CHARDHAM YATRA 11N – 2024                                   11N / 12D

OVERVIEW  |  ITINERARY  |  HOTEL INFO  |  INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS  |  DEPARTURE & COST  |  CANCELLATION

“The Char Dham Yatra is a continuous trek. I hope that your pilgrimage will be safe and memorable.” “Har Har Mahadev is the source of all power and knowledge, the beginning and the end of all things.

DAY WISE ITINERARY

On Arrival at Delhi Airport, Transfer to Haridwar. Enroute Enjoy the Lunch. Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva’s hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva’s locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. After reaching Haridwar, take the auspicious Ganga Aarti at river Ganga in Har-ki-Pauri (by Own Cost). The largest of several sacred Ghats (bathing steps), Har-Ki-Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps Worshipers fill the city during major festivals. Later return at the Hotel, free at leisure or relax. 
If Time Permits: Visit Mansadevi Temple: Mansa Devi temple is perched on the top of the Bilwa Parwat & it is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi. Mansa Devi can be reached either by a ropeway that carries pilgrims to the temple or on foot. A statue of the Goddess here has three mouths and five arms, while the other one has eight arms. The temple affords bird’s eye view of Haridwar.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Haridwar.

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This Morning after Breakfast at the Hotel, Proceed to Barkot Via Mussoorie. Barkot: Barkot is a small town, near Uttarkashi. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river. It receives water from two holy rivers, namely Ganga and Yamuna. The Yamunotri Dham is around 50 Km far from Barkot. A large number of devotees stay here on their visit to Yamunotri Dham. 
If time Permits Enroute view the famous Kempty Water Falls at Mussoorie.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Barkot.

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This Early morning at 05:00 AM, proceed for Janaki Chatti / Phool Chatti (40 KM), from here 6 Km. (Trekking is approximately 6 Km – Ponies / Dollies / Palkhies, Etc. (Ride will be on the direct payments basis by Guest). Visit Surya Putri: Yamunotri is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 meters. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and has a black marble idol of the goddess. Yamunotri, the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 M. Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. Guest can 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. In Yamunotri, Return Trek to Janki Chatti / Phool Chatti. Return back to Barkot, Overnight stay. 

Overnight stay at Hotel in Barkot.

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This Morning after Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town located in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. Uttarkashi town is headquarters of the district. Uttarkashi is also known as Somya Kashi. Uttarkashi is a religious place for spiritual and adventurous tourism. Uttarkashi town is also called as Shiv Nagri. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Uttarkashi. Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mother’s, is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji, Sakshi-Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special Aarti at morning and evening are offered. As per Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Shakti Temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper. As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here. Check-in at Hotel, free at leisure or relax.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Uttarkashi.

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This Morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri. Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Uttarkashi. It is 100 km from Uttarkashi, the main district headquarters. Enroute Visit Gangnani, take a Holy dip in Garam Kund via Very beautiful Harshil Valley and Visit Shree Gangotri Temple. It is the highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The holy River Ganges originates from the Gangotri glacier, located here, and is called Bhagirathi. Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank. The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.  After Darshan, return back to Uttarkashi.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Uttarkashi.

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This Early Morning, drive to Guptkashi Via Moolgarh & Lambgaon. Guptkashi, Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptkashi. The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi. Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 M in the Kedar-khanda, in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. On arrival at Guptkashi, Check-In at the Hotel and Relax, Evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple: 

Overnight stay at Hotel in Guptkashi.

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This Early Morning wake up at 03:00 Hrs and Proceed at 03:30 Hrs for Kedarnath. After medical Check-up Proceed to Sonprayag. Sonprayag situated at an elevation of 1829 m is famous a site where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married. Flanked by nature’s bounty and glorious snowcapped peaks, it is also a place where River Mandakini meets River Basuki. It is a belief that devotees can achieve Baikunt Dham with the touch of water. Trek starts from Sonprayag (Guest may travel by Local jeep to Gauri Kund: direct payment by Guest). Gauri Kund is a Hindu pilgrimage site and base camp for trek to Kedarnath Temple, in Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 1982 M above mean sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas. Gauri Kund is the commencement point of the trek of 19 KM to the sacred shrine of Kedarnath. (Trekking is approximately 19 Km – Ponies / Dollies / Palkhies / Helicopter Ride Etc., Rides are available on the direct payments basis by Guest), Helicopter Services are subject to Weather Conditions and Government Permits). Guest House / Tent available only on Cot Basis for Accommodation at Kedarnath. Kedarnath is a town in Rudraprayag district in the state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of the Kedarnath Temple. It is approximately 86 Km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. It is a Nagar panchayat in the Rudraprayag district
Guest have to carry their Medicines, Heavy Woolen & Rain Wear, Toiletries, Clothes & Meals

Overnight stay in Common Tent / Cot Basis at Kedarnath.

