Tour Details

Char Dham Yatra refers to a pilgrimage tour in India that covers four sacred Hindu sites located in the state of Uttarakhand. The term "Char Dham" translates to "four abodes" and the yatra (journey) is undertaken by devout Hindus seeking spiritual enlightenment and blessings.

 

The Char Dham sites included in the pilgrimage are:

 

Yamunotri: Situated in the western Garhwal Himalayas, Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River. The main attraction is the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to the goddess Yamuna.

 

Gangotri: Located in the Uttarkashi district, Gangotri is the origin of the holy River Ganga (Ganges). The Gangotri Temple is the major pilgrimage site here, dedicated to Goddess Ganga.

 

Kedarnath: Nestled in the Rudraprayag district, Kedarnath is home to the famous Kedarnath Temple. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (lingams representing Lord Shiva) and holds great significance among Hindus.

 

Badrinath: Situated in the Chamoli district, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Badrinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in India and attracts thousands of devotees.

 

The Char Dham Yatra usually begins from the holy town of Haridwar or Rishikesh. Pilgrims undertake a challenging journey through the scenic Himalayan terrain, visiting each of these four sites. The yatra is traditionally completed in a clockwise direction, starting with Yamunotri and ending at Badrinath.

 

The pilgrimage season typically starts in April or May and lasts until October or November, as the region becomes inaccessible during winter due to heavy snowfall. During the yatra, pilgrims engage in prayers, rituals, and bathing in the sacred rivers to cleanse themselves spiritually.

 

Char Dham Yatra is considered highly auspicious among Hindus and holds significant religious and cultural importance in India. It is believed that undertaking this yatra can wash away one's sins and lead to salvation (moksha). The pilgrimage attracts millions of devotees from all over India and beyond, seeking divine blessings and spiritual upliftment.

 

Chardham Yatra Dates 2024

 

May	18, 27
June	16, 23
July	16
August	14, 19
September	12, 22

 

Summer Chardham

 

Summer Chardham Schedule of 2024 gates/kapat open for six months. The Opening schedule is from April and May until October. The dates, however, are declared by the Char Dham committee people along with Kedarnath Badrinath Mandir Samiti, right before the Akshaya Tritiya. Also known as Akha Teej, Akshaya Tritiya is an Auspicious for the Hindu community.

 

Chardham Uttrakhand Tour to complete spiritual enlightenment is mix of strain and comfort. The Yatra is carried out with challenging treks, rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. However, the right planning and travel tips can make this trip a cakewalk. Earlier when the Char Dham Yatra was conducted, people used to rarely be able to make it and even if they did make it usually they assumed they would not go back. However, with the changing times and the introduction of technology and new modes of transportation, Char Dham Yatra has now become more comfortable and more doable .

 

 

As these locations have high elevation of the temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, it is important to be well prepared. Kindly refer our travel tips for Char Dham Yatra to make it more comfortable for the pilgrims:

 

Things to Carry for Char Dham Yatra - Travel Tips

 

Season :- May to October till Deepawali every year - Region :- Garhwal, Uttarakhand - Altitude : 3585 Mts

Things to Carry :- Woolen Cap, Umbrella, Stick, Tennis Shoes, Rain Coat, Two pair of Socks, Handy Torch, Moisture cream.

These are very cold places so people should get the warm clothes along with them.

 

Travel Tips for Char Dham Yatra :-

 

Photography :- Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple are normally not allowed. However please do check with the authorities concerned.

 

Communication :- Please carry if you have any BSNL Mob. Number, it works whole trip, Kedarnath & Badrinath very good connectivity Reliance mobile numbers.  Some times, please be informed that it may be difficult at times to get the connection. If any urgent messages have to be sent to any of the participants, then please contact us.

 

Responsibility :- All arrangements within Chardham Yatra, reserves the right to change itineraries without prior notice, depending on the weather and road condition.

 

Fitness :- A good walk on hilly areas will help you reduce some weight and should put you in the right shape. Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry snacks, filled water bottle/small scissors and knife, waterproof matches, safety pins, Thermometer, Lighter, Dehydration salt (electoral) packets, Neoprene Powder and cream. Heat balm for muscles/joints, Vicksinhaler/vapourub, Chopsticks. Dry Fruits/snacks, camera, Film, Map, Jumper, Sun Hat, First Aid Kit, Light weight Rain Gear, Extra Cloth etc.

 

Attitude Sickness :- This is an environment related condition that can effect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly and also consult your doctor

 

Health Consideration :- All Tourist We do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are: Antiseptic cream or Wound disinfectant: Iodine and tube-squeeze cream. Foot care and Blister Treatment, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin. (please bring ankle high boots to avoid muscle sprain.)

 

Antibiotics: (Triethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole - Bacterium DS or Septran DS

 

Anti - Inflammatory :-

 

· Avil, Brufen or Mortin. Aspirin / Tylenol or general painkillers.

· Strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream.

