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Char Dham Yatra De-Heri-Ked-Bad-Ris-Del Delhi-Herir -Badri-Hem-Valley-Rish-delhi Delhi-Rishi-Badri-Haridw-Delh i The Himalayan Sojourn Tour

 

 
CHAR DHAM YATRA
DELHI -RISHIKES-YAMNOTRI-GANGOTRI-KEDARNATH-BADRINATH-HARIDWAR-DELHI

Day 01:-Delhi-Heridwar-Rishikesh-(240Kms)
Pick you from your convenient place. Departure for Heridwar. Holy dip in ganga and break for lunch. proceed for Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02:-Rishikesh-Hanumanchati(240kms)
Early morning leave for hanuman Chatti. En rout visiting Syanchatty . Over night stay at Hotel
Syanchatty:- Is a scenic spot along the bank of river Yamuna that make a lovely sight enroot the trek up to yamunotri

Day03:- Hanumanchatti-Yamunotri-jankichatti(17Kms on foot)
Early morning 12 Kms on foot for yamnotri(3126mts above sea level).darshan and pooja and 5kms return back to jankichatti,over night stay at hotel in jankichatti

Day 04:-Janki chatti-hanumanchatti-uttarkashi(12km trek and 170Kms drive)
Early morning leave for Uttrakashi, Lunch enroot, Overnight stay at hotle

Day05:-Uttrakashi-gangotri(100Km)
After breakfast leave for gangotri darshan and pooja and day free for leisure. Overnight stay in hotle
Gangotri:-gangotri temple is 18th Centuri temple dedicated to Goddess ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lords Shiva. Ganga "Deva Yagna "hear to atone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharat. The temple is an exquisite 20ft.high structure made of white granite.

Day 6: gangotri -Srinagar(230 kms)
Morning drive to Srinagar-lunch enrout, overnight stay at hotle

Day 7:-Srinagar-Garikund-kedarnath(105 kms drive and 14kms trek)
Morning drive to gaurikund and trek to kedarnath, Overnight stay at hotle

Day8: kedarnath-gaurikund
After darshan and pooja return back to gurikund. Overnight stay at hotle

Day 9:-gurikund -Badrinath(220Kms)
Early morning leave for Badrinath, Lunch enroot, overnight stay at hotle

Day10: Badrinath
Day free for darshan, Pooja and Local sightseeing
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.

Day 11:- Badrinath-Rishikesh(300Kms/10hrs) .

Early Morning departs for Rishikesh, Lunch enroot, Overnight stay in Hotle

Day 12 Rishikesh-Delhi(225Kms)
After sightseeing in Rishikesh Departure for Delhi. Arrival Delhi in the evening Tour concludes.

Delhi- Heridwar- Kedarnath -Badrinath -Rishikesh-Delhi

Day 01:-Delhi-Heridwar-Rishikesh-(240Kms)
Pick you from your convenient place. Departure for Heridwar. Holy dip in ganga and break for lunch. Proceed for Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing. Over night 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.
Syanchatty:- 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.

Day 6: Badrinath -Rishikesh(300kms/10hrs)
Early Morning depart for Rishikesh. Lunch In route. Over night stay at hotle.

Day 7:-Rishikesh -Delhi(225kms)
After sightseeing in Rishikesh departure for Delhi. Arrival Delhi in the evening Tour Concludes.
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DELHI -HARIDWAR-BADRINATH-HEMKUND SAHIB-VALLY OF FLOWERS-RISHIKES-DELHI

Day 01:-Delhi-Heridwar-Rishikesh-(240Kms)
Pick you from your convenient place. Departure for Heridwar. Holy dip in ganga and break for lunch. Proceed for Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 02:-Rishikesh-Hanumanchati(240kms)
After breakfast leave for Joshimath-Lunch inroute in Rudrepryag. Overnight stay at Hotle. Joshimath:- Is the winter home of Sh.Badrinath Ji it is situated in the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. It is one of the "Moths" established by Addi Guru Shankracharya.

Day03:- Joshimath-govindghat-Ghangharia(25kmsdrive /13kms of Foot)
After break fast leave for govingaht.13 kms trek of Ghagriya,
Govind Ghat:- Is the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga rivers. It has an imposing gurudwara named after GuruGovind Sing.
Ghagriya:-Is the base Camp for trek to valley of flowers where loading and boarding facilities are available.

