10 Nights / 11 Days Chardham Yatra NRI - PREMIUM
Day 01: Haridwar
Begin your journey with Lunch at Amatra by the Ganges Haridwar. Free transit from Dehradhun airport for those arriving before 12 noon. In the evening, visit Maya Devi Temple, Manasa Devi Temple & Ganga Aarti. Rest of the day is for your leisure. Overnight stay in Haridwar on the bank of river Ganges at Amatra by the Ganges. The resort has private access to River Ganges
Hotel: Amatra by the Ganges
Meal Includes: Lunch & Dinner at Amatra
Day-2: Haridwar – Barkot (125 Kms/5 – 6hrs)
Morning after Ganges bath in the hotel and breakfast. Check-out and depart hotel for a drive to Barkot. Barkot is a place of great scenic beauty with spectacular views of snowcapped mountains all around. A magnificent view of the eternal snow peaks of Bandar punch can be seen from here. En route lunch at a famous hill resort of Mussoorie. Overnight stay in Barkot on the bank of river Yamuna at Nivarana Yamunotri Cottages.
Hotel: Camp Nirvana Yamunotri Cottage
Meal: Breakfast at Amatra Haridwar, Lunch at Musoorie, Dinner at Barkot Hotel
Sightseeing: Kampty Fall and Lakhamandal (Lakshagrah, related to Dwaper Yuga, Pandav & Kaurav Times
Day 03: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (38 Kms/2hrs, 5.5kms/2&1/2 Hrs Trek One Side)
Today will b Today will be a long day, excursion to Yamunotri starting at 5 am from the resort. After tea/coffee, we set out for Jankichatty which is starting point for Trekking of Yamunotri. At Jankichatty breakfast will be served which was carried from the resort and thereafter we begin our trek to Yamunotri (5.5 km 2-1/2 hrs.) by palanquin(palki) to visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river Yamuna. You can take a holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs, the common rituals performed by the devotees. We return to Jankichatty by 1:30 PM and after lunch we return to Barkot in the evening by 4PM approximately Overnight stay at Barkot.
Hotel: Camp Nirvana Yamunotri Cottages
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch at Janakichatty prepared and brought from resort at Barkot.
Sightseeing: Yamunotri Temple Divyashila Taptkund (Hot water spring), Winter seat of Yamunotri, Shani temple at Kharsali
Day 04: Barkot – Harsil (170 Kms/7-8hrs Drive)
After breakfast we depart for Harsil(8AM). HARSIL – one the most beautiful valleys in the world. En route we will stop at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Shakti Temple and Hanuman Temple at Uttarkashi and Gangnani for hot water spring. En route Lunch at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay in Harsil on the bank of River Bhagirathi at Nelangana Resorts.
Hotel: Nelangana Resorts
Meal: Breakfast at Barkot Hotel, Lunch at Uttarkashi, Dinner at Harsil Resort
Sightseeing: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Shakti Temple and hanuman Temple, Uttarkashi Lord Shiva cave, Gangnani Kund(Hotwater spring)
Day 05: Harsil – Gangotri – Harsil (23 Kms/1hour Each Way)
Early morning after breakfast, we proceed to Gangotri (23 Kms/1 hr). On arrival you can take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Ganga Pooja and Aarati and Darshan of Ganga Devi shrine and return to Harshil. En route stopover at Lanka Bridge to see confluence of Tibet Ganga and Gangotri. Evening visit winter seat of Gangotri. Overnight stay at Harshil.
Hotel: Nelangana Resorts
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Hotel
Sightseeing: Gangotri Temple, Temple Surya, Kund Bhagirath, Shila, winter seat Gangotri (MUKHBHA)
Day 6: Harshil – Guptkashi (270 Kms/10hours)
Today is a long travel day on winding hilly roads. After Tea/coffee we start our journey at 5.30 am with packed breakfast. En route we also stop over at a restaurant for Lunch. We can expect to reach Guptakashi by 5 PM. On your arrival check in to the hotel. Stay relaxed at the hotel. Overnight stay in Guptkashi at Shivalik Valley Resorts.
Hotel: Shivalik Valley Resorts
Meal: Packed breakfast Harshil Hotel, Lunch enroute and Dinner at Guptakashi Hotel.
Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi (Same Day Return By Helicopter)
After breakfast, we proceed to Helipad approximately 15 minutes’ drive. Our departure time from the resort to helipad will depend on reporting time given by our Heli-operator. Normally it should be between 6.30 am to 8 am. We fly to Kedarnath and visit Kedarnath ji Temple at 500 meters from the helipad for Darshan, & pooja. After the holy Darshan we return back to Guptkashi by Helicopter and drive back to the resort. In the evening we visit TIRUYUGI NARAYAN TEMPLE.
CAUTION: After reaching Kedarnath ji if weather turns unfavorable for flying, it is possible that Heli services will be suspended for the day and will resume next morning. In this case overnight stay at Kedarnath may become necessary. Decent accommodation and food are available at Kedarnath ji at very nominal cost. You have to carry one change dress as a contingency. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Hotel: Shivalik Valley Resorts
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Hotel
Sightseeing: Kedarnath ji Temple, TriyugiNarayan
Day 8: Guptkashi – Badrinath Via Chopta Joshimath (200 Kms/7 Hours)
After breakfast at 7:30 am, we will proceed to Badrinath via Chopta, Joshimath one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. En route we will visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Guptakashi and winter seat of Kedarnath ji at Ukhi Math in Uttarkashi and Narsingh Ji temple in Joshimath. Enjoy the beautiful drive through medicinal forests, you will arrive Badrinath by 5 PM, check-in to Sarovar Portico hotel. Evening is free for you to visit Badrinath ji temple. Overnight stay in Badrinath at Sarovar Portico Hotel.
