Chardham Yatra Package

Uttarakhand is famously called the "Land of Gods." In this circuit, the four shrines which are believed to purify the soul and give salvation are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

Why take up a Chardham Yatra Package?

It's not easy to tread the treacherous tracks, uncertain climatic conditions, and long distances in the Himalayas. Here is where Chardham Yatra packages come to one's rescue. With everything from budget to luxurious packages, such contemporary accommodation, transportation, and meals in combination with a local guide make it a completely trouble-free and enriching experience for all pilgrims.

What Does a Typical Chardham Yatra Tour Package Include?

Transport: You can arrange options ranging from private cabs to buses and even helicopters, depending on your places of interest, to minimize travel time while enjoying bird's eye views.

Accommodation: You can book comfortable hotels, guest houses, or ashrams, with luxury options available at selected locations.

Meals: Accommodation packages include breakfast and dinner, and special diet needs for pilgrims can be accommodated as well.

Guides and Escort Services: The local guides have the knowledge and explain to pilgrims the historical as well as religious value of each site.

VIP Darshan: Most packages offer VIP passes so that you could save hours for long queues in temples, which makes the act very convenient for senior pilgrims.

A Glance of the Sacred Centers

Yamunotri: The temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, stands at the source of the Yamuna River, and the trek offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks. Pilgrims bathe in the river's waters, believing it will cleanse them of all sins.

Gangotri: Situated at the source of the holy Ganges, Gangotri is a deep spiritual site. It is said that King Bhagirath's penance here fetched Ganga from heaven, and a dip in Bhagirathi purifies the soul.

Kedarnath: At an altitude of 3,583 meters, Kedarnath is one of the most sacred places for Lord Shiva. The temple can be reached through a 16-kilometer trek or a convenient helicopter ride.

Badrinath: Badrinath is once again dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the place is one of the most sacred spots in India. The drive to the shrine is scenic, besides a holy dip at Tapt Kund hot springs right before entering the shrine.

Types of Chardham Yatra Packages

Budget Packages: These are for pilgrims who look for cheap spiritual travel. These packages go quite basic on accommodations and transportation but don't give up the holy experience.

Luxury Packages: For those who seek comfort and convenience, the luxury packages stay in premium hotels, helicopter rides, and VIP darshan at each temple, ensuring a smooth journey through even the most challenging of terrains.

Customized Packages: Plan your itinerary with flexible stays, transportation, and visits to temples according to your choice and time constraints.

Best Time for Chardham Yatra Tour Packages

The ideal time to visit Chardham Yatra is from April to June and September to October. The climate is pleasant, and the roads are relatively safer during this time. Do not travel during the rainy season since many places become vulnerable to land sliding and floods.

Tips to Make Your Yatra Hassle Free

Health and fitness: You will follow a route that leads up mountains and hilly terrain, so it is essential to stay fit and carry all prescribed medicines.

Warm Attire: Night temperatures drop considerably, so you will need to carry some warm clothes.

Book in Advance: It is always best to book your Chardham Yatra package in advance so that you do not miss the best rate with accommodations.

What are the prices for this tour?

Epic Yatra Chardham Yatra Packages start at ₹16,500 per person. The cost depends on the type of accommodation, mode of transportation, and meal and sightseeing inclusions. So, if you want a budget-friendly pilgrimage or a luxurious spiritual retreat, we have it all. A visit to Chardham Yatra is not a journey but as spiritual as anything can be.

These handpicked packages from us ensure the devotion of the pilgrims undeterred. Be it the comfort of accommodation, smooth transportation, expert guidance. Or enriching experiences, our packages would make your pilgrimage efficient and hassle-free.

So, what are you waiting for? Choose one of the best Chardham Yatra packages today and embark on an extra-ordinary voyage. That will leave a seminal mark on your soul!

