Char Dham Tours 2023
Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham' refers to religious destinations.
The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summers (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). It is believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. The journey can be completed by road or by air (helicopter services are available). Some devotees even do a Do Dham Yatra or a pilgrimage to two shrines - Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The Yamunotri temple, lodged in a narrow gorge close to the source of River Yamuna (the second-most sacred Indian river after River Ganga) in Uttarkashi district, is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The district of Uttarkashi is also home to Gangotri dedicated to Goddess Ganga, the most sacred of all Indian rivers. Located in the Rudraprayag district lies Kedarnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath, home to the sacred Badrinarayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Char Dham Yatra is as divine as it is arduous but fulfills the soul!
| Day 01 | Barkot | ||
| Day 02 | Barkot | ||
| Day 03 | Uttarkashi | ||
| Day 04 | Uttarkashi | ||
| Day 05 & Day 06 | Guptkashi/ Phata | ||
| Day 07 | Kedarnath jee | ||
| Day 08 | Joshimath / Badrinath | ||
| Day 09 | Rudraprayag | ||
| Day 10 | Haridwar | ||
| Day 01 | Barkot | ||
| Day 02 | Barkot | ||
| Day 03 | Uttarkashi | ||
| Day 04 | Uttarkashi | ||
| Day 05 & Day 06 | Guptkashi/ Phata | ||
| Day 07 | Kedarnath jee | ||
| Day 08 | Joshimath / Badrinath | ||
| Day 09 | Rudraprayag | ||
| Day 10 | Haridwar | ||
Day 00 ARRIVE RISHIKESH (Detailed Program of the Day)
Arrive Haridwar/Rishikesh. Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel . Evening visit the Ghat's s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges" " the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel. One can have dinner at famous Chotiwala restaurant. Dinner and overnight hotel. Registration & other formalities for the yatra.
Day 01 :: Haridwar Pick Up – Barkot (170 Kms, 5-6 Hours approx)
Morning, Meet our Representative / Driver Haridwar Railway Station / Airport and proceed to Barkot.
On arrival check-in Hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel Barkot.
Day 02 :: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side Early morning drive to Jankichatti (42KMS) :
start a 5 Kms trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri either by walk, doli or by horse at your own cost. On arrival at Yamunotri,
take bath in hot Jamunabai Kund then go for Temple darshan,
After having Temple darshan you can also cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund.
Pilgrims take this cooked rice back home as "Prasad".
After this, back down to Jankichatti and then proceed to Barkot.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Barkot – Uttarkashi (95Kms, 4 Hours Approx) Morning (9:00 AM) :
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi.
On arrival check-in the hotel, In the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi – Vishwanath at Uttarkashi and then back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 :: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms) :
Early morning (5:00 AM)drive to Gangotri.
Gangotri takes a holy dip in the river Ganga, It’s also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Then go for Temple darshan,
After temple darshan drive back to Uttarkashi for overnight stay
Day 05 :: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi / Phata (223 Kms, 9 - 10 Hours Approx) Morning (7:00 AM) :
After breakfast check out from the hotel and then drive to Guptkashi. On arrival at Guptkashi check-in the hotel, in the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Vishwanath at Guptkashi.
After temple darshan back to hotel for overnight stay
Day 06 :: Guptkashi / Phata– GauriKund - Kedarnath (35 Kms & 17 Kms trek) :
Early morning ( 5:00 AM) check-out from the hotel and drive to Gaurikund.
From here, we will start a 17 Kms trek to Kedarnath. Either by walking, Doli or by horse at own cost.
Or
Direct Helicopter service available in Guptkashi to Kedarnath Ji & Phata to Kedarnath Ji.
On arrival at Kedarnath, check-in into the Ashram.
In the evening visit Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple and take part in evening Aarti.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Note: Kedarnath Ji there is only basic accommodation available on Tpl and Quad sharing basis. Meals are not included in Kedarnath Ji that will pay directly by Guest.
Day 07 Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Sonprayag - Guptkashi / Phata :
After darshan trek down to Gaurikund.
Later proceed to phata.
