Char Dham Yatra For 9Night /10 Days
Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham' refers to religious destinations.
Highlights
Yamunotri
Gangotri
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Dinner
Pick up from, Haridwar & depart by surface to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie en-route visit Kempty fall. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Jankichatti from there start the trek of 06 Kms on foot for Yamunotri. On Arrival at Yamunotri, take the Holi Dip in Garam Kund, then perform Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji. In the afternoon start the trek back to JankiChatti. On arrival at JankiChatti meet the driver and drive to Bakot. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
Post breakfast drive to Uttarkashi via Dharasu Band. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart by surface to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges. It is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and relax for some time in the pleasing surroundings. In the afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart by surface to Guptkashi/Sitapur. On arrival at Guptkashi/Sitapur , check-in at the hotel. Later in the evening visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Ardh Narishwar Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Trek
Tents
Early morning, drive to Sonprayag & Sonprayag to Gaurikund by local cab to Gaurikund, Trek starts from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584mts) on foot or on by pony/Doli tour members should carry personal medicines. Heavy woollen, toiletries and cloths etc. check in ashram overnight stay at Kedarnath.
KEDARNATH: It is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as a guard
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Dinner
After morning, start trek back to Guptkashi/Sitapur of 16kms, then transfer to Guptkashi/Rampur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Visit localsightseeing and Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnightstay at the hotel.
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, Depart by surface to Badrinath . Check in hotel Dinner and overnightstay at the hotel.
Private Vehicle
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
In Badrinath Dham perform Pooja, Darshan and spend time visiting around the temple. After Breakfastfurther drive towards Devprayag. Dinner and overnightstay at the hotel.
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Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
After breakfast, depart by surface to Haridwar via Srinagar and Rishikesh. En-route visit the Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River which is called Devprayag. & Drop at Haridwar.
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Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation as per package orsimilar hotels.
- All transfer and sightseeing by Bus
- Driver allowance.
- Toll taxes, permit, Interstate taxes, Parking etc.
- Breakfast & dinner
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Rest All Meals/drinks.
- 5% GST Extra ACwill be off.
- Any airfare.
- Travel / personal health insurance.
- Personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather.
- Lakha Mandal, Triuginarayan, Chopta & Aulisightseeing’s As Per Direct Payment Basis.
- Pony / Palki / Doli Charges during Yamunotri & Kedarnath Trek.
- Helicopter Tickets
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Haridwar
Rishikesh
HOW TO REACH
By Air
Haridwar does not have its own airport. To get there, you can fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport, which is about 20 km from the city center. This domestic airport is approximately 52 km away from Haridwar, and you can easily find taxis available for the journey. The travel time is under two hours along the Ambala – Dehradun- Haridwar road, using NH7 and NH34.
Alternatively, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is another option, situated 200 km from Haridwar. As the busiest airport in India, it handles a continuous flow of domestic and international flights. Transport from this airport is readily available, making Haridwar easily accessible for tourists.
By Road
Buses - Haridwar is well-connected by both state transport and private bus services with major cities such as Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and other parts of Uttarakhand. Buses run frequently and offer economical fares, with the bus station conveniently located near the train station in Haridwar. However, it's worth noting that bus schedules can be subject to delays.
For booking bus tickets in Haridwar, it's recommended to contact bus operators directly. Before making a reservation, check the condition of the bus and opt for cushioned, push-back seats to ensure a more comfortable journey, especially since the ride can be long and bumpy. While bus operators may try to accommodate your seating preferences, availability can vary. Also, keep in mind that during the peak season, AC buses may be in short supply, so it's advisable to book your tickets well in advance and arrive early at the bus station. Refunds for cancellations depend on the bus company's policy.
Taxis - Numerous cab companies operate between Delhi and Haridwar, offering different rates per kilometre based on the type of vehicle:
- Hatchback AC Seater – Rs. 9.5 per km
- Sedan AC Seater – Rs. 10 per km
- SUV AC Seater - Rs. 13 per km
Some of the key taxi operators include Haridwartaxi.com, Savaari.com, Clear Car Rental Private Limited, and BizareXpedition Services Private Limited.
