Chardham Yatra tour package with optional tour to Gomukh and Saptrishi Kund

Chardham Yatra tour package with Gomukh Trek and Saptrishi Kund Trek

Char Dham Yatra is referred to as pilgrimage to the four most holy Hindu Shrines of India nestled in Indian Himalayas of Uttarakhand state. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji.

What is the Meaning of Char Dham Yatra :- Char is a hindi word which means four , Dham means sacred Place, It is a  journey to Four Sacred Places in Indian Himalayas.

Destinations Covered in Char Dham yatra :   HARIDWAR – BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI – UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI – GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH – BADRINATH – RUDERPRYAG

Char Dham Destinations Link 

Important Information about Char Dham yatra

Yatra Package Highlights

Chardham Yatra with Gomukh Trek - Package Inclusions (9 Nights 10 days )  :

• MAP Meal Plan at all Hotels.(Breakfast + Dinner)
• 2 Nights Stay at Barkot Hotels
• 1 Night stay in Camp for Yamunotri - Saptrishi. ( Optional)
• 2 Nights stay at Uttarkashi Hotels.
• 1 Night stay at Guptkashi Hotels.
• 1 Night Stay at kedarnath Hotels
• 1 Night stay at Badrinath Hotels.
• 1 Nights stay at Ruderpryag Hotels.
• 1 Night stay at Joshimath Hotels.
• Transport Haridwar – 4 Dham – Haridwar non A/C.  as per chosen (A/C cab with Deluxe package).
• Accommodation on twin sharing as per chosen package Economical, Standard and Deluxe as hereunder list or similar.
• Children age (5-11 yrs) will stay without extra bed with their parents, child age up to 4 yrs everyway free. 
• Extra person age 12+ will stay with extra bed or mattress.
• All state taxes, tall tax, parking, Chardham registration fee, driver night charges etc.

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Hotel Details

Joshimath  -      Dronagiri or Similar

Barkot Hotels -  Veda camps or similar 

Guptkashi Hotels- Mritunjay Palace or similar 

Ruderprayag Hotels -Snow crest  or similar

Uttarkashi Hotels - Hotel Shiv Parivar or Similar

Badrinath Hotels- Dwarka or similar 

Kedarnath-Kailash Residency, Saurabh 

9 Nights 10 days Chardham Yatra from Haridwar Tour itinerary :

To know about Char Dham Destinations & Travel Guide – Click Below
• https://www.holidaytravel.co/destinationlist/chardham_travel_guide.htm
• https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/chardham_pilgrimage_important_information.htm

Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot (220kms/7-8hr) :
(Ascend from 314 meters to 1220 meters)

Arrive Haridwar by Train or Bus in the Morning. Early Pick up from Haridwar and Drive straight to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute to Barkot, visit Picturesque Kempty Fall.

Night Stay in Barkot Hotel ( Hotel Aditya or Veda camps or similar) and Food at Vegetarian Restaurants/Hotel.

More Information about Haridwar (https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/haridwar_pilgrimage_tourist_guide.htm )
https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/barkot_transit_destination_in_char_dham_yatra.htm
https://www.holidaytravel.co/hotel_aditya_palace-detail ( Hotel in Barkot)

Day 2: Barkot - Yamunotri - Saptrishi Trek ( Optional) - Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side) :
Ascend From 1220 meters to 3235 meters at Yamunotri Temple and Back to 1220 meters

Next Day, After Breakfast, Drive to Drive to Hanuman Chatti, from here you have to take local jeeps for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 8 kms), trek start from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli. Arrive at Yamunotri.

Hanuman Chatti
It is the commencement point of the trek to two popular destinations Yamunotri and Dodi Tal. Yamunotri is situated 13km from Hanuman Chatti which has to be covered by foot or on ponies. Jeeps are also available upto Janki Chatti which is 6km from Hanuman Chatti. Hanuman Chatti is the confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna River. You can purchase food items and raincoats from Hanuman Chaatti.
The hike from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri is very picturesque with beautiful views of a number of waterfalls. There are two trekking routes from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri, the one along the right bank proceeds via the Markandeya Tirth, where the sage Markandeya wrote the Markandeya Purana, the other route which lies on the left bank of the river goes via Kharsali, from where Yamunotri is a five or six hours climb away

Yamunotri Temple:  Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and is also the first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. Thousands of tourist visit to Yamunotri temple of Goddess Yamuna from April to October. Yamunotri Temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The temple holds great significance amongst the Hindus as the places is source of the Yamuna River which is one of the major rivers of India. This sacred temple is located at 3,235mts above sea level and it could be reached by an easy trek of 13kms.

Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. You can have bath here. One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad".

Bath in icy waters of Goddess Yamuna
The destination of all pilgrims is usually to bath in the icy waters of Goddess Yamuna before having a darshan of the black idol of the Goddess herself in the main sanctum sanctorum. People usually have a dip in the taptkund adjacent to the temple before having a glimpse of the deity. The taptkund (natural hot sulphur springs) are said to have numerous medicinal properties.

Some devotees however venture out to the river below to bath in its icy waters. It is said that Yamuna's brother, Lord Yama (god of death) had promised her that whoever takes a dip in her waters will be spared the excruciating tribulations of hell. The dip in the icy waters releases a sudden surge of energy in the body like that of electricity charging a dead battery.

Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple. Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila.

After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Barkot.

https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/yamunotri_travel_guide_the_first_chardham_destination.htm    

Here on 2nd day of Char Dham yatra, your First Destination of Famous Char Dham Yatra is concluded with darshans of Goddess Yamunotri Temple.

Optional Trek to Origin of Yamunotri River - The Saptrishi Kund at 4412 meters  - https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/trek_to_yamuna_origin_saptrishi_kund_trek.htm

Day 3: Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) :
(Ascend from 1220meters to 1352 meters)

Drive to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. Drive to Uttarkashi is very scenic with snow-covered peaks and undulating mountains on every turn. Uttarkashi is a pleasant valley on the banks of the river Bhagirathi, which unites with the river Alakananda to form the mighty river Ganga. Uttarkashi is also origin to India’s two most important rivers. The Ganga and Yamuna.

We reach Uttarkashi by the evening & do the below activities

Places to See in Uttarkashi :
1. Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi is one of the prime pilgrimage attractions. Interesting legend is that it was built by Parashuram himself.
2. Shakthi temple with its big Trishul is the other major attraction for pilgrims.
3. If Time Allows, we will go to Maneri, a town nearby known for the beautiful dam and crystal clear waters from the river Bhagirathi.

Holiday Travel suggests you to absorb the beauty of Utrakashi.

Trekking Options in Uttarkashi

In Uttarkashi, there is an enchanting meadow  known as Dayara Bugyal. Trekkers can trek from the village of Barsu to this beautiful place which transforms itself into excellent skiing slopes during winter.

From  Dayara Bugyal, one can trek down to Dodi-Tal which is about 30 Kilometers away. Through dense forests. This sparkling lake forms a perfect picture to relax in after the tiresome trek.

Night Stay in Uttarkashi & Prepare for Gangotri Visit Tomorrow.

More information about Uttarkashi (https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/uttarkashi_travel_guide.htm )

Day 4-5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri – Gomukh Trek - Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side + 20 Kms round trip Trek) :
Ascend from 1352 meters to 3048 meters ( Gangotri Temple ) to 4000 meters ( Gomukh)

We start from Uttarkashi in early morning and objective is to reach Gangotri by 9 AM, we need to do quick Gangotri darshan followed by the Gomukh Trek

Gangotri to Gomukh Trek
Start as early as possible due to traffic congestion on way to Gangotri. Vehicles are allowed all the way into Gangotri only if the vehicles which have gone earlier make their way back. This is strictly enforced and controlled by efficient traffic police and volunteers.
Trek To Gomukh starts behind the Gangotri Temple, there are deep stairs, from where most trekkers choose to start their trekking, the first point enroute the trek is Gangotri National park...which opens at 6:00am…. This is where we need to show the permit to complete the formality to continue to Gomukh Trek.

After walking for 2-3km along the narrow trail which clings to the ever-changing mountain slopes on the way to the Bhagirathi, you will reach Devvan.After Devvan climbs become little steeper, Another 6 km followed by steep and gradual ascents and descents you will finally reached Chirbasa (pine forest) which is 9km from Gangotri…

You are suggested to break for 30 mins

Final Trek to Gaumukh
From Chirbasa to Bhojbasa (bhoj tree forest) it is 5km trek, enroute you see many landslides and steep climbs….Green cover starts thinning out with beautiful sights of Himalayan peaks, We reach Bhojbasa after 2 hours.

At Bhojbasa, you can stay at Ram baba ashram and stay in tent… Dinner is served in the night & enjoy your good sleep..If you are physically fit and not carrying too much luggage, then guide is optional. The road is straight and well-marked and it is very unlikely to lose your way.There are absolutely no refreshments available on the way, so carry some with you.