On arrival check in the Hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Guptkashi / Phata - Joshimath ( 150 Kms 6-7 Hrs ) :
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Joshimath.
Arrive Joshimath , Check in the Hotel.
Evening visit to Narsingh Temple.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 09 : Badrinath - RUDRAPRAYAG ( 45 Kms one side ) :
After breakfast, drive to Badrinath.
take a bath in Tapt Kund. It's also called Suryakund.
Then go for temple darshan,
After a short break go for interesting sightseeing of Mana Village (the last village before the Tibetan border).
Visit Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Charan Paduka, Bhim pul and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River.
After that, we went back to the hotel Joshimath.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 RUDRAPRAYAG – Haridwar ( 280 Kms 8-9 Hrs ) :
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Haridwar.
Arrive Haridwar , Check in the Hotel.
In evening take part in aarti perfumed at Har Ki Pauri Ghat.
Overnight stay at Hotel Haridwar.
Our Representative / Driver drops you to Haridwar on your onward destination.
Inclusions :
Ø Accommodation on Room is Double / Quad sharing basis.
Ø Meals Plan (MAPAI) Daily breakfast & dinner ( Veg Meal ).
Ø Kedarnath Ji only stays without meals.
Ø Attached baths and toilets with running Hot & Cold water (timing basis).
Ø Fuel parking, toll taxes, Interstate taxes, permit, driver allowance, & night halt charges.
Ø All Transfers, excursions & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Ø Transfers & Sightseeing by AC Vehicle. (Ac will not work on Hilly drives).
Ø Entire travel as per the itinerary
Exclusions :
Ø 5 % GST extra on total billing extra.
Ø Travel insurance covering medical evacuation, hospitalization, air evacuation,
Baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
Ø Tips and Porter charges.
Ø If the destination of a particular day can’t be reached due to landslides, natural Calamities, traffic jams, arrangements of that night stay and meals to the nearest availability shall be made at extra cost and bearable by Guests directly. Refunds of the original destination shall not be made.
Ø Any kind of food or beverages that is not included in the package like mineral water, refreshments/meals/lunches on the root or hotels.
Ø Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral waters alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, phone calls, laundry etc.
Ø Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list.
Ø Cost arises due to change or delay in the flight timings. himgiriadventure.com as a responsible travel partner try to minimize the impact but himgiriadventure.com will not liable / responsible for such incidents
Ø Any Pony, Palki, Horse Charges At Kedarnath Ji & Yamunotri Ji.
Ø Helicopter Ticket for Kedarnath Ji.
* Meals - The meals that would be provided at Hotels are on a fixed menu basis.
a). Breakfast : Tea, Paratha and curd, Poori Bhaji ,Pooha, Sandwich
b). Lunch & Dinner: Roti, 01 Dal, 01 Paneer Dish, 01 Veg, Salad , Rice.
Sightseeing Places we cover in Char Dham Yatra
Ø Yamunotri : Hanuman Chatti, Janki Chatti, Kharsali(6 months till the time Yamunotri)
Ø Uttarkashi : Kashi vishwanath Temple, Gangnani, Harshil
Ø Guptkashi : Vishwanath Temple
Ø Joshimath : Narsingh Temple, Hanuman Chatti, Pandukeshwar(on the way to Badrinath)
Ø Badrianth : Badrinath Temple, Manna Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River
Ø Srinagar : Dhari Devi Temple( Can see by top of road or you can trek to temple)
Ø Panch Paryag : Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag
Ø Rishikesh : Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, 13 Manzil Temple, Parmarth Niketan
Guest Booking Details
Ø Name of The Passenger
Ø Date of Birth/Age/Gender
Ø Identity Proof (Electoral Card/ Pan Card/Aadhar Card) Mandatory As Per Govt. Norms
Important Notes
Ø Please consult the driver / local representative for next day’s transfer’s timings.
Ø Due to shortage of water supply on the hills, there will be restricted water Supply by the hotels in the rooms. Please cooperate with hotels.
Ø Food: During yatra season hotel staff working hours are longer than normal days so if there is any special demands of food may take time or some time we are unable to full till that demand so please corporate at that time as we are on hills and things are not in our hand and depending availability of vegetables/ingredients/raw materials.
