Tour OverviewExpand all
It goes without saying that the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand Devbhoomi is one of the most highly revered spiritual endeavors anyone can undertake. Its significance dates back to the ancient ages during the time when gods and goddesses used to walk the earth.
Established by the iconic philosopher and sage Adi Shankara during the 8th century, in an attempt to unite all Indians in one common thread of unity and brotherhood. Completing the Char Dham Yatra circuit in Garhwal Uttarakhand is believed to open the doors to the ultimate enlightenment or moksha. It is not only a journey outside but is also a look into your deeper self within.
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- Tour Name
Chardham Yatra by Car
- Tour Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
- Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transportation
AC Cab
- Starting Point
Delhi
- Ending Point
Delhi
- Destination Covered
Haridwar - Rishikesh - Barkot - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Sitapur - Kedarnath - Guptakashi - Joshimath - Badrinath - Pipalkoti - Panch Prayag
Tour ItineraryExpand all
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar
Your Char Dham journey will begin from Delhi. You will be greeted by our tour representative who will assist you to your vehicle. Once you are taken to your vehicle your 5 - 6 hours of road trip to Rishikesh will begin. On reaching Rishikesh or the gateway to the Char Dham Yatra, you will be checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay. If there is some time remaining you will be taken for an Aarti Darshan at Ganga Ghat.
Day 02: Haridwar - Barkot
Starting your Char Dham Yatra journey from Barkot / Yamunotri is the traditional way of going for this holy iconic pilgrimage on the hills. Early in the morning after having your breakfast you will be made to head on to your first destination of Barkot. It is a small pilgrim town lying just before Yamunotri. This will be a journey of 7 hours by road and is one of the most scenic routes to take. You will also be crossing Dehradun and Mussoorie and if you want then you can even plan some sightseeing around there as well. On reaching Barkot you will be checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot
This will be the official first day where your Chardham Yatra will commence. Early in the morning you will be transferred by car to the starting point of Yamunotri Dham trek. The starting point is called Janki Chatti and it is here that you will also be able to book an alternative mode of transportation in order to complete your trek. This trek is 8 kms long and can easily be also done via a pony ride or a palki service.
The trekking route is very narrow and mostly crowded with people and pony, especially during the peak season for this spiritual travel.
After the completion of your puja ritual and Darshan of goddess Yamunotri you will be made to head back to your hotel in Barkot for an overnight stay.
Day 04: Barkot - Uttarkashi
Early in the morning, after breakfast your next leg of the trip will begin. You shall be transferred to your next destination of Uttarkashi which is just a scenic drive of 3 hours away. You will also be made to visit 2 holy temples of Prakateshwar and Kashi Vishwanath en route. On reaching Uttarkashi you will be checked in to your choice of hotel for an overnight stay. If there is time in the evening you will be free to either spend it in leisure or check out some nearby places as well.
Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Your Gangotri Darshan will begin early in the morning when after or before breakfast you will be taken to Gangotri Dham temple. It is situated at a distance of 3 hours by road. On reaching Gangotri you will be taken for a Darshan at the temple which is situated just next to the holy Bhagirathi River. After the Darshan is completed you will also be taken for some additional nearby sightseeing in and around Gangotri. Finally you will be headed back to your hotel in Uttarkashi for an overnight stay.
Day 06: Uttarkashi - Sitapur
Post breakfast in the morning you will be taken to Sitapur which will be your next destination just before Kedarnath. This will be a long road trip that will take around 9 to 10 hours, depending on the traffic and the number of stops you make on the way. On reaching you will be checked in to your hotels or an overnight stay.
Day 07: Sitapur - Kedarnath - Sitapur
Your Kedarnath Darshan will commence early in the morning from Sitapur. The starting point for Kedarnath is Sonprayag which is just a couple of minutes away. From Sonprayag you will be transferred to the main starting point of the trek up to the main temple of Kedarnath in Gaurikund. You can even book a pony or a palki service to transfer you to the temple with complete ease and comfort. You will even have the freedom to pick a helicopter package for more convenience and if you can afford it. After the completion of the Darshan in Kedarnath Dham you will be made to head back to Sonprayag the same way you came and from there you will be taken back to your hotel in Sitapur for the night.
Day 08: Sitapur - Badrinath
After breakfast in the morning you shall be made to head on to your next destination of Badrinath. This will entail a scenic and beautiful road journey of around 10 hours. On reaching Badrinath you will be checked in to your allotted hotel here for an overnight stay. Even if there is time you can spend it either by spending it in leisure or checking out some nearby sightseeing places.
