Chardham yatra

Day 1: Assemble at Bandra Terminus
Assemble at Bandra Terminus railway station at 11:00 pm

Day 2: BDTS to Haridwar
Catch Train BDTS HW Exp, Train no.19019 at 12:20 am

Day 3: Arrive at Haridwar Jn railway station at 07:45 am
In the morning, pick up from Haridwar Railway Station and transfer to the hotel, and after a freshen up in the evening, enjoy
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Paudi, and after visit, back to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day4: Haridwar–Barkot / Sayanachat (210 kms / 07 hrs)
In the morning, pick up from Haridwar and leave for Barkot via Mussoorie. En route visit Kempty Falls. Upon arrival, check in
to the hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 5: Barkot / Sayanachatti–Jankichatti–Yamunotri–Jankichatti–Barkot
/ Sayanachat (38kms/2hrs Drive & 5kms/3hrs on foot)
After breakfast proceed to Yamunotri here can cook rice in GaramPanikund. Tourist take this cooked rice to home as
“Prasad”. “Pooja” can be offered to DivyaShila, after taking bath in JamunabaiKund’s (HOT WATER) and having
“Darshan” of pious “Yamunaji” return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Things TO DO : Rituals & Activities : Snan in Tapt KundYamnotri , Yamuna Pujan in DivyaShila , Yamnotri Temple Darshan ,
Hanuman Temple.

Yamunotri: Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which
Originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea Level. The
approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the Home of an ancient
sage Asit Muni. Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is Believed that Yama would not
torment any person at the time of death who takes a holy dip in Yamuna, his sister. Surya Kund: There are a Number of
thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The Most important of these is Surya Kund.
DivyaShila: A rock pillar, worshiped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 6: Barkot–Uttarakashi /Gangnani (140 Kms / 07 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and drive to Gangnani . Evening free for leisure. Dinner
& overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi–Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers; Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow Into
the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 meters, this little town is very similar to Kashi
and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or ‘uttar’ facing river. The Major
temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Two other very important temples are located in the Chowk
area. These are the Annapurna Temple and the Bhairav Temple. It is said, that once there were 365 temples Here. Hiuen
Tsang referred to this place as Brahma Puran, while the SkandaPuran has recorded it as Varunavata. It is Believed that in
the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an Important religious centre.

Day 7: Uttarkashi / Gangnani–Gangotri–Harsil–Gangnani / Uttarkashi (120Kms / 05 hrs) round trip
Early Morning start driving to Gangotri. Offering prayers &poojadarshan, later
drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani. Overnight stay at Gangnani/ Uttarkashi

Gangotri: Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where
king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another
legend, Pandavas performed the great “Deva Yagna” here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of
Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
Gangnani: Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the
kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved
Vyas.

Things To Do – Ritual and Activities : Perform Snan at GangotriGhat (VIP Ghat), Ganga Pujan&Aart at GangotriGhat ,
Darshan of BhagirathShila, Darshan of Gauri Ganesha Temple, Finally Gangotri Temple Darshan after that you must have
Darshan of Surya Kund. While returning Darshan of GupteshwarMahadev temple in Dharali , Interact with Tibetan
Culture and people in Harsil.

Day 8: Uttarkashi–Guptkashi (216 Kms/ 7-8 hrs)
After Breakfast drive Guptkashi. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9: Guptkashi –Gaurikund–Kedarnath (16 Kms & 16 Kms/ 6-7 hrs) Post your early breakfast; leave by vehicle for
Gaurikund and from their join other pilgrims for 16 kms trek of Kedarnath. After darshan and Pooja at Kedarnath
Temple, Overnight Stay at Kedarnath.

