Yamnotri

Gangotri

Kedarnath

Badrinath

Group No.

Month of Operation

Date of Starting

01, 02, 03,

May

15^th, 22^nd, 29^th

04, 05,  06, 07,

June

5^th,  12^th,  19^th,  26^th

08,09, 10,11, 12

October

2^nd,  9^th,  16^th,  13^th,  30^th

Highlight of the trip

•Visit to Chardham Yamnotri, Gangotri, kedarnath, & Badrinath

•Visit to Mussorie the Queen of Hills

•Visit to the ancient temple  of Trijugi Narayan the venue of lord shivas marriage.

•Visit to Okhimath, the winter seat of lord Kedarnath.

•Visit to Chopta the Switzerland of india

•Visit to Mana, the last village on Indo – Tibet Border

•Visit to Auli the best ski slopes in India & much more

Day

PLAECS FROM / TO

Detailed Program

High light of the Day

DAY 00

ARRIVE RISHIKESH

Arrive Haridwar / Rishikesh . Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel . Evening visit the Ghat's s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges" " the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.

Exclusive Ganga Arti on the banks of Ganga.Sightseeing of Rishikesh

Day 01

RISHIKESH / MUSSORIE / HANUMANCHATTI DRIVE 8-9 HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning drive to Hanuman Chatti. We stop at Mussorie for a while. Later drive to Hanumanchatti. The Entire drive is along the Yamuna river today. Arrive Hanumanchatti and transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

Stop over in the queen of hills , Mussoorie.

Day 02

HANUMANCHATTI / JANKICHATTI JEEP
JANKICHATTI / YAMOTRI / JCHATTITREK/ PONY JANKICHATTI/ HANUCHATTI JEEP

Morning take a local jeep from Hanumanchatti to Jankichatti ( Half way ) arrive Jankichatti and commence trek/pony to Yamnotri , the source of Yamnuna, the second most important life giving river in India. After Darshan & Puja trek/ pony to Janki chatti. Arrive and take Jeep back to the hotel. Overnight hotel

Puja and Darshan of Yamnotri temple.

Day 03

HANUMANCAHTTI / UTTERKASHI/GANGOTRI     DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVENRIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. . Arive Utterkashi. Visit to famous Vishwanath temple. After lunch Enroute we stop to explore Harshil valley and hot springs of Ganganani. Arrive Gangotri and visit the temple Darshan. After visiting the famous fall, Overnight hotel.

Visit to Vishwanath temple in Utterkashi. Ganga Darshan at Gangotri Temple.

Day 04

GANGOTRI / UTTERKASHI /GUPTAKASHI

DRIVE 8- 9   HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. After lunch break we continue to drive Guptakashi. Evening visit the Gupta Kashi Temple ( Kashi for Gods)  Overnight hotel.

Visit through Harshil Valley Refreshing bath in Gangnani hot Springs

Day 05

GUPTAKASHI / GAURIKUND  DRIVE : 2-3 HRS.
KEDARNATH TREK / PONY
5-6 HRS

Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund . Arrive Gaurikund and commence trek /pony to Kedarnath. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening visit the temple for Darshan. Overnight hotel.

Darshan and Puja of lord Kedarnath

Day 06

KEDARNATH / GAURIKUND /
SITAPUR (GUPTAKASHI)
TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3HRS.

After morning puja trek down to Gaurikund. Arrive and drive hotel in sitapur/Gupta Kashi, Arrive and check in . After lunch excursion to Trijugi Narayan. Explore the temple area of Trijugi Narayan, the venu of marriage of Lord Shiva and rive Rudraprayag and check into hotel for overnight stay

Visit  Trijuginarayan, the venue of lord Shiva & Parvati Marrigae.

Day 07

GUPTAKASHI/OKHIMATH  CHOPTA/ BADRINATH.
DRIVE 8-9  HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning drive to Badrinath. We drive to Okimath, the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath. Visit the temple and drive to Chopta. The entire drive is through the kedarnath Musk deer`sanctuary of Nanda Devi National Park. Lunch at Chopta. Enjoy the panormmic view at Dogal Bitta & Chopta we drive to Badrinath. After chamoli.The entire drive up to Joshimath is along the Alaknanda river. We stop at Joshimath for some time. Later we drive to Badrinath. Arrive Badrinath and check in to hotel. Evening visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight hotel.

