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Chardham Yatra, India
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8 Nights / 9 Days
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Adventure Tour
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English, Hindi
About Chardham Yatra :
Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, in fact high in the Garhwali Himalayas are some of Hinduism’s most significant sites, also called Chota Chardham - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
The temples here marking the spiritual sources of the religion’s four sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda and Mandakini, together making up one of the most prominent pilgrimage circuits in the country. The time between April and November each year witnesses the coming of devotees in thousands who brave the harsh weather, the treacherous mountain roads and trails to get to them.
The great philosopher and reformer, Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century brought together all these pilgrimages into a kind of spiritual circuit, one taken by generations after generations, keeping up the annual tradition of visiting these pilgrimages each year
When doing a Chardham trip, you would typically be engaged between April and early November. Every year, the government of Uttarakhand announces the dates for the opening and closing of the Chardham circuit, kicking off the process of booking a Chardham package with various OTAs.
In the winter months, the deity at each of these shrines are moved to their winter abodes. Ukhimath for Kedarnath, Joshimath for Badrinath, Mukhba for Gangotri and Kharsali for Yamunotri. The doors of these winter abodes remain open through the year and can be visited at your convenience When finalising one of the Chardham tour packages, make sure it includes a visit to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
About the Package:
Kedarnath lies close to the source of the Mandakini River, the Chorabari Glacier and is backed by the frosty Himalayan peaks. It is at an elevation of 11,755 foot with Gaurikund being the closest road-head to Kedarnath, being about 14 kilometre away. The stone hump worshiped inside the temple has a mythological connection that traces its roots in the epic Mahabharata where the Pandavas after defeating the Kauravas who were after all their own family members, sought mercy of Lord Shiva.
But Shiva refused to forgive them, turning the Pandavas more resolute in their will to seek forgiveness. Shiva in order to evade them turned into a bull and came to earth. In his rush, he left his hump in Kedarnath, close enough to the Chorabari Glacier, a spot marked by an 8th century temple of Adi Shankaracharya.
The other parts of the bull’s body are worshiped at the other four Panch Kedar shrines. The bull’s arms at Tunganath, navel at Madmaheshwar, face at Rudranath and hair at Kalpeshwar. Before booking one of the Chardham holiday packages, make sure it includes a visit to the Kedarnath temple
- After breakfast, check out from hotel and Barkot, 06-07 hours drive, check in at camp. An overnight stay. Barkot is an ideal destination to stay for pilgrims of Shri Yamunotri, It is situated 45 Kms before Yamunotri temple, from where paranomic views of the Bandar punch Peaks can be seen.
- Early morning after breakfast, drive to Janki chatti, start trek to Yamunotri 6 kms. You have an option to either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost.
After taking bath in Surya Kund (hot spring) visit Yamunotri temple""Darshan""and Pooja of pious""Yamunaji""at Divya Shila, Return to can an overnight stay. Yamunotri Temple- Situated at 3290 meters above ocean level. The Yamunotri Dham is the first hallowed destination of the Chardham Yatra. This Dham is committed to Goddess Yamuna, who regarded be as a daughter of the Sun God, Surya Dev.According to the mythological stories and convictions, the Yamunotri Dham was an isolation of a sage Asti Muni. For the duration of his life, the Asti Muni every day showered in both Ganges and Yamuna. Be that as it may, in his old age he didn't have the enough energy to reach Gangotri, yet his great deeds paid off and a flood of Ganges showed up inverse to Yamunotri for him. This fanciful story adds to the otherworldly worth of the Dham.
Divya Shila :A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
- This morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrive check-in at the hotel. Later visit Vishwanath Temple, An overnight stay.
- After breakfast, we proceed to Gangotri Enroute enjoy picturesque Harsil valley, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Reach at temple Darshan and perform pooja. Thereafter we drive back to hotel. Night stay.
Gangotri -As per The Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga - the daughter of Lord Brahma, showed herself as a waterway to acquit the transgressions of King Bhagirathi’s forerunners, taking after his extreme retribution of a few centuries, and Lord Shiva got her into his tangled locks to minimize the gigantic effect of her fall. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her incredible source. Along the right back of Bhagirathi stands the sanctum of Gangotri devoted to the Goddess. Roosted at a stature of 3042 meters (10,000 ft), it was developed in the mid 18th century by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa.
- After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Guptkashi reach and check. An overnight stay.
- Early morning at 6.30 AM report to helipad in time board the chopper for Kedarnath. Upon arrival in Kedarnath, proceed to visit Shri Kedarnath Temple, performing Pooja and Darshan. Later reach at Helipad in time to board into chopper. Our driver will pick you from Helipad point and transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Shri Kedarnath- is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow Covered peaks. The temple of Kedarnath, located at a height of 3,581 mts, stand at the head of the Mandakini River. 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. It is said that devotees who die here become one with Shiva himself.
- After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Badrinath via visiting Chopta, it is known mini Switzerland and Medical forest. On arrive check – in at hotel.
Evening : Visit at Badrinath temple. If time permits.
Badrinath temple - It's so great to take in the way that this sacrosanct destination which is being dedicated to Lord Vishnu has been committed to humankind. The area where Lord Vishnu pondered under a Badri tree for thousand unremitting years and taught us a definitive method for welfare of humankind is exceptional on the planet. Today, this temple is considered as one of the holiest Hindu temples and is additionally one of the 108 Divya Desams, sacred holy places for Vaishnavites.
- After bath in the Taptkund visit & Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Bhimkund and the ""Mukh"" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee.
Later drive to Rudraprayag. On arrive check –in at hotel and night stay.
Tapt-Kund - Just beneath the Shree Badrinath Ji temple lies the Tapt Kund hot sulfur spring that has a high therapeutic worth. It is a freshwater pool with the washing region of 16.1/2 feet by 14.1/4 feet. Despite the fact that the typical temperature of the spring is 55°c, the temperature of water continues expanding continuously amid the day. A dunk in Tapt Kund is viewed as a decent restorative cure for skin illnesses.
Narad Kund - Narad Kund is arranged close Tapt Kund. It is accepted that the Badrinath icon was acquired from this Kund, Narad Kund boiling hot water spring is situated under the Garur Shila and holds a therapeutic worth. Fans take a plunge in this Kund before entering the Badrinath sanctuary for Darshan of Lord Badrinath.
Vyas & Ganesh-Gufa - Vyas & Ganesh-Gufa cavern is situated in the Mana Village alongside numerous different caverns. It is accepted that in this cavern Ved Vyas directed his acclaimed epic of Mahabharata to Ganesh and accordingly it has been named Vyas Gufa. There is an icon of Ved Vyas indicated composition the granth (epic book) inside this hole.
Beginning Source of Saraswati River - Manibhadrapur which is known as Mana village, the beginning source of river Saraswati. Bhimpul (bridge) according to myth it is build by Bhima during period of the Mahabharata.
- After breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh local sightseeing like Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni ghat temples and Ashrams. Check in at hotel. An overnight stay.