Day 04:- Ghagriya -Valley of Flowers (5kms trek)
After break fast with packed lunch leave for valley of flowers, retune back to Ghagriya . Over night stay at Ghagriya.
Valley of Flowers:-East of Badrinath is the exotic valley of flowers. In a conical shaped with a river Puspawati flowing through it. This valley has been declared as a National Park, It is 19 kms from Govind Ghat. A must see for all nature lovers.

Day05:-Ghagriya-hemkund-Sahib(6kms trek)
After breakfast leave for Hemakund Sahib.After Dharshan and Pooja return back to Ghagriya Overnight stay at Ghagriya.
Hemkund Sahib:- Near the valley of the flowers is the holi lake Hemkund -an important piligrimage of the shikh and Hindus. Alone its shore is the sacred Sikh Shrine where guru Govind Singh the 10the Guru Unified with god after prolonged meditation in its placid waters offers a scenic sight.

Day 6:Ghaghria-Govind Ghat-badrinath-(13 kms trek /25kms Drive)
Morning after break fast leave for Govind Ghat.Lunch at Govind Ghat and leave for badrinath. drive to Srinagar-lunch enrout, overnight stay at hotle
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 eighth "Badris"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.

Day 7:-Badrinath-Day free for leisure.
Day free at leisure Darshan of Badrinath Temple sight seeing covering Bhimpul, Vyas gufa, and charan pathu,Significant place are panch Darshan, panch Shilas, Tapt Kund , Narad Kund , Bharma Kapal, Sheshnetra, Charan Padhuka and Neelkanth,

Day8: Badrinath-Auli(61 Kms)
After break fast departure for Auli, after sight seeing night halt at Joshimath in Hotle
Auli :-Is an Ideal ski resort in the garhwal Himalays with it slopes comparable to the best in the world. Perched at an elevation of 2,500-3050mts. Auli not only offers a magnificent view of the Himalayan range but also is a delight for winter sport enthusiasts.

Day 9:-Joshimath --Rishikesh(250Kms)
Early morning leave for Rishikesh, Overnight stay at Hotle in Rishikeh.

Day10: Rishikesh -Delhi
After lunch leave for Delhi, arrival Delhi in the evening, tour concludes
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DELHI -RISHIKES-B-BADRINATH-HARIDWAR-DELHI

Day 01:-Delhi-Heridwar-Rishikesh-(240Kms)
Pick you from your convenient place. Departure for Heridwar. Holy dip in ganga and break for lunch. proceed for Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02:-Rishikesh-Joshimath(240kms)
Early drive to Joshimath ,Lunch enroute. Evening free for local sightseeing, overnight stat at hotle
Auli :-Is an Ideal ski resort in the garhwal Himalays with it slopes comparable to the best in the world. Perched at an elevation of 2,500-3050mts. Auli not only offers a magnificent view of the Himalayan range but also is a delight for winter sport enthusiasts.

Day03:- Joshimath -Badrinath(45Kms)
Morning drive to Badrinath .Darshan and Pooja. Evening free for sightseeing. over night stay at hotel

Day 04:-Badrinath -Rishikesh(300kms)
Morning Drive to Rishikesh ,Lunch enroute ,Over night stay at hotle

Day05:-Rishikesh -Delhi(240Kms)
After sightseeing in Rishikesh Departure for Delhi. Arrival Delhi in the evening Tour concludes.

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THE HIMALAYAN SOJOURN TOUR

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Morning Guided Sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Rag Ghat ( where Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi was criminated ), Red Fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Kutub Minar and drive past India Gate & Parliament. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 : DELHI TO RISHIKESH ( 235 Kms / 5 Hrs )
Arrive Rishikesh enroute stopping at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar.
Arrive Rishikesh and check in at Hotel. Evening visit the Ghat to participate in the Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

---Rishikesh---

Rishikesh is situated on the trisection of three districts of garhwal division and most of the city lies on the right bank of the River Ganga, the place of sages is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides, it
is said that when raibhya rishi did hard penances, god appeared by the name of hrishikesh and this area henceforth came to be known as Rishikesh. It is the starting point for the char dham pilgrimage of the hindus in which pilgrims go to yamunotri, gangotri, kedarnath and badrinath to seek spiritual salvation.

DAY 03 : DRIVE TO JANAKICHATTI
Drive to Janakichatti. Enroute halt for lunch. Arrive Janakichatti in the evening night stay at Janakichatti.

DAY 04 : JANAKICHATTI / YAMUNOTRI / JANKICHATTI
Morning commence trek to Yamnotri, the origin of river Yamuna. The entire trek is gradual ascent till we reach Yamnotri. Arrive and visit temple for Darshan & Puja. Explore the area and trek down half way till Ranachatti. Arrive Janakichatti and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

YAMUNOTRI: situated at a elevation of 3235 meters above sea-level, the shrines of Yamunotri is one of the tour Dhams of Garhwal. The source of Yamuna lies about 11 km ahead at an attitude of about 4421 meters. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja
at the temple itself. Hanumanchatti or 5 km from jankichatti. Darshan pooja trek back or come down to Jankichatti 6 km below the temple.

DAY 05 : JANKICHATTI/UTTARKASHI ( 7 HRS )
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. Arrive Uttarkashi and transfer to hotel . Dinner & overnight hotel.

DAY 6 : UTTARKASHI/GANGOTRI/UTTARKASHI Drive 5 hrs.
Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Arrive Gangotri Darshan, Puja at temple. Drive back to Uttarkashi for night stay.

TEMPLE GANGOTRI- As legend goes Raja Bhagirath used to worship lord shiva at the sacred stone near which the temple is located. It is believed that goddess, Ganga first descended to earth from heaven at this stone. Amar Singh Thapa, the Gorkha commander of Garhwal, in the
18th century A.D. constructed this temple. It is also believed that the Pandavas come here to perform the great Geva Yagna to atone the death of their kinsmen in the battle of MAHABHARATA. Overnight stay at Gangotri.

DAY 07 : UTTARKASHI/ RUDRAPRYAG DRIVE; 178 KMS / 6 HRS.
Morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag. Arrive Uttarkashi and transfer to hotel. Night stay at Rudraprayag.

Day 08 : RUDRAPRYAG/GAURIKUND DRIVE 95 KMS 3 HRS. GAURIKUND/KEDARNATH TREK/PONY 4-5 HRS.
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund. Arive Gaurikund and commence trek /poney to Kedarnath. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening visit the temple for Darshan. Overnight hotel.

---KEDARNATH TEMPLE---

An imposing sight standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by snow covered peaks. The present temple built in 18th century A.D. by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent tot he site of earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with
fitures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the nandi bull stands as guard.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the exquisitely architectured, Kedarnath temple is considered to be more than 1000 years old. Built of extremely large heavy and evenly cut grey slavs of stones. It evokes wonder as to how these heavy slavs had been handled in the earlier days. The temple has a "Garbha Griha" for worship and mandap appt. for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. A concial rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form. Rest at bunglow visit to Kedarnath ji temple for Aarti, Darshan. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.


DAY 09 : KEDARNATH/GAURIKUND/RUDRAPRAYAG. (4-5 hrs Trek & 3Hrs Drive)
After morning puja. Trek down to Gaurikund. After lunch break and refreshing bath at Gaurikund Hot Springs we drive to Rudra Prayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and check into hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 10 : RUDRAPRAYAG/BADRINATH. ( 8 HRS DRIVE)
Morning drive to Badrinath. The entire drive up to Joshimath is along the Alaknanda river. We stop at Joshimath for some time. Later we drive to Badrinath. Arrive Badrinath and check in to hotel. Evening visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight hotel.

BADRINATH: Badrinath is one of the four Dhams of Hinduism and situated at an elevation of 3133 mts. Above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as NAR & NARAYAN , with the towering NEEL KANTH PEAK providing a splendid back-drop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild barries which gage it the name "Badri Van" meaning forest of berries. Facing the temple at the back of Alaknanda river there is a hot water spring known as TAPT KUND.

BADRINATH TEMPLE: Dedicated to lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinathji is 15 mts. In height built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a filt bull and spire. Legend dates the temple prior to the Vedic age.

DAY 11 : BADRINATH/SRINAGAR. DRIVE. (196 KMS 8 HRS )
Morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave for Srinagar (Garhwal). Arrive Srinagar & check in at Hotel. Evening free. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 12 : SRINAGAR - MUSSOORIE. (175 KMS 8 HRS)
Morning leave for Mussoorie. On arrival check in at Hotel. Evening free to stroll on the bustling Mall Road.

DAY 13 : MUSSOORIE
Day free to explore the town and its surroundings. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 14 : MUSSOORIE - SHIMLA ( 275 KMS 12 HRS )
Morning leave for Shimla enroute visiting Ponta Sahib. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at Shimla.
Shimla. One of the most popular hill Resorts of the North.The town is situated at an altitude of 6810 ft, initially chosen as a sanatorium for invalid European officers, but soon developed into a big hill town and became the summer capital of the country.

DAY 15 : SHIMLA
Morning tour of Shimla -. Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple or stop for a while at the beautiful stained glass - windows of Christ Church which was built in the 1850 ‘s . Afternoon excursion to Kufri a 30 Minutes drive from Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest and snow caped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty.
Return back to Shimla for overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 16 : SHIMLA - MANALI (280 KMS / 10 HRS )
Morning leave for the best of the himalayan hill resort of Manali. Reach Manali and check in at Hotel. Evening free to relax & unwind. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 17 : MANALI
Walk through town visiting newly constructed Buddhist Monastery. Hadimba Devi temple-It is small temple situated in the dense forest is very intresting . Hadimba is said to be the wife of Bhima from the epic of Mahabharata. On the way up to the village you come upon the Vashist hot baths where a natural sulphar spring is piped into a modern bath -house. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 18. MANALI
Full day tour of Rohtang Pass - The majesty of the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at their best, you have next two hours to enjoy this snowy haven. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snowhills. On you’re descents to Manali, halt at the Rahalla falls and Solang Valley. The Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never-ending source of delight. Also halt at Marhi, Ralha falls, Nehru Kund. Return to the hotel for Overnight stay.

DAY 19. MANALI - PALAMPUR (201 kms / 8 hrs )
Morning check out of the Hotel and drive to Palampur enroute stopping at Kullu and visit to Shawl Factory. On arrival at Palampur check in at Hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 20. PALAMPUR
In the morning visit a tea plantation and tea factory. Also visit Shoba Singh’s Art Gallery at Andretta, the ancient rock cut Masroor temples and the historic Kangra fort. Optionally, you may take a full day tour of Kangra Devi, Chintpurni and Jwala Ji. Overnight at the hotel

DAY 21. PALAMPUR - DHARMSHALA ( 58 KMS / 2 HRS )
In the morning drive to Dharamshala where low rolling hills criss crossed by narrow fast- flowing streams, scores of tiny hamlets , lush tea gardens and paddy fields with the backdrop of the Majestic Dhauladhar Mountains. Enroute visit Chamunda Devi Temples. After settling into the resort, explore the town, replete with Tibetan culture and the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Overnight at Dharamshala for your Overnight stay

DAY 22. DHARMSHALA ( Mc Leodganj )
Imbibe the magic of the ‘White Ranges’ and of history and nature as much as you can while visiting the Tibetan Monastery, St. John’s church in the wilderness, Trichund Peak, Odichi huts, Dal lake, Naddi. Shop in the bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts in the evening. Overnight at Dharamshala.

DAY 23. DHARAMSHALA - DALHOUSIE (124 KMS / 4 HRS )
Morning leave for the Dalhouise - its one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the center with a floating island and 9-hole golf course. Afternoon free to relax and unwind. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 24. DALHOUSIE - KHAJJIAR - DALHOUSIE
Today embark on an excursion to Khajjiar ( 18 kms ) often called 'India's Switzerland'. Along its exquisite glade is a small lake fed by streams that treverse the green carpet. Enjoy the panoramic view and drive back to Dalhousie. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 25 : DALHOUSIE - AMRITSAR ( 192 KMS / 6 HRS )
Morning leave for Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar and check in at Hotel. Evening free to relax and unwind. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 26 : AMRITSAR - DELHI ( By Tain Dep : 1705 hrs Arr : 2250 hrs )
Named Amritsar after the pool of nectar or the sacred pool within the Golden Temple complex, the city is lively and chaotic, bursting with bazaars like any other North Indian metro.

A whistlestop tour of Amritsar, like Queen Elizabeth II’s progress through the town, need only include visits to the two major landmarks of the city - the Golden Temple, of course. and the Jallianwala Bagh. Evening check out of Hotel and transfer to Railway station to board train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 27 : DELHI -DEPARTURE
Intime Check out of Hotel and leave for onward destination.

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