Kedarnath Temple: The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the
site of An ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam – the main idol, a statue of Nandi –
the celestial Bull, a ‘GarbaGrah’ for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is
more than 1000 Years old.Shankaracharya Samadhi: The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind
the Kedarnath temple. It is Said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an
early age of 32 years. Bhaironath temple: About half a kilometer away from Kedarnathji, a small temple is dedicated
to Bhaironath. It is Worshipped on the opening and closing day of Sri Kedarnath Shrine. It is believed that when
Kedarnathji temple is Closed, Bhaironathji protects this land from evil. Rituals & Activities : Visit Guptkashi,Gaurikund ,
Snan in Tapt Kund at GauriKund and Darshan of Gauri Ganesh Temple & get blessing of Ganesha and start the trek of
kedarnath Ji. Evening AartiDarshan of Kedarnath Ji , Darshan of Aadi Guru Shankracharya , Darshan of
UdarKund&BambamKund , PitraKund.

Day10 : Kedarnath–Phata (40 kms / 01-02 hrs)
After Darshan proceed to Phata, night stay at Phata.
Day11 : Phata to Pipalkot
After breakfast proceed to Pipalkotti, night stay at pipalkot
Day12 : Pipalkot – Badrinath – Pipalkot
After breakfast visit Badrinath temple for Darshan & Pooja. Overnight stay at Pipalkotti.
Things To DO – Rituals & Activities : Early Morning take a holy dip in Tapt Kund , Have again Darshan of Badri Vishal if time allows
otherwise Important visit To Nag Nagin Pith (One of the important place in India for Sarpkal Dosh Nivaran ) , Short Visit to Mana
Village (Vyas Cave , Ganesha Cave , KeshavPrayag , Darshan of SarasawatiUdgam (origin) ), CharanPadukaDarshan , ,Short visit of
EkadasiGufa& hanuman Gufa. View of Vishnu Prayag ,Nandprayag , Karnprayag while returning back to Rudraprayag.
Badrinath: Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines –BadrinathAlong the left
bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was Carpeted with ‘badris’ or
wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested To descend to earth to help suffering
humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the Mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels.
Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
NaradKund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered. BrahamaKapal: It is a
flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an Important place for shhradh ceremony or
offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes. It is Said that offering pind here, the manes are
permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds are to be done Elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that when Shiva
chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his Trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of
Brahma fell down from the trident at this place &Hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).
Sheshnetra: It is a large block of stone between tow small seasonal lakes carrying an eye of “Sheshnag” The eye Formation is quite
natural, 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as The Sheshnag’s eye, it is believed
that the seshnag waits at this place patiently to accompany the lord
on his Reincarnation. Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet. The women of the
village Offer Choli to the deity on closing day of the temple each year.
BhimPul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring SaraswatiRiver. It presents a
spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is Believed to have been placed there by
Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers. Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas
is believed to have composed the Mahabharata And the pauranic commentaries.
Day13 : Pipalkot – Haridwar(161 kms/ 04-05hrs)
After breakfast Drive to Haridwar, on the way visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, on reach Haridwar Check inn into Hotel, O/n at
Haridwar.
Vishnuprayag where two river confluences Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda Karnprayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda)
Nandprayag (confluence of river Nandakini and Alaknanda River)
Day14 : Haridwar- Mumbai
Morning after breakfast drive back to Haridwar station to catch train for Mumbai at 12:30pm by Train no.19020 HW BDTS Exp.
Day15 : Mumbai
Arrive BDTS around 11:30pm with lot of Blessings and sweet memories…
Tour Cost: ₹.39,999/-PP ( Based on confirm 35 persons)
Inclusions:

• Accommodation (Triple sharing),
• Kedarnath tent stay on 10 sharing basis.
• Transportation Non AC,
• All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  Exclusions:
• Heli Service , Horse ride, pony ride,
• Personal Expenses, Laundry, Tips, Guide Charges, Mineral
• Water, Entrance tickets, Things not mentioned in Inclusive.
• Any additional costs because of additional sightseeing; extra usage of vehicle; unforeseen events like natural calamities for
  instance landslides, external factors like blockades, political disturbances etc.; imposition of new taxes; increase in taxes or
  fuel price which impacts costs of surface transportation will be recovered directly from the guests.
  Note: This is remote location we cannot consider this place like a tourist place. Please do not compare the facilities and category of
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