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Char Dham Yatra Package 2010

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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.

Highlights : A Journey to the Inner World, Char Dham Yatra

Tour Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights Ex Delhi (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath)

About The Char Dham Yatra:

For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand'. Char Dham Yatra 2010 – Detailed information about Char Dham Tour Packages in India for Kedarnath, Badrinath Yamunotri Gangotri Dham.

Day Wise Breakup

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

Today we start our holy journey from Delhi reaching the Hari- dwar "Door to Vishnu". Visit the Har ki Paudi, Ganga Mandir and the Haricharan Temple. Attend one of the most beautiful religious ceremony, an evening aarti at the Har Ki Paudi.

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

Today early in the morning post breakfast drive to Barkot. We enroute our visit through the beautiful landscapes of Dehradun and Mussoorie. Later drive to Barkot at an altitude of 1280 Mts a place with rich forests of pine and seasonal fruits like Apple and apricots.

Day 3 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot

Today we start our journey starting from Barkot to reach Phool Chatti via Janki Chatti and Hanuman Chatti. From here it is 9 Kms Trek to Yamunotri for which ponies, dandies and kandies are available. Near the temple there are three hot springs. The most important,

Surya Kund, is a Tank full of boiling water into which rice and potatos are dipped to be cooked and taken as "prasad". A bath in the Hot springs is very refreshing after a tedious walk. Workship the Divya Shila before workshipping the Deity. Later trek to Hanuman Chetti Later drive to barkot.

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

Today drive from Barkot to Uttarkashi an important pilgrimage centre, situated at an elevation of 1,150 mts. Located on the banks of River Bhagirathi. Some of the important Temples worth visiting are – Vishwanath Temple and Ekadash Rudra. Every year during the "Magh Mela" people visit Uttarkashi to take holy dip in Bhagirathi along with the image of their village deity.

Day 5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi

We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts) Where Ganga came down to earth. The picturesque pilgrimage of Gangotri where Ganga touched earth for the first time. The 18 th Century temple dedicated to the Goddess Ganga is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi.

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

Today our early morning drive takes us to Guptkashi. Guptkashi, The name was given to the place as it is said to be the hiding place of Lord shiva when he was unwilling to give darshan to pandavs. 46 Kms Off Kedarnath, Guptakashi is the shrine at a height of 1319 mtrs.

Day 7: Guptkashi - Kedarnath

Today morning we drive to Gaurikund , from where we trek to Kedarnath (3584 mts) for which ponies, dandies and kandies are available. Amidst the dramatic mountanscapes of the majestic Kedarnath Range stands one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Kadar ji or Lord Shiva. At an altitude of 3584 Mts. and on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus. Stay at Kedarnath.

Special Instructions : Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath.

Day 8: Kedarnath - Pipalkoti

Today after breakfast, we trek down back to Gaurikund. We drive to Pipalkoti on our way we come across Three important Confluences – Rudraprayag, Karanprayag and Nandprayag respectively.

Our drive takes us to Pipalkoti in the evening. Stay overnight at Pipalkoti.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Madakini rivers Rudraprayag.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Pinder rivers Karanprayag.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers Nandprayag.

Day 9: Pipalkoti - Badrinath (80kms/4hr)

An early morning drive from Pipalkoti takes us to Badrinath by the early afternoon. On our way we see the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers at Vishnuprayag. Encircled by a beautiful valley, on the banks of holy river Alankanda. With the Neelakanth mountains as the backdrop, Badrinath Dham is one of the Holiest of the four shrines on the scared itinerary of every devour Hindu.

After or before Darshan also visit the Mana villiage also considered to be the Last Indian Village before Tibet on this route. Nearby are – Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul all forming an important part of the pilgrimage to Badrinathji. Stay overnight at Badrinath.

Day 10: Badrinath - Srinagar (150 kms/7hr)

Early morning drive from Badrinath Ji will take us to Srinagar enroute via Joshimuth and Rudraprayag. Srinagar is an facinating old capital of Garhwal. It is an important cultural and Educational centre.

Day 11: Srinagar - Rishikesh (107kms/4hr)

Today we drive from Srinagar after a relaxed morning breakfast for Rishikesh. On our way we come across the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers Deoprayag. Upon arrival check in and later in the afternoon visit Ram Jhula, Luxman Jhula, mandir and ashram. At evening enjoy Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

Day 12: Rishikesh - Hardwar - Delhi (230kms/7hr)

Today we drive to New Delhi and enroute our journey with a stopover at Hardwar. Upon arrival drop at the railway Station/ Airport.

Chardham Yatra is the most popular spiritual yatra starting from April-May and continues till Oct-Nov every year in Uttarakhand India.This is the best time to visit Char Dhams and enjoy the scenic beauty of the environment and nature. It comprises of 4 destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrines with a deep religious sentiment around the world each year. It is believe that going for a Chardham Yatra releases an individual from all sins.

As per official statistics of Uttarakhand Government it is expecting that more than 600,000 pilgrims will be visiting Chardham in 2010.