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Chardham Yatra
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Garhwal
Himalayas, Uttaranchal |
| Major
Pilgrimage Centres: |
Kedarnath,
Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri |
| Best
Time To Visit : |
May
To October |
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INTRODUCTION:-
The holy river Ganges and her tributaries flow past
the Four Dams that are located in the state of Uttaranchal
in North India. It is believed that Goddess Ganga descended
upon the Earth in the form of a River to help the suffering
humanity. It was split into four channels that include
Alaknanda (in Badrinath), Mandakini (in Kedarnath),
Bhagirathi (in Gangotri) and Yamuna (in Yamunotri).
Each
of the Four Dhams is blessed with spellbinding scenic
beauty and countless ancient temples. Every year,
countless tourists from across the world, visit here
in search of peace and tranquility.
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11
days - Char Dham Yatra
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Day
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Arrival
Hardwar, Check in Hotel. Later we shall take
you for a visit to the Har-Ki-Pauri, enjoy the AARTI
in the evening. Later back to hotel for overnight stay
at the hotel.
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Day
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Hardwar
to Jhanki Chatti (260kms/7hr)
Drive to Jhanki Chatti via Mussoorie. Check in Hotel
at Jhanki Chatti
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Day
03
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Jhanki
Chatti- Yamunotri - Syana Chatti (5kms by Road &
13kms Trek (one side)
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Early
morning trek start to Yamunotri & Back to Jhankichatti
and then 03 kms trek to Phul Chatti and drive to Syana
Chatti. Overnight stay at Syana Chatti.
Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga
& Yamuna River. Yamunotri Temple:
Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th
Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century
and rebuilt again.
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. Divya
Shila:
A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri
Temple.
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Day
04
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Syanachatti
to Gangotri
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Drive
to Gangotri via Barkot, Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel,
Night Halt.
Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi.
The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where
a massive iron trident is erected. The other important
temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar
and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
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Day
05
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Gangotri-Uttarkashi
(200 kms/7hr)
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Early
morning visit the Temple and then drive to Uttarkashi,
overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the
Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century,
is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Submerged
Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock
Shivling is the place where, according to mythology
Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted
lock. It is visible in winter months when water level
decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the
Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from
the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on
its left bank.
Gaumukh: The Gaumukh Glacier is the source of
Bhagirathi & is held in the high esteem by the devout
that do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip
in the BONE CHILLING icy water. It is 18 km from Gangotri
by trek.
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Day
06
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Uttarkashi
to Gurikund (250kms)
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After
early breakfast, drive to Gurikund. Check in Hotel,
night halt.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini
and river Alaknanda. Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda
Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms
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Day
07
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Gurikund
to Kedarnath (14kms Trek one side)
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Trek
start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Check in Hotel.
Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag
and at an altitude of 1982 meters. One can take bath
in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple.
This is the place where Goddess Parvati meditated to
attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12
Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated,
against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range.
Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and
the destroyer. 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. He
eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge
at Kedarnath in the form of a bull.
On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving
his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord
Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped
there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath,
the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and
his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath
and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as
Panch Kedar
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Day
08
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Kedarnath
to Joshimath vis Chopta (14Kms Down Trek).
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Trek
down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Joshimath
from Gaurikund. Check in Hotel at Joshimath. Night Halt.
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Day
09
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Joshimath
to Badrinath
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Drive
to Badrinath, Check in Hotel, Night halt.
Joshimath: Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came
all the way from Kerela in the 8th Centaury A.D, perform
penance under a tree here and after getting enlightenment,
established a Math (religious centre), known as "Joshimath".
The name Joshimath is derived from it. Temple of Narsingh
and Nav Durga are located here.
Badrinath: one of the' Four Dhams. is one of
the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country
and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded
on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar
& Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing
a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted
with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri
van", meaning "forest of berries". Overnight
hotel.
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Day
10
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Badrinath
to Srinagar
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Drive
to Srinagar, On arrival, transfer to Hotel. Night Halt
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Day
11
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Drive to Delhi via Rishikesh
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