Chardham yatra was initiated by sage Adi Shankaracharya, a great Hindu intellectual and reformer. The sage started this holy journey in the 8th century with the motive of reviving the Hindu religion, and certainly the four destinations were perfect to serve his purpose. Yamunotri (the abode of Shakti Yamuna), Gangotri (the abode of Shakti Ganga), Kedarnath (the abode of Lord Shiva) and Badrinath (the abode of Lord Vishnu) are the four holy places embracing the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand.
It is believed that by visiting this pious circuit, all the sins of the devotees are forgiven; are washed off. Since ages, this belief is so prominent that the Char Dham Yatra is considered as a must for every human. Further, it is not just that people come here for getting salvation; they visit these holy sites so as to attain enlightenment, to experience serenity and spirituality.
However, due to dearth of time, pilgrims opt for Do Dham Yatra- Yamunotri and Gangotri Yatra, having much importance and nature’s magnificent grandeur. These are renowned for Yamuna and Ganga River respectively, allowing one to relish the environs of Himalaya along with some bewildering details of landscape. While Ganga, flows by the name of Bhagirathi, is believed to have come down on earth to free the 60,000 sons of a King from their curse, Yamuna, the daughter of Surya dev, supposedly protects folks from dying a hurtful death in her pure water.
Best time to visit: May – June & September – October
Region: Garhwal Himalaya
Duration: 05 days
Day 01: Haridwar – Lakhamandal – Barkot (180 Kms drive)
Our outdoor crew will meet you at Haridwar in morning. After breakfast, Drive to Barkot via Lakhamandal. We shall reach Barkot by evening, upon arrival check into a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (42 kms Drive / 6 kms trek one side)
In the morning after an early breakfast, head off for a 42 km drive towards Janki Chatti. Upon arrival, begin your 6 km trek towards Yamunotri. Once reached, visit the main Yamunotri temple for darshan. After paying homage, trek back to Janki Chatti in evening. From here our driver will take you back to Barkot, there you will enjoy an overnight stay in the camp.
Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (Drive 82 Kms, 04 hrs)
Begin the morning with an 82 km long drive to Uttarakashi. Upon arrival at Uttarakashi, check into a hotel. In the evening visit the Vishwanath Temple and later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one side)
Drive to Gangotri early in the morning. Once reached, take a holy dip in the pious water of the holy river Ganges, (also known as Bhagirathi). Perform the respective rituals and bask in the splendid and serene surroundings of the place. In the afternoon drive back to Uttarakashi and check into the hotel on arrival.
Day 05: Uttarkashi – Haridwar (200 kms)
After an early breakfast, drive to Haridwar. In the way, see the heritage city of Tehri slowly sinking into the mighty waters of the Holy River Ganges due to the construction of the Tehri Dam. Take a lunch break and then continue your journey towards Haridwar. In evening our outdoor crew will drop you at Haridwar railway station or bus stand.
Tour Ends with sweet memories…