Day 09: Badrinath - Pipalkoti
Early in the morning you will be taken for a soulful Aarti Darshan in Badrinath Dham. After this you will even be able to check out some nearby tourist attractions like Mana Village, Bheem Pul, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa etc. you can talk to your tour manager for some extra details about which places are worth visiting while in Badrinath. Pipalkoti is just about 3 hours away from Badrinath. Here you can even check out the famous Panch Prayag confluence of Vishnu Prayag. On arrival in Pipalkoti you will be checked in to your allotted hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Pipalkoti - Rishikesh - Haridwar
Your journey back to Rishikesh will begin early in the morning after breakfast. En route you will be given an opportunity to even check out all the main Prayag and confluences. This will be a journey of around 10 hours and on reaching Rishikesh you shall be immediately checked in to the accommodation of your choice for an overnight stay there. You can even check out some interesting ashrams and temples in Rishikesh if you get the time or you can even use the time to simply relax and spend your time in leisure.
Day 11: Haridwar - Delhi
From Rishikesh you will be made to head back to your departure location of either railway station or airport in Delhi. The drop off here will mark the end to your 11 days and 10 nights of Char Dham Yatra by Car.
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Inclusion / ExclusionExpand all
- Personal assistance by ChardhamTour.in representative on arrival.
- Neat, Clean, Hygienic Accommodation on Double Sharing basis (As per Family wise)
- All transfers/tours services by Air-Conditioned vehicle &may be change as Per Group Size& road condition.
- The air-conditioning will be operational only Delhi – Rishikesh & Rishikesh- Delhi.
- All Veg. Meals, Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning& Evening Tea/Coffee (in our hotels only)
- Caring Tour Manager throughout the tour
- Local Guide at Rishikesh for local sightseeing
- 01 Liter Mineral water per Day
- Sightseeing as per above Itinerary.
- All inclusive (Fuel, Driver Allowance, Parking Toll Tax, State Tax.)
- All currently applicable hotel tax and Transportation tax
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees. etc
- Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, land slide, road blockage etc. Or any other things which are not mentioned in cost included column.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Meals at Kedarnath (our catering team cannot reach there)
- If due to any reasons beyond our control like landslide, traffic jams, flood, riots, political unrest, bandhs, helicopter unavailability or bad weather conditions, accidents or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will be needed to be changed or extended. the additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly. Due to these reasons we may cancel some sightseeing places, there shall be no refund for the same
- Any charges of train, helicopter, auto charges at Rishikesh&Haridwar, ropeway ticket of Manasa/Chandi Devi, Doli&pony etc.
- GST – 5% applicable on total billing.
Tour Hotels
Destination | Hotel/ Similar | Meal Plan |
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Haridwar | Parakh / Urmi / Ganga Castle | All Meals |
Uttarkashi | Astha / Bhagrathi DLX / The Great Ganga | All Meals |
Sitapur | Panchvati / Kedar Valley / Shivalik Valley Resort | All Meals |
Barkot | Shiva / Camp Veda / Rigveda Resort | All Meals |
Badrinath | Govind Palace / Yoga / Narayan Palace | All Meals |
Pipalkoti | Inderlok / Comfort / Tulip Resort | All Meals |
Additional InformationExpand all
Special Requirements for Yatra
- Raincoat, Umbrella,Monkeycap,Handgloves,Swatter/Pullover,CanvasShoes,Oxygen cylinder & personal medicines.
Precaution for Yatra
- Cover your head with Monkey cap or any other woolen clothes while on high altitude to avoid hill-sickness, giddiness etc. at KedarnathandYamunotri.
- Keep on drinking water to avoid dehydration.
- Trek only on hill-side, avoid trekking or standing on valley side, as pony (horse) coming from opposite direction may push you down to the valley which may cause serious casualty.
- Packaged Water is available at every place, use only packaged water or boiled water can be obtained from local tea shop during trekking.
Tour Highlights
- Personal assistance by ChardhamTour.in representative.
- Visit Yamunotri, Gangotri,Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Ganga Aartidarshan at Har-Ki-PauriHaridwar
- PanchPrayagDarshan
- Rishikesh Sightseeing
- Kempty Fall at Mussoorie
- Hot water spring at Yamunotri&Badrinath (TaptKund)
- Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi
- Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border)
Term and Conditions
- There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens.
- We reserve the right to postpone the timings of flying subjected to weather, operational or technical issue.
- Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is a must, since the company shall not allow boarding in case the total weight exceeds the weight limitation of the helicopter. And, due to the same reason, in case of more than 01 available aircraft, we reserve the right to shuffle passengers between different groups to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.
- While changing the helicopter at Kedarnath or Guptkashi/Phata/sitapur the waiting time is between 10 mins to 3 hrs. depending on Shuttle slots / weather conditions or technical reasons or ground situations.
- Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the cost. This will be permitted only if applied 7 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 7 days to the journey then booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
- If due to any reasons beyond our control like bad weather conditions, flood, Pandemic, riots, political unrest, bandhs, or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will have needed to be changed or extended. The additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly.
- In case of charter getting cancelled due to bad weather or any other reasons on the date of your travel, the booking will not be revalidated for the next day. Refund as per the refunds/cancellations policy, with no further obligation of Company whatsoever. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation, reimbursement or arrangements shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
- Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get medical check-up done, before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any medical suffering/condition.
- In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and passengers are not able to visit one or more Dhams due to bad weather conditions/technical reasons then the company will try to visit all places within the stipulated time. Although if this is not possible then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of unutilised sector/s.
- 100% refund shall be applicable in case the entire tour gets cancelled due to any Force Majeure reason, minus flight preparation charges of INR 2,500 Per Person Per Sector and any additional services provided to guests.
- Where bad weather, technical snags or any force majeure reason beyond company control results in the cancellation of the flight being delayed or cancelled, Company will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund will be given to clients as per the refunds policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals or any other travel expenses done by the guests shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
- The Company reserves the right, without assigning any reason, to cancel, advance, reschedule, over-fly or delay the commencement or continuance of the flight. Without incurring any liability in damages or otherwise to the passengers or any other person on any ground whatsoever. The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit for travel or what in the opinion of the company may constitute risk to the aircraft or to the persons on board.
Disputes,if any, are to be settled by Courts in Dehradun who will have the Jurisdiction in this regard
Cancellation Policies
- If the reservation is cancelled 30 days prior to the date of arrival - 90% may be refunded
- If the reservation is cancelled 15 days prior to the date of arrival - 50% of the may be refunded
- If the reservation is cancelled 07 days prior to the date of arrival - 25% of the may be refunded
- If the cancellation is any later than the above stated period or in case of 'No Show'- No Refund
- No refund or any changes will be accepted at last minute for tour starting or after starting or middle of the tour.
- Above are the cancellation rules but we will put our best possible effort to waive/minimize the cancellation charges
FAQs- Chardham YatraExpand all
Q1.What are the opening and closing dates for Chardham Yatra?
Ans.Chardham yatra is going to open for 2022 from 14 May onwards and it will be closed during the first week in November.
Q2.Are there any VIP darshan facility in Chardham temple?
Ans.Yes, the VIP darshan tickets are available in All temples.
Q3.Is registration required for char Dham yatra?
Ans.Yes, registration is required for everyone who are going for this journey by road. In case of helicopter journey passengers do not require any registration.
Q4.What kind of clothing should I be bring?
Ans.There are no strict regulations for clothing to visit the Temple as such. Being a place of worship, you should dress up decently and comfortably. you can wear anything you wish. Summer Months May and June, it is sunny and the weather remains quite pleasant, you can wear light clothes. However due to high altitude the climate is unpredictable and changes abruptly from sunny weather to heavy rain which suddenly makes the weather cold and freezing. make sure to carry waterproof raincoat and pants along with good quality of woollen socks, gloves and warm cap.
Q5.Type of Food?
Ans.You will get pure Vegetarian Meals during yatra (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Q6.What kind of accommodation will be provided at places?
Ans.Accommodation will be provided depending on your package. We make sure that every passenger stays in comfort. however, the idea of comfort on these remote parts of the Himalayas is very different and basic. You should not expect a high end 5-star property because most of these hotels on high altitude regions remain closed off for 6 months and opens up only when the yatra begins. the hotels that we will offer will be the best in this situation.
Q7.What type of vehicle we will get in Badrinath & Gangotri to reach Temple?
Ans.Innova car with an experienced driver will be provided to you for visiting these temples.
Q8.Age Limit for Yatris?
Ans.There is no fixed age limit for Char Dham Yatris. As the yatra will pass through high altitudes, therefore preferred age bracket is between 7-75.
Ladies who are more than 6 weeks pregnant shall not allowed to undertake this yatra
Q9.Will there be a guide with us throughout the Yatra?
Ans.There will not be a guide because there is no need for it. all the necessary assistance will be given by us and the base managers present at the helipad. this includes guiding you through the briefing process and timely transfers to your next destination.
Q9.What is procedure of refund and how much time it take
Ans.Any refund against a payment received through a Credit Card, will be made on the same credit card only. Please note that the refund process may take 2 to 8 weeks due to banking procedures.
Q10.Does Char Dham by helicopter package include all Maha Abhishek Pooja and other activities during Chardham Yatra?
Ans.Yes, Maha Abhishek Pooja at Badrinath & VIP darshans at all the temples are included in the Chardham Heli Package.
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