Char Dham Yatra
Char Dham Meaning four sacred spots for Hindu Religion Follower i.e. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - collectively. Undertaking a journey to these places will not just wash away one's sins butensure release from the cycle of birth and death. The honour conferred on these places is not surprisingDuration : 05 Days / 04 Nights
Location :Kathmandu - Pokhara - Jhomsom - Muktinath - Jhomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 :Delhi – Haridwar, 210 Kms. Drive (4 – 5 hrs)
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Haridwar by Road / Train ( as per preference ). On arrival in Haridwar, Check in Hotel Haveli Hari Ganga ( the only heritage hotel in Haridwar with its own Ghat ) to relax. Evening free or visit Har Ki Pauri. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Haridwar – Barkot. 230kms. Drive (7 - 8 hrs)
Depart from Haridwar early morning and take lunch on the way in Mussoorie. Restart your journey and reach Barkot in the evening after visiting Kempty Falls on the way. On arrival check in Camp. Overnight at Camp resort.
Day 03 : Barkot – Yamnotri– Barkot. 32 kms Drive, 14 kms Trek
Again after an early breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti ( Drive 32 kms ) to start your journey. Take a local jeep to reach Phool chatti to shorten your trek by 5 kms. On arrival start your day on a tough trek of 7 kms one side. Arrive at Yamunotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman to start your most sacred pilgrimage to Char Dhams. Come back to Phool Chatti in the evening to return back to Camp resort for dinner and relaxation with Ayurvedic Massage at the resort. Overnight at camp resort.
Day 04 : Barkot – Harsil. 152 kms Drive (6 – 7 hrs)
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Harsil a drive of 152 kms. En route stop at Uttarkashi for Lunch. On the way stop at Gangnani for hot water spring dip. Restart to reach Harsil, One of the most beautiful valleys in the world and reach The Char Dham Camp set amidst an apple Orchard in Dharali village 2 kms away from Harsil cantonment in the valley on the highway itself. On arrival check in for dinner and overnight. Evening Ganga Aarti at camp is a regular affair.
Day 05 : Harsil – Gangotri – Harsil. Drive 22 kms one side
After breakfast leave for Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the River sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Come back to Camp resort in the afternoon to relax in the bright sunshine and some of breathtaking views of the valley beautiful. In the evening perform the Ganga Aarti at resorts own river bank. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 06 : Harsil – Guptkashi. 283 kms. Drive (9 – 10 hrs)
After a very early breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip on the road. Late Lunch en route at Srinagar. On the way see the heritage city of Tehri going down in to the mighty waters of Holy River Ganges, because of the construction of Tehri Dam. After lunch restart your journey and today for the first time see the river beautiful MANDAKINI. Travel along this to reach Guptkashi late in the evening. On arrival check in The Char Dham Camp (Guptkashi) located 2 kms out of town towards Gaurikund. Dinner and overnight at The resort.
Day 07 : Guptkashi – Kedarnath. 32 kms Drive,14 kms trek
After breakfast pick up your packed Lunch and leave for Gaurikund ( a 32 kms drive one way ) on arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Stop for the lunch en route and restart after that to arrive by late afternoon. On arrival check in GMVN / Parmarth Ashram. After freshening up perform Pooja and also Darshan at the shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and overnight at ashram.
Day 08 : Kedarnath – Guptkashi. 14 kms Trek, 32 kms drive
After breakfast start you journey back to Gaurikund and on arrival leave for Guptkashi by road to reach the Char Dham Camp by evening. Relax with Ayurvedic Massage. Dinner and overnight at resort.
Day 09 : Guptkashi - Joshimath via CHOPTA. 175 kms.(6 – 7 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Joshimath via Chopta, one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest and stop at Pipalkoti for Lunch. Arrive at The Char Dham Camp Joshimath by late afternoon. Evening fee in Joshimath. Dinner and overnight at resort
Day 10 : Joshimath – Badrinath – Joshimath. 90 kms Drive
After breakfast leave for Shri Badrinath ji, on arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the Tibet border. Come back to The Resort for dinner and overnight.
Day 11 : Joshimath – Haridwar. 274 kms. Drive (9 – 10 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Haridwar and on the way take lunch at Srinagar. Restart and if time permits visit Devprayag ( The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to become Ganga ). Reach Haridwar in the evening to check in Hotel Hari Ganga Haveli.
Day 12 : Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Tour ends on arrival in Delhi.