Ø Hotels:
a) :Packages are booked as per the hotel category and rooms with provided itinerary . Since all hotels (Barkot , Uttarkashi, Phata, Badrinath) are in remote locations and they have all the modern basic amenities, you are advised not to compare facilities like hotels in metro cities. After noon there will be a power cut thus you have to bear the problem with us however hotel have the power backups but for a limited usages.
b): All the hotels do not have the facility of potter to carry the luggage so guests have to carry the luggage to the hotel room for the vehicle to be parked.
c): Hot water facility is in the hotel and provided at the hotel specific timings if there is no hot water facility then it will be provided by bucket.
d): We shall proceed with your booking once we have received the payment from you & if we are not able to get the original hotels, shall provide equivalent/ alternative hotels.
e): Normal Check in (02:00 PM) / Checkout time with the hotels are (12:00 PM). Early Check inns are subject to availability.
f): Room up gradation will do on a direct payment basis.
g): Rooms at ground floor on subject of availability.
Ø Trekking: Yamunotri trek (12km) & Kedarnath ji(42kms round trek. Anyone who is fit can trek the entire trek. People who have health issues such as cardiac or respiratory problems should consult their doctor. Before coming to the Yatra people can start Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation and regular exercise make the journey comfortable for all, so make it sure you will start doing this at least 3 or 4 months before the yatra.
Ø Clothes: While you are doing Yatra in the month of May – June at that time the temperature is 20 degree Celsius to evening 5 degree Celsius at that time you can carry normal summer clothes or can carry a Jacket with you. When you do yatra in the month of August – November that time the temperature is 10 degree to -15 degree Celsius that time we have to carry warm clothes such as thermals, sweaters, jackets, woolen clothes, gloves when we travel.
Medical
Ø People with asthma or any health problems need to get a medical checkup and travel on advice of the doctor. Oxygen cylinder available at medical shops that can be arranged at extra cost if required.
Ø If you have some medical issues while coming to Chardham Yatra we advise you to consult with the doctor and take the proper medicine while doing yatra.
Kedarnath Helicopter Shuttle Services T&C
Ø Note: Child Complimentary 5 years Below.
Ø and between 6 years to 12 year old child 80% Charge
Ø Note: Helicopter Tickets, Any Vip tickets are not include in this package.
Ø For same day passengers have to reach at Phata/Guptkashi/Sersi helipad between 5am or a given time scheduled by the helipad office.
Ø Flying slots will be confirmed by the helipad office a day before by calling them.
Ø Children above 2 years will charge a full ticket.
Ø Minimum waiting time period of passengers will be 2-3 hrs but it may extend to 4-5 hrs as per the ground situation such as weather conditions, refueling, flying time hours.
Ø Passenger above 75kgs shall pay 250/- per kg
Ø Every passenger had a limit to carry 5kg of weight.
Ø Cancellation can be done by bad weather, technical issues, or any other situation. The company will refund the full amount.
Transport
Ø We would provide with latest vehicles 1-2 years old only
Ø We provide familiar and hill drivers who have the experience of hill driving that make your journey.
Ø There are time retractions so we have to get up early to reach our destination. Pilgrim vehicles after 8 PM are not allowed to run as per the law of state
Registration
Registration is mandatory biometric could be done at Haridwar / Rishikesh/Barkot/Uttarkashi/Gangotri/Phata/Sonparayag. This registration is compulsory only for passengers traveling by foot/pony/palki to Kedarnath. Online Registration could be done as per the url. https://himgiriadventure.com/contacts-for-char-dham-yatra.php
Payment Policy
Ø Booking Amount --- 25 % of Package Cost.
Ø 40 Days before departure --- 50% of amount
Ø 12 – 08 days before departure--- 75% of Package.
Ø 07 days or less before departure--- 100% of Package Cost.
Cancellation Policy
If passengers wish to cancel their booking then they will have to pay following cancellation charges:
Ø Up to 30 days before Journey --- 30% of amount.
Ø Up to 20 days before Journey --- 50% of amount
Ø Less than 10 days before Journey --- No Refund.
Payment Details :
Following mode of payments is available: