Chardham Yatra With Satopanth Lake (Uttarakhand)

For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand . A journey to these four destinations is considered to be of great spiritual significance, according to traditional Hindu belief

Inclusion

Accommodation on Family Room sharing basis in the mentioned or similar hotels.
15 Breakfast, 15 Dinner as per the itinerary.
All Transfers & sight seeing as per itinerary on shared vehicle (Non Aircondition).
All inter-state taxes, toll taxes, driver allowance & parking etc.
Services of Tour Escort.
All prevailing applicable taxes.

Exclusion

� 3.09% Government Service Tax.
� Air fare / train fare until mentioned in the itinerary.
� Any meals other than those specified in �Inclusions�.
� Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, Pooja samagri etc.
� Any other item not specified in �Inclusions�.
� Porterage at hotels / airport / railway station and during trekking.
� Ponies / Dollies during trekking.
� Entrance fees during sightseeing.
� Camera fee / Emergency & medical cost.
� Helicopter tickets for any of the Dhams.
� Cost incidental due to road blocks, landslides, change in the itinerary/ stay on account of cancellation
due to bad weather, ill health, and or any factors beyond control.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi - Haridwar (210 Kms./6 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.
Haridwar : Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva s hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva s locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The Aarti worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating dia (lamp) is a moving ritual.

Night Stay in Haridwar

Day 2:Haridwar - Barkot (205 Kms/5 - 6 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.

Night Stay in Barkot

Day 3:Barkot - Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side:-

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.
Hanuman Chatti :The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple : Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund : There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila :A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple

Night Stay in Barkot

Day 4:Barkot - Uttarkashi (95Kms, 4 Hours Approx):-

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.

Night Stay in Uttarkashi

Day 5: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.

Night Stay in Uttarkashi

Day 6:Uttarkashi - Sitapur (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.
Guptakashi:is located in the Northern Himalayan belt within the Mandakini river valley, which has lush green forests. A number of streams and rivulets drain into the main Mandakini River. It has salubrious climate with its elevation being around 1,319 meters (4,330 ft). The snow sparkling view of the Chaukhamba peak is a lovely sight to behold in the morning hours from here. The valley has large magnolia trees (locally called Champa) that provide a sweet scented atmosphere to the place.

Night Stay in Sitapur

Day 7: - Sitapur - Kedarnath (32 Kms Drive, 14 Kms. trek):-

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.

Night Stay in Rudraprayag

Day 8:Kedarnath - Badrinath (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.

Night Stay in Badrinath

Day 9: Visit Badrinath

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

Night Stay in Badrinath

Day 10:Badrinath - Laxmivan (8 kms/4-5 hrs):-

From Badrinath we will drive to the village of Mana. From here the trek starts towards Laxmivan along the gorgeous falls of Vasudhara. Laxmivan is a beautiful campsite with Alkapuri glacier on the opposite side. Overnight in the tents.

Night Stay in Badrinath

Day 11:Laxivan - Chakrateerth (10 kms/7 hrs approx):-

The day begins with an ascend and continues along the beautiful waterfalls called Sahasradhara which means thousand waterfalls. The trail is not obvious and lots of boulder walking is also involved. Chakrateerth is another gorgeous campsite with Himalayan peaks all around. Overnight in the tents.

Night Stay in Badrinath

Day 12:Chakrateerth - Satopanth Lake - Chakrateerth (12 kms/8 hrs approx):-

An early start is requisite, as the day begins with a steep ascend which takes you to the top of the ridge. From here its totally glacier walk to the Lake of Satopanth. This lake has a lot of mythological significance and it is considered that Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) meditate on the three corners of the lake. Later trek back to Chakrateerth. Overnight in the tents

Night Stay in Chakrateeth

Day 13:Chakrateerth - Laxmivan (10 kms/4 hrs approx):-

The trail down to Laxmivan is comparatively easy descend with cautious approach. Overnight in the tents.

Night Stay in Badrinath

Day 14:Laxmivan - Badrinath - Rudraprayag:-

The trek to Mana village is another easy descend and takes around 3 hours. From here start driving towards Rudraprayag. Arrive and check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Night Stay in Rudraprayag

Day 15:Rudraprayag - Rishikesh (135 Kms 7 hrs):-

Morning drive to Rishikesh via Srinagar Garhwal. En-route visits the Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknada River which is called Devprayag. Than continue drive towards Rishikesh. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Rishikesh : 24 Kms. from Hardwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here. Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Night Stay in Rishikesh

Day 16:Rishikesh - Delhi (234 km):-

Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drop you at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.

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