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CHARDHAM YATRA
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Departure from: Delhi
Introduction
It is a journey covering predominantly the pilgrimage sites in North India. The first halt being, Hardiwar, a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges can be taken. Moving further, via Mussorie, halt at one of the upper reaches of the hamlet (at Barkot ). A day trip to Yamunaotri gives solace to the visistor. Other holy places that could be visited are the Uttarkashi Gangotri,Guptaksahi and Kedarnath. The conclusion of the fourth Dham is when a visit to Joshimath and Rudraprayag is done. On the return leg after visiting Rishikesh , return to Delhi, seeking solace from the divine blessings of the Gods!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Delhi
Depart from Bangalore to Delhi. After Lunch visit, Akshardham and night stay at hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 2 – Delhi - Haridwar
Morning Departure at 6 A.M. from Delhi to Haridwar visit Kanakal Satikund, Manava Kalyani Ashrama, Manasa Devi Mandir, Ganga Arathi in the evening & night halt at Haridwar.
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Day 3 – Haridwar - Barkot
Morning departure from Haridwar at 7 AM on the way visit Rishikesh ( local sightseeing Shivananda Ashram, Lakshman Jhula) view of kempty waterfalls in Mussoorie proceed Ranachatti/Jankichatti/Barkot night stay at a hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Barkot - Yamunotri
Morning departure to Yamunotri temple by walk/pony/doly and night halt at Ranachatti/Jankichatti/ Barkot and stay at hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – Barkot - Uttarkashi
After breakfast depart to Uttarakashi and visit Vishwanath temple darshan at Uttarkashi & night stay at Uttarkashi.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – Uttarkashi – Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Early Morning depart from Uttarkashi to Gangotri. On the way visit Ganganani and take bath in hot spring water. After arriving at Gangotri, perform Pooja and return to Uttarkashi. Night stay at Uttarkashi.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 – Uttarkashi - Sitapur
Early Morning Depart to Sitapur/Rampur and check in to a hotel for night stay.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – Sitapur – Kedarnath - Sitapur
Departure to Kedarnath by Helicopter. After performing pooja and darshan of Shri Kedarnathji. (If possible visit Triyogi Narayan temple) return back to Seethapur/Rampur and night stay at hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 – Sitapur - Badrinath
Early morning Depart to Badrinath on the way visit Joshimath overnight Halt at Badrinath.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 – Badrinath - Pipalkot / Chamoli
The morning after darshan of Shri Badrinathji, visit mana village, the last village before Indo-Tibetan border. After lunch drive to Pipalkoti/Nagarasu and night stay at a hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 - Pipalkot / Chamoli - Haridwar
After Breakfast Depart from Pipalkoti/Nagarasu and drive to Haridwar and night stay at a hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 – Haridwar - Delhi
After Breakfast drive to Delhi and stay at a hotel.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 – Delhi City Tour and Departure
Morning Delhi local sightseeing and drop to New Delhi Railway station or Delhi Airport.
Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Highlights
Day 1
Akshardham
Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual- cultural campus in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture.
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Day 2
Manava Kalyani Ashrama
Visit Manava Kalyani Ashram on reaching Haridwar.
Manasa Devi Mandir
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is located atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas.
Day 3
Shivananda Ashram
The Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh is one of the first ashrams in India that introduced the science of yoga to the Western world. The ashram is the spiritual manifestation of the divine mission of the founder, Swami Sivananda. Dating back to 1936, the ashram was started as a yoga retreat. It is blessed with ambiance of divine feel.
Kempty Waterfalls
Kempty Falls is a waterfall in Ram Gaon and at the south of Kempty, in the Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand, India. It is 13 kilometres from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road, and 45 kilometres from Dehradun. It is nearly 1364 meters above sea level, at 78°-02’East longitude and 30° -29’North latitude.
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Day 4
Yamunotri temple
Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 metres (10,797 ft) in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
Day 5
Vishwanath temple
Nagarhole Sri Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest and most sacred of temples in Uttarkashi situated on bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple offers the spectacular view of river Bhagirathi along with the surrounding mountains. Due to its popularity it is also the part of many Char Dham Yatra Itineraries, which helps pilgrims to visit this temple along with the famous Char Dhams.
Day 6
Gangotri Temple
Gangotri Dham, located at the height of 3,100 meters (approx.) on the Himalayan range in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, holds a very special place in the hearts of Hindus. It is one of the four sacred and important pilgrimage sites of Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.
Day 7
Depart to Sitapur/Rampur and check in to a hotel for night stay.
Day 8
Kedarnath Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, Kedarnath is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April and November.
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Day 9
Depart to Badrinath on the way visit Joshimath overnight Halt at Badrinath.
Day 10
Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu which is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple and town form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Day 11
Depart from Pipalkoti/Nagarasu and drive to Haridwar
Day 12
Drive to Delhi and stay at a hotel.
Day 13
Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar, also spelled as Qutab Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutb Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five storeys, with a 14.3 metres base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres at the top of the peak.
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Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá'í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.
Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi. Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat to the west bank of the Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj ghat.
Laxminarayan Temple
The Laxminarayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple up to large extent dedicated to Laxminarayan in Delhi, India. Laxminarayan usually refers to Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort Lakshmi.
HOTELS ON YOUR TOUR – FULL BOARD - BREAKFAST
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Detailed Tour Logistics
Duration: 13 Days, 12 Nights
Departure from: Delhi
Exact Departure location: Delhi Airport
Terms
Inclusions
Per person rates in Indian Rupees – applicable for 2 or 3 persons staying together sharing same room Accommodation with breakfast and taxes
Transportation by A/C Car, driver allowance, fuel, parking charges, interstate taxes as per the itinerary only. Driving from morning 08.00am to 20.00hrs Exclusions
Lunch, dinner where ever not specified
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.,
Video Camera fee.
Air / Train Ticket.
Entry tickets
Local or accompanying guide charges
Any items other than mentioned in cost includes.
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Things to note
Tickets, Hotel vouchers, Transport vouchers and Tour Documents would be issued 7 days prior to date of departure. In case of Cancellation you would be provided Credit note which can be utilized in any International Tour within the span of 1 year. In case of bad weather condition or if incase client personally doesn’t want to visit any sightseeing company is not liable for refund. The Rooms is Europe are relatively smaller than Asian countries. Tour cost based on 1 US Dollar = INR 72. The above tour cost is given for minimum of 20 passengers. Right to cancel any part of the scheduled program offered in this contract / quoted for reasons of government decisions, public holidays, and weather conditions or similar. The above mentioned rates are subject to change in case of any Taxes, Fuel Price Hike, other Charges implemented by the Government or Supplier. The above tour cost is subject to change with or without prior notice and subject to availability of seats and hotel accommodation at the time of booking. Standard check in time 14.00hrs and checkout is at 11.00hrs.
Cancellation Policy
45 to 30 days prior to commencement of tour, cancellation fee, 10 percent. 29 to 15 days prior to commencement of tour, cancellation fee, 50 percent. No refund for cancellation with less than 15 days.
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Terms & Conditions
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Itinerary can be Shuffle by Tour Leader according to Weather Conditions
Payment Policy: Rs. 30,000 at the time of booking (Non- Refundable) Balance Payment 30 Days Prior to Departure.
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