Stop over at Karanprayag, one of the panch Kedars. Darshan and puja of Shree Badrianth Jee

Day 08

BADRINATH / JOSHIMATH / AULI / JOSHIMATH

Early morning Puja and darshan of Badrinath Jee. Enjoy sun set and sunrise on Neelkanth peak above the Badrinath temple.  After breakfast check out and drive to Mana, the last village on Indo Tibetan border explore the are and drive to Joshimathr. Arrive Joshimath and check in to hotel. After quick lunch we   take rope way to Auli. Enjoy the best ski slopes in India. Enjoy the sunset on Nanda Devi, the mountain Goddess of Uttarakahnd. Eveing take the rope way back to Joshimath. Evening free to explore the hill market of Joshimath. Dinner and Overnight hotel

Take rope to Auli

 Day 09

JOSHIMATH/ DEVPRAYAG / RISHIKESH

Morning after breakfast check out. Visit the ancient Narsingh temple & Shankracharya temple.  Later drive to of  . Later drive to Devprayag. Visit the ancient temple of Devprayag at the beginning of the holy Ganges. After lunch drive to Rishikesh.

Tour terminate upon arrival at Rishikesh. One can stay overnight or drive/take train for Delhi.

Visit to the confluence of Rudraprayag & Devprayag.

Our Value Packed Fixed Departure Trips Include:

1.             Accommodation on twin sharing basis during the entire trip in clean good hotels .

2.        Transportation **from Rishikesh to Rishikesh by well-maintained vehicles with  handpicked drivers.  

3.        Sightseeing and Darshan during the entire trip.  

             4.     Services of good English speaking guide during the entire trip.

             5.      All tourist taxes, parking etc. on the way.

Cost Does not Include: 

1. Travel to and from Haridwar/Rishikesh.
2. Accommodation in Rishikesh on Day 00 . One can Join the trip on the morning of Day 01.
3. Riding ponies on the trek ( can be arranged by the guide)
4. Any other services and trip other than mentioned above.

The above cost is :

1.        Nett and non commissionable

2.        Valid for 2010 Pilgrimage Season from April to November.  

3.        Subject to Govt Services tax which is 2.57 % at present.

• Number of persons on the trip: To make the trips environment friendly with personalized services the number of persons on the trip is from minimum 06 to Maximum 19.
• Meals:  Our Guides help you take your meals in best & hygienic places on the trip.
• ** Transport used on the trips .

06      Persons in Group Toyota Qualis Tavera  

07- 11  Persons in Group  Tempo Traveler

11 - 25 Persons in Group Super Deluxe 2 x 2 Mini Bus

We can provide complimentary pick up from Haridwar Railway station to Rishikesh.

Supplements & Optional Arrangements

1. Accommodation in Rishikesh before or after the trip. Please visit www.rishikesh.in for hotel details. We shall be happy to give you very special  

    Discounted rates.

2. Transportation from Delhi to Rishikesh or vice versa.

    You cam take either train, flight, bus or we can send our vehicles to pick you up from Delhi hotel, Railway station or Airport.

Trains

    Option 01 . Overnight Train Mussorie Express Departing in the night 1100 Pm and reaching Haridwar early morning.

    Option 02.  Morning Shatabdi Express departing Delhi early morning at 06: 50 Hrs reaching haridwar 11:22

    Option 03.  Evening Jan Shatabdi Express leaving New Delhi 03: 25 PM and reaching Hairdwar 07:23  PM

    Option 04. Evening AC Special Nizamudin exp leaving Delhi 23:55 and reaching Haridwar 03.55 AM

4.We can send our vehicles to transfer you from hairdwar, Station, Jolly grant Airport, as well as from Delhi

                                                                                     Tata Indica  NAC/AC                   Qualis/Tavera NAC / AC                  Innova AC

Car from Delhi to Rishikesh                                3489/3989                                   5489/5989                                            6489

Car from  Haridwar Station to Rishikesh         489/689                                      989/ 1189                                              1389

                                   Car from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh        589/789                                      989/1189                                              1389

The above rates are for per car and subject to Govt. Service Tax of 4.57%

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