Char Dham Yatra

» Char Dham Track :

Delhi - Rishikesh - Mussooorie and Syanachatti - Yamunotri - Uttarakashi - Gangotri - Uttarakashi - Kedarnath - Pipalkoti - Badrinath - Haridwar - Delhi


» The Yatra :

Delhi : Delhi is the Capital of India, with all the facilities and all the best things to see and do. Here you can see some of the most elegant Historical places like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and also the modern ones like the Akshardham and Lotus Temple. It has got some of the best shopping markets like Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Nagar and Connaught Place. For the Holy Char Dham Yatra, you can purchase this from here. The morning Sun should see you in the Tourist bus for Haridwar. It takes 6-7 hrs to reach Rishikesh.

Rishikesh : Rishikesh is one of the small pilgrimages which have a lot of religious significance. Visit the Rishikesh Temple and seek the blessings of God for furher journey. Rest here in the Hotel and dinner and sleep for the next days Journey.

Mussoorie and Syanachatti : (78 kms) Mussorie is about 78kms from Rishikesh and its takes at least three hours to reach Mussoorie. Once you reach Mussoorie, unpack your bags and take a little rest. Mussoorie is a beautiful Hill Station, so be ready for the sight-seeing of this beautiful land. See the Coffee Plantations, walk in the streets, get on the camel back and shop at the Mall Road. For the dinner and rest be back in the Hotel.

The morning light will see you at the way to Syanachatti. About 127 kms away, Syanachatti is a small village. You will reach here in the evening. You can either take a walk in the village or take rest. The night stay and dinner will be at the Hotel.

Yamunotri : From Syanachatti the Trek to Hanumanchatti foothill is about 6kms. you can either trek from here or take a pony to Yamunotri. After a bath in the Hot Water Kund and darshan at Yamunotri Temple, be ready to step down to Syanachatti Village. The dinner and the night stay will be at the same hotel.

Uttarkashi : (108kms) The morning after the heavy breakfast shall see you in the coach for the onward journey of Uttarakashi. This 4 hrs journey will take you to Kashivishwanath Temple of Uttarakashi. This most famous Temple of Uttarakashi is ages old is though of the one which fulfills the peoples dreams.

Gangotri : ( 100 kms) At a height of 1222 ft above the sea level Gangotri is one of the most sacred places of Hindus. Gangotri is the place where King Bhagirathi prayed the Lord Shiva to bring Ganges to Earth and to oblige his 60,000 ancestors. It is believed that a single dip in the Ganges wards of all the ill doings of the person. ties. A 3 hrs drive from here shall take you back to Uttarakashi. Stay in Uttarakashi for the dinner and night rest.

Rudraprayag : (175kms) After crossing the distance of 175 kms one reaches the Rudraprayag. Here in between the route, you can visit the temples of Mandakini and Alakhnanada. Lunch en - route. Another 76 kms onwards will take you to Gaurikund. As per the legend, Gaurikund is the place where Maa Paravati meditated to attain Lord Shiva. Its also the base to the trek to Kedarnath. Stay in Gaurkund for the night and dinner.

Kedarnath : From Gaurikund you have to trek for another 14kms either by foot or on the horse back. The main road ends here so the Jeep cannot go beyond it. Kedarnath Temple is open till Noon - 12: 30 p.m. only, so one has to begin early in the morning. Be back to Gaurikund for the night stay and dinner.

From Gaurikund take the route of Pipalkoti . You will reach here in the evening if you start early in the morning.

Badrinath : ( 85kms) Pipalkoti to Badrinath is a distance of 85 kms which can be easliy covered by Coach/ Jeep. Badrinath is covered by snow clad Himalayas so wear cottons before beginning the Journey to Badrinath. Pay visit to the Badrinath Temple. Built by Adi Shankracharya in the 8th Century, it has the idol of Lord Badrinath.

From Badrinath the coach/ bus shall take you back to Haridwar via Joshimath Auli. Joshimath /Auli is one of the best places for River Rafting in India. While crossing this place do not forget to go for Rafting. After reaching Haridwar, either take the Train or cover the distance to Delhi by Road. The Char Dham Yatra ends here.

* It is important that one ends the Yatra from the point where he begun; only then the Char Dham yatra is complete.

Not to be Missed

Auli - Auli is the place for Camping and River Rafting. As you will began your journey back to Delhi, enroute Auli will come. Stay here for a day and night and enjoy the waters of Ganges in Auli.

Our Suggestions

Char Dham Yatra is the easiest of Yatras as most of the distance can be covered by Bus/ Train. There is little of trekking involved.

No permits are required for the Yatra and the tour can also be easily booked.

Its better to be in a group while on a Holy Yatra.

Do not show your passport details to strangers and do not carry any valuables with you. Its better to keep the Valueables at home before leaving for the holy yatra.

While on Yatra, eat only from your booked Hotel or a reputed restaurants. Do not eat from roadside vendors and do not accept food from strangers. Have only mineral water.

Prior any such Holy Yatra, its good to get oneself vaccinated. Visit a Doctor before the Yatra even if you are not suffering from any ailment.

Take both the cottons and woolens with you. You will have to keep changing them as per the weather conditions. Keep an umbrella too, as the weather conditions here are unpredictable.

Do not wear heels or sandals. The best thing to wear in Yatras is sports shoes both for men and women.

Aged people if willing to take this Yatra, should consult the Doctor before the beginning of the Holy Yatra.

As per the changing weather conditions, take both warm and cotton clothes. To know more, contact us.

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