Hotel: Sarovar portico Badrinath
Meal: Breakfast at Guptakashi hotel, Lunch at Pipal koti and Dinner at Badrinath Hotel
Sightseeing: Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Guptakashi, Winter Seat of Kedarnath ji in Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath Guptakashi, Chopta (Short stopover to Pine valley), Narsingh Ji Temple, Hanuman Chatti.
Day 9: Badrinath – Mana – Rudraparayag (156 Km / 6hrs)
Today early in the morning we will visit Badrinath ji temple for Mahaabhisek and shringar darshan from morning 4.30 am to 7.30 am and return to hotel. After Breakfast check out at 9am and visit Mana village, and then proceed to Rudrapayag. En route we visit Vishnu Prayag to see Sangam of Dhaula Ganga and Alaknanda, Nandaprayag to see confluence of Alaknanda and River Nanda Devi originating from Glaciers. We then pass through KarnaPrayag where Pindari River joins with Alaknanda. We will see Sangam of Alaknanda and Mandakini then Rudra Temple at Rudraprayag. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag at Monal Resort.
Hotel: Monal Resorts
Meal: Breakfast at Badrinath, lunch at Pipalkoti and Dinner at the Rudraprayag Hotel
Sightseeing: Badrinath ji Temple, Narad Kund, Mana village, Bhimpul, Ganesh & Vyas Cave, Origin Place Saraswathi River & Keshav Prayag, Vishnu Prayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag.
Day 10: Rudraparayag – Rishikesh (145 Km / 5 Hrs.)
This morning after breakfast at 7.30am, we proceed to Rishikesh and en route visit Devaprayag Sangam of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers forming beginning of Ganga. We visit Raghunath Ji Temple (in south known as Neela Megha Perumal) and then proceed to Rishikesh and on arrival check in to the hotel. Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan and visit Govt of Uttarakhand’s Shop for shopping Rudrash, Spatika Lingaa and Salagrama. Overnight stay at Aryam River Retreat.
Hotel: Aranyam River Retreat
Meal: Breakfast at Rudraprayag Hotel, Lunch and Dinner at Rishikesh Hotel
Day 11: Rishikesh To Dehradun Airport (20 Km/ 45 Minutes)
After a leisurely breakfast, at 9.30 am you will be transferred to Dehradun Airport/ Haridwar railway station to enable you to take your return flight/ train at noon.
We hope you take back happy memories of this Trip.
PACKAGE COST: INR.98,000/- per person
Tour Departure: Haridwar
Tour Return: Haridwar
Group Size: 24 pax group
Max Age: 80 years
Fix Departure Dates: 10 May, 24 May, 13 June, 16 Sept 2020
INCLUDES:
• 10 night’s hotel accommodation on a twin sharing basis with All Meals as per itinerary.
• Transfers by Toyota Innova Crysta – 3/4 passengers per car
• VIP dharshan at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Dhams
• Mahaabhishek, Shringar Darshan at Badrinath Dham.
• Palki for Yamunotri trekking both ways Same day.
• Helicopter Return ticket to Kedarnath.
• Professional English speaking tour manager.
TRANSPORT MODE: Toyota Innova Crysta
• 5% GST extra on the Package Cost
• Domestic airfares, passports, visa, travel insurance including medical evacuation.
• Items not mentioned in itinerary.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Items of personal nature, laundry etc.
Client’s Required Details:
• Name of the Passenger
• Date of Birth / Age / Gender
• Gotra (for Poojan) Contact Address
• Identity Proof (Electoral Card/ Pan Card / Aadhar Card)
• Mandatory as Per Govt. Norms
• Pan Card (Mandatory as Per Govt. Norms)
• Body Weight of Each And Every Individual.
Attractions:
• VIP Pooja and Special VIP darshan at all the four dhams.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND:
1. 30 days and more prior to date of departure Indian Rs 20,000 shall be the cancellation charge.
2. Between 29 days and 15 days prior to date of departure the cancellation charges shall be 50% of the tour cost.
3. Between 14 days and 7 days prior to date of departure the cancellation charges will 75% of tour cost.
4. In less than 7 days prior to departure shall be treated as NO SHOW and cancellation charges shall be 100% of tour cost.
5. GST once collected against each payment is non refundable.
6. Any refund amount due as per cancellation policy above shall be refunded to the Pilgrim in 15
working days from the date of cancellation.
Guidelines for Passengers:
• Pilgrims need to carry only handbags as suitcases cannot be carried in the helicopter. We encourage using helicopter travel bag.
• All temples in Chardham are located at high altitude areas. Pilgrims are advised to carry a small oxygen bottle with them as a precaution. It is available at medical shops.
Fitness:
• All pilgrims should be physically fit. it is better to do some jogging and other light exercise as you prepare for this journey.
• In these locations the temperature will fall to 10 degree Celsius or less at night. Therefore, pilgrims are advised to carry woolen clothes.
Photography:
• Still Cameras/ portable video cameras are allowed in Himalayan ranges but not inside the Temple.
• Please do not attempt to take pictures inside the temples.
Communication:
• Although all private mobile phones have coverage, BSNL mobile is better in most of the places.