Char Dham Yatra with Vdzire Holiday Hub 10 Nights/ 11 Days

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Char Dham Yatra with Vdzire Holiday Hub 

10 Nights/ 11 Days

Char Dham Yatra with Vdzire Holiday Hub 

10 Nights/ 11 Days

Haridwar  –  Yamunotri  –  Gangotri  –  Kedarnath –  Badrinath –  Haridwar
Tour Starts From	Haridwar Railway Station / Bus Stand	Tour Ends At	Haridwar Railway Station / Bus Stand
Tour Duration	10 Nights / 11 Days	Meal Plan	MAPI (Room with Breakfast & Dinner)
No. of Pax	2 Pax / 4 P / 6 P / 8 P / 10 P / 20 Pax	Yatra Starts From	9th May (After Kapat Opening)
Accommodation	Double Sharing Basis	Vehicle	As per number of pax

1^st Day – Haridwar Railway Station / Bus Stand to Haridwar Hotel

• v Check in Haridwar Hotel with Welcome Drink.
• v Here you can see the world famous evening Aarti of Maa Ganga at Har ki Pauri.
• v Dinner & overnight stay at Haridwar.

Today’s Sightseeing : -

• v Haridwar Sightseeing, (Bharat Mata Mandir, Bharat Darshan, Bhuma Nikaten, Pawan Dham, Ram Mainder, Holy Bath & Evening Aarti at Har ki Pauri etc.)

2^nd Day – Haridwar to Barkot (178 Kms – 7 Hrs. Travelling from Haridwar to Barkot)

• v Start Holy Yatra of Chardham early morning at 7:00 AM from Haridwar via Mussoorie.
• v In Mussoorie, you can visit Kampty Fall.
• v Dinner & overnight stay at Barkot.

Today's Route : -

HARIDWAR ---- [56 Kms] ---- DEHRADUN ---- [30 Kms] ---- MUSSOORIE ---- [40 Kms] ---- YAMUNA BRIDGE ---- [52 Kms] ---- BARKOT

Today’s Sightseeing : -

• v On the outskirts of Mussoorie, away from summer hill station rush, enroute stopover for refreshments & washroom.

3^rd Day – Barkot to Yamunotri (46 Kms. – 2.5 Hrs. Travelling by Car & 5 Kms – 3 Hrs. Travelling by foot)

• v After breakfast start yatra to Yamunotri and after Jankichatti you have to go ahead by foot.
• v Here, one can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapkund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warm water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji".
• v Return to Barkot, Dinner & overnight stay at Barkot.

Today's Route : -

BARKOT --- [6 Kms] --- GANGANI --- [31 Kms] --- HANUMAN CHATTI --- [9 Kms] --- JANKI CHATTI --- [5 Kms] --- YAMUNOTRI

Yamunotri, First of The Chardham : -

Yamunotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 Km. Ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235 mts above sea level. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Pooja at the temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.

Yamuna : -Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment any person at the time of death who bathes in Yamuna, his sister.

Today’s Sightseeing : -

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 Surya Kund.

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

4^th Day – Barkot to Uttarkashi (79 Kms – 3.5 Hrs. Travelling from Barkot to Uttarkashi)

• v After taking breakfast visit local sightseeing Lakhamandal (Historical Place related to Mahabharata Times) and after fresh up leave for Uttarkashi via Radi and Dharasu.
• v On Arrival Check In at Uttarkashi and you are fully free for leisure & local attractions in evening.
• v Dinner & overnight Stay at Uttarkashi.

Today's Route : -

BARKOT ---- [21 Kms] ---- GINOTI ---- [31 Kms] ---- DHARASU ---- [10 Kms] ----DUNDA ---- [17 Kms] ---- UTTARKASHI
Route Remark : -

A short drive relatively, Dharasu is an ideal Tea – Break midway and the route does not have good washroom facility.