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Delhi – Haridwar ( 214 kms / 6 – 7 hrs )

Upon arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway Station, greet and meet service by representative. Get transferred to vehicle and later proceed to Haridwar, and check-in to the hotel upon arrival. Evening, attend Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri. You can also visit Mansa Devi Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 2 : Haridwar – Barkot (210 kms / 6 – 7 hrs )

Morning after hearty breakfast depart from hotel between 7:00 – 8:00 AM and proceed to Barkot via Mussoorie. En-route experience the beauty of Kempty falls. On arrival check-in to the hotel in Barkot. Overnight stay with Dinner.

Day 3 : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot ( 42 kms drive / 6 kms trek)

Early morning at 5 AM, drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & start the trek to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at your own cost). After taking bath in Jamnabai Kund’s Tapt Kund (Hot water spring) and have the darshan of Yamunotri Ji. Later trek down to Jankichatti & drive to Barkot. Dinner & Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 4 : Barkot – Uttarkashi ( 100 kms / 5 – 6 hrs)

Morning after breakfast, checkout from the hotel between 9 AM to 10 AM & drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Uttarkashi market in evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi: “Uttarkashi” the dev Bhoomi which literally means “Kashi of the north” is one of the holy places in Hinduism. In addition, to have the natural and the devotional beauty, here you have lots of fun adventurous activities to enjoy. Dodital lake, Nicheketa Lake, Dodital Dayara Pass Trek, Dayara Bugyal trek are some of the famous attractions to visit here. Therefore, you must visit this place at least once.

Day 5 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi ( 100 kms / 3 – 4 hrs each side)

Early morning start the drive to Gangotri sharp at 5 AM, en-route at Gangnanione can take a holy dip in Tapt Kund (Hot Spring) & further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its natural loveliness and for the magnificent views of the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 6 : Uttarkashi – Sitapur ( 230 kms / 9 – 10 hrs )

Once the breakfast is done, drive down to Sitapur around 8 AM via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. En-route you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Sitapur. Dinner & Overnight stay at in the hotel.

Guptakashi: located at an elevation of 1,319 meters (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda, this town is highly auspicious in Hinduism. It is so much popular because of the two ancient temples. The first one is the Vishwanath temple which is in the name of Lord Shiva, and the second one is a temple where Lord Shiva is in his Ardhnarishwar form. Also, this place has great relations with the Mahabharta Kaal and Pandavas. it belongs to the time when after the Mahabharta battle, Pandavas were searching for Lord Shiva so as to get the forgiveness for the Killings of their cousins.

Day 7 : Sitapur – Kedarnath

Option 1: Early morning after breakfast, drive to Helipad at Guptkashi / Phata or Sersi, according to the reporting time provided by the Helicopter Company and board the helicopter for Shri Kedarnath Ji. After 15 minutes of flying, reach at helipad at Kedarnath Ji, have darshan & Perform Pooja, and overnight Stay at Kedarnath ji or can return and stay at Sitapur.

Option 2: Early morning check-out at 3 AM from the Hotel and drive to Sonprayag and catch the government jeep over there for GauriKund (6 Kms / Charges Rs. 10/-). From there start the trek to Shri Kedarnath Ji. After 19kms / 8hrs trek reach at Kedarnath Ji, have darshan and perform Pooja. Overnight Stay at Kedarnath Ji or can return back and stay at Sitapur.

Day 8 : Kedarnath – Sitapur / Govindghat

Option 1: Early Morning reach to helipad and catch the helicopter. Fly back to Sitapur and proceed to Govindghat (170 kms / 7 hrs). En-route visit Ukhimath (Winter adobe of Kedarnath Ji). On arrival check-in to the hotel for Overnight stay at Govindghat.

Option 2: If returned from Kedarnath on Same day and staying at Sitapur, Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to Govindghat (170 kms / 7 hrs). En-route visit Ukhimath (Winter adobe of Kedarnath Ji). By reaching Check-in at the hotel for Overnight stay at Govindghat.

