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Char Dham Yatra

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The Char Dham Yatra is undertaken by millions of devotees each year, seeking spiritual purification and blessings from the deities at these holy sites. The journey is not only a religious pilgrimage but also an opportunity for devotees to experience the natural beauty of the Himalayas and the cultural richness of Uttarakhand. It typically spans several days or weeks, depending on the mode of transportation and the preferences of the pilgrims.

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The Char Dham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage journey in Hinduism that takes devotees to four sacred sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The four destinations, collectively known as the Char Dham ("Four Abodes"), include:

Yamunotri: The source of the Yamuna River, located in the Garhwal Himalayas. Devotees visit the Yamunotri Temple to seek blessings from Goddess Yamuna.
Gangotri: The origin of the Ganges River, situated in the Himalayas at an altitude of about 3,100 meters. Pilgrims visit the Gangotri Temple to pay homage to Goddess Ganga.
Kedarnath: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Rudraprayag district. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and is situated at an altitude of about 3,583 meters.
Badrinath: A sacred town and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus, housing the Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated along the banks of the Alaknanda River, at an altitude of approximately 3,133 meters.

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Day 1 HARIDWAR – BARKOT (185 KM DRIVE / 06 – 07 HR)
Commence your journey from Haridwar Railway Station in the morning. Upon arrival, our representative will welcome you and accompany you on the drive to Barkot. En route, you'll have the opportunity to visit Mussoorie, famously known as the "Queen of Hills," offering breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains and the picturesque Doon Valley.
Day 2 BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI - BARKOT (80 KM DRIVE / 14 KM TREK)
Early morning departure to Janki Chatti, where your trek to Yamunotri begins. You have the choice to undertake the 14-kilometer trek either by foot, mule, or palanquin, at your own expense. Seek blessings at the sacred Yamunotri Temple before returning to Barkot.
Day 3 BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (100 KM DRIVE / 03.5 HR)
After breakfast, proceed on a scenic drive to Uttarkashi. En route, make a stop at Mahargaon's Shiv Gufa, a natural cave formation along the Yamunotri – Uttarkashi Road. Upon arrival in Uttarkashi, settle in and relax.
Day 4 UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI - UTTARKASHI (200 KM DRIVE / 09 HR)
Embark on a journey to Gangotri after an early breakfast. Along the way, take a holy dip in the hot water spring at Gangnani Kund. Visit the revered Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, before returning to Uttarkashi.
Day 5 UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (190 KM DRIVE / 07 HR)
Drive to Guptkashi in the morning, enjoying the scenic views en route. Make a stop at the Dhari Devi temple near Srinagar, situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River, before reaching Guptkashi.
Day 6 GUPTKASHI – GAURIKUND - KEDARNATH (35 KM DRIVE & 18 KM TREK)
Start early and drive to Sonprayag, from where you'll take a jeep to Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek to Kedarnath. Embark on the 18-kilometer trek to reach the revered Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Day 7 KEDARNATH – GAURIKUND - GUPTKASHI (18 KM TREK & 35 KM DRIVE)
Begin your day with a visit to the sacred Kedarnath Temple. After darshan, descend to Gaurikund and proceed by car to Guptkashi. Check into the hotel upon arrival and spend the night in Guptkashi.
Day 8 GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH (165 KM DRIVE / 06 HR)
After breakfast, embark on a drive to Badrinath, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India. Nestled amidst the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, Badrinath Temple awaits your darshan amidst the stunning Neelkanth Peak.
Day 9 BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (160 KM DRIVE / 06 HR))
Offer your prayers at Badrinath Temple before driving to Rudraprayag, with a stopover in Joshimath. Joshimath, renowned as one of Adi Shankaracharya's four 'Maths,' offers panoramic views of the confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers.
Day 10 RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR (160 KM DRIVE / 05-06 HR)
Drive back to Haridwar via Srinagar Garhwal after breakfast. En route, pause at the sacred confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers in Devprayag and Rishikesh. Bid farewell at Haridwar Railway Station for your onward journey

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Char Dham Yatra

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Day 1 HARIDWAR – BARKOT (185 KM DRIVE / 06 – 07 HR)

Day 2 BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI - BARKOT (80 KM DRIVE / 14 KM TREK)

Day 3 BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (100 KM DRIVE / 03.5 HR)

Day 4 UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI - UTTARKASHI (200 KM DRIVE / 09 HR)

Day 5 UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (190 KM DRIVE / 07 HR)

Day 6 GUPTKASHI – GAURIKUND - KEDARNATH (35 KM DRIVE & 18 KM TREK)

Day 7 KEDARNATH – GAURIKUND - GUPTKASHI (18 KM TREK & 35 KM DRIVE)

Day 8 GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH (165 KM DRIVE / 06 HR)

Day 9 BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (160 KM DRIVE / 06 HR))

Day 10 RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR (160 KM DRIVE / 05-06 HR)

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