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• Smart Business Hotels, Boutique Resorts, Bespoke Villas and Luxury Camps Yatra INTRODUCTION Chardham Yatra is one of the most sacred Hindu consisting of four shrines named as , , and in Uttarakhand. It is believed that the Char Dham Yatra opens the gates of salvation by washing away all the sins of mankind. It is also believed that this journey must be undertaken at least once in a lifetime to achieve “moksh”.

“Let Leisure Hotels take care of you right from your doorstep to the darshans and back” YAMUNOTRI

The first dham en route the yatra, is situated at Yamunotri – where the scared river originates. It is named after Goddess Yamuna, the twin sister of Yama (the goddess of death). A bath in the holy waters of Yamuna River is said to cleanse one of the all sins and protects from untimely death. The temple houses a black marble idol of the goddess. GANGOTRI

Is the birthplace of the holy river . According to the popular Hindu legend, it was here that Goddess Ganga descended when Lord released the mighty river from the locks of his hair. Dedicated to the goddess, Gangotri Dham is the second temple that falls on the route. It was built by the Nepalese General, . The origin of the holy river however is at Gaumukh, the sacred snout of the , which is a 19 km trek from Gangotri. KEDARNATH

The word “Kedar” refers to Lord Shiva in & Puranas. Kedarnath, as per the holy belief and sacredness, is known to be the land of Lord Shiva, where Lord still resides in the form of Linga. The otherworldly Kedarnath Dham is about 500 meters above Badrinath and is believed to be the five uprisal spots of the Lord. It is also the highest located jyotirling. The temple is an old stone edifice located on the shores of . It is believed to have been built by the and revived by Adi Sankara in 8th century CE. BADRINATH

The final checkpoint in the yatra, is considered one of the most holy places in Hindu religion. It is said that Lord , also known as Lord Badri, came here to seek penance through meditation after a life of indulgence. Located along the banks of . It stands beautifully on Garhwal hill, rearing its golden head and fluttering its red flags with Godly presence. The 3.3 feet tall black stone statue of Vishnu inside is often considered to be a self manifested image. The Badrinath Dham is surrounded by Tapt Kund, Suraj Kund and Narad Kund – housed naturally occurring hote springs where all devotees take a ritualistic dip before entering its hallowed sanctum. The Chardham Camps

At The Chardham Camps, we provide much more than just accommodation and food…

▪ Premium cottage tents provide quality accommodation ▪ Attached bathroom & toilets with hot & cold water ▪ Sumptuous multi-cuisine, vegetarian meals ▪ Evening Hi-Tea at Camps ▪ Hot water bottles as sundown service ▪ Information about each shrine ▪ First aid at camps with oxygen cylinders ▪ Wi-Fi facility in all camps in common Area ▪ Well-structured activity blocks for Aarti, Religious discourses etc. ▪ Walking Salted hot water provide for foot-rest (on request) The Chardham Camps Why to choose Leisure Hotels for your Chardham Yatra?

✓ Leisure Hotels is the largest hospitality player in the Chardham sector ✓ Only chain to have own products at all locations ensures the Standardization of Services, Standardization of food & Standardization of Experiences ✓ By choosing Leisure Hotels, quality & personalised services go hand-in-hand ✓ Exceptional dining facilities, Multi-cuisine & Regional spreads on offer e.g. Gujarati, Jain, South Indian prepared by well-trained Chefs & Gujarati Maharaj ✓ Special arrangements are made for the comfort & leisure for Senior Citizens ✓ One point contact throughout the duration of yatra ✓ Our staff members have extensive & first hand knowledge of the region ✓ Local Expertise, we select local’s help that are friendly, reputable and have in-depth local knowledge ✓ Leisure Hotels offers to book end-to-end Itinerary services ✓ Provides assistance in VIP Darshan, booking helicopter for Kedarnath, local sight-seeing etc. ✓ Hygiene & Security ✓ First-aid facility and Doctor-On-Call One stop solution for all premium guests Chardham Yatra by Leisure Hotels Fixed Departure Dates

