Chardham Yatra

Welcome to your ‘Char Dham Yatra’ tour! On arrival at the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi, meet the Sailani representative at Comesum Restaurant which is on Platform no. 1and than 10:00 AM proceed to hotel in Rishikesh.
The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Rishikesh.

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Today morning, proceed to Barkot / Kharsali via Mussoorie. En route visit Kempty Falls on the way (if time permits) , a gigantic waterfall which cascades down the cliff into a manmade waterhole.
On arrival in Barkot / Kharsali, check in to your hotel.
Note – At Rishikesh / Haridwar it will take 3 to 4 hours to get the hill permit / certificate and Clearance of transport for Chardham Yatra.

The rest of the evening is at leisure to relax and store your energy for the next day Pahad (HiII) Yatra of Yamunotri.
Overnight in Barkot / Kharsali.

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After breakfast, drive towards the base camp of Yamunotri i.e. Hanuman Chatti (40 km) and proceed to Janki Chatti (8 km), from here begin the trek to Yamunotri (5 km one way). One can hire pony / horse / palanquin. The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.

In the afternoon, reach Yamunotri which is the western most shrine of the Char Dham, the source of the river Yamuna. The darshan and puja will be followed by a holy dip in the hot springs here. Post darshan take the same route back to Barkot / Kharsali.
Overnight in Barkot / Kharsali.

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After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi which is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttarakhand state offering ample scope for people seeking peace and serenity in the lap of Himalayas.

The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Uttarkashi.

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After breakfast, drive to Gangotri Temple. Gangotri is situated on the right bank of Ganga (Ganges) River also known as Bhagirathi River, where Shiv Ling is submerged. This natural rock Shiv Ling is the place where, according to mythology, river Ganga descended from heaven when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the lock of his hair. Take a holy dip in the river Ganga and proceed to Uttarkashi.
The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Uttarkashi.

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Today morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi / Sitapur. On arrival check in to the hotel / resort.
The rest of the evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.
Overnight in Guptkashi / Sitapur.

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After breakfast, drive to Sonprayag and from here starts the trek to reach the guesthouse in Kedarnath. One can hire pony / horse / palanquin. Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund, trudging with the pilgrims chanting ‘Jai Bholenath’. Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies.

Note:
1. Clients should carry personal medicines, heavy woolens, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath.
2. Pony / horse / palanquin ride is not included.
The rest of the evening is at leisure or you can visit the Kedarnath Temple or attend the pooja ceremony.
Overnight in Kedarnath.

Early morning, visit the Kedarnath Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva to perform ‘Abhishek’. It is believed that the temple has been built on the site where Lord Vishnu had witnessed the wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
After darshan and puja, return to the guest house.
Start the trek from the guest house in Kedarnath to reach Sonparyag
Later, drive to Guptkashi / Sitapur. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
The rest of the evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.
Overnight in Guptkashi / Sitapur.

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Today morning, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. It is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and gets its name from the temple of Badrinath. It is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar and Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop.

Later, visit the Badrinath Temple to attend the evening aarti. The darshan and puja will be followed by a dip in the Tapt Kund (hot springs). Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later, return to the hotel/resort.
Overnight in Badrinath.

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After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Badrinath.
Commence the tour by visiting Mana Village, the last Indian village and is inhabited by Indo-Mongolian tribe. According to popular lore, a path from here leads directly to Mt. Kailash. Mana is famous for its woollen garments and materials, shawls, caps, muffler, ashan, pankhi, carpet, etc. Next, visit the Vyas Cave in Mana Village, where epic Mahabharata is said to have been composed by sage Ved Vyas.

Continue to the Ganesha Cave, it is the cave where Lord Ganesha penned down Mahabharata, dictated by Ved Vyas. Lastly, visit the Mata Murti Temple which is dedicated to the mother of Shri Badrinathji (Nar Narayan). The temple holds an annual fair in the month of August.
In the afternoon drive to Kirtinagar via Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Overnight in Badrinath.

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After breakfast, proceed to Haridwar via Devprayag, one of the panch prayag, where rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet. En route stop to visit Raghunathji Temple which was built more than ten thousand years ago revealing the history of Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. It is believed that Lord Rama and his father Dasharatha did penance here.

On arrival in Haridwar, check in to the hotel.
In the evening, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Haridwar followed by a visit to Har Ki Pauri.
The tour commences with a visit to the temple of wish-fulfilling goddess Mansa Devi which is located atop the Bilwa Parvat on Shivalik Hills, offering panoramic views of Haridwar. Continue to the Chandi Devi Temple, built by Suchat Singh, the king of Kashmir. It is believed that the great sage, Adi Shankracharya, laid the main statue of goddess Chandi Devi, who killed the demon brothers Shumbh-Nishumbh, here in the 8th century AD.

The tour ends with a visit to Har Ki Pauri, a famous ghat in Haridwar, named after a supposed foot imprint of Lord Vishnu. Popularly called Brahm Kund, this pious ghat is the place from where the River Ganges exits the mountains and enters the plains. Hundreds attend the daily evening aarti performed by priests at this ghat, when leaf boats are filled with flowers, lit with lamps and set adrift on the Ganges, creating a splendid aura of lights.
Overnight in Haridwar.

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Today, bid farewell to your ‘Magical Char Dham Yatra’ tour! Transfer to the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi for your onward journey.

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