Uttarkashi : -

Uttarkashi is a small and beautiful town, situated between two rivers: Varuna and Ashi, whose water flow into the Bhagirathi from either side of the town. Elevated, at a height of 1588 metres, this little town is very similar to Kashi and Varanasi, in that it has the same kind of temples and ghats and likewise, a north or 'uttar' facing river. The major temple is the Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Two other very important temples are located in the Chowk area. These are the Annapurna Temple and the Bhairav Temple. Once, it is said, there were 365 temples here. Hiuen Tsang referred to this place as Brahma Pura, while the Skanda Puran has recorded it as Varunavata. It is believed that in the second millennium of Kaliyug, Kashi will be submerged, and Uttarkashi will replace it as an important religious centre.

5^th Day – Uttarkashi to Gangotri (98 Kms - 4 to 5 Hrs. Travelling from Uttarkashi to Gangotri)

• v With packed breakfast & post Tea/ Coffee leave for Gangotri early in the morning.
• v En route stopover at Gangnani, a hot water spring. Post offering prayers & Pooja Darshan, stop en route at place of your choice for Lunch. Post lunch drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani.
• v Overnight Stay at Uttarkashi Hotel.

Today's Route : -

UTTARKASHI ---- [39 Kms] ---- GANGNANI ---- [31 Kms] ---- HARSIL ---- [28 Kms] ---- GANGOTRI 

Route Remark : -

Gangnani is the hot water spring & good stopover. Maggi & Tea/ Coffee have emerged as big food at this stopover. Ganganai offers good panoramic view.

 Gangotri – IInd of Char Dham : -

Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. Accordingly to another legend, Pandavas performed the great "Deva Yagna" here to a tone the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.

Gangnani : Further up on way to Gangotri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.

6^th Day – Uttarkashi to Guptkashi / Rudraprayag (244 Kms - 8 to 9 Hrs. Travelling to reach Guptkashi / Rudraprayag)

• v Leave very early in the morning for almost day long drive to Guptkashi. Enroute, your Lunch at Kirtinagar. On your drive you would pass through Ganga giving way to Tehri Dam (The Electro Hydro Project).
• v Dinner and overnight Stay at Guptkashi.

Today's Route : -

UTTARKASHI --- [90 Kms] --- CHAMBA --- [40 Kms] --- PEEPALDALI --- [30 Kms] --- MALETHA --- [4 Kms] --- KIRTINAGAR --- [6 Kms] --- SRIKOT ---- [32 Kms] ---- RUDRAPRAYAG --- [42 Kms] --- GUPTKASHI

Or

UTTARKASHI --- [40 Kms] --- CHAURANGIKHAL --- [60 Kms] --- PEEPALDALI --- [30 Kms] --- MALETHA --- [4 Kms] --- KIRTINAGAR --- [6 Kms] --- SRIKOT ---- [32 Kms] ---- RUDRAPRAYAG --- [42 Kms] --- GUPTKASHI

7^th Day – Guptkashi to Kedarnath

• v After breakfast, we proceed to Phata (12 Kms / 30 Minutes travelling). We proceed to take Helicopter till Kedarnath we take you to visit Kedarnath Temple for Darshan, Aarti & Pooja. Then fly back to Guptkashi.
• v Dinner & Overnight Stay at Guptkashi Hotel.

Kedarnath – IIIrd of Char Dham : -

The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'Garba Grah' for worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.

Today’s Sightseeing: -

Shankaracharya Samadhi : -

The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years. The lake fascinates the visitors.

Bhaironath Temple : -

About half a kilometer away from Kedarnathji, a small temple is dedicated to Bhaironath. It is worshipped on the opening and closing day of Sri Kedarnath Shrine. Ii is believed that when Kedarnathji temple is closed. Bhaironathji protects this land from evil.

8^th Day – Guptkashi to Badrinath (200 Kms – 7 to 8 Hrs. Travelling to reach Badrinath)

• v Morning after breakfast drive for Badrinath. En-route visit Joshimath, Evening Darshan & Pooja at Badrinath temple.
• v Dinner & overnight Stay at Badrinath Hotel.

