Char Dham

Duration: 11 days Sector: Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath Best Time: May - October COST for package: Min 02 pax = Rs.9800 per pax ( Only Accommodation and Meals) Transportation : Innova Rs.4000 per day Qualis Rs.3500 per day Indica Rs. 2600 per day

BADRINATH, KEDARNATH, YAMUNOTRI & GANGOTRI - these four shrines are amongst the holiest of Hindu temples and are collectively called CHAR DHAM which are nestled in the picturesque settings of the Himalayas. Each situated above 3000 mt. is important from a religious as well as for scenic point of view. Get the real perspective. Day 1: Delhi – Dehradun Drive 255 kms Morning drive to Dehradun.On arrival check in at the Hotel., Overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Dehradun / Sayanachatti Drive: 220 kms. Morning drive to reach Sayanachatti. Arrive around noon and check in at the hotel for overnight stay. Day 3: Sayanachatti / Yamunotri / Sayanachatti Drive 14 km, Trek: 7 kms. Morning start drive to reach to Jankichatti.From here start trek to reach Yamunotri (2 - 3 hrs) - one of the four most sacred Dhams. YAMUNOTRI DHAM: This 19th century temple built the Maharani of Jaipur has its legend to a sage named Asit who could'nt visit Gangotri due to old age but a source of the Ganga river emerged from a nearby rock and fulfilled his wishes. Thus the inner sanctum has a black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. Outside the temple are hot springs of which Surya-Kund is considered to be the most sacred. Later trek down to reach Jankichatti (1 - hrs) and drive back to Sayanachatti for overnight stay. Day 4: Sayanachatti / Uttarkashi Drive: 120 kms. Morning drive down to reach Uttarkashi. Upon arrival check in at Shikhar Nature Resort. In the evening visit Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple etc. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Day 5: Uttarkashi / Gangotri / Uttarkashi Drive: 95 kms. Morning drive to reach Gangotri - situated along the Bhagirathi river also know as river Ganges, Gangotri is yet another important Dham. Gangotri DHAM: The 18th century temple is a modest granite structure first built in the 18th century and rebuilt by the Maharaja of Jaipur. Hindus believe that Goddess Ganga was brought down to earth by the mythological King Bhagirathi. Also the Ganga is believed to contain 'Amrit" - holy nectar which is said to cleanse one of all sins. Later drive back to reach Uttarkashi for overnight stay. Day 6: Uttarkashi / Guptakashi Drive: 203 kms. Morning drive to reach Rudraprayag. Upon arrival, check in at the tourist bungalow. Rudraprayag is the meeting point of the Alaknanda river (originating from Badrinath) and the Mandakini river (originating from Kedarnath). Overnight stay at the tourist bungalow / hotel. Day 7: Guptakashi / Gaurikund / Kedarnath Drive: 36 kms. Trek: 14 kms. Morning drive to reach Gaurikund. Arrive at Gaurikund which is the last road ahead and start trek to reach Kedarnath Temple - a journey that passes by deep ravines, waterfalls, tiny shrines and tea shops all through green forests. KEDARNATH DHAM: The 1000 year old temple with a carved exterior is located in a courtyard protected by Nandi bull. This spot has great significance in the legendary Mahabharata epic. Inside the main sanctum is one of the 12 naturally formed 'Jotrilingas' of India. The temple has carved shapes of the Pandavas, and Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at the tourist bungalow / hotel. Day 8: Kedarnath / Gaurikund / Joshimath Trek: 14kms. Drive: 70 kms: Morning trek back to Gaurikund and further drive down to Joshimath. Upon arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay. Day 09: Joshimath / Badrinath Morning drive to reach the fourth Dham i.e. Badrinath. Enroute drive past Joshimath, Govindghat and finally arrive at Badriath, a sprawling village divided by the river Alaknanda. This Dham is brightly painted. BADRINATH DHAM: It is believed that Lord Vishnu meditated in what Hindus call the 'Yogdhyani' posture. Due to the increase in the number of pilgrims, the temple has been enlarged overtime. The inner sanctum has a black stone idol of Vishnu sitting under a golden canopy. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 10: Badrinath / Rishikesh Morning drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later drive 16kms to visit Auli, one of India's best skiing resort, with all modern facilities. From Auli you can have a beautiful view of Mt. Nanda Devi. Return drive to Joshimath. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 11: Rishikesh / Delhi Drive: 225 kms. Morning drive down to Delhi via Haridwar.