Char Dham Fixed Departure from Haridwar - Char Dham Yatra Fixed Departure Package from Haridwar

Chardham Yatra Fixed Departure from Haridwar Till 30 October 2024 and 9 Nights - 10 Days. The ideal time or peak season to go for a Char Dham Yatra is from May to October, except monsoons. The gates for Char Dham Yatra open during Akshay Tritiya. The Yamunotri is located at an altitude of 3,235m whereas Gangotri is at an altitude of 3,200m, Kedarnath at 3,581 m and lastly Badrinath at a height of 3,133m.

Supplement Cost for Night Stay in Haridwar Hotels - 1200 INR Per Person with Breakfast and Dinner

Spirituality drives one to undertake tough journeys in life and one such journey is the Char Dham Yatra in the Garhwal Himalayas. The four most holy pilgrimages of India - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, collectively called the Char Dham. Char Dham yatra is a not only significant for Hindus but attracts tourists from various nationalities and religions. Char Dham, the four sacred spots are considered the most sacred of all pilgrimages. It is strongly believed that undertaking this journey will not only wash away your sins but also release you from the cycle of birth and death.

The Char Dham yatra beings with commencing the journey at Yamunotri; going on to Gangotri, Kedarnath and culminating the journey at Badrinath. The temple devoted to goddess Yamuna at Yamunotri attracts many tourists. The temple remains closed during the winter months of Nov. to April. The holy thermal springs at Jankichatti, which are 7 kms away is also a famous tourist attraction. For reaching Yamunotri, one has to undertake a 220 km journey from Rishikesh to Hanumanchatti, where the motorable road ends. The remaining 13 km journey has to be covered on foot or on ponies.

Gangotri, the second sacred place on the chardham yatra is visited by hundred thousands of pilgrims every year. The 18th century temple was constructed by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. There are many stories attached to this holy spot like the temple is near the spot where the goddess Ganga is said to have first descended on earth from heaven, in answer to the prayers of King Bhagriath. It is believed that Lord Shiva received Ganga into his locks to break the great force of her fall. From there it emerged into many streams and the one which started from Gangotri was called Bhagirathi. The Pandavas, it is said, came here to perform the great 'Deva Yajna' to atone for the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. Other tourist attraction besides the temple is Gaumukh located at a distance of 18 kms from Gangotri. Pilgrims also trek to Nandanvan, Tapovan (6 km from Gaumukh) and Kedartal (18 km) from Gangotri.

Kedarnath dham, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated against the backdrop of the majestic Sri Kedarnathji range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption here.

The last holy spot on this yatra is Badrinath, one of the most revered Hindu shrines of India. Encircled by a beautiful valley, the Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. May to October every year the temple usually remains open. Built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches. Other attractions at this spot are the Tapt Kund, where devotees take a holy dip in the natural thermal springs on the banks of the river Alaknanda, before entering the Sri Badrinathji Temple. The water of the Kund is believed to have medicinal properties.

2024 Chardham Fixed Departure Tour - 2024 Chardham Fixed Departure from Haridwar

Day 01: Haridwar Barkot (210kms/7-8hr)
Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute visit Mussoorie Lake & Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 02: Barkot to Yamunotri to Barkot 36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)
Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and having "Darshan" of "Yamunaji" return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 03: Barkot to Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 04: Uttarkashi to Gangotri to Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side)
Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 05: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 06: Guptkashi to Kedarnath(30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way)
Morning after breakfast go kedarnath. Enjoy Kedanrath Darshan & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath. (Breakfast, Dinner)

By Helicopter : Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. After Back our car will drop you at Hotel for rest.

By Trek : Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek strat for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver.

Day 07 : Kedarnath to Guptkashi (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way)
Morning after Pooja & breakfast & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Guptakashi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

By Helicopter : Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. After Back our car will drop you at Hotel for rest.

By Trek : Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek strat for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so driver will back other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver & send the massage any other driver.

Day 08: Guptkashi to Badrinath to Pandukeshwar (230kms/9hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath/ Pandukeshwar. Overnight at Pandukeshwar.

Day 09: Badrinath to Joshimath to Rudraprayag (160kms/7hr)
Morning Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee.later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10: Rudraprayag to Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr).
Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh 'place of sages' is a celebra ted spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula. Overnight stay at Haridwar.