Chardham Yatra Tour

Chardham Yatra Tour takes place in Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand. The four shrines are the dwelling place of the Gods on earth and the sources of the rivers sacred in India, which as a result merge into one, the great Ganges.

“Char Dham” is translated from Sanskrit as “the four dwellings”. These four temples are the most important places of pilgrimage in the Himalayas.

Temple of the Goddess Yamuna located in Yamunotri at the source of the river Yamuna. Temple of the Goddess Ganga in Gangotri. The Sri Kedarnath Mandir Temple, the abode of Shiva, located in Kedarnath at the headwaters of the Mandakini River (it is also one of the five sacred places of Saivites in the Himalayas). The Sri Badrinath temple dedicated to Vishnu at the headwaters of Alaknanda in Badrinath (also one of the four most sacred places of Vishnuism in India).

• DAY 1

  Haridwar

  Begin your tour. Arrive into Haridwar Welcome to Vardhman's "Chardham Yatra" ! On arrival in Haridwar, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for rest of the day.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 2

  Haridwar -Jhanki Chatti )

  After breakfast drive to Jhanki Chatti via Mussoorie and check in at the hotel. Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 3

  Jhanki Chatti- Yamunotri - Syana Chatti (5kms by Road & 13kms Trek (one side)

  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.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 4

  Syanachatti to Gangotri

  This morning after breakfast 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.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 5

  Gangotri-Uttarkashi

  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.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 6

  Uttarkashi - Gurikund

  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 Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 7

  Gurikund - Kedarnath 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 theGauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvati meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the basefor a trek to Kedarnath.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 8

  Kedarnath - Joshimath

  vis Chopta Trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Joshimath from Gaurikund. Check in hotel.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 9

  Joshimath to Badrinath

  After early breakfast, drive to Badrinath, Check in Hotel, Night halt.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 10

  Badrinath to Srinagar

  Drive to Srinagar, On arrival, transfer to hotel. Night Halt.Overnight:Hotel

• DAY 11

  Srinagar - Delhi by flight

  After breakfast transfer to airport to catch Flight for Delhi and upon arrival at Delhi Domestic Airport transfer to International airport by shuttle service to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Chardham Yatra" escorted by Vardhman Vacations