12 Days – 11 Nights
The Chota Char Dham Pilgrimage Tour is one of the most sacred journeys to fulfill transcendent quests in life. The journey will take you to the abode of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Yamuna and Goddess Ganga. Situated in the lap of Himalayas, dipped in ethereal vibes, the four Chota Char Dhams – Badrinath Dham Temple, Kedarnath Dham Temple, Gangotri Dham Temple and Yamunotri Dham Temple anchor your spiritual boat in these mystical realms. The purpose of Chota Char Dham yatra is to be free from the karmic backlogs of life. It is said that one must do a Chota Char Dham pilgrimage tour at least once in a lifetime to attain salvation and eternal peace. The renowned saint Adi Shankaracharya coined the term ‘holy Char Dham’ which means ‘the four abodes of god’. After Chota Char Dham Yatra one definitely finds divine calmness and serenity of mind. Devotees from all over the world undertake this pious pilgrimage tour to chase the spiritual storm.
It is an approximately 230 Kms / 6 hrs journey. Enjoy lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Rishikesh, including visits to Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Swarga Ashram. In the evening, delight in the captivating view of Ganga Aarti. Overnight Stay at Rishikesh.
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Barkot. This is a journey of approximately 200 Kms and will take around 7 hours. Along the way, stop to visit Kempty Fall at Mussoorie. Upon arrival in Barkot, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Early in the morning, have breakfast and then drive to Janki Chatti. From there, trek to Yamunotri. You can cover the distance either by walking or riding a horse or Doli. The one-way distance for the third day is a 36 Km drive and a 7 Km trek.
At Yamunotri, take a bath in Jamnabai Kund and dip raw rice or potato in Surya Kund. After cooking, use it as Prasad. Witness the enchanting view of Aarti offered to Divya Shila and to the main deity Yamunaji. Later, return to Barkot for an overnight stay.
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Uttarkashi for the night, covering a distance of approximately 100 Kms in 4 hours. Visit the Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi and stay overnight at the hotel.
After having breakfast early in the morning, drive to Gangotri, which is situated at an elevation of 3048 meters and surrounded by breathtaking snow-capped Himalayan mountains. After offering prayers at the Gangotri temple, explore the area. Make sure to take a look at the submerged Shivling made of natural rock. Drive back to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay at a hotel.
After having breakfast early in the morning, drive to Guptkashi. It’s a journey of around 210 kilometers and will take approximately 7 hours. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel for an overnight stay. – write short heading for this itinerary
In the morning, depart for Gaurikund, where the trek to Kedarnath begins. Kedarnath is situated at an elevation of 3584 meters above sea level, with a distance of 45 kilometers by road and 14 kilometers by trek. You can hire a pony or Doli to cover the trekking distance. Kedarnath is home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Upon reaching Kedarnath, visit the main temple and stay overnight there.
After an early morning visit to the Kedarnath temple, return to Gaurikund (a trek of 14 kilometers) and then drive to Pipalkoti, covering a distance of approximately 158 kilometers in five hours.
After breakfast, continue to Badrinath via Joshimath. The road distance is 77 kilometers and it will take around 3 hours to cover. Upon arrival at Badrinath, check in at the hotel and enjoy the evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple. Stay overnight in Badrinath.
Early morning, take a holy bath at Tapt Kund and then proceed for the Darshan of Badrivishal Brahma kapal for the Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors. Explore other holy sites in Badrinath such as Mana, Vyas Cave, Bhimkund etc. Afterward, continue to Srinagar (a journey of 7 hours).
In the morning, after an early breakfast, drive to Haridwar. It is a 156-kilometer, 4-hour drive. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Haridwar including visits to Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples. In the evening, experience the enchanting view of Ganga Aarti. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi.
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