2013 chardham yatra

7/30/2019 2013 Chardham Yatra

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(Starting from 11th May 2013 Onwards)

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6-7hrs)

Arrival Delhi Airport / Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Backto your hotel, Night halt.

Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirathperformed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and theriver Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath,devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna,3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is amoving ritual.

Day 02: Haridwar - Barkot (210kms/7-8hr)

Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt. Overnight stay atChami/Barkot.

Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)}

Early morning,Drive to J ankichatti/Phoolchatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr.Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad".Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in J amunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji"returning to J ankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot/Vajri. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of J aipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.


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Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is SuryaKund.

Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 04: Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt.

Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.

Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side)We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. AfterGangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Oernight stay at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.

Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received theGanga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.

Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets theBhagirathi on its left bank.

Day 06: Uttarkashi Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr)Early morning, drive straight to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 07: Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by ro ad & 14kms Trek)

Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personalmedicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the GauriTemple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnathrange. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava inthe Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly andwhile fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emainingportions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at


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Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated asPanch Kedar.

Day 08: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.

Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.

Day 09: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (160kms/7hr)Drive to Badrinath via J oshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guardedon either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spotwas once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.

Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.

Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.

Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable uptoMana.

Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular viewof water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among thefive Pandava brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauraniccommentaries.

J oshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya,J oshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is


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the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the armcompletely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.J oshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.

Day 10: Badrinath Rudraprayag (160kms/7hr)

Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh ofancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of theSaraswati River. J ust within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 11: Rudraprayag Rishikesh (140kms/4hr)Drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas onthree sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to beknown as Rishikesh.

Check in Hotel. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing Laxman J hulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram. Atevening visit Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram.. Overnight stay.

Day 12: Rishikesh - Hardwar - Delhi (250kms/7-8hr)Drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.

TOTAL TOUR COST (Per Person): NETT RATES HENCE NON-COMMISSIONABLE

Total Pax(Min.) Transportation(Exclusive) Guide PremiumPackage(MAPAI)

LuxuryPackage(MAPAI)

DeluxePackage(CPAI)

RegularPackage(EPAI)

StandardPackage(EPAI)

02 Tata Indigo INR 47,960.00 INR 38,660.00 INR 33,775.00 INR 26,525.00 INR 24,400.00

02 Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga INR 51,760.00 INR 42,460.00 INR 37,575.00 INR 30,325.00 INR 28,200.00

02 Toyota Innova INR 53,560.00 INR 44,260.00 INR 39,375.00 INR 32,125.00 INR 30,000.00

04 Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga INR 40,860.00 INR 31,560.00 INR 26,675.00 INR 19,425.00 INR 17,300.00


06 Tavera / Xylo INR 37,460.00 INR 28,160.00 INR 23,275.00 INR 16,025.00 INR 13,900.00


06 Tempo Traveler (09 Seater) INR 40,460.00 INR 31,160.00 INR 26,275.00 INR 19,025.00 INR 16,900.00


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12 Tempo Excel (12 Seater) INR 36,660.00 INR 27,360.00 INR 22,475.00 INR 15,225.00 INR 13,100.00

12 Mini Coach (15 Seater) INR 37,660.00 INR 28,360.00 INR 23,475.00 INR 16,225.00 INR 14,100.00

14 Mini Coach (15 Seater) INR 36,635.00 INR 27,335.00 INR 22,450.00 INR 15,195.00 INR 13,075.00

16

Tempo Traveler +Toyota

Innova INR 38,185.00 INR 28,885.00 INR 24,000.00 INR 16,750.00 INR 14,625.0016 Mini Coach (22/27 Seater) INR 40,650.00 INR 31,350.00 INR 26,465.00 INR 19,215.00 INR 17,090.00

18 Tempo Traveler x 02 INR 38,395.00 INR 29,095.00 INR 24,210.00 INR 16,960.00 INR 14,835.00

18 Mini Coach (22/27 Seater) INR 39,515.00 INR 30,215.00 INR 25,330.00 INR 18,080.00 INR 15,955.00

20 Mini Coach (22/27 Seater) INR 38,610.00 INR 27,340.00 INR 24,425.00 INR 17,175.00 INR 15,050.00

20 Tempo Traveler x 02 INR 37,600.00 INR 27,300.00 INR 23,415.00 INR 16,165.00 INR 14,040.00

Extra Mattress / Extra Person INR 15,400.00 INR 12,560.00 INR 8,300.00 INR 4,550.00 INR 3,550.00

CPAI SUPPLEMENT (Daily Breakfast ) NIL NIL NIL INR 1,400.00 INR 1,200.00

MAPAI SUPPLEMENT(Daily Breakfast & Dinner) NIL NIL INR 3,000.00 INR 3,600.00 INR 3,400.00

