Char Dham Yatra with Auli
Tour Duration: 11 Nights - 12 Days
Itinerary: Delhi - Haridwar - Barkot - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Pipalkoti - Badrinath - Auli - Rishikesh - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi - Haridwar (205 Kms. 06 hrs)
Upon arrival in Delhi meeting and assistance followed by drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar check-in at hotel. Evening Visit Mansa Devi temple & Aarti at Har Ki Peri. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Haridwar - Barkot (215 Kms. 07 hrs)
Morning drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie, and en-route visit Kempty fall. Later continue drive to Barkot. On arrival Barkot Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (42 Kms Drive / 6 Kms trek.)
Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 06 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Garam Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (Drive 82 Kms, 04 hrs)
Morning leave for Uttarkashi, a drive of 82 kms. Enroute vist Prakateshwar Cave, on arrival Uttarkashi check in at the hotel evening visit Vishwnath Temple, Overnight stay at the hotel.
Uttarkashi : Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 05 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100 Kms. per way)
Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings, afternoon drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check into the Hotel.
Day 06 : Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (223 Kms. Drive 9 - 10 Hrs)
Morning drive to Guptkashi, en-route visit Tehri Dam & continue journey toward Guptkashi. Upon arrival in check-in at hotel. Later in the evening visit Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Ardh Narishwar Temple, Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 07 : Guptakashi - Kedarnath (32 Kms Drive, 14 Kms. Treks)
Morning drive to Gaurikund (32 kms drive-one way). On arrival Gaurikund start your journey on the tough Trek ahead. Stop for lunch en route at Rambara, and continue after that to arrive by late afternoon, on arrival check in to the Hotel / Guest Houses. After freshening up, perform Pooja and also Darshan at Shri Kedarnathji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel or Guest Houses.
Kedarnath : is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard.
Day 08 : Kedarnath - Pipalkoti (14 Kms trek 145 kms Drive)
Early Morning Pooja and darshan at the Temple, Morning start trek down to Gaurikund, on arrival meet with driver and leave for Pipalkoti, on arrival Pipalkoti check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Pipalkoti : is a small and scenic town situated at an elevation of 1,260mts above sea level. It is located 17kms after Chamoli on NH58. Pipalkoti acts a relaxation point for people traveling to Badrinath, Auli, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. It is nestled amidst lush green mountains and terraced fields. Pipalkoti provides delightful views of the snow clad mountains and green hills all around.
Day 09 : Pipalkoti - Badrinath (72 kms)
Morning leave for Shri Badrinath Ji. Enroute visit Narsingh Temple, and Adi Sankracharya Samadhi at Joshimath, than drive to Badrinath On arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the Tibetan border, Byas Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River, Overnight stay at hotel.
Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge lies over the roaring Saraswati River. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Day 10 : Badrinath - Auli (60 kms)
Early morning Pooja at Temple, later drive to Auli. Upon arrival in Auli check in at Hotel. Afternoon explore Auli Bugyal. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Auli : Adiguru Shankaracharya on his visit to Uttarakhand had founded Joshimath which is 47 kms from Badrinath and this snow-covered mountainous region is well known for its winter sports, especially skiing. The third most famous skiing spot in the country is Auli which is just 12 kms away from Joshimath. There are dozens of areas for trekking where tourists can take a walk and the scenery is extraordinary.
Day 11 : Auli - Rishikesh (260 Kms)
Morning drive to Rishikesh En-route visit Nandprayag (Confluence of Nandakini and Alaknanda River) Karanpryag (Confluence of Pinder River and Alaknand River). And Devprayag (confluence for Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River). On arrival Rishikesh Check In at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 : Rishikesh - Delhi - Departure (234 km)
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drop you at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.
Tour and Services Ends
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Neat, clean, hygienic accommodation on Twin or Double / Triple Sharing as per your preferences.
- Inclusive of transport services for 04 Nights & 05 Days. (Ex Haridwar)
- All Breakfast & Dinner.
- All point to point sight-seeing as per given program possible in time frame.
- Transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar (for the designated meeting point). – Air Condition will work only from Delhi to Haridwar and vice versa in condition of Ex Delhi Orientation. AC will not run in the hills.
- All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
04.00 % Govt. Service Tax, Helicopter Tickets to Kedarnath Ji, Accommodation and meals in Kedarnath Ji will be on direct payment, Any International or Domestic Air or Rail Tickets, Rest All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony / Palaki, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel / personal health insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost included.
Helicopter Tickets from Phata-Kedarnath –Phata @ 9200 INR Extra
NOTE
- Sitting arrangements in BUS will be on rotation basis. Your Tour Escort will guide you for this and we need to cooperate with him. Min 25 persons required for group.
- Passenger those are not willing to trek will opt helicopter services from Phata to Kedarnath and return.
- 100% Amount will be deposit before start the tour.
- Charges for AC / Heater will be extra and as per hotel to hotel basis.
- AC will not operate on Hills. Ac will only operate from Delhi – Haridwar & Hardwar to Delhi only in condition of Ex Delhi orientation.
- Customer will have to pay GST as applicable.
- Vehicles are on Disposal from pre advised meeting point in Delhi or Haridwar.
- Vehicle Charges are inclusive of all toll taxes / parking and driver allowance.