Chardham Yatra Guide-When & How To Plan The Tour From Delhi

 Uttarakhand is a beautiful and fascinating travel destination located in the North part of India in proximity to the mighty Himalayas. This beautiful state is scenic with mountainous and forested landscapes. Travelers from all around the world visit here to explore its beautiful charm. Also known as the destination for the spiritual journeys in India like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, etc for spiritual and religious importance. On your Uttarakhand Tour Packages from Delhi, you will love to spend your days on nature blessed Dhams that take tourists on a religious and spiritual journey. This journey provides a great opportunity for a memorable holiday experience. So, plan your tour to Uttarakhand or treasure pleasant experiences with religious tourism.

Generally, the Chardham tour is taken by the many pilgrims, but there is no dearth of adventure lovers to get mesmerized by the beauty or attractiveness of this lovely place. The four holy religious destinations situated in Uttarakhand are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath, known as Chardham, cuddled in the majestic mountain of the great Himalayas of North India. Every year, pilgrims take part in Chardham Yatra, which usually starts on the western side or culminates on the eastern side. Yamunotri has dedicated to the goddess Yamuna, Gangotri is devoted to the goddess Ganga, Kedarnath dedicates to Lord Shiva and Badrinath is to Lord Vishnu. People also visit Hemkund Sahib, a vital destination for Sikhs in search of salvation & seek blessings from the lord.

Apart from being necessary religious destinations, the four Dhams of the Chardham tour are blessed with incredible natural beauty. The scenic surroundings of these mountainous places add some magic to this tour. The fresh air with a serene atmosphere will have calming influence on the visitor’s soul.

So, plan out your Chardham tour in India with the right Chardham Yatra Package from Delhi in an organized way, which covers all the destinations of your choice.

Make sure that you discuss the Chardham tour with the best travel operator so that you can get great deals or offers. Keep in your mind that you are not in a hurry to choose the Chardham package as it may not solve the purpose of attaining complete peace of mind spiritual bliss.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

In summers, May to June is the best time to take Chardham Yatra but if you want to enjoy your journey without any rush or emergency, start early in July or September as this will be the ideal time for anyone to beat that rush. However, every year the Uttarakhand government announces the date of opening and closing of the circuit. In winter, the four shrines are moved to their winter sojourns namely, Ukhimath, Joshimath, Mukhba, and Kharsali for the deities of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri respectively. All the gates are open for devotees to remain open in the winter. So, technically you may visit all year long to these shrines.

HOW AND WHERE TO START FROM

If you want to start your journey from Delhi, firstly reach Haridwar, which will be the starting point of the Chardham tour.

On reaching Haridwar:

By Air: In Dehradun, Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport. You can also take a Helicopter from here to Kedarnath or Badrinath available from Delhi, Phata, Dehradun, Gauchar near Rudraprayag, or Dehradun.

By Train: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kotdwar, and Dehradun are well-connected to major cities of India by the Railway network. From here, you can get a bus or hire a taxi, which will drop you in Haridwar in under 6 hours.

You can also start your Chardham Yatra from Rishikesh or Dehradun.

As per Hindu Mythology, the yatra should be undertaken from west to east to cover the holy places clockwise. Thus, you should start your pilgrimage tour from Yamunotri, then proceed to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and end your journey at Badrinath.

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar

Upon arrival at Delhi airport/railway station, meet the representative and drive towards Haridwar. On reaching, check into the hotel and take some rest for a while. After that, enjoy your evening by visiting the Mansa Devi Temple, and also take part in Ganga Aarti at Har-Ki-Pauri. Overnight Stay!

Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot

After having a healthy breakfast, leave for Barkot. On reaching, check into the hotel for an overnight stay!

Day 3: Barkot – Janakichatti – Yamunotri – Jankichatti – Barkot

After having your breakfast, drive towards Jankichatti/Phoolchatti. Start your 6 km trek from here to Yamunotri either by walking & by taking a horse or Doli at your budget. On arrival, take a holy bath in the warm water of Surya Kund (Hot Water Spring). After that, enjoy the darshan of Yamunaji and start your trek back to Jankichatti. Later, drive towards Barkot. Overnight stay!

Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi

Have your early morning breakfast & relax for a while. Later, start your drive towards Uttarkashi. En route, visit Shiv Gufa. On reaching Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple. After that, check into the hotel for an overnight stay!

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

Start your day with a yummy breakfast and leave for Gangotri. En route, visit Gangnani Hot Spring and take a holy dip in Kund. Later, continue your drive via beautiful Harsil Valley. On reaching, take a holy dip in the sacred River Ganga also called Bhagirathi at its origin. After taking darshan and performing pooja, relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later, return to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay!

Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

 

Have your delicious morning breakfast and start your journey towards Guptkashi. On the way, you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara, which comes from Kedarnath. Visit Ardh Narishwar temple in Guptkashi. On arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay!

Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi

Have your morning meal and get ready to leave for Kedarnath. To reach Kedarnath, you have two options, one is by trekking and another one is by Air or Helicopter. Overnight stay at Guptkashi!

Day 8: Guptkashi – Badrinath

Have your breakfast and leave for Badrinath. On arrival, check into the hotel and rest for a while. In the evening, take a holy bath in the Taptkund or have the darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti. Also, there are many interesting sightseeing spots where you should visit like Vyas Gufa, Bhimkund, Mana, Charanpaduka, Matamoorti, and the Mukh of the Saraswati River. Overnight stay!

Day 9: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag

Enjoy your morning breakfast and get ready to drive towards Rudraprayag via Joshimath. On your way, visit Narsingh Temple, Nandprayag, Vishuprayag, and Karnprayag. On arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay!

Day 10: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh

Start your beautiful day with a yummy breakfast and check out from the hotel. En-route, visit Dev Prayag. On arrival, check into the hotel or rest for a while. In the evening, visit Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay!

Day 11: Rishikesh – Delhi

Enjoy your breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel. Later, visit the two famous bridges Laxman Jhulla and Ram Jhulla along with the surrounding temple ashrams in Rishikesh. Now, leave for Delhi for an onward journey back home with beautiful memories.

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