India is a holy land where many religions endure. Uttarakhand, which is also known as Dev Bhoomi (Land of Gods), because it is the land of great pilgrimages, holy temples and places, which attracts millions of pilgrims, devotees and spiritual seekers to get enlightenment.
Char Dham Yatra comprises of four holy sites – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
It is said in the scriptures that the virtuous who are successful in visiting here, not only get washed away from the sins of this birth, but they also become free from the bondage of life and death.
Overview
ATP brought you 10 nights Char Dham tour packages from Delhi as per your convenience at the time of booking.
With this package, you can visit all Char Dham (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.) of Uttarakhand.
Devotees can customize Char Dham Travel Packages as per their convenience with transport such as Car, Tempo Traveler, Bus or Helicopter. Accommodation in finest Char Dham Hotels is included in all Char Dham Tour Packages. One can always customize the best standard, deluxe & luxury Char Dham Packages as per their pocket and modes of transport.
Itinerary
This Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station / Home. After meet & greet, start your journey to Haridwar. Check in to hotel. Evening visit Har Ki Pauri and Ganga Aarti. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar. (B&D)
This morning depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot. (B&D)
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot. (B&D)
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, witness aarti at Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay . (B&D)
Early morning breakfast at Early morning breakfast at hotel or packed breakfast and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at (B&D)
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Later get your medical checkup done for your next day’s travel to Kedarnath. Dinner and Overnight stay in HOTEL.
Morning drive to Sonparyag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. We advise that you should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Overnight at camp (on your own arrangement).
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Sonparyag. Later, drive to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Guptakashi. Overnight at Guptkashi.
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at (B&D)
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed from Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon drive back to Rudraprayag en-route visiting Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay (B&D)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive to Delhi via Rishikesh. On arrival at Delhi, drop to your convenient point (Airport/Railway station) for your onward destination.
Cost
The Trip Cost Includes
- Hotel Accommodation as per package
- Meals : Daily Breakfast, Dinner (Veg Only)
- All transfers/tours services as per the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as per the Itinerary.
- All Fuel, Driver Allowance, Parking, Hotel Tax, Toll Tax, State Tax.
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees. etc.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, land slide, road blockage etc. Or any other things which are not mentioned in cost included column.
- If due to any reasons beyond our control like landslide, traffic jams, flood, riots, political unrest, bandhs, helicopter unavailability or bad weather conditions, accidents or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will needed to be changed or extended. the additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly. Due to these reasons we may cancel some sightseeing places, there shall be no refund for the same.
- Any charges of train, auto, air-ticket, ropeway ticket of Haridwar, Manasa/Chandi Devi, Doli & pony, etc.
FAQs about Char Dham Yatra
Char Dham Yatra is one of the largest pilgrimages in India. The pilgrimage takes place in Uttarakhand. Pilgrims visit the four abodes or shrines, namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath.
The four Dhams in the Char Dham Yatra include Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Badrinath Dham.
The best time to visit Char Dham is between May to October. (The Yatra begins in the month of April or May)
Yes, helicopters tours to Char Dham are available from Dehradun. Same day “2 Dham Tours” are also available covering Kedarnath and Badrinath. Char Dham Heli Tours can be completed in 3-5 days from Dehradun.
Generally, Char Dham Tours commence from Haridwar. However, customized Tours are also available from Rishikesh/Dehradun and Delhi NCR.
Char Dham Tour Packages normally gets completed in 9-12 days by Road and minimum 3-5 Days are required to complete Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter.
Yes, prior registration is mandatory for all pilgrims visiting Char Dham.
It is believed that the Char Dham Yatra should be completed in clockwise order, starting from Yamunotri Dham, followed by Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and finally Badrinath Dham.