Option 3: By Trek: Early morning start the trek again and reach Gaurikund. Further drive to Sitapur for the Overnight Stay.

Day 9 : Govindghat – Badrinath

Option 1: Morning after breakfast, Check-out from the hotel for Badrinath Darshan (30 kms / 2-3 hrs). Pilgrims can have a bath in the Tapt Kund and the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Dinner & Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Option 2: (If Trekked) Morning check-out the hotel from Sitapur and proceed to Badrinath (180 kms / 8-9hrs). En-route visit Ukhimath (Winter adobe of Kedarnath Ji). On arrival pilgrims can have a bath in the Taptkundhave and the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Dinner & Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Badrinath: Near the Alakhnanda river, this highly auspicious temple belongs to Lord Vishnu. it is one of the Char Dham, and therefore, the place of utmost importance in Hinduism. This temple is at a height of 10,279 feet. The lofty snow-clad Himalaya that surrounds this Dham, makes it look amazingly beautiful. It was Adi Sankaracharya who established it. The Badrinath temple has a Tapt Kund, which is highly auspicious and has some unbelievable medicinal properties. The Alakhnanda river originates from here. It is placed between the mountain ranges of Nar and Narayana.

Tapt Kund: Situated on the bank of the river Alakhnanda, and near the Badrinarayan temple, the Tapt Kund is actually the Sulphur Kund. As per belief, it’s actually the Agni Dev himself who got this form because of getting the boon from Lord Vishnu.

Mana Village: Mana Village the perfect place for trekking, is the last village of India. This beautiful village is very nearer to the Badrinath, and therefore, a must-visit place during your visit to the Badrinath. This village has some highly famous caves such as the Vyas caves and many more. The Vyas cave belongs to the Mahabharata Period. Also, all other caves here, have some great religious and historical importance.

Vyas Gufa: The famous Gufa whereas per belief, Maharshi Vyas spoke the Mahabharta, and lord Ganesha wrote that. It is near the Mana village.

Day 10 : Badrinath – Rudraprayag / Srinagar ( 160 kms / 6 – 7 hrs )

Morning after darshan & breakfast, check-out from the hotel & drive to Rudraprayag/Srinagar via Joshimath. En-route visit Narsing Temple (winter abode of Shree Badrinath Ji) at Joshimath. Later proceed for Rudraprayag/Srinagar. En route visit Nand Prayag and Karna Prayag. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Joshimath: Joshimath or the Jyotirmath is the hill town at the 6150 m in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Adi Guru Sankaracharya built it in the 8th century. It is winter home of Lord Badri where the Idol of lord Badri gets shifted from Badrinath.

Rudraprayag: At the confluence of river Alaknanda and river Mandakini, the Rudraprayag is highly famous among Hindus. This place looks amazingly beautiful and is the gateway to the Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Day 11 : Rudraprayag/Srinagar – Haridwar ( 160 kms / 6 – 7 hrs )

After healthy breakfast, check-out from the hotel for Haridwar. En-route visit Dhari Devi Temple, Dev Prayag & Rishikesh. On arrival check-in at the hotel for Overnight stay in Haridwar. Evening attend the Ganga Aarti at Hari Ka Puri.

Rishikesh: The holy place Rishikesh is adventurous activities, ancient temples, and amazing natural beauty. It is also famous as the Yoga capital of the world and celebrates the international yoga festival every year. It is located in the foothill of holy Himalaya and along with the convergence of holy Ganga and the Chandrabhage river. White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox, Mountain Biking, and a lot more adventures to do here. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Triveni Ghat, and lot more devotional and spiritual places are here to make to feel the real peace and divine values. Therefore, you must visit this place whenever possible.

Day 12 : Haridwar – Delhi ( 160 kms / 6 – 7 hrs )

After morning breakfast, check-out from the hotel, proceed to end the divine trip to Delhi. On arrival final drop at the guest place for the onwards journey.

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