The Chardham Yatra in India is the term given to four most holy pilgrimages of India. Nestled in the beautiful natural surroundings of the majestic Himalayas are the four most sacred holy centers of Hinduism - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath, collectively called the Chardham. It's believed that undertaking a journey to these places not just wash away one's sins but also ensures salvations from the cycle of birth and death. For centuries, saints and devotees have been frequenting these sacred shrines in their search for the salvation and divine. The holy river, Ganges, and her tributaries flow buoyantly past the four Dhams. According to the legend, Goddess Ganga descended upon Earth in the form of a river to help the suffering humanity. As the Earth would be unable to endure the force of her descent, the holy Ganges was split into channels, each of which came to be considered as sacred. Four of these channels flow past the four Dhams namely Alaknanda (in Badrinath), Mandakini (in Kedarnath), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri) and Yamuna (in Yamunotri). The four Dhams are blessed not only with extraordinary scenic beauty but also with a long history. This has contributed ancient temples to the panorama of these holy lands.

Each of the four holy shrines of the Char Dham is located at a height of 3,000 m above sea level. The four temples in a geographical context form two distinct groups, Badrinath-Kedarnath and Gangotri-Yamunotri, with the common starting point at Rishikesh. Badrinath-Kedarnath lies towards the northeast of Rishikesh. Gangotri and Yamunotri are up north from Rishikesh. Of these sites, Badrinath and Gangotri are directly accessible by road while Kedarnath is reached by road followed by a short trek of 15 km from the Gaurikund road head. Yamunotri is a 13-km trek from Hanuman Chatti. Once there, the sheer magnificence and the tranquil beauty so immerses you into a world of spirituality that you experience true peace and humility. Nature in all its splendour, at once huge and overwhelming and yet humble in its exquisite beauty - the pilgrimage to the Char Dhams is the experience that will stay with you and beyond.

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Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath : 12 Days / 11 Nights

Day 01 : Delhi - Haridwar
Depart for Haridwar by road/train. (214 kms / 5 hrs). Upon arrival at Haridwar, check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Dinner & Overnight at The Haveli Hari Ganga or similar at Haridwar. (L. D)

Day 02 : Haridwar - Barkot
After breakfast, we proceed to Barkot (230 kms/7 hrs). En-route enjoy delicious lunch at Mussoorie,on the way visist kampty falls. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Barkot. (B.L.D)

Day 03 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot
After early breakfast, we will proceed to Phoolchatti.
On arrival, we begin our trek to Yamunotri (7 km/ 3 hrs) to visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna, situated on the bank of the river.You can take a holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs and cook rice in its water, the common rituals performed by the devotees. We return to Barkot in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at The Chardham Camp, Barkot. (B.L.D)

Day 04 : Barkot - Harsil
After breakfast, we will proceed to Harsil - one the most beautiful valleys in the world. En-route we will stop at Gangnani for hot water spring dip. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Harsil. (B.L.D)

Day 05 : Harsil - Gangotri - Harsil
After breakfast, we proceed to Gangotri (22 kms/1 hr). On arrival take a holy deep in the River scared The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform pooja and relax in the lovely surrounding. In the afternoon return back to Harsil. In the evening perform the Ganga Aarti at resorts own riverbank. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Harsil. (B.L.D)

Day 06 : Harsil - Guptakashi
After early breakfast, we will proceed to Guptakashi (283 kms/9 hrs). Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Guptakashi. (B.L.D)

Day 07 : Guptakashi - Kedarnath
After breakfast, we proceed to Gaurikund (19 kms / 30 mnts). Take a holy dip at Taptakund and begin our trek to Kedarnath (14 kms/4 hrs). In the evening we take you to visit Kedarnath Temple for Darshan, Aarti & pooja. Dinner and overnight at Punjab & Sindh Awas or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 08 : Kedarnath - Guptakashi
After breakfast, we start our journey towards Guptakashi with a stopover at Taptakund. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Guptakashi. (B, L, D)

Day 09 : Guptakashi - Joshimath
After breakfast, we proceed to Joshimath (175 kms / 6-7 hrs), one of the most beautiful sites on the whole trip. Enjoy the beautiful drive through medicinal forest. On arrival in check in to your Chardham camp. Evening is free for you to explore Joshimath on your own. Dinner and overnight at the Chardham Camp, Joshimath. (B.L.D)

Day 10 : Joshimath - Badrinath - Joshimath
After breakfast, we proceed to Badrinath. On arrival take holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana Village. We return to Joshimath in the evening. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath. (B.L.D)

Day 11 : Joshimath - Haridwar
After breakfast, we proceed to Haridwar (274 kms/ 9-10 hrs). Rest of the day will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Haridwar. (B, L, D)

Day 12 : Haridwar - Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to New Delhi. (214 kms / 5 hrs) We hope you take back happy memories of Chardham Tour.

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HEMKUND SAHIB TOUR IN INDIA

Delhi - Rishikesh - Karnaprayag - Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangria - Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria - Govindghat - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Delhi : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Day 1: Delhi Delhi - Flight:
Arrival in Delhi, the cultural and capital city of India, where you will be traditionally welcomed by us and escorted to your hotel in Delhi for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. The distance between the two cities is 220 kms which takes about 6 hrs. The city is full of temples & ashrams and has the Yoga Institute situated here. Arrive Rishikesh and check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Rishikesh - Karnaprayag - Joshimath
Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangria
Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat. After an early lunch, start trekking to reach Ghangria also called GOVIND DHAM, the base camp for Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers.

Day 5: Ghangria - Hemkund - Ghangria , Trek: 16 kms.
Morning after early breakfast, start trekking to reach Hemkund Sahib, one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikhs. Snow-covered peaks and mountains makes the backdrop for 'The Hemkund Lake'. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 6: Ghangria- Govindghat - Rudraprayag ,Trek: 16 kms. Drive: 148 kms
Morning after early breakfast, start return trek to Govindghat. On arrival, drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. On arrival, check into Tourist Bungalows for overnight stay. At the confluence of Mandikini and Alaknanda river, Rudraprayag is a Hindu Pilgrimage site.

Day 7 : Rudraprayag - Rishikesh, Drive: 120 kms.
Morning after early breakfast, drive to return to reach Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive Rishikesh and check into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8 : Rishikesh - Delhi: Drive: 230 kms.
Morning after early breakfast, return drive to Delhi, enroute visiting Hari-ki-pauri in Haridwar. Lunch enroute. On arrival at Delhi, check into hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 9 : Delhi
Morning at leisure and transfer to the airport to take a flight for next destination.