Chardham Yatra, which includes four holy sanctuaries in Uttarakhand’s Himalayas, is one of India’s most cherished pilgrimage routes. For Hindus, it is a spiritually important trek that draws thousands of devotees annually. Here’s a summary.
Overview
The Chardham Yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimage circuits in India, comprising four sacred shrines located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is a spiritually significant journey for Hindus, attracting thousands of devotees every year. Here’s an overview.
Itinerary
The blessed chardham yatra will begin in the morning from the helipad by flying to Kharsali helipad (Yamunotri Temple). Travelling from Kharsali helipad to temple is 6 kilometers stretch which will be covered by pony or by palki. After darshan, come back to Kharsali for sightseeing and an Overnight stay.
After breakfast, the Group flies from Kharsali Helipad to Harsil helipad. From Harsil, we drive to Gangotri temple. The distance is around 22 Kilometers. We have taken care to arrange a VIP darshan for all our clients. Pandit is also available for special Poojan. Harsil is a beautiful valley of dense forest and green mountains. On the way, there are many splendid
spots where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and click photos to make your journey memorable. You will be blessed by the evening Aarti darshan at Gangotri. Dinner and Overnight stay at Dharali / Harsil.
Early in the morning, we drive to Harsil Helipad. On arrival, we fly to Sirsi Helipad then again fly to Kedarnath from the same Helipad. Temple is approx. 500 meters away from the helipad and will take approx. 15 min to reach. The Pandit will accompany the group and lead us to the VIP darshan in Kedarnath temple. After darshan and Puja, The group will fly back to Sersi helipad. We will have lunch and Passengers can visit ancient Triyuginarayan or Kalimath Mandir & Overnight stay at Guptkashi located at the banks of river Mandakini.
The group is headed towards the Helipad at Sirsi Helipad. From the Helipad we proceed to Badrinath. On arrival at Badrinath Helipad, The group will Check-In to the hotel. After Lunch, we will be going to Mana village, the last border of India with China for sightseeing. At the evening, Passengers will attend Swarna Aarti at Badrinath temple & then dinner and overnight stay at Badrinath.
After breakfast, while we are heading back to Dehradun, see the beautiful overview of the Region, Especially the pictures of the view of the confluences, which is an eye-candy for nature lovers. We will fly between the beautiful valleys of thick forest and over five confluences like Vishnu Prayag, Nanda Prayag, KarnaPrayag, RudraPrayag and DevPrayag. We will come back and drop to the helipad.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop from the airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any train, bus, or air price any more meals not listed in the package's contents.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal costs like phone, minibar, room service, laundry, etc.
- Any fees for services or activities not covered by the included.
- Additional fees during high season, long weekends, or festival periods.
The Chardham Yatra is a spiritual pilgrimage to four sacred shrines in Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It is considered a path to salvation in Hinduism.
yatra is open from May to October, with the ideal months being May-June and September-October. Avoid the monsoon season (July-August) due to landslide risks.
Road: Buses, private taxis, or shared vehicles.
Helicopter Services: Available for faster and more convenient travel, especially for senior citizens.
Trekking: Certain stretches like Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Janki Chatti to Yamunotri involve trekking.
Yes, but they should be in good health. Helicopter services and shorter itineraries are available for senior citizens or those unable to trek.
Yes, helicopter services are available for Kedarnath and can be arranged upon request.
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