Dlx) or Similar	Uttarkashi – Hotel Shivlinga / Shriniwas (S.Dlx) or Similar
Guptkashi – Shivalik Valley Dlx / Aadhya villa or Similar	Guptkashi – Raj palace / Giri Raj / Jagat Raj or Similar
Badrinath – Sarovar Portico (Cent. Heated) or Similar	Badrinath – Narayan Palace / Dwarikesh or Similar
Rudraprayag – Monal Resort (A/C) or Similar	Rudraprayag – Monal Resort (Dlx) / Balbir (A/C) or Similar
Haridwar – Hotel SRS lakshya / Golden Tulip/ Crystal Ganaga or Similar	Haridwar – Suvidha Deluxe / Hotel Trishul or Similar

Total Tour Cost (Per Person) : NETT Rates HENCE Non-C0mmissionsble

Total Pax.	Transportation	Meal Plan	Rooms	Lux. Package	Dlx. Package
02	swift dzire Car	MAPAI	1	Rs. 40,500=00	Rs. 34,000=00
04	swift dzire Car	MAPAI	2	Rs. 28,100=00	Rs. 22,100=00
04	Toyota Innova	MAPAI	2	Rs. 34,500=00	Rs. 26,500=00
06	Toyota Innova	MAPAI	3	Rs. 29,500=00	Rs. 23,500=00
08	Tempo Traveller	MAPAI	4	Rs. 32,200=00	Rs. 25,100=00
10	Tempo Traveller	MAPAI	5	Rs. 29,000=00	Rs. 21,800=00
12	Tempo Traveller	MAPAI	6	Rs. 27,000=00	Rs. 20,000=00
14	Tempo Excel / Mini Coach	MAPAI	7	Rs. 25,000=00	Rs. 18,000=00

Extra Bed Supplement / Extra Person (MAPAI basis)

Rs. 15,000=00

Rs. 11,000=00

Note : MAPAI SUPPLIMENT (Daily Breakfast & Dinner)