From: Bhojwasa to Gaumukh to Gangotri and back to Uttarkashi

Gaumukh can only be seen from a 500m barrier. It is for your own safety. Wakeup at 5:00am in the morning and start our trek for Gaumukh. The morning sun bring warmth, After Bhojwasa there is no definite trail that will lead to Gaumukh, instead one has to find his way through the glacial moraines and rocky boulders.

Finally you will reach Gomukh, On reaching Gomukh, a rocky boulder claims “the altitude of Gaumukh is 4000mt above m.s.l.”  There is a barrier of 500m beyond which it is not permissible to enter. You can take a comfortable place from where you can see the glacier which feeds the Mighty river Ganga.

After Gomukh, start the return trail to Gangotri & reach Gangotri by afternoon 3:00pm in the afternoon, finish you lunch and then start back to Uttarkashi and reach Uttarkashi at 9:00pm.

Night Stay in Uttarkashi Hotel with Dinner.

https://www.holidaytravel.co/destination-dtl/gangotri_travel_guide_with_gomukh_trek.htm

Day 5: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) :
Early morning, drive straight to Guptkashi. Guptkashi is famous for Kashi vishwanath temple and Ardhnarishwar Temple. Check in Hotel, overnight stay at Guptkashi.

To know more about Guptkashi,  please click here .

Day 6: Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 14kms Trek) :

(Ascend from 1319 meters to 3548 meters)

Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli.

Kedarnath (about 3400 m high) is approachable on foot from Gaurikund (about 2900m high), 5 km below Gaurikund, Sonprayag. vehicles move in one direction only from SonPrayag to Gaurikund. It ensures minimum traffic snarls, It is advisable to park your vehicle at SonPrayag and hitch a ride to Gaurikund. Kedarnath is 14kms from Gaurikund and you can choose to walk or take a mule. Older people can take the doli, which is carried by 4 hired people. If you can walk half a kilometer towards kedarnath you will find the office of booking mules and dolis. There will be plenty of people on the side ways asking you, if you need a mule. Its always better to book in that office because the mules which they give are good in health and strong.

Dont commit anything to them the people who own mules will start asking you if you need a mule for trek to kedarnath.Make sure your mule has been adequately rested before you start (it's a very steep climb to kedarnath), mules run on auto-pilot if not controlled by the guide.

Porters (pitthus in local language) are also available to carry your luggage up to Kedarnath and leave you free to walk up lighter. They can deliver to your hotel directly or walk with you.

Once you start from Gaurikund, there is a concrete road to walk on and there is a small shop for every 200 meters where you can get some tea, chocolates, biscuits, maggi noodles etc., After 7kms , you reach a place called Rambara. There are couple of guest houses here to stay including one by GMVN. Most pilgrims take a break here and eat some food and then resume the journey towards kedarnath.

The air gets thinner after Rambara and many people experience breathing trouble between Rambara and Kedarnath. This is particularly acute for people walking up. The ascent flattens out about a KM before Kedarnath. Thus, one climbs up about 1500 m in the 13 KM between Gaurikund and this point.

The view is fantastic while moving towards temple but the dung of mules make you feel uncomfortable because of so many mules. A good pair of binoculars would make the journey even more breath-taking.

Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel.

overnight stay at Kedarnath Hotels.

Here we complete your 3rd dham of your char dham yatra, Be prepared for the final dham in the next day..

To have more information about Kedarnath , please click here .

Day 7: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road) :

Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Rudraprayag  is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.. overnight stay at Ruderpryag Hotels.

Day 8: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (165kms/7hr) :

No Trek Required for the Badrinath Darshan, The Vehical stops very near to the temple.
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. 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 the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries". Check in Hotel.

Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

To know more about Badrinath,  please click here .  

Day 9: Badrinath - Joshimath (44kms/3hr) :

Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Joshimath /  Overnight stay at Joshimath Hotels.

Day 10: Joshimath - Haridwar (276kms/8-9hr) :

Drive to Haridwar enroute visit Rishikesh Sight Seeing.Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Later transfer to Haridwar Railway Station. Tour End.

9 Nights 10 days Chardham Yatra From Haridwar Package cost not include :

• Any tip,  any pooja fee, Personal expenses & 3.09% Service tax.
• Lunch.
•     Package do not include entry fees to temples, monuments and places
•     Anything not mentioned in the package includes.
•     Porter charges at hotels and airports, tips, insurance, Cable car, laundry, liquors, wine, mineral water, telephone charges.
•     All items of personal nature.
•     Potters, pony, horse charges. 
•     Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, etc. (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot). 
•     Any increase in taxes or fuel leading to an increase in surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

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