Religious Tours

CHARDHAM YATRA 12 Days/11 Nights

 

Chardham- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath


HIGHLIGHTS

CITY NTS HOTEL or SIMILAR
HARIDWAR 01 HAVELI HARI GANGA/LAHORE HOUSE
BARKOT 02 THE CHAR DHAM CAMP
HARSIL 01 THE CHAR DHAM CAMP
UTTARKASHI 01 THE CHAR DHAM CAMP
GUPTAKASHI 01 THE CHAR DHAM CAMP
KEDARNATH 01 PUNJAB & SINDH AWAS
GUPTKASHI 01 THE CHAR DHAM CAMP
JOSHIMATH 02 THE CHAR DHAM CAMP
HARIDWAR 01 HAVELI HARI GANGA/LAHORE HOUSE


Detailed Itinerary

Day -01 Delhi - Haridwar (210 Kms/5hrs)   
You will depart for Haridwar by road. (210 Kms/5 hrs). Lunch enroute. Upon arrival at Haridwar, check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Evening Ganga Arti at Har Ki Pauri. Dinner & Overnight at The Haveli

Day-02 Haridwar – Barkot (185kms/7hrs)
route enjoys delicious lunch at wayside restaurant. Barkot is a place of great scenic beauty with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains all around. A magnificent view of the eternal snow peaks of Bandar punch can be seen from here. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Barkot
Day-03 Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (38kms/2hrs, local taxi drive 7 Kms/1hrs, 6 kms/3hrs trek one side. )
After early breakfast, we will proceed to Hanumanchatti via Syanachatti (5 kms. Before Hanumanchatti). From here local taxis are available for Jankichatti. From Jankichatti we begin our trek to Yamunotri (6 km/3 hrs) to visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river. You can take a holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs and cook rice in its water, the common rituals performed by the devotees. We return to Barkot in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at The Chardham Camp, Barkot

Day-04 Barkot – Harsil (151 kms, 6-7hrs)
After breakfast, we will proceed to Harsil – one the most beautiful valleys in the world. En-route we will stop at Gangnani for hot water spring dip. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Harsil.

Day-05 Harsil – Gangotri – Uttarkashi ( 105 Kms )
After breakfast, we proceed to Gangotri (22 kms/1 hr). On arrival take a holy deep in the River sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform pooja and relax in the lovely surrounding. In the afternoon return back to Harsil for Lunch . Post Lunch proceed for Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Maneri, Uttarkashi. (B.L.D)

Day-06 : Uttarkashi – Guptakashi ( 212 Kms/ 8 Hrs )
After early breakfast, we will proceed to Guptakashi (212 Kms). Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Guptakashi.

 

There are two routes from Uttarkashi to Guptakashi.

Route 1- Strictly for smaller vehicles. Tempo Traveler can take this route. (212 Kms/8 Hrs) Uttarkashi-Chaurangikhal-Lumbgaon-Peepaldali-Kirtinagar-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Aagastmuni-Chandrawali- Guptakashi

 

Route 2- For all the vehicles ( 280 Kms/ 10 Hrs).
Uttarkashi- Dharasu-Chinialisod-Chamba-Zero Point( vis Bhagirathi Puarm)-Gadolia-Maletha- Kirtinagar- Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Aagastmuni-Chandrawali- Guptakashi

 

 

Day-07 : Guptakashi – Kedarnath - (32 Kms drive- 1 hr / 14 Kms Trek / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, we proceed to Gaurikund (32 Kms / 1hr). Take a holy dip at Taptakund and begin our trek to Kedarnath (14 kms/5 hrs). In the evening we take you to visit Kedarnath Temple for Darshan, Aarti & pooja. Dinner and overnight at Punjab & Sindh Awas or similar.

 

 

Day-08 : Kedarnath – Guptakashi (14 Kms Trek – 3 Hrs/ 32 Kms Drive – 1hrs)
After breakfast, we start our journey towards Guptakashi with a stopover at Taptakund. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Guptakashi.

