Ayodhya is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and holds great religious significance for Hindus. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hinduism.
Ayodhya is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and holds great religious significance for Hindus. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hinduism.
A Chardham tour along with a visit to Hemkund Sahib is a spiritual and scenic journey through some of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Chardham Yatra includes the sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, while Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh pilgrimage site. Here's a suggested itinerary.
Yamunotri Dham :- Yamunotri Dham is one of the four holy shrines of Hinduism that is located in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 meters in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand . The temple at Yamunotri is dedicated to Yamuna, the second-most sacred river after the Ganges . It is believed that a dip in River Yamuna is said to protect one from untimely death .
Yamunotri Temple:-Start your Chardham Yatra with Yamunotri, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The temple is situated at an altitude of about 3,293 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Surya Kund and Divya Shila:-Visit Surya Kund, a hot water spring, and perform a ritual bath. Also, see Divya Shila, a rock pillar worshipped before entering the temple.
Janki Chatti:-Enroute, stop at Janki Chatti for a relaxing break and to enjoy the scenic surroundings.
Gangotri Dham :- Gangotri Dham is one of the four holy shrines of Hinduism that is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is the origin of the holy River Ganga and is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the River Ganga took birth here when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from his locks of hair.
Gangotri Temple:-Travel to Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganga, and visit the Gangotri Temple. The temple is perched at an altitude of approximately 3,100 meters.
Ganga Aarti at Gangotri Ghat:-Attend the evening Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. It's a spiritual and serene experience.
Submerged Shivling:-Visit the submerged Shivling, a natural rock that is said to be the place where Lord Shiva received Ganga in his matted locks.
Kedarnath Dham :- The Kedarnath temple has exquisite architecture and is built of extremely large but evenly shaped grey stone slabs. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his “Sadashiva” form. Behind the Kedarnath temple, stand the Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome and other Himalayan peaks.
Kedarnath Temple:-Proceed to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and visit the Kedarnath Temple. The temple is nestled amidst the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of around 3,583 meters.
Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi:-Pay homage at the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya, located behind the Kedarnath Temple.
Bhairon Temple:-Optionally, trek to the Bhairon Temple for panoramic views of the Kedarnath Valley.
Badrinath Dham :- Badrinath Dham is one of the four holy shrines of Hinduism that is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand . It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu . The temple is situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River and is surrounded by lofty Himalayan peaks, dense forests, and pristine valleys.
Badrinath Temple:-Conclude your Chardham Yatra at Badrinath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is located at an altitude of about 3,133 meters.
Mana Village:-Visit Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border. It has cultural and mythological significance.
Tapt Kund and Surya Kund:-Take a dip in the Tapt Kund, a hot water spring, and visit the Surya Kund nearby.
Badrinath Temple Aarti:-Attend the evening Aarti at the Badrinath Temple. The divine atmosphere during the Aarti is a spiritual highlight.
Hemkund Sahib is a significant Sikh pilgrimage site located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of about 4,632 meters (15,197 feet) in the Himalayas. Here's a suggested itinerary for a Hemkund Sahib tour.
Trek to Ghangaria:-Start your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. The trek is moderate in difficulty and takes you through lush greenery and scenic views.
Trek to Hemkund Sahib:-Embark on the trek to Hemkund Sahib. The trail is steep, and the last few kilometers may be challenging, but the breathtaking views make it worth the effort.
Visit Hemkund Sahib:-Spend time at Hemkund Sahib, a serene and spiritually significant place. Explore the Gurudwara and the beautiful Hemkund Lake.
TOUR DESTINATION-:
Haridwar, Mussoorie, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Gangotri, Tehri dam, Srinagar Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Chopta, Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Joshimath, Badrinath, Ghangaria, Hemkund Sahib, Devprayag and Rishikesh.
TOUR DURATION-:
11 Nights & 12 Days
ITINERARY-:
Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot (205 Kms, 8 Hours approx.)
Morning , drive to Barkot via Mussoorie. full day drive to reach to Barkot On arrival in the evening check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side
Early morning (4:00 AM) drive to Jankichatti (42 KMS), start 5 kms trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri either by walk, doli or by horse at 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 to home as “Prasad”. After this back down to Jankichatti and then proceed to Barkot. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (95Kms, 4 Hours Approx)
Morning (9:00 AM) after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. enroute visit Praketswar Mahadev. On arrival check-in hotel, In evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Viswnath at Uttarkashi and then back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms) each side
Early morning (5:00 AM) drive to Gangotri. At Gangotri take 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 via Tehri Dam (223 Kms, 9 – 10 Hours Approx)
Morning (7:00 AM) after breakfast check out from the hotel and then full day drive to Guptkashi via Tehri Dam. On arrival at Guptkashi Check-in the hotel.Overnight stay.
Day 06: Guptkashi – Gauri Kund – Kedarnath (35 Kms & 14 Kms trek)
Early morning (5:00 AM) check-out from the hotel and drive to Gauri kund. From here, we will start 14 Kms trek to Kedarnath. Either by walk, doli or by horse at own cost. On arrival at Kedarnath, check-in hotel. In the evening visit Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple and take a part in evening Aarti. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (14Kms Down Trek & 35 kms 03 hrs by Road)
Early morning (4:00 AM) go for temple darshan after darshan back to hotel. After breakfast trek down to Gaurikund. Later drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Guptkashi – Badrinath (190 kms / 9 Hours Approx)
Morning ( 7:00 AM) after breakfast drive to Badrinath via Chopta. On arrival check-in hotel. After a short break go for interesting sightseeing of Mana Village (the last village before the Tibetan border). Visit Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Charanpaduka, Bhim pul and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati river. After that back to hotel, in evening go for aarti. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Badrinath – Govind Ghat – Ghangaria (20 kms driver & 14 Kms trek)
Early morning ( 4:00 AM ) take bath in Taptkund it’s also called Suryakund then go for temple darshan, after having temple darshan back to hotel. After breakfast check-out from hotel and proceed to Govind Ghat. From here, start 14 kms trek to Ghangaria. On arrival check-in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (6 kms/4-5 hrs one side)
Early morning, trek start from here to Hemkund Sahib . After spending some time at Hemkund Sahib darshan then trek down to Ghangaria for overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Ghangaria – Govind Ghat – Joshimath (14 Kms trek down then 20 Kms drive)
Morning ( 8:00 Am) after breakfast trek down to Govind Ghat. Later drive to Joshimath. On arrival check-in hotel. In evening visit the famous Raghunath Ji temple at Joshimath .Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Joshimath – Rishikesh – Haridwar Drop (265 kms / 9hrs)
Morning (9:00 AM) after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check-in hotel at Rishikesh, take some rest and then go for sightseeing of Rishikesh city. Visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula later transfer to airport/railway station to catch the flight/train for onward destination.
PACKAGE INCLUDE:-
PACKAGE EXCLUDE:-
| S.No. | No. of Pax | Cab | Cost/Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Tempo Traveler | 28999 |
| 2 | 6 | Innova | 30999 |
| 3 | 4 | Dzire | 31999 |