 

Insurance :- We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, EMERGENCY RESCUE, accident hospitalization, etc.. We are not liable and responsible for any damages or extra expenses that may arise from mishaps and the loss of their belongings during the pilgrimage.

 

Clothing's :- Clothing’s for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Chardham Yatra, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required, but as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Himalayas. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required We recommend that you bring along the following clothing’s and accessories with you:

 

01. Down Jacket - one

02. Warm thick pullover - One

03. Warm thin pullover - One

04. Warm pants - Two

05. Light loose cotton pants - Two

06. Warm windproof jacket - One

07. Cotton full sleeve T-Shirts - Four

08. Thermal under pants/long - Two

09. Thermal vest / warm full T-Shirts - Two

10. Rain coat with hood/ Poncho (should be roomy) - One

11. "Broken - in" pair of ankle high walking boots & one extra shoe laces.

12. Light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal.

13. Warm woollen socks-4

15. Large cotton or silk scarf-One

16. Warm gloves.

17. Soft paper tissue and handkerchiefs - Plenty

18. Monkey cap and Sun heat - one each

19. Towels (one big, one small)

20. Washing kit.

 

Accessories :-

 

1.  Personal First Aid Kit

2.  Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors

3.  Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)

4.  Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves

5.  Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar

6.  Note book, Pen, Pencils

7.  Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera

8.  Binoculars recommended

9.  Rain Gear-Your raincoat should be roomy and have a water proof hood.

10. Pocket knife , Sewing kit, Buttons, Cigarette lighter, towel, bags ( a few of each size strong) dust masks, strong sun cream and chopstick, Moisturizers, Money pouch/belts etc.

11. Water purification tablets

12. Walking stick- Can be purchased in Gourikund/Hanumanchatti

13. Washing Kit

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Haridwar / Dehradun / Rishikesh Pick up – Barkot / Hanumanchatti Drive210 km

 

Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station. After some basic information start your journey to Barkot. Later drive to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot. (Meals: Dinner)

 

Day 2: Barkot/Hanumanchatti - Janakichatti - Yamunotri - Jankichatti – Hanumanchatti Drive35 kmTrek12 km Alt 3235 m

 

Early morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti. Start your trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After arrival at Yamunotri take bath in warm waters of Surya Kund (Hot Spring). Enjoy Darshan of"Yamunaji". Return trek to Jankichatti. Later drive towards Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot. (Meals:Breakfast and Dinner)

 

Day 3: Barkot /Hanumanchatti– Uttarkashi Drive100 km

 

Morning after breakfast, relax for a while. Later drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Shivgufa on the way to Uttarkashi. In Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After that, check in hotel. Day free for rest. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)

 

 Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 kms each side) Drive200 km

 

Early morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri. On the way visit Gangnani Hot Spring. Take a holy dip in Kund. Later drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil valley. On arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later return drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)

 

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi Drive220 km

 

Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)

 

Day 6: Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath 

 

Morning after breakfast, today we will go to Kedarnath. To reach Kedarnath you will have two options. One if by trekking and other is by Air via Helicopter (at your own cost).

 

Important Information: 

 

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you to your Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sirsi etc) as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket previous day. Different aviation has different location for their helicopter service. Our driver will provide you both pick and drop to hotel. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket. Advance booking is highly recommended for the helicopter.

 

Darshan and back pick up and hotel Dinner 

 

Fly to Kedarnath TO/FRO ticket is extra

 

Day 7: Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath Drive220 km

 

Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Overnight stay at Badrinath. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)

 

Day 8: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag Drive160 km

 

Morning enjoy the after breakfast, drive for Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit on the way Darshan of VishuPrayag, Narsingh Temple in Joshimath, KarnPrayag and NandPrayag. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)

 

Day 9: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar Drive165 km

 

Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar / Dehradun / Rishikesh. Drop at Hotel / Airport / railway station. (Meals: Breakfast)

 

Day 10: Haridwar Departure

 

Morning Breakfast check out and drop at the Railways Station

Inclusions

Package Inclusions

 

- Hotel accommodation as per package same or similar hotels.

- Meals as per package (Breakfast, Dinner).

- Transfers and sightseeing as per above by Ennova or Bolero

- All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.

 

Package Exclusions

 

- Horse / Paalki / Helicopter for Trekking at Kedarnath.

- Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’, 

- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.

- Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.

- Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges.

- Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.

- GST Applicable

 

Important Information

 

Hotels Terms & Conditions

 

Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices. All the email conversations will be also part of your contract with us once you make the booking.

 

There is no deluxe facilities in Kedarnathji due to high altitude. There only serve you bed system.

 

As per the directive given by the Government of India, all Indian/Foreign Nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check-in. valid identifications documents are: Passport & Visa together, Voters Id card, Current Drivers License, Aadhar Card. All the documents must include a photograph.

 

Hotel / camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues.

 

Generally hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs and checkout time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirm early check in or late checkout will be chargeable if not included in cost. Kindly contact hotel directly if you want complimentary early check in or late check out.