April 2010 May 2020 June 2020

27 April 1 May 17 May 2 June

29 April 3 May 19 May 04 June

5 May 21 May 06 June

7 May 23 May 08 June

9 May 25 May 10 June

11 May 27 May 12 June

13 May 29 May 14 June

15 May 31 May 16 June Why Fixed Departure?

✓ Fixed departure package are well-planned, tension free and enjoyable

✓ No tension related to arrangements and bookings, Leisure Hotels will do all for you

✓ With fixed departure, travellers can visit all the places in the itinerary and other nearby destinations of Chardham

✓ As per the schedule of the spiritual activities, tourists take part in the yatra and explore different divine locations

✓ Great Value for money & worthy

✓ If the guests are traveling alone, the fellow travellers become friends Highlights of Fixed Departure

❖ Complete group consultation on arrival ❖ Accommodation in spacious all-weather proof premium cottage tents and respective hotels in & Rishikesh ❖ All meals & evening hi-teas at camps, at multi-cuisine dining facilities (starting from Day 01 Dinner till Day 12 Breakfast) ❖ Guided visit to shrine ❖ Evening OR Bhajan Sandhya OR San Keertan by local priest ❖ Escorted walk and visit to near-by places ❖ Tele-conferencing facilities available at the Camps ❖ Packed lunches/ en-route meals ❖ Local Sightseeing can be arranged (on request) ❖ Dedicated Tour guide in Fixed Departure Chardham Yatra Sketch Itinerary Day 01 - Arrival at Haridwar

Day 02 - Haridwar – Barkot (185 kms/ 7 hrs)

Day 03 - Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (38 kms/ 2 hrs, 6 kms/ 3 hrs trek one side)

Day 04 - Barkot – (160 kms, 6 hrs)

Day 05 - Harsil – Gangotri – Harsil (23 kms/ 1 hr)

Day 06 - Harsil – Guptkashi (290 kms/ 10 hrs)

Day 07 - Guptkashi – Kedranath (28 kms drive/ 2 hr, 21 kms trek/ 9 hrs)

Day 08 – Kedarnath – Guptkashi (21 kms trek/ 9 hrs / 28 kms drive/ 2 hr,)

Day 09 - Guptkashi – Badrinath (214 kms/ 8 hrs)

Day 10 - Badrinath – (45 kms drive one way/ 2 hrs)

Day 11 - Joshimath – Rishikesh (255 kms/ 9 hrs)

Day 12 – Departure from Rishikesh/ Tour Ends Day 01 - Your journey to holy land will begin at Haridwar Your journey to the holy land begins with a meetup and a welcome session with our tour guide and your fellow travel partners. The primary station of your spiritual yatra would start from Haridwar. After check-in at the hotel, rest for the day. In the evening, escorted visit Har-Ki- to attend the grand Ganga Aarti at a pre-decided time on the banks of . Later, return to the hotel for Dinner and have a comfortable stay at night. Day 02 - Haridwar – Barkot (185 kms/ 7 hrs)

The second day of your yatra will begin at 7 AM. After breakfast, we leave for Barkot, via . Lunch will be served en-route. Barkot is a beautiful space which is secured by amazing snow- topped mountains all around. A stunning view of the delightful snowy peaks of Bandar Punch can be enjoyed here. You will be invited in this delightful land with a traditional touch followed by check-in at The Chardham Camps, Barkot. Our Yamunotri gurus will conduct a session during hi-tea in the evening. A lavish supper cum dinner will be served combined with some spiritual discussion. Day 03 - Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (38 kms/ 2 hrs, 6 kms/ 3 hrs trek one side) After an early breakfast at The Chardham Camps, Barkot we will continue with our yatra to Jankichatti. We will trek to Yamunotri to visit the heavenly sanctuary of Goddess Yamuna, on the banks of blessed river. You can take a sacred dip in the adjoining tank filled by hot springs. Packed lunch will be served on your way back to Barkot. Hi tea will be enjoyed at The Chardham Camps followed by dinner and evening Aarti. The long tiring day will come to an end with a comfortable overnight stay at The Chardham Camps, Barkot. Day 04 : BARKOT-HARSIL (151 KMS, 6-7 HRS)

Early breakfast will be served and we will proceed with our journey to Harsil via . A pit stop will be taken at Gangnani for a heated water spring plunge (as time allows). Packed lunch will be served. After a traditional welcome at The Chardham Camps, Harsil, Hi- Tea will be served. Mukhwa Village, 3 kms from our camps, is the most popular location in Harsil where Goddess Gangotri Dwells. If time allows, Mukhwa village can be visited by the guests.

