Chardham & Tungnath
CHARDHAM DHAM YATRA
Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath - Tungnath - Badrinath
Haridwar to Haridwar
DURATION - 11 Nights & 12 Days
Haridwar 01N I Barkot 02N I Uttarkashi 2N I Guptkashi 02N I Kedarnath 01 Nights I Tungnath 01N I Badrinath 01N I Rishikesh 01N
Chardham Yatra with Tunganath which is the third Kedar along with sacred temples: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath nestled among the lofty peaks of Garhwal Uttarakhand. Visiting these places is not only a spiritual journey but also an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and stimulating moments in the lap of nature and the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand.These sacred shrines also marks the spiritual source of sacred River Yamuna originating from Yamunotri, River Bhagirathi originating from Gangotri, River Mandakini originating from Kedarnath and River Alakhnanda originating from Badrinath.
The pilgrims visit these sites in the following sequence:
- Yamunotri: Origin of the Yamuna River and the seat of Goddess Yamuna.
- Gangotri: Origin of the Bhagirathi River (later forming Ganga) and the seat of Goddess Ganga.
- Kedarnath: Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
- Tunganath – Third Kedar in the Panch Kedar series.
- Badrinath: The seat of Lord Vishnu in his form as Badri Narayan
The pilgrimage season typically commences with the date of opening in (April or May) being declared on Akshaya Tritiya and concludes two days after Diwali, on Bhai Dooj.
Package Inclusions
SKETCH ITINERARY
Day 1 – Delhi to Haridwar
Day 2 - Haridwar to Barkot (180 Kms drive)
Day 3 - Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot ( 45 km drive & 6 km trek one way )
Day 4 - Barkot to Maneri (100 km drive)
Day 5 - Maneri - Gangotri - Maneri i (85 km drive one way)
Day 6 - Maneri to Guptkashi (220 Kms drive)
Day 7 - Guptkashi to Gaurikund to Kedarnath ( 30 km drive, 21 km trek )
Day 8 - Kedarnath to Gaurikund to Guptkashi (21 km trek, 30 km drive )
Day 9 - Guptkashi - Tungnath - Chopta (60 Kms drive & 10 Kms trek)
Day 10 - Chopta to Badrinath (180 km,drive)
Day 11 - Badrinath to Rishikesh 285 Kms drive)
Day 12 – Rishikesh to Delhi
COST INCLUSION
- Accommodation: 01 Night in Haridwar
- Accommodation: 02 Nights in Barkot
- Accommodation: 02 Nights in Uttarkashi
- Accommodation: 02 Nights in Guptkashi
- Accommodation: 01 Night in Kedarnath(Sharing Dormitory)
- Accommodation: 01 Night in Chopta
- Accommodation: 01 Nights in Badrinath
- Accommodation: 01 Nights in Rishikesh
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner (Vegetarian on Fixed Menu basis)
- All transfers and sightseeing by Non AC Cab
- Toll, Taxes, Driver Allowance
- Experience Driver
- Yatra Registration
COST EXCLUSION
- GST @ 5% or as applicable
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any type Pooja at Temple.
- Pony / Palki / Doli Charges during Yamunotri, Tunganath & Kedarnath trek.
- Lunch and Room Service
- Laundry
- Ac will not work in Hills.
- Any insurance, medical
- Cost for any detour
- Any cost increase for stay and transport due to natural calamity
- Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the inclusion is excluded.
- Tips of any sort
THINGS TO CARRY
- Photo ID card
- Personal regular medical kit
- Carry light to heavy woolens
- Also carry good walking shoes, Raincoat, Water bottle, Torch
- Walking stick
BOOKING PROCEDURE
50% payment for booking confirmation.
50% payment on Arrival
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of cancellation of booking due to any avoidable /unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
• Cancellation charges: -
• 30 days or more before departure – No Charge
• 15-29 days before departure - 50% of total
• 7-14 days before departure - 75% of total
• Less than 7 days before departure - No Refund
WEATHER CONDITION
Uttarakhand being a hill state where weather is uncertain and with Dhams located at a very high altitude, its recommended to carry light to heavy woollens. Anyone traveling to altitudes above 10000 Ft. is liable to suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness ( AMS ), unless properly acclimatized. In this tour, you are touching high altitude terrain. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness and lack of concentration. You are advised to allow time for acclimatization before engaging in any physical activity, once you reach high altitude terrains. Smoking & Drinking should also be avoided
HOW TO REACH
AIR – IGI Airport Delhi & Jolly grant Airport is the getaway into Garhwal Uttarakhand cities like Mussoorie, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh and the holy Chardhams.
RAIL – New Delhi railway Station, Nizamuddin are well connected with a rail network to rest of the country.
Road – All cities in Delhi & Uttarakhand are connected with a good roads network.