Today's Route : -

GUPTKASHI --- [42 Kms] --- RUDRAPRAYAG --- [82 Kms] --- PIPALKOTI – [32 Kms] --- JOSHIMATH --- [21 Kms] --- GOVINDGHAT --- [23 Kms] --- BADRINATH

Badrinath – IVth Dham of Uttarakhand's Char Dham 
 (Only Original Char Dham as proposed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya)

Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines - Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity; the earth was enable to withstand the force of its decent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.

Badrinath Ji Sightseeing : -

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

Brahama Kapal : -

It is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for shhradh ceremony or offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes. It is said that offering pind here, the manes are permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds are to be done elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that when Shiva chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place & hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).

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.

9^th Day – Badrinath to Rudrapryag (192 Kms - 7Hrs. Travelling to reach Rudrapryag)

• v Morning after breakfast drives 03 kms for last village of India, Mana Village and sightseeing visiting Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul.
• v Departure for Joshimath at 11:00 AM. En route visit Vishnu Prayag which two river confluences Dhauli and Alaknanda River. Arrival Joshimath and visit Adi Guru Sankarcharya Math and after lunch proceed to Chamoli.
• v Dinner & overnight Stay at Rudrapryag Hotel.

Today's Route : -

BADRINATH --- [23 Kms] --- GOVINDGHAT --- [21 Kms] --- JOSHIMATH --- [32 Kms] --- PIPALKOTI --- [82 Kms] --- RUDRAPRAYAG

Route Remarks : -

Stopover at Birhi for enroute refreshment option, facility of washroom is available here.

10^th Day – Rudrapryag to Haridwar (170 Kms - 7 Hrs. Travelling to reach Haridwar)

• v Morning after breakfast, Check Out from Hotel and drive for Haridwar.
• v Enroute visit local sightseeing of Rishikesh like Evening Arti Pooja at Prabhat Niketan Ghat at Rishikesh.
• v Drive back to Haridwar. Check In at Hotel. Dinner & Overnight Stay at Haridwar Hotel.

Today's Route : -

RUDRAPRAYAG -- [34 Kms] --- SHRINAGAR --- [32 Kms] --- DEOPRAYAG --- [75 Kms] --- RISHIKESH --- [30] --- HARIDWAR

Today's Sights : -

Enroute –

• Karanprayag (confluence of river Pindari and river Alaknanda)

• Nandprayag (confluence of river Nandakini and Alaknanda River)

• Deoprayag (two rivers confluence Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River)

11^th Day – Check Out from Haridwar-After breakfast, Check from Hotel and move to Haridwar Railway Station / Bus Stand as per the further schedule.

Reaching home with a lot of happiness and sweet memories in mind.

Highlights : -

1. No Night Travel
2. We do not accommodate our Guests in Dormitories / Dharmshala.
3. Sumptuous, Hygienic and pure vegetarian food as per regional taste and palate.
4. Neat & clean hotels with quality service.

Package Includes : -

• Welcome Drink on Arrival (Non Alcoholic).
• Accommodation on Double and Quadruple sharing basis in Room.
• Kitchen & Dinning Space will be provided.
• Transportation by Two 27 Seater Bus (2x2) round the tour.
• Children below 5 Years are complementary.
• All prevailing applicable taxes.

Package Excludes : -

•  Supplement Cost of Helicopter Ticket at Kedarnath will be Rs. 7500/- Per Person.
•  Air Fare / Train Fare.
•  Any meals other than those specified in ‘Cost Includes’.
•  Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
•  Porterage during trekking.
•  Ponies / Dollies during trekking.
•  Entrance fees during sightseeing.
•  Destination Guide.
•  Any item of personal nature like Telephone, Tips, Donations at Temples, Extended Stay or Travelling due to any reason.

Important Notes : -

• All extras (F & B and any other services) availed by the customer will be on direct payment basis. 
• In case of odd number groups, the extra person shall be accommodated in the same room with an extra bed / mattress.
• The above rates are applicable to the Indian Nationals only.
• Any Meals, services not utilized, partly utilized are non refundable. 
• Kedarnath, Panjab Sindh Triple or Four Sharing basis in a group.

