Uttaranchal Chardham Yatra, BHTGRP140

Day 01

Delhi - Haridwar

Arrive at Delhi, report at designated reporting place and proceed to Haridwar – An ancient temple city located on the banks of River Ganga, at the foothills of the Himalayas.

Today’s Highlights :

Travel by AC Coach

Night Stay in Haridwar

Dinner

Tea / Coffee en-route to Haridwar.

Day 02

Haridwar - Sayanachatti

In the morning proceed to Sayanachatti – a small peaceful town surrounded by hills serves as resting point for pilgrims travelling to Yamunotri Dham. Evening free time for relaxation.

Today’s Highlights :

Yamunotri Base Camp

Night Stay in Sayanachatti

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Frooti/Tea/Coffee Enroute Haridwar - Sayanachatti. Evening Tea / coffee en-route to Sayanachatti.

Day 03

Sayanachatti - Yamunotri - Sayanachatti

Today proceed to Yamunotri – a temple dedicated to river Yamuna, the second-most sacred river after Ganges. This temple can only be accessed after a full 13km trek from the holy town of Hanuman Chatti. Evening return back to Sayanachatti.

Today’s Highlights :

Yamunotri, 13 Kms Trek

Night Stay in Sayanachatti

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/Coffee/Soft drink at Yamunotri.

Day 04

Sayanachatti - Uttarakashi

Morning we travel to Uttarkashi – an ancient land with rich cultural heritage. As the name suggests it is ‘Kashi of the North’ and one of the most picturesque town of Garhwal region. In the evening visit one of the oldest and sacred temple of shri Kashi Vishwanath. It Is believed that this temple was built by Parashurama.

Today’s Highlights :

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Night Stay in Uttarakashi

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/Coffee/Soft drink en-route to Uttarkashi

Day 05

Uttarakashi - Gangotri - Uttarakashi

Full day excursion to Gangotri – one of highest pilgrimages in India located approx 3400 mtrs. The journey to Gangotri offers stunning vistas all around. According to Hindu legends Ganga is the most sacred of all rivers, which descended from heaven to earth at Gangotri. The actual origin of the river is at Gaumukh, where it is known as Bhagirathi and it acquires the name 'Ganga' after the river Alaknanda merges into it near the town of Devaprayag. En-route pass by Harsil, a serene Himalayan hamlet surrounded by snow-clad mountains, pine forests and apple orchards. On arrivat visit Gangotri Temple, Bhagirath rock and Bhagirathi river. Return back to Uttarkashi in the evening.

Today’s Highlights :

Gangotri

Night Stay in Uttarakashi

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/Coffee/Soft drink en-route to Gangotri.

Day 06

Uttarakashi - Sitapur

Travel to Sitapur – a beautiful village situated on the the way to Kedarnath Dham. Upon arrival free time for relexation.

Today’s Highlights :

Night Stay in Sitapur

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/Coffee/Soft drink, Khasta Kachori at Sitapur. Tea/Coffee/Soft drink en-route to Sitapur.

Day 07

Sitapur - Kedarnath

Early morning proceed to Kedarnath also know as ‘Kedarkhand’. After trekking for almost 19km from Gaurikund one can reach to Kedarnath temple. It is one of the twelve jotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located in the Rudra Himalaya range at an altitude of 3500 m, near chorabari glacier, which is source of mandakini river. This temple is built of massive stone slabs over a large rectangular platform. Outside the temple door, a large statue of Nandi stands as guard. Later Visit samadhi of Jagad Guru Adi Shankarcharya, who built Kedarnath temple over a thousand years ago. Immerse yourself in the tranquile atmosphere of this sacred place.

Today’s Highlights :

Kedarnath Dham, 19 Kms Trek, Guests who do not wish to trek, can book for horse / ponies / Helicopter ride at an addititonal cost.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Evening Tea/Coffee/Soft drink at Kedarnath.

Day 08

Kedarnath - Sitapur

Day is free for relaxation. Overnight at Sitapur. Guests who do not wish to trek, can book for horse / ponies / Helicopter ride at an addititonal cost.

Today’s Highlights :

Night Stay in Sitapur

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09

Sitapur - Pipalkoti

Proceed to Pipalkoti, en-route view the 3 Sangams of holy rivers -Vishnuprayag- Alaknanda and Dhauliganga, Nandprayag - Alaknanda and Nandakini, Karnaprayag- Alaknanda and Pinderganga. Arrive at Pipalkoti in the evening.

Today’s Highlights :

Triveni Sangam

Night Stay in Pipalkoti

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/Coffee/Soft drink en-route to Pipalkoti.

Day 10

Pipalkoti - Badrinath

We start off our journey towards Badrinath. This beautiful town is situated at an elevation of around 3100 m, between Nar and Narayan Mountain ranges. Visit Badrinath temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to be established by Sage Adi Shankarachaya. We also visit Mana village - the last indian village on India- tibet border, Vyas and Ganesh gumpha – where Sage Vyas composed Mahabharata epic with the help of Ganesha. See the Bhim bridge and Swargarohini peaks - Pandavas took this path to heaven. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Today’s Highlights :

Badrinath, Last Village at Indo Tibetan Border, Vyas Gumpha

Night Stay in Badrinath

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Batata wada with tea/coffee/soft drink at Badrinath.

Day 11

Badrinath - Kirtinagar

Once again, if time permits we take darshan of Lord Badrinath and then begin our journey to Kirtinagar. Arrive at Kirtinagar in the evening.

Today’s Highlights :

Night Stay in Kirtinagar

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/Coffee en-route to Kirtinagar.

Day 12

Kirtinagar - Rushikesh - Haridwar

Start your journey to Haridwar - an ancient temple city located on the banks of the River Ganga. En-route see Deoprayag – lies at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. On arrival at Rishikesh, visit Laxman Zhulla, Baba Kali Kamliwala Ashram, Geeta Bhavan and Gangaghat of Haridwar. In the evening visit Har ki Pauri to get a captativating experience of Ganga Aarati.

Today’s Highlights :

Rishikesh, Ganga Aarati, Lakshman Zulla

Night Stay in Haridwar

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Lassi at Rishikesh. Evening Tea/Coffee at Haridwar.

Day 13

Haridwar - Delhi

Proceed to Delhi airport to board a flight/train to your hometown!

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

To and Fro economy class air ticket (Direct Domestic Flights) with current airport taxes
Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
Bharatatva Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
Cost of Insurance
Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
Cost of any optional activity or service
Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

Need To Know

Weather

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Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, lunch, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
40% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.