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This Early Morning Darshan at Kedarnath Temple. Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River, in Uttarakhand. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April and November. This temple is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlinga. After Darshan Down trek to Sonprayag. (Guest may travel by Local jeep to Gauri Kund: direct payment by guest) Later drive to Guptkashi and relax.
Guest have to carry their Medicines, Heavy Woolen & Rain Wear, Toiletries, Clothes & Meals.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Guptkashi.

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This Morning after breakfast, Drive to Badrinath. Badrinath is a town and Nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. A Hindu holy place, it is one of the four sites in India’s Char Dham pilgrimage and is also part of India’s Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. Check-in to the Hotel & relax. 
Later guest Visit at own to the Mana Village, Mana is a last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet/China in the Himalayas. It is located in the district of Chamoli. Vasudhara Falls: Vasudhara waterfall is set in the background of a 145 m cliff, nearby mountains are Chaukhamba, Nilkantha and Balakun. Bheem Pul. Bheem Pul is situated in mana village which is just half an hour drive from Badrinath. The Bheem Pul is located at the point where the Sarasvati River meets River Alaknanada at a tremendous speed. Legend has it that when the Pandeva’s of the epic Mahabharata were taking their final journey to heaven called swargarohan, they happened to pass through a point near the Badrinath Temple, where they had to cross the Sarasvati river. When their wife, Draupadi, was unable to cross the river, Bheema brought a huge rock and placed it above the river stream in such a way that it served as a bridge. That rock is now known as the Bheem Pul and is located in Mana village near Badrinath. Vyas Gufa. It is believed that it is this place where sage Vyas composed the Mahabharata epic with the help of Lord Ganesha. 
Or Guest May Visit Badrivishal – Badrinath Temple, Take the Evening Aarti and free at leisure.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Badrinath.

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This Early Morning wake up and Proceed for Badrivishal – Badrinath Temple. After Darshan Guest may proceed with Brahamakapal (Direct payment by guest) is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitra’s). Later drive back to Rudraprayag or Kirtinagar via Joshimath: Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of Nir Singh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. Check in Hotel & Relax or Free at leisure.

Overnight stay Hotel at Rudraprayag.

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This Morning after Breakfast, Drive to Rishikesh, Rishikesh is a city in Uttarakhand. Which is in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples & ashrams (centers for spiritual studies). Check-In at the hotel. Later Visit Sivananda Ashram, the calm and serene atmosphere at Sivananda Ashram makes it a great yoga and meditation center. Adjacent to it, flows the river of the Ganga Vatika. Ram Jhula, Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge across the river Ganges, Swarg Ashram, Swarg ashram was built in the memory of Swami Vishudhanand, the saint better known as Kali Kamli Wala. Geeta Ashram, Geeta Ashram is the Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree. Lakshman Jhula, Lakshman Jhula is a pedestrian bridge also used by motorbikes. Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh.
Vehicle Services Are Available only up to Parking, Later Guest have make their own Arrangement by Walking / Auto (Direct Payment by Guest).

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This Morning after Breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport for your onward journey with Lots of Positive Energy, Blessings and memorable experiences of tour conducted by Neem Holidays Private Limited. Let’s stay in touch through Facebook, Instagram Websites & Emails and meet you again on another memorable tour. See You Soon!

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HOTEL INFO

SECTORNIGHTHOTELS Standard Category
HARIDWAR1NDev Ganga Or Khanna Palace Or Similar
BARKOT2NSamrat Or Mohit Or Similar
UTTARKASHI2NBhagirathi Or Ekant Or Similar
GUPTKASHI2NKedar Darshan Or Kalash Resort Or Similar
Kedarnath Guest House:
Cot-Basis
1NJodhpur Or Aggrawal House Or Similar
BADRINATH1NBadri Valley Or Neelkanth Or Similar
RUDRAPRAYAG1NVijay Palace Or Similar
RISHIKESH1NBliss Or Trihari Or Similar

INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS

  • Return Economy Class Airfare: Mumbai – Delhi – Mumbai.
  • 10 Nights Accommodations on Twin / Triple at Deluxe Hotel in Base Category Room.
  • 01 Night in Guest House during Kedarnath. 
  • Hotel’s in this Sectors Are Standard to Very Standard.
  • Meals: 10 Breakfast, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners (No Meals Served during Kedarnath). 
  • Packed Breakfast during Early Departure & Packed Lunch during visits. 
  • Transfers and Road Journey by AC Vehicles from Delhi to Haridwar & Non Ac during rest of the Tour, Vehicles as per Group Size (Non Ac in Hilly Areas).
  • Transfer to Sightseeing by Vehicle as per the Tour itinerary will be done as per availability of time and Permission by Local Authorities.
  • All Toll taxes, Drivers allowance, fuel and Parking charges.
  • GST as per Government Norms.
  • No Meals will be served at Kedarnath Guest House, All Meals at Kedarnath travelling have to be arranged & Paid by guest on Direct Basis.
  • Transfer will be done by Bus only. (guest has pay the amount directly where bus is not permitted)
  • Tips & Porterage at Hotels, Airports, Buses and during the Tour.
  • Insurance (For all the Travellers).
  • Any expenses related to Local Jeep or Vehicle (Auto / Taxi), guide Etc.
  • Services of Tour Manager.
  • Personal expenses like Any Entry and Monument Tickets, Darshan & VIP Darshan, Pooja & Prasad, Charges for Doli, Pony & Palkhies, Water, Beverages & Drinks, Mobile Connection, Room Heater, Telephone, Internet, Laundry, Room services and Special Services Charges and Fees for Camera Photography & Videography or any Adventure activities: River Rafting / Ropeway / Bungee Jumping / Paragliding / Skiing / Boat Ride etc. to be paid by Guests directly. 
  • Charges for Helicopter ride, Ponies, Dollies, Palanquins and Palkhies Etc. to be paid by Guest directly.
  • All Pooja, Prasad and Vidhi expenses to be paid by Guests directly.
  • Guest has to bear all the cost due to injury or damage to person or property in connection with the transportation, caused by acts of strikes, pilferage, Natural Calamities, Rains, breakdown of machinery, accidents etc. 
  • All Sightseeing and Darshan depends on Permits, weather & road condition, No Permission form the government authorities to proceed for Darshan.

AVAILABILITY

MONTHDEPARTURE DATES
May 24
  • 09,21
Jun 24
  • 04,16

EASY CANCELLATION

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Days (Prior to Departure)Percentage of invoice
0 to 7

100 %

8 to 1885%
19 to 3075%
31 to 4550%
46 to 6040%
61 to 9030%
91 or before10% or booking amount (whichever is higher)
  • In case of cancelation, entire refundable amount will be given in form of a Credit Note.
  • Credit Note can only be used by the person in whose name it is issued.
  • Credit Note will be valid for 1 year from date of issue.

VISA REJECTION POLICY

  • Visa Fee + Rs. 9500 service charges will be deducted from invoice amount and balance amount will be refunded.  