 

If meals are included in package it will be served at set menu basis in a buffet menu / fixed / meal credit. Any items which are not in their in ideal Buffet / Fixed menu will be charged extra at the time of consumption. Hotels decide the menu and options of items for menu. Some hotels having Meal credit policy instead of Buffet 

or

Fixed Menu during low occupancy in hotel – This meal credit amount is decided by hotel management – if bills goes above the given meal credit amount then extra amount should be paid directly at respective hotel. Room service for the food or packing is charged extra at many hotels. Normally in Chardham you will get north

 

Indian type food only and most of the standard and deluxe hotels give thali if meals are included in package.

 

Breakfast Timing: 07:00 Am to 09:00 AM And Dinner: 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM (About the timing you can contact hotel management before.)

 

Normally for extra bed on double sharing rooms many hotels has rollaway bed while rest of the hotels provide extra mattress only. If you are not comfortable with mattress system instead of bed let us know in advance.

 

In hill areas or Chardham many hotels don’t have ac so if you insist ac only kindly confirm with the company regarding the same. Lift facility & power back up is not available in most of the hotels in Chardham. Wifi facility and room heater is mostly chargeable but don’t expect good wifi in Chardham hotels due to network issues most of the time.

 

Most of the hotels in Chardham are not running full year so don’t expect similar service and room quality like you get in Haridwar-Rishikesh in the same price range. Especially in may June and other busy days the budget/standard hotels in Chardham can cost more than deluxe hotel in Haridwar-Rishikesh or Delhi. Also if you want to stay good hotels with good reviews you need to book at least 3 months before in may June and 1-2 month before in Oct Nov season as good hotels are mostly booked in advance by groups. In Kedarnath there is only basic dharamshala / budget hotel type basic facility only even if your package is luxury in Kedarnath don’t expect even deluxe rooms.

 

Vehicle Terms & Conditions:

 

AC will not work in all hill areas or stopped / parked vehicle. Hill areas will start from Dehradun onwards as well from Rishikesh onwards and ac will not work beyond those points. If you want AC in the hills during road journey then the rates per vehicle A/C Per day at Hills are: Indigo/Dzire/Etios @ Rs 300 per day, Innova /Tavera/Bolero @ Rs 400 per day and Tempo 12 seater @ Rs 500 per day.

 

Vehicle will be permitted to use for sightseeing points on the route and inside the city limits or which is mentioned in itinerary. For additional sightseeing, off route sightseeing, sightseeing not inside the city limits or substitute sightseeing kindly contact company. Refund is not possible if any particular sightseeing point is not covered. In case you want some excursions kindly inform company in advance or discuss these things with company rather than driver. All nearby sightseeing points should be covered together. However in case of sometime issues with some particular place we can adjust. In Chardham route some of the places are not on the way like Trijuginarayan, Lakhamandal, Auli, Kalimath, Neelkanth Mahadev, AdiBadri, Bhavishya Badri etc. Kindly contact directly to company in case you want to include these places rather than driver.

 

Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.

 

We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.

 

In case the driver is not cooperative kindly contact company on the spot.

 

Driver will not drive on No-entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jam. Normal working hours of driver is 12 hrs in case you want services more than 12 hours in a day kindly inform us in advance.

 

In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.

 

Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mentions email conversation before booking)

 

In case you want multiple visit to the some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.

 

Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination rates may be change)

 

The rates are subject to change, depending on the fluctuation of diesel/Petrol prices in India. If the prices increased more than 5 % than the time of booking we will increase the rate even if the rates are confirmed earlier.

 

Company reserves the right to give you a similar car if the car you booked is unavailable.

 

At many of the tourist destination / hill station - some of the road / shopping market / mall road have "NO ENTRY" for all / some bigger tourist vehicles depends on destination along with time restrictions also. In this kind of situation guest have to manage another available mode of transport with an additional cost and on direct payment basis, this cost is not included in ideal package inclusion.

 

Some time vehicle parking area little far from the sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking at their own cost.

 

No refund for short stay or unveiled facilities.

 

No cancellation or any refund will be made if situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslide, climatic conditions or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government, political or national crisis, road blocks, heavy snow fall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes, strikes or problems at airlines, rails, buses, hotels or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational and technical issues, route and flight cancellations or due to which the customer could not reach the destination and which is beyond our control.

 

Company is not responsible for any accident/injury/death/theft of person or property during the course of the tour.

 

All rights reserved to management to cancel any service without any refund until full advance amount towards the service is received from the customer and accepted by company.

 

Company Here by expressly disclaims any implied warranties imputed by the laws of any jurisdictions or country other than India. Company considers itself and intends to the jurisdictions only of the court of Delhi, New Delhi India.

Price

Cost of  Tour: On Request

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Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : HDFC Bank Limited
Bank A/C : 12202560000897
Branch : M 39, Outer Circle
Address: M 36, Outer Circle, Opposite Super Bazar, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
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Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : ICICI Bank
Bank A/C : 000705004621
Branch : Shop No- 7C Plot No- GH04B, Prateek Stylome Sector- 45 Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida- 201335, India
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