Hotels Details :

Accommodation
Days	Night Stay	Standard Hotels	Deluxe Hotels	Luxury Hotels
Day 1	Haridwar	Holy Basil, Jagat Inn or Similar	SRS Lakshya, Tulip Inn or Similar	Godwin, Ganga Lahari or Similar
Day 2	Barkot	Hotel Kirshanlok, Hotel Raturi or Similar	Devbhoomi (Luxury Room), Aditya Palace or Similar	Chardham Camp, Yamunotri River Bank Resort or Similar
Day 3	Barkot	Hotel Kirshanlok, Hotel Raturi or Similar	Devbhoomi (Luxury Room), Aditya Palace or Similar	Chardham Camp, Yamunotri River Bank Resort or Similar
Day 4	Uttarkashi	Mahima Resort, Gangaputra or Similar	Hotel 5 Elements, Gitanjali Resort or Similar	Shiv Parivar, Shikhar Nature Camp or Similar
Day 5	Uttarkashi	Mahima Resort, Gangaputra or Similar	Hotel 5 Elements, Gitanjali Resort or Similar	Shiv Parivar, Shikhar Nature Camp or Similar
Day 6	Rudraparyag / Guptkashi	Bhatt Resort, Hotel Shiva or Similar	Sheetal Resort/ Pushpdeep, Shivalik Valley or Similar	Monal Resort, Chardham Camp or Similar
Day 7	Rudraparyag / Guptkashi	Bhatt Resort, Hotel Badrinath (Pipalkoti) or Similar	Hotel Le Medows (Pipalkoti), Pushpdeep or Similar	Monal Resort, Chardham Camp or Similar
Day 8	Badrinath	Bholagiri, Parmarth Lok (Standard Room) or Similar	Dwarikesh, Parmarth Lok (Super Dlx Room) or Similar	Snow Crest, Narayan Palace or Similar
Day 9	Rudraparyag /  Kirtinagar	Bhatt Resort, Hotel Krishna or Similar	Riverside Resort, Pushpdeep or Similar	Monal Resort or Similar
Day 10	Rishikesh / Haridwar	Shivanta, Holy Basil or Similar	Ganga Darshan, SRS Lakshya or Similar	Divine Resort, Godwin or Similar

Cost As Per Package :-

The Cost Per Person at MAPI Plan with Transportation for Chardham Yatra is given below :
Cost / Person	2 Pax	4 Pax	6 Pax	8 Pax	10 Pax	20 Pax	Extra Person
Standard	Rs. 30,250/-	Rs. 22,650/-	Rs. 20,450/-	Rs. 21,050/-	Rs. 18,500/-	Rs. 20,000/-	Rs. 11,150/-
Deluxe	Rs. 38,150/-	Rs. 30,550/-	Rs. 28,400/-	Rs. 29,000/-	Rs. 25,450/-	Rs. 27,950/-	Rs. 17,150/-
Luxury	Rs. 47,550/-	Rs. 39,900/-	Rs. 37,750/-	Rs. 38,600/-	Rs. 35,750/-	Rs. 37,250/-	Rs. 23,550/-

Transportation
No. of Pax	Transportation Type
2 Pax	Tata Indigo, Swift Dezire
4 Pax	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga
6 Pax	Toyota Innova
8 Pax	Tempo Traveler (9 Seater)
10 Pax	Tempo Traveler (12 Seater)
20 Pax	Mini Coach Bus (27 Seater)

Note :-

·         This tour is valid for minimum double occupancy only.

·         All Govt. Service Taxes are extra.

·         All the rates are subject to change without prior notice.

·         All rates are valid till 30th Nov, 2016.

·         All disputes are subject to Haridwar Jurisdiction

Mode of Payment :-

v  Kindly release 50% Payment at the time of booking confirmation.

v  Kindly release 50% Payment before 14 days of Check In or tour start.

 Cancellation Policy :-

v  35% of the Total Package Cost is Non Refundable.

v 50% cancellation charge of the total package cost, if cancelled between 15 to 7 days before arrival.

v  75% cancellation charge of the total package cost if cancelled between 7 to 1 days before arrival.

v  No refund is possible in case of cancellation after the tour starts.

v  Altering the confirmed plan before tour starts.