By Train
Haridwar is serviced by its own railway facility, Haridwar Junction Railway Station, which offers robust connections. Trains run frequently to and from Delhi (approximately four to five hours), Dehradun (about one hour), and Rishikesh (around one hour as well).
The station is situated on the town’s south side and is conveniently within walking distance to many hotels. However, it is a 2-km journey from the station to Hari-ki-Pauri—a renowned Ghat in Haridwar.
Below is a list of key train services available for reaching Haridwar:
- 12017 Shatabdi Express: New Delhi to Haridwar Junction
- 14041 Mussoorie Express: New Delhi to Haridwar Junction
- 12327 Upasana Express: Howrah (Kolkata), Lucknow to Haridwar Junction
- 13009 Doon Express: Howrah (Kolkata), Varanasi, Lucknow to Haridwar Junction
- 12687 Chennai-Dehradun Express: Chennai, Nizamuddin (Delhi) to Haridwar Junction
- 12054 Jan Shatabdi Express: Amritsar to Haridwar Junction
- 14632 Amritsar-Dehradun Express: Amritsar to Haridwar Junction
- 14610 Hemkunt Express: Jammu to Haridwar Junction
- 19105 Ahmedabad-Haridwar Mail: Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Delhi to Haridwar Junction
- 19019 Bandra-Dehradun Express: Bandra Terminus (Mumbai), Nizamuddin (Delhi) to Haridwar Junction
Policy and Terms
- · 25% of package cost, 60 or more Days before departure,
- · 75% of Package Cost, 59 – 31 days before departure,
- · 100% of Package Cost, 30 days before departure.
Terms and Conditions
- 100% payment to be deposited 7 days prior to the commencement of the trip.
- Cancellation due to natural disasters or Travel restriction by state government due to COVID-19 the amount paid by Guest will be adjusted against future booking at same hotel within next 06 month
- In no circumstances Hotel can be held liable to make alternative arrangement.
- Amount once paid is not refundable under any circumstances
- Only point to point travel destinations will be covered as mentioned in the itinerary.
You will need to pay extra charges if your days nights exceed as mentioned in the itinerary. - In case of early breakfast, you will need to inform the hotel one day prior as usually breakfast starts at 07AM not before that. Some hotels may deny early breakfast as they don't have enough staff.
- Base category rooms will be booked in hotels until and unless specified in the quotation. In case the rooms are not available in selected hotel, rooms shall be booked in similar hotel or higher category rooms where you have to pay the differences.
- Rates mentioned in the package are valid for Indian nationals only until and unless specified along with quotation.
- In a tour package, no refund shall be made for unutilized services. It is on guest's discretion whether to take service or not.
- Any amendments in the date or itinerary are to be intimated us in writing and amended confirmation depends on the availability of given hotels on requested dates. Cancellation policy shall be applicable in such case.
- The quotations are given without holding any confirmed reservations either in the airlines or in the hotels. Once the quotation is accepted by the guest and advance amount is deposited either in Cheque/online/cash to process the reservation, the booking is processed at our end. In case we are unable to get the confirmations then the deposited amount shall be refunded to the guest.
Once given confirmation then full and final payment should be made either in cash/check/online at the time when all the travel documents are delivered to the guest. For the packages which are booked under our Airline Group Packages the airline tickets might be delivered 2 days before the departure of the group. - Driver details, hotel vouchers or other travel related documents may be delivered 01 day prior to the commencement of your trip.
- Any date amendments in the air tickets will be considered as cancellation and new tickets are issued under new applicable fare at the time of issuance of ticket and cancellation charges are applicable for the cancelled tickets as per airline policy.
- The standard check in time is 02.00PM and check-out time is 10.00 AM in most of the hotels.
- Hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival. In case of early check in or late checkout, customer has to bear full day charges of the room on direct payment basis.
- Tour operator is authorized to change the route or itinerary if required.
- Violation of company's policy or misbehave with any of the company's staff will lead to cancelation of the package with no refund.