EPAI: ROOM ONLY WITHOUT MEALSCPAI: ROOM WITH BREAKFASTMAPAI: ROOM WITH ONE MAJ ER MEAL (EITHER LUNCH / DINNER) & BREAKFAST

HOTELS DETAILS : -

Destination Premium Package Hotels (MAPAI)Haridwar (01 Night) Hotel Hari Ganga Haveli (A/C) / Radisson Blu (A/C)Barkot (02 Nights) The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)Harsil (01 Night) The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)Uttarkashi (01 Night) Hotel Ganga Ashray (A/C Dlx Room - River Facing Room)Guptkashi (01 Night) The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)Kedarnath (01 Night) Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)Rudraprayag (02 Night) Monal Resort (A/C Premium)Badrinath (01 Night) Hotel Sarovar PorticoRishikesh (01 Night) Hotel Vasundhara Palace (A/C Suite) / Hotel Amaris (A/C Lux) / Ganga

Kinare (Exe. Suite)


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Destination Luxury Package Hotels (MAPAI)

Haridwar (01 Night) Country Inn Suites (A/C) / Hotel Godwin (A/C Premier)Vajari / Chammi / Badkot (02 Night) Kalindi Spa Resort / Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents)Uttarkashi (01 Night) Ganga Ashray (A/c Dlx Room - River Facing)Guptkashi / Sitapur (01 Night) Nirwana Camp (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)Kedarnath (01 Night) Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)Rudraprayag (02 Night) Hotel Mandakini (A/C Dlx Room)Badrinath (01 Night) Hotel Sarovar PorticoRishikesh (01 Night) Hotel Vasundhara Palace (A/C) / Hotel Amaris (A/C) / Ganga Kinare

(A/C)

COST INCLUDES (Premium & Lux. Package):Accommodation on twin sharing (Double Bed Room) on MAPAI Basis (Room with Breakfast & Dinner).Daily mineral water (02 bottles per pax per day).Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle (Delhi-Haridwar & Rishikesh-Delhi by A/C Vehicle Services) with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & nighthalt charges.

Destination Deluxe Package Hotels (CPAI)

Haridwar (01 Night) Park Grand (A/C) / Hari Heritage (A/C) / Classic Residency (A/C)Vajari / Chammi / Barkot (02 Night) Kalindi Spa Resort / Nirwana Camp (Swiss Tents)Uttarkashi (01 Night) Ganga Ashray (A/C Superior Room)Guptkashi / Sitapur (01 Night) Nirwana Camp (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)Kedarnath (01 Night) Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)Rudraprayag (02 Night) Hotel Mandakini (A/C Superior Room)Badrinath (01 Night) Hotel New Snow Crest / Narayan Palace (S.Dlx)Rishikesh (01 Night) The Great Ganga (A/C) / Divine Resort (A/C) / Narayana (A/C Cottage) /

Ganga Beach Resort (A/C)

Destination Regular Package Hotels (EPAI)

Haridwar (01 Night) Hotel Dolphin (A/C S.Dlx) / Khanna Palace (A/C)Badkot (02 Night) Chauhan Annexe (S.Dlx) / Athithi Niwas / Durga ResortUttarkashi (02 Night) Hotel Shivlinga (Dlx)Guptkashi (01 Night) Mritunjay Palace / Hotel J P Palace / J agath RajKedarnath (01 Night) Punjab Sindh Awas (Std Room) / Agra HouseRudraprayag (02 Night) Pushpdeep / Aradhana / NarayanaBadrinath (01 Night) Hotel Charan Paduka / Hotel DwarikeshRishikesh (01 Night) Narayana (A/C) / Tapovan Resort (A/C) / Gayatri Resort (A/C)


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Destination Standard Package Hotels (EPAI)

Haridwar (01 Night) Hotel Dolphin (A/C) / The Urmi (A/C) / Laxmi Sadan (A/C)Badkot (02 Night) Chauhan Annexe / Raturi / Himalayan / DipinUttarkashi (02 Night) Shree Niwas / Bhagirathi / Mahima / Vasundhara / Akash GangaGuptkashi / Sitapur (01 Night) Raj Hans / Raj Palace / Vijay laxmiKedarnath (01 Night) J halla Ram / J hanvi / HimalayanRudraprayag (02 Night) Deepak Lodge / J walpa / TapovanBadrinath (01 Night) Bholagiri / Manav Kalyaan / Balananda / Rajasthan Guest HouseRishikesh (01 Night) S.K Regency (A/C) / Hilltrip (A/C) / OM Resort (A/C)

COST INCLUDES (Dlx., Reg. & Stn. Package): Accommodation on twin sharing (Double Bed Room) on EPAI / CPAI Basis (As mention above).Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle (Delhi-Haridwar & Rishikesh-Delhi by A/C Vehicle Services) with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & nighthalt charges.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: 3.09% Govt. Service Tax,All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel insurance, personalexpenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost include.

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