Chardham Yatra From Bengaluru
₹52,000
Description
Iternary
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1Day 1 : Bangalore - Delhi (Train/Flight)
Your Char Dham Yatra starts from Bangalore. Choose a train or flight to Delhi as per your convenience and get ready for the trip ahead.
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2Day 2 : Delhi - Rishikesh (233 km /6 hours)
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India! Our representative will receive you at the airport or railway station. Around 10:00 PM, we'll leave for Rishikesh. It will be an overnight journey.
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3Day 3 : Rishikesh - Barkot (166 km/4 hours)
Start your day in Rishikesh, a peaceful town known as the yoga capital of the world. You can visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhoola, Geeta Ashram, and Swarg Ashram in the morning.
After lunch, drive to Barkot. Take a short break at Kempty Falls near Mussoorie to enjoy some fresh air. Reach Barkot by evening and check in to your hotel. -
4Day 4 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (46 km road/ 6 km Trek)
We'll start early from Barkot and drive to Jankichatti. From there, trek to Yamunotri Temple by foot, pony, or doli. At the temple, take part in the ritual of cooking rice and potatoes in Surya Kund, a sacred hot spring that got its name from Lord Surya, Yamuna's father.
If you like, take a dip in the cold Yamuna. Pray at Divya Shila, a holy rock where the river is believed to have started. After Darshan, trek back to Jankichatti and return to Barkot for rest. -
5Day 5 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (82 km/3 hr )
After breakfast, we'll drive to Uttarkashi, which is also called the Kashi of the North. This town is near the holy Bhagirathi River. On the way, visit the Prakateshwar Mahadev Cave Temple, known for its natural Shiva lingam inside a cave.
In Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple - it is believed that Lord Shiva once stayed in this town. Right opposite, you'll see the Shakti temple with a huge iron trident (Trishul). Overnight stay at the hotel. -
6Day 6 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100 km /4 hr)
We'll start early for Gangotri and enjoy the beautiful views of the Bhagirathi River and snow-covered Himalayan peaks on the way. Then, we'll pass Harsil - a peaceful village with forests, birds, apple farms and a river. At Gangotri, you can take a dip in the holy Bhagirathi water.
Visit the temple of Maa Ganga, built in the 18th century by General Amar Singh Thapa. You'll also see idols of Shiva, Ganesha, and King Bharadwaj. The Ganga river starts from Gaumukh Glacier, 19 km from the Gangotri temple. After Darshan, we'll return to Uttarkashi. -
7Day 7 : Uttarkashi - Sitapur (250 km/7 hr)
On Day 7, we'll drive to Sitapur. It's the nearest place to stay before going to Kedarnath. Once we reach the hotel in Sitapur, take a rest and get ready for the next day's trip to Gaurikund and the Kedarnath trek.
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8Day 8 : Sitapur - Kedarnath - Sitapur (50km drive/ 16 km trek)
Early in the morning, we'll leave from Sitapur and drive to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, you'll take a shared jeep to Gaurikund, which is the actual starting point of the 16 km trek to Kedarnath. You can trek, hire a pony or a doll, or take a helicopter ride.
After Darshan at Kedarnath temple, return to Gaurikund, then back to Sonprayag, and finally to Sitapur for an overnight stay.
Kedarnath- Kedarnath is a sacred place where Lord Shiva is believed to live forever in the form of a Jyotirlinga. It is one of the 12 holy Jyotirlingas in India. People believe visiting them helps remove sins and brings peace. -
9Day 9 : Sitapur - Pipalkoti (120 km/4 hr)
Next morning, after breakfast, we'll leave Sitapur and go to Pipalkoti. The Kedarnath trek was tiring, so today's drive will be short and easy.
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10Day 10 : Pipalkoti – Joshimath – Badrinath (80 km /4 hr)
After breakfast we'll leave Pipalkoti and drive to Badrinath. On the way, we'll stop at Narsingh Temple in Joshimath and visit Vishnuprayag, where the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers meet.
Now, we'll explore Mana village - the first village of India. Here, you'll see Vyas Gufa (where Ved Vyas wrote the Mahabharata), Bhim Pul (a natural stone bridge), Ganesha Gufa and the flowing Saraswati River.
After hotel check-in, you can rest or explore the Badri Valley. Later, take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund, then visit the Badrinath Temple for Darshan. You can also go to Brahma Kapal, where rituals are done for ancestors. -
11Day 11 : Badrinath - Srinagar (170 km /6 hr)
After morning Darshan at Badrinath Temple, we'll leave for Srinagar (Uttarakhand, not the one in Kashmir). On the way, we'll stop at Karnaprayag (Pindar + Alaknanda), Nandprayag (Nandakini + Alaknanda), and Rudraprayag (Mandakini + Alaknanda) where these rivers meet the Alaknanda River. We'll also visit Dhari Devi Temple. People believe she protects everyone doing the Char Dham Yatra. Stay overnight at Srinagar.
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12Day 12 : Srinagar - Haridwar (132 km /4.5 hours)
After breakfast, we'll head to Haridwar. On the way, we'll stop at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganga. In Haridwar, you can take a holy dip in the Ganga and visit the Mansa Devi Temple. In the evening, don't miss the beautiful Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. After dinner, you'll leave for Delhi.
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13Day 13 : Arrival in Delhi
Your Chardham tour from Bangalore ends here, but the memories and blessings will stay with you. Thank you for travelling with us. You'll be dropped at Delhi Station for your return journey.
Inclusion
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- All the rooms are base category, unless indicated separately
- Meal Plan (CPAI).
- Only for Chitwan, the above package includes all meals i.e. APAI
- Hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).
- Exclusive A/c vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Jungle activities in the Chitwan with entrance fees and national park fees (Elephant safari & Canoe ride is the highlight which is included on SIC basis, jeep safari not included).
Exclusion
- Air Fare/Train fare, insurance premium, any other activities
like rafting, etc, services of guide during sightseeing, cable ride cost
to Manakamana Temple & boat ride cost to Barahi Temple for which
supplemental charges will be applicable to be paid by the guests
directly.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity, bottled water etc.
- Entrance Fees for museums and monuments, Upgradation Charges and Optional Tours to be paid by the guests directly on the spot.
- Any additional costs because of additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary will be recovered directly from the guests. Such additional costs are also applicable for usage of vehicle and guide beyond the specified time or normal working hours as mentioned above.
- Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like flight delays or their rescheduling or cancellation, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will be recovered directly from the guests on the spot.
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- GST & TCS.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusions
Payment Policy
Advance Booking Fee
- 30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
- 29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
- 19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
Cancellation Policy
You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements
at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the
person who made the booking must be received at our office. The
cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation
policy below:
Terms & Conditions
If we change or cancel your holiday We do plan the arrangements in
advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your
travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we
reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we
will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve
the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by
assigning reasons to you.