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10-Day Char Dham Pilgrimage From Rishikesh/Haridwar
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Religious, Trekking

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Hindi

Description

Embark on a pilgrimage in Uttarakhand and visit the holiest and most beautiful sites of the Hindu religion: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, together known as the 'Char Dham'. Drive on the hair-raising mountain roads and trek the rewarding high-altitude trails to reach the remote and sacred temples. Also, see the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi that become the sacred Ganges River.

Highlights
  • Hike up challenging trails to reach the sacred Kedarnath Temple
  • Ascend to Mana Village and Gaurikund
  • Sightsee Vasundhara falls, Saraswati river and Neelkanth peak 
  • Offer your prayers at the Yogdhyan Badri Temple and Narsingh Devata Temple
  • Attend the divine morning aarti at Badrinath Temple
  • Trek via Barkot to reach the holy Yamunotri
  • Witness the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
  • Day 1- Haridwar/Rishikesh - Barkot expand_more
    • Arrive at Rishikesh/Haridwar, connect with your tour guide and head to Barkot.
    • Pass through well-known towns like Rishikesh, Narendra Nagar, Chamba, Tehri and Dharasu. Have lunch on the way.
    • Check into the hotel at Barkot. Duration of journey: 6 hours
  • Day 2- Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot expand_more
    • Depart to Jankichatti via Syanchatti (41 km motorable way up to Jankichatti and 6 km trek to Yamunotri).
    • Visit Yamuna Mata Temple at Yamunotri and take blessings from the Pujari.
    • See the nearby places like Surya Kund, Divya Shila and Jamuna Bai Kund.
    • Have lunch and return to Barkot for an overnight stay.
  • Day 3- Barkot - Uttarakashi expand_more
    • Proceed to Uttarkashi and check in to the hotel. 
    • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Lord Shiva is manifested here, immersed in deep meditation. The Shiva Lingam here is 56 cm in height and is tilted to the south. The present temple was built over the pre-existing ancient altar in 1857 by the queen of Tehri-Khaneti Devi. You can find Parvati and Ganesha in the sanctum sanctorum, while Nandi is in the outer chamber. The images of Sakshi Gopal and Sage Markandeya can also be seen here in a deep meditative posture. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva himself protected the sage from Yama- the God of Death.

    Duration of journey: 3 hours.

  • Day 4- Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi expand_more
    • Drive to Gangotri Temple via Harsil and Bhaironghati.
    • Take a dip in the Bhagirathi River before entering the temple.
    • Enjoy the scenic views of the Himalayas and have lunch.
    • Return to Uttarkashi for a night halt.

    Duration of journey: 6-8 hours. (motorable)

  • Day 5- Uttarakashi - Rudraprayag/Sonprayag expand_more
    • Drive to Guptkashi. Pass through Ghansali, Agastyamuni and several villages of Uttarkashi, Tihari and Rudraprayag.
    • Visit the Vishwanath Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva).
    • Check into the hotel after reaching Rudraprayag.
    • Visit the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag/Sonprayag.

    Duration of journey: 7 hours.

  • Day 6- Rudraprayag/Sonprayag - Kedarnath expand_more
    • Trek up to Gaurikund and have breakfast.
    • Visit the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Gauri. This trek route passes through thick forests, mountain streams and a magnificent view of the Himalayas. 
    • Cross Rambara and Garudachatti to reach the Kedarnath shrine. Take a night halt in the foothills of the Himalayas.

    Distance: 30 km motorable, 14 km trek

  • Day 7- Kedarnath - Rudraprayag expand_more
    • Head to Kedarnath Temple in the early morning and see the statues of Pandavas, Draupadi, Nandi and Veerbhadra.
    • Take blessings of Pujari and receive the prasad.
    • Visit the surroundings and see the views of the Kedarnath peaks.
    • Have breakfast and trek down to Gauri Kund.
    • Depart to Rudraprayag and check in to the hotel there for an overnight stay.
  • Day 8- Rudraprayag - Badrinath expand_more
    • Drive to Badrinath (the last Dham of the Chardham yatra).
    • Pass through the famous places of Gaucher, Nandprayag, Garudaganga, Joshimath, Vishnuprayag, Govindghata, and Padukesher.
    • Revel in the beauty of many beautiful villages, waterfalls, streams, river confluences and forests on the way.
    • Take a dip in hot water kund before visiting the temple. Check into the hotel/guest house for an overnight stay.

    Duration of journey: 5 hours.

  • Day 9- Badrinath - Joshimath expand_more
    • Travel to the Mana village, which is the last village near the China-Tibet border, and explore the nearby places like Bheem Pul, Vasundhara Falls, Saraswati River and Neelkanth Peak. Drive back to Joshimath. 
    • Visit the ancient Yogdhyan Badri Temple in Pandukesher (1,829 m), located 24 km from Joshimath.
    • See the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga river in Vishnuprayag. Check into the hotel in Joshimath before visiting Narsingh Devata Temple.

    Duration of journey: 5-6 hours

  • Day 10- Joshimath - Rishikesh/Haridwar expand_more
    • Depart to Rishikesh. Visit Karnaprayag on your way to witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. Also, see Lord Karna temple nearby. 
    • After journeying for a while, stop at Devprayag to see the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, eventually forming the Ganga.
    • Drop off at Rishikesh/Haridwar.

    Duration of journey: 6-7 hours

What's Included
  • Transportation: Tempo Traveller/Innova/Indigo/Sumo/Max. (depending upon the group size)
  • Accommodation: Deluxe Hotels and Camping in Kedarnath with Sleeping Bag
  • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner(Veg Only); Morning and Evening Tea
  • Toll and parking charges
  • Driver Expenses
  • English-speaking Indian tour guide
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • GST
  • Pooja or any entry fees in Temples or religious places
  • Any cost incurred due to natural calamities
What to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Medicines
  • ID proof
Meeting Point

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 4 INR 16000 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 198 / person