Haridwar Trip Overview
Chardham Yatra is once in a lifetime spiritual exploit to us human souls still caught in the incessant cycles of suffering and joy, birth and death, ascent and descent. The Yatra invites one closer to the real abode of Divine within, by letting one’s mortal being follow the paths to such sacred sites the mere occupancy of which catalyses one’s spiritual awakening. Let us make it easier for you, let us give you the very reasons why thousands of pilgrims have sought us to help plan their ideal chardham Yatra, and let us tell you why they will recommend the same for you.
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Haridwar, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Chardham Yatra is once in a lifetime spiritual exploit to us human souls still caught in the incessant cycles of suffering and joy, birth and death, ascent and descent. The Yatra invites one closer to the real abode of Divine within, by letting one’s mortal being follow the paths to such sacred sites the mere occupancy of which catalyses one’s spiritual awakening. Let us make it easier for you, let us give you the very reasons why thousands of pilgrims have sought us to help plan their ideal chardham Yatra, and let us tell you why they will recommend the same for you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Haridwar – Sitapur (245kms/8Hrs)
Stop At: Sitapur, Sitapur, Sitapur District, Uttar Pradesh
Welcome to Haridwar. You are greeted and assisted on
arrival at Dehradun Railway station / Airport by Chardham
tour representative and drive to Sitapur / Guptkashi. On
the way see the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in
Devprayag.On arrivaldo Registrationfor visiting Kedarnath,
overnight stay at Hotel.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel JPG Palace, Sitapur
Day 2: Sitapur – Kedarnath (19kms Trek/6 Hrs)
Stop At: Kedarnath, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
Early morning drop to Sonprayag(for trek route) trek starts from here to Kedarnath.Start to ascend on trek
route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath, so one can
take helicopter to Kedarnath(at own cost). Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen,
toiletries and clothes. After performing Pooja&Darshan of ShriKedarnathji. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingam of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against
the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the
destroyer. According to legends, Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in Kurukshetra war, felt
guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings
of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while
fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull, on being
followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.
The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places
and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared
at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar
and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the
four above-mentioned shrines are treated as PanchKedar.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Sunil, Kedarnath
Day 3: Kedarnath – Sitapur(19kms Trek/6 Hrs) – Ukhimath
Stop At: Ukhimath, Ukhimath, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
After performing Morning Pooja&Darshan of ShriKedarnathji
return to Sitapur. Drive to ukhimath , Overnight stay at Ukhimath
Hotel.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Aanchal Guest House, Ukhimath
Day 4: Ukhimath – Chopta (trek to Tungnath) – Pipalkoti
Stop At: Pipalkoti, Pipalkoti, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning transfer to chopta visit tunganath temple (5km trek), in
evening transfer to pipalkoti, overnight stay at pipalkoti hotel
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Comfort Inn, Pipalkoti
Day 5: Pipalkoti – Badrinath(230kms/ 9Hrs)
Stop At: Badrinath, Badrinath, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning transfer to Badrinath, Joshimath (Narshimha Temple)on arrival check in at hotel, in the evening
visit Badrinath temple, overnight stay at hotel.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river MandakiniandAlananda, Rudranath, Temple &NaradSilla.
Karanprayag: It is the confluence of river Pinder and Alananda
Nandprayag : It is the confluence of river Nandakani and Alananda
Vishnu Prayag :- It is the confluence of river Dhauliganga and Alananda
Joshimath: is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Joshimath is one
of four ‘Maths’ established by AdiShankaracharya. There are many temples in township most important is
temple of Narsimha in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity withers with time and the
popular belief holds that the day arm completely witherBadrinath valley will cease to exist and the
Godsresidence will transfer to neighboring Niti Valley at BhavishyaBadri.
Duration: 2 days
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Govind Palace, Badrinath
Day 6: Badrinath – Pipalkoti (80kms/4 hrs)
Stop At: Pipalkoti, Pipalkoti, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning visit temple after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceedthrough colorful entrance of the temple have
Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Udhhav, Nar & Narayan. Also see
another small temples inside the temple compound i.e. Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn
and Kaamdhenu. One can get ‘Charnamirt’(abhishekamjal) in side compound. Brahamakapal is significant
for PinddamShraddh of ancestors (Pitrus), one can perform rite here.
Later a visit of Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border), which includes VyasaGufa,
Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc, In the evening transfer to Pipalkoti, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Badrinath: one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is
situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar &
Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid
backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild
berries,thus the place got name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of
berries”.
TaptKund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river
Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the
Badrinath temple.
NaradKund : A recess in the river, near TaptKund, forming a pool
from where the Badrinath idol was recovered by Jagad Guru
Shankaracharya and established in temple.
Brahma Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their
deceased ancestors.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. Away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata MurtyTemple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include SeshNetra
Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
ManaVillage : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
BhimPul :- On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring
Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under
the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava
brothers.
VyasGufa (cave): Near Mana village, there is a rock-cave where VedVyas is believed to have composed the
Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Comfort Inn, Pipalkoti
Day 7: Pipalkoti–Rishiesh- Haridwar(220kms/7 hrs)
Pass By: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
Morning drive back to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh visitShivanand Ashram, Ram jhoola,
Laxmanjhoola, Gita Bhavan, PramarthNiketan,Here tour ends with happy memories as you drop to the
Dehradun Railway station / Airport for journey to onward destination.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