- As per the directions given by the Government of India, all Indian/Foreign Nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check in. Valid identifications documents are Passport & Visa together, Voters Id card, Current Driving License, Aadhar card. All the documents must include a photograph.
- In case of international travel, rates may vary based on change of ROE or any other fluctuation in international market or subject to availability.
- Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices. All the email conversations will be also part of your contract with us once you make the booking.
- Please take care of the belongings before leaving the car or Hotels. Company is not responsible for any loss.
- Hotel camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided.
Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues. - For extra adult many hotels provide extra mattress instead of extra bed. Kindly inform us in advance if you prefer only extra bed instead of extra mattress.
- Company is not responsible for any accident/injury/death/theft/property or any kind of loss of a person during the course of the tour.
- It is presumed that the tourist is medically fit to undertake the tour. If you have certain kind of allergy (especially for food or any serious health issues kindly inform us in advance.
- Many hotels/resorts do not have lift/wifi/parking/heater so kindly inform us in advance if you are not comfortable.
- Many hotels charge extra, for room heater/hot water/wifi. Normal package does not include this so in that case these charges should be paid at hotels on direct basis.
- If meals are included in package it will be served at set menu basis in a buffet menu/fixed/meal credit. Any items which are not in their in ideal Buffet/Fixed menu will be charged extra at the time of consumption. Hotels decide the menu and options of items for menu. Some hotels having Meal credit policy instead of Buffet or Fixed Menu during low occupancy in hotel - This meal credit amount is decided by hotel management - if bills go above the given meal credit amount then extra amount should be paid directly at respective hotel. Room service for the food or packing is charged extra at many hotels.
- Due to any reason if Vehicle breaks down due to technical reasons, we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired, kindly co-operate.
- We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.
- AC will not work in all hill areas or stopped/parked vehicle. In Uttarakhand AC will be on till Rishikesh and Dehradun from Haridwar/Delhi.
- Driver will not drive on "No Entry Zones" and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jam. Normal working hours of driver is 12 hrs, in case you want services more than 12 hours in a day kindly inform us in advance.
- In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.
- Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mention in email conversation before booking).
- In case you want multiple visits to some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.
- Tour destination/route/tour program cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination/tour program rates may be changed).
- The rates are subject to change, depending on the fluctuation of diesel/Petrol prices in India. If the prices increased more than 5% at the time of booking, we would increase the rate even if the rates are confirmed earlier.
The infrastructure of these areas is not very well developed so you should not expect or compare it with the other developed destinations. Sometimes there is a shortage of water and power in this region so you may come across situations such as water supply and power failure all day long. - In this region all the hotels don't have any Generator facility. If the power failure happens, hotel will provide some alternative facility.
- Vehicle will be provided 8:00 am to 8:00pm. Parking will be paid once only for same place.
- Entry fee for any monument will be paid by client directly.
- Tempo traveler and large vehicles will not enter in Nainital or other small cities. They will be parked outside the city where they are permitted to park by the government. Guest will arrange local sightseeing at own cost.
- Vehicle is as per itinerary and not on disposal. Additional sightseeing or transfer which arenot mentioned in itinerary is payable to the driver directly.
- Driving is not allowed after 07 P.M. in this sector.
- All travelers' Registration is Mandatory for Yatra
- Rooms will be Non-AC in standard hotels and other toiletries such as towel, soap, toothpaste kit will not be available in these budget hotels.
- The lines must be strictly followed by the traveler.
- Our Airfare cost is dynamic; we can't guarantee the fare until seats are blocked.
- Hotel Rooms are subject to availability. If mentioned hotels are not available at the time of booking, alternate hotels of same category will be provided to the guest.
- GST of 5% extra will be applicable on Land portion as per Govt. guidelines.
- Rate of Exchange will be applicable as per the date of Payment.
- As per RBI guidelines it is mandatory to provide pan card & passport copy of all the travellers.
Henceforth bookings will be processed only upon receipt of pan card photocopy. - Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application or performance of services or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Haridwar jurisdiction.
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