TRAVEL TIPS

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

  • Booking Amount is ₹  25,000/- per person to confirm the booking. 
  • Balance Amount to be cleared 45 days prior to start date of the tour.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • No name change allowed after booking.
  • Minimum booking amount is ₹25,000/- Per Person.
  • Booking Amount will be non-refundable once booked.
  • Any Deviation in above itinerary then Guest has make the Arrangements at own Cost.
  • No transfers will be provided for Meals, Meals at Indian Restaurants are by walking.
  • Vehicle are on Point to Point basis only, Guest has to pay the additional Charges for extra usage of vehicle. 
  • Charges for leaving garbage, Food Item, Food Packets, Empty Waste Packets, Litter’s in Vehicle, to paid directly on the Spot.
  • If the Group Tour Passengers are less than reserved Tour block, then the Booking may be re-arranged as per the Available passengers in the Group Tour. If the Guests are increased / Decreased, Tour cost may vary, all the Guest will have to bear the same & bound to pay.
  • As per health conditions requesting guests to carry Medicines, Dry-Snacks, Biscuit Etc.
  • Please Read, Carry & follow the Valid Club TravelScape Voucher provide by Club TravelScape Holidays , which will be issued 3 Days Prior to the Departure.
  • Tour Manager Service will only be provided if the Group size is of 30 passengers or above. For group with size of less than 30 passengers, driver-cum-guide will accompany you.
  • PAN Card is Mandatory at the time of booking for every guest aged 18 years and above.
  • Indian Standard Check-In time is 14:00 Hrs & Check-Out time is 10:00 hrs. All Hotel stays will strictly follow these timings and passengers need to comply with the same.
  • Early Check-In and/or Late Check-Out will not be possible.
  • If tour get cancelled due to any Virus and Outbreaks, Covid or Similar or any Government restrictions then cancellation charges would be waived off and credit note will be given to be utilized in future.
  • Club TravelScape Holidays Private Limited in no way shall be responsible for Cancellation of Flights, Change of time for Flight / Trains / Bus / Ferry, Missing of Flight / Trains / Bus / Ferry, Any kind of Medical problems or Medical emergencies, Any kind of Loss, Loss due to injury or damage to person or property in connection with the Flight, Train, Bus, Ferry, Transportation, Hotels, Airports, Water, Marine Transport, caused by acts of strikes, Riots, War, Virus Outbreak, Covid or similar, Lock-Down, pilferage, breakdown of machinery, accidents, Political disturbances, Electricity Failures, Natural Calamities, Government Policies & Permissions, Force Majeure etc.
  • All the Sightseeing depends on all the Permits, weather & road condition, Land Slides, Permission from the government authorities.
  • Vehicles facilities are available only Up to parking. Guest has to manage their transfer’s from parking to sightseeing Locations (if required).
  • Itinerary may subject to change as per flight timings, weather Condition, Covid 19 Norms and SOP’s, availability of guide & entrance Tickets (if any) etc.
  • Any Cost during any type of Natural Calamities / Medical Emergencies / Changes in the tour had to be payable by guest on the Spot.
  • All disputes are subject to Mumbai Jurisdiction only.
  • No refunds will be given for Unutilised / partially utilised services.
  • General Advisory On Baggage & Vehicle:
    General advisories regarding your baggage & Vehicle travel
  • Maximum 02 (Two) pieces of Check-In & Hand Baggage (01 Piece each) are permitted to be carried in the Bus during travel. If any guest wishes to carry additional baggage on board which is not compliant with the permissible limits. it is at discretion of baggage space in the bus subject to availability. Hence would request all guest to fellow the above strictly and avoid inconvenience to other co-passengers on Board.
  • The turn round for breakdown of Vehicle / Bus on tour is minimum of 3 – 4 Hours.
  • GST Extra as applicable.
    Prevailing GST rate is at 5% / GST Rate @10% without Pan Card (If PAN CARD is not available / submitted) will be applicable Extra or as per Government Norms.
  • A new directive has been released by RBI regarding remittance process. It is now mandatory to submit PAN details of all passengers for all LRS (Liberalised Remittance Scheme) remittances irrespective of the value.
  • In case of any changes in the GST / TCS rate by government by travelling date, then the customers have to bear the difference of the same.

Please Note: 

  • Itinerary may subject to change as per flight timings, Roads & Weather Condition, SOP’s, availability of Various Factors, Government Authority Permissions etc.
  • Carry the Medicine & Snacks suggested by Doctor’s as per your health Condition.
  • Please carry some Dry Snacks, Dry Fruits & Biscuits as per your Health requirement as there are huge Traffic-Jams and barricading’s at every Places.
  • Please Carry the Doctor’s Permission prior to your Chardham Tour.
  • Please arrange your breakfast on Day 01, as you will be transferred to Haridwar directly from the Delhi Airport.
  • Please be patience during the tour, as the Hotels in this sector are standard to very standard and service may very due to huge guest travelling in this sector.
  • Club TravelScape Holidays Private Limited in no way shall be responsible for Flight Miss, Any loss, due to injury or damage to person or property in connection with the transportation, caused by acts of strikes, pilferage, breakdown of machinery, Natural Calamities, Rains, Accidents, Land Slides etc. All Sightseeing and Darshan depends on Government Permits, Weather & Road condition, Permission from the government authorities to proceed for Darshan or Road Permissions.
  • Carry limited luggage only. Otherwise additional vehicle charges to be paid by Guest.
  • Chardham Control Room Toll Free: 1364 / 0135-1364 / 0135-2559898 / 0135-2552627 / 0135-3520100 – Police Control Room: 112 – Medical Emergency: 108
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