Char Dham Yatra Package

Welcome to Over The Top Holidays. Upon arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway Station and proceed to Haridwar. It will take 06:00 -07:00 hours to reach. On Arrival check into the hotel. The rest day will be Leisure. You can also do sightseeing in Haridwar like Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri Chandi Devi Darshan & Mansa Devi Temple. {at your own cost} Evening Dinner & Overnight stay in Haridwar.

After Breakfast check out from the Hotel & proceed to Barkot via Mussoorie, Enroute visit Mussoorie Lake & Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel’s arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel in Barkot.

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms). (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water and having “Darshan” of “Yamunaji” return to Jankichatti by trek.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapta Kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila. Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs near the temple, which flow into numerous pools. The most important of these is the Surya Kund. Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.

After breakfast check out from the Hotel & drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel’s arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, and temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, the town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of the River Ganga. Vishwanath temple – Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. As per Skanda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug, and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Shakti temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cm at the bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper. As per the epics, this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here. After sightseeing back to Hotel & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Early morning After Breakfast drive to Gangotri, en route to Gangnani, take a holy dip in Garam Kund, and further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, and after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Harsil: Harsil is famous for its natural beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed in the 18th Century, and is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi

After breakfast Check out from the hotel &  drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. En route, you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, and visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel’s arrival in Guptakashi. Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares”. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled.

There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter. After sightseeing back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (by Pony / Doli / Helicopter at your own cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name for Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty for having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while 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 remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madmaheshwar, and his locks (hair) with the head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar. After temple Darshan. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Morning having darshan and puja and trek down to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund drive to Chopta. Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area, a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary & one of the most beautiful destinations of Uttrakhand. In the evening time, we will reach there. Check into the Hotel & overnight stay at Hotel.

The morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel’s arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in the evening.

Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within 3km of Badrinath.

Badrinath: Badrinath one of the ‘Ancient Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was 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.

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

Vasundhara: As the name suggests Vasundhara Falls is a magnificent waterfall. This place is 5 km from Badrinath out of which 2 km. is motorable upto Mana. 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 view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five 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 pauranic commentaries. After sightseeing back to Hotel & Overnight stay at Badrinath.

The morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Rishikesh. In the evening time, you will reach Rishikesh. Check into the hotel & overnight stay at the hotel.

The morning after breakfast proceeds to Delhi. Now your journey ends here and you may instruct the driver to drop you off at your respective point. Thank you for being a part of Over The Top Holidays. Hope you have a great time with us. We request you submit your review post-journey. We always welcome you with open hands and warm regards.