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The holy river Ganges and her tributaries flow past the Four Dams that are located in the state of Uttaranchal in North India. It is believed that Goddess Ganga descended upon the Earth in the form of a River to help the suffering humanity. It was split into four channels that include Alakananda (in Badrinath), Mandakini (in Kedarnath), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri) and Yamuna (in Yamunotri). Each of the Four Dams is blessed with spellbinding scenic beauty and countless ancient temples. Every year, countless tourists from across the world, visit here in search of peace and tranquility.
Badrinath
Cradled in the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines, Badrinath along the left bank river Alaknanda. With the splendid Neelkanth mountains as the backdrop, it is an important destination on the scared itinerary of every devour Hindu. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as 'Badri Van'.
Kedarnath
Amidst the dramatic mountainscapes of the majestic Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas' of Kedar or Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 mts. on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus.
Yamunotri
The Garhwal Himalayas have been blessed with some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Yamunotri is one such. One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and glaciers, it is one of the most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu pilgrim. According to an old legend, Asit Muni, the revered sage, used to reside here.
Gangotri
Be it man's urge to placate the Gods above or to quench his desire for adventure, Gangotri is an ideal location. Gangotri, the origin of the sacred river Ganges, attracts tourists in large numbers every year. The confrontation with the daunting rivers and attempts to unravel the mysteries of the supernatural world are ubiquitous sights here. Along with the thrill of conquering nature, what one experiences here is the mystical aura that India is so famous for.
Chardham Tour
Day 01 Delhi-Rishikesh (225 K.M)
Arrival Rishikesh, transfer to Hotel/Resort Check in Hotel/Resort, In the Evening going for Aarti & Pooja at the Ghats of River Ganga. Back in Hotel/Resort, overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Day 02 Rishikesh-Barkot (230 K.M)
Early morning proceed to Barkot, Enroute visit Kempty Falls in Mussoorie, Arrival Barkot & Check in Dlx Camp/Guest House, overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 03 Barkot-Yamnotri-Barkot (32 K.M Drive 14 K.M Trek)
After breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti to start your journey. (You can take a local jeep to reach Phool Chatti to shorten your Trek by 5 kms) On arrival star your day on trek of 7 kms one side, Arrive at Yamnotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman, Back to Phool Chatti, in the evening back to Camp/Guest House. Overnight at Barkot.
Day 04 Barkot-Harsil (152 K.M)
After breakfast proceed to Harsil, En route stop at Uttarkashi for Tea/Coffee & lunch. drive to Harsil, One of the most beautiful valleys in the world, Overnight stay at Camp/Guest House Harsil.
Day 05 Harsil-Gangotri-Harsil (22 K.M)
After breakfast transfer to Gangotri, on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred River the Ganges, also named as Bhagirathi. Perform pooja and rest for sometime in the lovely surroundings, Overnight stay at Harsil.
Day 06 Harsil-Guptakashi (283 K.M)
After breakfast transfer to Guptkashi, En route stop at Srinagar for Tea/Coffee & Lunch, restart your journey and Experience the beautiful river Mandakini. Along this reach Guptakashi, Check in Camp/Guest House, Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Day 07 Guptakashi- Kedarnath (36 K.m 14 kms trek)
After breakfast transfer to Gaurikund, Arrival & going to trek of Kedarnath, enroute stop for lunch, Afternoon arrive at Holy Shrine, Check in Guest House. After Check in perform Pooja & Darshan at the Shri Kedarnath ji, in evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, back to Temple, Overnight at Guest House Kedarnath.
Day 08 Kedarnath-Guptakashi (14 kms trek 32 K.M Drive)
After breakfast proceed to Gaurikund, Arrival & drive to Guptakashi, Overnight stay at Camp Guptkashi.
Day 09 Guptakashi-Badrinath via Chopta (220 K.M)
After breakfast transfer to Badrinath via Chopta Valley, This drive through Chopta Valley is one of the most beautiful drive of the whole trip through the medicinal Forest, stop at Pipalkoti for Tea/Coffee & Lunch, Evening Arrive at Badrinath, Check in Hotel, Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Day 10 Badrinath
After breakfast transfer to visit the Holy Shrine of Shri Badrinath ji. Perform Pooja & Holy Darshan, rest of the time visiting Mana Village the last village before the Tibet border, Overnight stay at Hotel Badrinath.
Day 11 Badrinath-Rishikesh (319 K.M)
After breakfast transfer to Rishikesh, stop at Srinagar for Lunch, in evening reach Rishikesh, Check in hotel/resort, Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Day 12 Rishikesh-Delhi (255 K.M)
After breakfast drive back to Delhi for onward destination.
Do Dham Tour
DELHI -HARIDWAR- KEDARNATH -BADRINATH -RISIKESH-DELHI
Day 01:-Delhi-Heridwar-Rishikesh-(240Kms)
Pick you from your convenient place. Departure for Haridwar. Holy dip in ganga and break for lunch. proceed for Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02:-Rishikesh-Gaurikundi(14kms on foot)
Early morning Drive to Gaurikund, Lunch in enroots. Evening free for local sight seeing. Over night stay at hotle. Gaurikund:- is the last bus station and trekking base to Kedarnath, A Temple Dedicated to Gauri and thermal spring of medicinal value is noteworthy. Before proceeding people bathe in the Hot water pond here and visit the Gauri devi temple. This is the place where goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva.Syanchatt y:- Is a scenic spot along the bank of river Yamuna that make a lovely sight enroot the trek up to yamunotri
Day03:- Gaurikund-Kedarnath(14Kms on foot).
Early morning 14 Kms trek to Kedarnath, Lunch enroute.over night stayat hotle.Kedarnath Temple:-the present temple built in 8th century AD by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built bu Pandavas. Temple has a Conical Lingam - the assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 year old.
Behind the Kedarnath temple lies the samdhi of final resting place of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. It is belived that after establishing the four dham in India he went for his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years.
Day 04:-Kedarnath -Gaurikund-Rudraprayag(14kms trek and 74 kms Drive)
After darshan and pooja proceed to gaurikund. Lunch in Gaurikund. Drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at hotle Rudraprayag:- named after lord shiva is situated at he confluence of river Mandakini originating from kedarnath Dham and river Alaknanda from Bhadrinath Dham a beautiful sight to behold. The confluence has a great religious signification and thousands of pilgrims come hear to take a holy dip
Day05:-Ruderperyag -Badrinath(170 Kms)
Badrinath:-Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holies of the four main shrines-badrinath along the left bank of Alaknanda with the towering Neelkanth peak as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted eith "Badri"or wild berries and hence was famous as Badrivan Legend has it when the ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity,the earth was unable to with stand the force of its descent, There for the mighty ganga was split in to 12 holy channels, Alaknanda was one of then that later became the abode of Loard Vishnu or Badrinath.
Day06: Badrinath -Rishikesh(300kms/10hrs)
Early Morning depart for Rishikesh. In route. Over night stay at hotle.
Day 07:Rishikesh – Delhi
After breakfast transfer to delhi for onward destination. |
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