Day-09 : Guptakashi – Joshimath via Chopta (141 Kms / 5-6 Hrs)
After breakfast, we proceed to Joshimath (141 Kms / 5-6 hrs), one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through medicinal forest. On arrival in check in to your Chardham camp. Evening is free for you to explore Joshimath on your own. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

 

Day-10 : Joshimath – Badrinath – Joshimath ( 45 Kms drive one way/ 2 Hrs)
After breakfast, we proceed to Badrinath. On arrival take holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana Village. We return to Joshimath in the evening. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath

Day-11 : Joshimath – Haridwar (274 Kms/ 9-10 hrs)
After breakfast, we proceed to Haridwar (274 kms/ 9-10 hrs). Rest of the day will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Haridwar.

 

Day-12 :Haridwar – Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to New Delhi. (210 Kms / 5 hrs) We hope you take back happy memories of Chardham Tour.

Highlights of The Camps include:
  • Accommodation in spacious all weather proof, independent, thatched roof, luxury-tents (16’ x 12’)
  • Attached baths and toilets with running Hot & Cold water
  • Multi cuisine dining facilities
  • Hot water bottles as sun down service
  • Guided visits to the shrine
  • First aid at camps with oxygen cylinders
  • Escorted walk and visits to nearby areas
  • STD / ISD conferencing facilities at the camps
  • Well structured activity blocks for Aarti, Religious discourses, etc

Please find below the special rates of the Chardham Yatra with transportation:


Luxury Package:       Ex Kolkkata (Accommodation in luxury tents)
Ex    Kolkata               Rs.51900/- per person for 11N/12D on twin sharing basis
Ex    Delhi :                Rs.41900/- per person for 11N/12D on twin sharing basis
Ex    Haridwar:          Rs.36900/- per person for 9N/10D on twin sharing basis
Plan:                          APAI (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with all taxes)

 

Economy Package : Ex Delhi (Accommodation in 3* hotels)

 

 

TOUR COST

 

Rs. 51, 900 per person

 

Tour Includes:

  • Accommodation in a standard room in The Haveli Hari Ganga; Haridwar or Alternate Hotel with breakfast, lunch and dinner for Ex- Delhi Departures
  • Accommodation in The Chardham Camp in Barkot, Harsil, Guptakashi, Kedarnath and Joshimath with all meals. (Some lunches will be packed lunches)
  • Accommodation in a Standard room in Punjab & Sindh Awas in Kedarnath
  • Transfers Delhi - Haridwar and Haridwar – Delhi in AC Vehicle  for Delhi Departures and from Haridwar– Barkot – Harsil – Guptakashi – Kedarnath – Guptakashi - Joshimath – Haridwar  in a  non air-conditioned vehicle
  • airfare

It does not include:

  • Any meals other than those specified in ‘Cost Includes’.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
  • Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.
  • Porterage during trekking
  • Ponies / Dollies during trekking
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing.
  • Tour Guide

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • The above prices are on per person basis.
  • Rates are subject to changes in fares / taxes / fuel surcharges or suppliers.
  • All services are based on single transfers and normal office working hours. Should the passengers depart for earlier / later arrivals / departures, additional costs will have to be incurred.
  • Accommodation will be provided hotels but can be replaced without prior notice to similar category hotels.
  • Cancellation charges as per company policies.
  • The itinerary and rates are valid for seven day from the date of quotation.
  • The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings, which are subject to availability/ change
  • Airfares are subject to confirmation on the lowest class
  • We reserve the right to amend or remove this offer at any time
  • THE ABOVE RATES ARE NOT VALID OVER PEAK SEASON TRAVEL

 

This itinerary is correct at the time of writing, however Gainwell and their agents cannot be held responsible for any     alterations that may occur due to changing conditions or circumstances beyond their control. All business is conducted  in accordance with our Terms & Conditions or on request from our offices. All clients doing business with Gainwell will be deemed to have read and accepted to be bound by our Terms & Conditions.