A detailed brief on Goddess Gangotri will be done by our expert Gangotri gurus on the location, followed by Hi-Tea. A solid supper cum dinner will be served at Annapurna with more discussion on the location & its significance and an overnight stay at The Chardham Camps, Harsil. Day 05 : HARSIL – GANGOTRI – HARSIL (23 KMS, 1 HRS)

The morning at The Chardham Camps, Harsil will begin with a peaceful morning stroll. After breakfast, we will continue our Yatra to Gangotri which is around 22 kms far from The Chardham Camps, Harsil.

On your arrival at Gangotri, take a plunge in the Holy Ganges and perform your Pooja while you unwind in the flawless encompassing.

Lunch will be served back at The Chardham Camps, Harsil. Guest can rest or can explore the nearby places like Wilson House at Mukhwa Village.

Hi-Tea will be served followed by an aarti at the camp and supper cum dinner. Overnight stay at The Chardham Camps, Harsil. Day 06 : HARSIL – GUPTKASHI (233 KMS, 10 HRS)

After an early breakfast, we will proceed with our Yatra to Guptkashi via Uttarkashi. Enroute we will stop at Chourangi Khal sanctuary of Nagnath Ji to offer prayers (if time allows). A pit stop will be taken at Abaki for lunch and refreshment. Arriving in Guptkashi will be trailed by traditional welcome and check in at The Chardham Camps Guptkashi followed by Hi-Tea. A session on Baba Kedarnath by our expert will be taken which will be summed by a delectable supper cum dinner and an overnight stay at The Chardham Camps, Guptkashi. Day 07 : GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH (28 KMS, 2 HRS/ 21 KMS TREK, 9 HRS) The seventh day of your Yatra will begin with a buffet breakfast after that we will continue to Gaurikund and from there will start trek to Kedarnath Ji. The trek will be of 21 kms, that will take approximately 9 hours. Evening on arrival check in at the hotel at Kedarnath. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 08 : KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI (21 KMS TREK, 9 HRS/ 28 KMS, 2 HRS/)

The eighth day of your Yatra will begin with a darshan of Kedarnath ji followed by a buffet breakfast at hotel. Then we shall start trek to Gaurikund from Shri Kedarnath Ji. The trek will be of 21 kms, that will take approximately 9 hours. Evening on arrival check in at The Chardham Camps at Guptkashi, followed by a hi-tea. Dinner and Overnight stay at The Chardham Camps, Guptkashi. Day 09 – Guptkashi – Badrinath via (186 kms/ 8 hrs)

The ninth day of your yatra will take you to Badrinath via Chopta, the tour will leave after buffet breakfast at The Chardham Camps, Guptkashi.

En-route lunch will be served at Chopta, where one can appreciate the grand snow-clad Himalayan Ranges.

On your arrival at Badrinath, you will be treated with a traditional welcome after with check in at the hotel. Rest for the day. A delectable dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay. Day 10 –Badrinath – Joshimath (45 kms drive one way/ 2 hrs) After a lavish buffet breakfast, we will proceed for darshan at Badrinath ji temple. When the darshan of this heavenly land is achieved one can visit the Mana village – the last Indian village (as time permits). The stunning excellence of this modest village offers the best views in the outing. It is believed that the Pandavas had crossed the Mana town on their approach to paradise. We will reach Joshimath in the evening where a sumptuous supper cum dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay. Day 11 – Joshimath – Rishikesh (254 kms /7-8 hrs)

On eleventh day of your Yatra, we will take you to Rishikesh at Aloha On The Ganges, where the scared river Ganga start. The voyage will take you to - Alanknanda Rivers to witness the introduction of the River Ganga. A lavish dinner will be served while you appreciate live flute session and overnight stay at Aloha On The Ganges. Day 12 – Rishikesh

Check out after Leisurely breakfast At Aloha On The Ganges

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