Badrinath - Kedarnath - Haridwar - Rishikesh
The sacred Hindu river, Ganga, enters the Indo-Gangetic Plain of North India for the first time, at Haridwar. Its ancient name, Gangadwara, means the place where the Ganges descends to the plains. According to Hindu scriptures, Haridwar is one among the four sites where drops of the elixir of immortality, Amrita, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, after the Samudra manthan. The other three spots are Ujjain, Nasik, and Allahabad. The Kumbha Mela is celebrated once every 3 years in any of these 4 places and after a period of 12 years, the Maha Kumbha Mela is celebrated on the 12th year at Prayag in Allahabad. Millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate here from all over the world to celebrate the event. They perform ritual bathing on the banks of the river Ganga.
The spot where the nectar fell is considered to be the Brahma Kund at Har ki Pauri (literally, "footsteps of the Lord", and symbolically the footprints of the Amrita). This is the most sacred ghat of Haridwar. Thousands of devotees and pilgrims flock here during festivals from all over India to take a holy dip (snan). This act is considered to be the equivalent of washing away one's sins to attain Moksha.
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, etc are known pilgrimage destinations of India. Chardham Yatra is a popular tour package which takes tourists through out a religious and spiritual journey. Chardham Yatra covers destinations like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 (Delhi - Hardiwar)
Departure to Haridwar (250 kms. / 7 hrs. Night Journey).
Day 2 (Haridwar - Rishikesh - Srinagar)
Arrive at Haridwar. After fresh up & breakfast. Proceed to Rishikesh (24 kms.). Visit Ram Jhoola, Shivananda Ashram, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Lakshman Jhoola. After lunch drive to Srinagar (105 kms. / approx. 4.5 hrs.). Overnight stay at hotel
Day 3 (Srinagar - Kedarnath)
Departure to Gaurikund (114 kms. / approx. 4 hrs.). Proceed to Kedarnath (14 kms. - one way) by walk / Pony / Doli. (Approximate charges for bothways by horse would be Rs. 750/- 1,200/- and doli Rs.3,000/- 4,000/-) Overnight stay. at hotel
Day 4 (Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Rampur)
After performing pooja & darshan of Shri Kedarnath ji return to Gaurikund and then to Rampur by Bus (16 kms.) Overnight stay.
Day 5 (Rampur - Badrinath)
Departure to Badrinath (238 kms. / approx. 12 hrs.). Upon arrival, check into hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 6 (Badrinath - Pipalkoti)
Morning after darshan of Shri Badrinath ji, visit Mana Village, this is the last village before the Tibetan border. After lunch drive to Pipalkoti (79 kms. / approx. 4 hrs.). Upon arrival, check into hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 7 (Pipalkoti - Haridwar)
Departure to Haridwar (241 kms. / approx. 10 hrs.). Have Holy bath in Ganges, visit Mansa Devi Temple by Rope Way and participate the holy Aarti in the Ganges in the evening. After dinner, proceed to Delhi (205 / 7hrs.)
Day 8 (Arrive Delhi )
Arrive at Delhi. Tour concludes.
| Tariff Chart | |
|---|---|
| Adult on Twin Sharing | 8000 |
| Adult on Triple Sharing | 7500 |
| Single Adult in a Room | 9500 |
| Dormitory | 6000 |
Package Price Includes:
- » Accommodation as per above details
- » Temple Visit and sightseeing as per itinerary
- » Fuel, toll, parking fee and driver allowance
- » Air / train fare, guide and entry fee for sight seeing
- » Food, Laundry, Portages, horse ride, Tips
- » Anything not included in the Cost Includes section.
- » Available from May to October only
- » You are required to bring your own medicines, small portable oxygen cylender, shawl, sweater, rain coat and sports shoes.
- » Transport by coach. Package can also be arranged by Car / Innova / Tempo Traveller on extra payment.
