The Char Dham, meaning "Four Abodes," refers to four sacred pilgrimage sites in the Indian Himalayas, considered highly significant in Hinduism. These are:
1. **Yamunotri**: Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, this is the source of the Yamuna River. It's known for its hot springs and picturesque landscapes.
2. **Gangotri**: The origin of the Ganges River, this site is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The temple here is a major pilgrimage spot, and the area is renowned for its natural beauty.
3. **Kedarnath**: Situated near the Kedarnath range, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It’s one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is known for its stunning high-altitude location.
4. **Badrinath**: Located in the town of Badrinath, this site is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It’s one of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred Vishnu temples) and is revered for its spiritual significance and scenic beauty.
These sites are spread across the Indian states of Uttarakhand and are often visited together as part of a pilgrimage tour. They are considered among the holiest places in Hinduism.
Route :
Haridwar
Rishikesh
Lakshmanzula
Gangotri
Yamnotri
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Sightseeing:
Own expense.
Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation:
4 Persons in 1 Room
Inclusion:
Transportation (Railway + 2*2 Bus)
Food
Accommodation
Exclusion:
Any other services or meals which are not mention in the above "includes "section.
Expense of personal nature such as water bottle, tips etc.
Other Information :
Railway tickets must be booked 120 days in advance
An advance of Rs 5000 has to be paid at the time of booking
Seats will be given on first come, first served basis
You will have to go from the railway station to the hotel at your own expense
Non-a/c sleeper railway ticket is included in the ticket rate
Accommodation in Badrinath will be provided in common hall
The traveler will have to pay his/her own expenses for staying in Kedarnath
There is a possibility that the tour route may be changed according to the time circumstances, the right of which will be the sole responsibility of the tour operator, which will be acceptable to the traveler.
No compensation will be given in case of cancellation of tour due to any unforeseen circumstances or natural calamities
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Schedule
Night
1
Surat to Haridwar by Train
Running
2
Will reach Haridwar at 5 o'clock in the evening.
Haridwar
3
(Start of Char Dham Yatra) Morning departure from haridwar to Barkot/kharadi
Barkot
4
In the morning leave by bus to Jankipatti and go to Yamanotri by horse, dolly, pedal and return to Barkot/Kharadi in the evening.
Barkot
5
In the morning leave for North Kashi and proceed to North Kashi after visiting Kashi Vishwanath
Uttarkashi
6
In the morning go to Gangotri and after darshan come back to North Kashi
Uttarkashi
7
Leave at five o'clock in the morning, reach Rampur, stay overnight
Rampur
8
Leave for Kedarnath at four in the morning. Return to Rampur at night after darshan
Kedarnath
9
In the morning go to Triyogi Narayan Darshan at own expense and come back to Rampur
Rampur
10
ToongNath Mahadev Darshan left Rampur in the morning
Pipalkoti
11
Leave at 6:00 AM for Badrinath
Badrinath
12
After visiting Badrinath in the morning, we reached Peepal Koti in the evening and stayed
Pipalkoti
13
Return to Haridwar by night from Peepal Koti to Rishikesh and Laxmanjula
Haridwar
14
Local side scenes in Haridwar like Mansadevi Chandidevi Ganga Aarti will have to be taken by the traveler in a rickshaw at his own expense.
Haridwar
15
Board the train from Haridwar to Surat in the morning
