Chardham 2011

Day	From/To	Detailed Program of the Day	Highlights 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. One can have dinner at famous Chotiwala restaurant. Dinner and overnight hotel. Registration & other formalities for the yatra.	Exclusive Ganga Arti on the banks of Ganga. Sightseeing of Rishikesh
Day 01	RISHIKESH / MUSSORIE / SAYANNACHATTI DRIVE 8-9 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.	Morning drive to Sayana chatti. We stop at Mussorie for a while. After a short stopover at Mussorie drive to Sayana chatti/Barkot. The Entire drive is along the Yamuna river today. Arrive Sayana chatti and transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.	Stop over in the queen of hills , Mussoorie.
Day 02	SAYANNACHATTI / JANKICHATTI JEEP JANKICHATTI / YAMOTRI / JCHATTITREK/ PONY JANKICHATTI/ SAYANNACHATTI JEEP	Morning take a local jeep from Sayana chatti 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	SAYANNACHATTI / UTTERKASHI. DRIVE 5-6 HRS. OVENRIGHT HOTEL	Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. . Arive Utterkashi. Visit to famous Vishwanath temple. Check in to the hotel . late evening visit the market of the hill town. Overnight hotel.	Visit to Vishwanath temple in Utterkashi.
Day 04	UTTERKASHI/GANGOTRI / UTTERKASHI DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL	Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. 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..	Ganga Darshan at Gangotri Temple.
Day 05	UTERKASHI/ RUDRAPRAYAG / GUPTAKASHIDRIVE 7-8 HRS.	Morning after breakfast drive to Guptakashi. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudra prayag. Arrive Gupta Kashi and transfer to hotel. Evening visit the Gupta Kashi Temple, the kashi (invisible) for Gods. Overnight hotel.	Visit to Gupta Kashi , The invisible Varanasi for Gods.
Day 06	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 07	KEDARNATH / GAURIKUND / RUDRAPRAYAG. TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3HRS.	After morning puja trek down to Gaurikund. After lunch break and refreshing bath at Gaurikund hot springs we drive to Rudra Prayag. Time Permitting Visit to Trijuginarayan, the famous remote temple, venue of Lord Shiva - parvati marriage. Arrive Rudraprayag and check into hotel for overnight stay
Day 08	RUDRAPRAYAG / BADRINATH. DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL	Morning drive to Badrinath. 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 09	BADRINATH /MANA /JOSHIAMTH/AULI RUDRAPARAYAG	Early morning Puja and darshan of Badrinath Jee. Enjoy the sunrise on Neelkanth peak above the Badrinath temple. Morning darshan of the Lord Badrinath. After breakfast visit to mana, the last village on Indo Tibetan Border. Explore the area and drive back Badrinath & to Joshimath. Arrive and take the rope way to Auli. Arrive Auli and check into hotel . remaining day free to Explore . Dinner and overnight hotel.	Neelkantha Peak Above the Lord Badrinath
Day 10	RUDRAPRAYAG / DEVPRAYAG / RISHIKESH	Morning after breakfast visit the prayaga (confluence of Rudra prayag). Later drive to Devprayag. Visit the ancient temple of Devprayag at the beginning of the holy Ganges. Lunch enroute at Himalayan Retreat Shivpuri. Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh. One can stay overnight or drive/take train for Delhi.	Visit to the confluence of Rudraprayag & Devprayag.

The Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:

Twin sharing accommodation in best available hotels during the entire trip.

(As we give round the year business to the hotels we get very god

Discounted rates which are finally passed on to the clients, as we calculate the cost of the treks on discounted rates.)

Transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh..

(We have our own brand new Toyota Jeeps & mini buses, with handpicked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads).

Services of English speaking professional guide during the entire trip.

(All our Guides & camp staff are from this area only and know the area very well. All Guides and most of the camp staff have dome First Aid and CPR courses and do refreshing courses every year)

4. All tourist taxes during the travel.

5. Visit to all important temples and places during the entire trip.

6. All meals hygienically cooked and served by our specially trained staff.

(We emphasize a lot on food and all our cooks are specially trained to provide hygienic food). Only in packages with meals options.

Cost in Fixed Departures does not Include:

Items of personal nature e.g. table drinks, telephones, laundry, insurance, medical services and services in unforeseen circumstances.
Riding ponies on trek ( Can be arranged on actual by the guide on the trip)
Any other trip other than specified above.
Accommodation in Rishikesh before or after the trip.
Travel to & from Rishikesh.

The Fixed Departure Cost are :

1. Subject to Government service taxes which are 2.57% at present.

2. Non commissionable.

Children Policy :

Children up to 5 years in the same room not taking the seat in vehicle are free of cost.

Children from 06 – to years in the same room taking the full seat in the bus are less 40% of the cost.

Children from 10 & Above with Extra bed and full seat in the bus are less 30% of the normal cost.

Group Size: To ensure smooth & personalized services on the Fixed departure trips the group size is from 06 – 14 persons in each group.

If you are travelling with your family or friends with minimum 04 members , you can upgrade above package to the following deluxe & super deluxe package,

Deluxe

Non AC Transport + Accommodation in Dlx hotels & Guest houses + English Speaking guide + Sightseeing & Darshsan

Super Deluxe

Air-conditioned Transport + Accommodation in Dlx best Available hotels + Vegetarian Hygienic meals + English Speaking guide + Sightseeing & Special Darshsan & Puja

Tailor Made Trips:

Other than Fixed Departure Trips, GHE has specialized in best value to money Tailor made yatra programs. You can choose from the following options or write to us with your requirement. We can also combine your yatra trip with other areas you wish to visit in India.

Transport only: As we have a fleet of brand new cars, Toyotas, and mini buses, We can provide you transportation with good drivers and you can arrange your accommodation and meals yourself.

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Group No.	Month of Operation		Date of Fixed Departure
01, 02, 03, 04		May		8^th , 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th
05, 06, 07,08		June		5^th , 12^th , 19^th , 26^th
9, 10,11,		September		12^th, 19^th, 26^th
12, 13,14		October		2^nd , 9^th 16^th