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Char Dham Yatra With Tungnath

About Char Dham Yatra With Tungnath

  • Location: Uttrakhand India
  • Trek Duration: 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
  • Trekking distance : 40 Km
  • Best Time: April to June
  • Age limit: 12 to 50 Years
  • Char Dham of Uttarakhand is one of the most important Hindu Pilgrimages in India where thousands of people visit every year to seek spirituality within. Experience this through this extensive package from Haridwar and get close to the enchanting prayers of Hinduism.
  • Day 0: Arrival | Haridwar to Kharadi via Mussoorie
  • Day 1: : Barkot – Yamunotri
  • Day 2: Barkot to Uttarkashi
  • Day 3: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
  • Day 4 : Uttarkashi – Phata
  • Day 5 : Phata – Gaurikund – Kedarnath
  • Day 6 : Kedarnath – Sari Village
  • Day 7 : Sari – Chopta – Gopeshwar
  • Day 8 : Gopeshwar – Badrinath
  • Day 9 : Joshimath – Haridwar

Day 1: Arrival | Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie

  • Get picked up from available location and transfer to Barkot in a comfortable car.
  • En route to the Queen of Hills, a beautiful town surrounded by mountains.
  • Visit one of the highest waterfalls in the region Kempty fall and indulge in the water activities available at extra cost.
  • Once reached Barkot, Explore the small pilgrim town situated at the banks of the Yamuna river.
  • Get transferred to the hotel & check-in. Dinner at the hotel and retire for the day.
  • Make sure to have a good sleep to remove all stress and prepare for the next day.

Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri

  • Rise and get ready to be served with divinity as today is the first stop in the pilgrimage.
  • Have Breakfast at Hotel to start the day. Jan Ki Chatti is the point from where the 6km trek starts.
  • Before starting the trek take a bath in Jamnabai Kund’s which is believed that the water cleanses all sins and protects from an untimely and painful death.
  • On reaching the temple, bow the heads down to praise the mother Yamuna The idol of Ganga Devi is housed in the revered temple.
  • Visit Surya Kund, a hot spring near the temple.
  • Boil some rice and potatoes in the kund and accept it as a Prasad of the Devi.
  • Trek down to Barkot for an overnight stay. Have Dinner at Hotel to end the day.
  • Take a good sleep to gain energy for the further tour.

Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi

  • Wake up in the land of spirituality.
  • Get ready to move ahead from Barkot after breakfast.
  • Today drove towards Uttarkashi, the holy town situated along the banks of river Bhagirathi and is one of the district capitals of Uttarakhand.
  • On arrival check in to the hotel & freshen up for local sightseeing.
  • Visit Vishwanath temple situated in the heart of the town. It 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.
  • Followed by, evening Ganga Aarti at kedarghat.
  • Return to the hotel to have dinner.
  • Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

  • Wake up in between the mesmerizing mountains.
  • Early morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri en route at Gangnani.
  • Take a holy dip in Garam Kund at Gangnani.
  • Drive further to Gangotri via the beautiful Harshil valley, famous for its natural beauty and the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains.
  • On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin.
  • On arrival at Gangotri Dham worship Goddess Ganga, who is said to have descended on earth to absolve the sins of humankind.
  • After the Aarti soak the beauty of the place & relax while witnessing the greenery around. Later drive back to Uttarkashi.
  • Dinner at Hotel & Overnight stays at Uttarkashi.

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Phata

  • Wake up early and get transferred to Phata after breakfast Get a mesmerizing view of Ganga all across the journey.
  • See the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river at Devprayag.
  • The lunch stop is at Srinagar (on your own) which is the best place in the Garhwal region.
  • Visit a view of Rudraprayag, Guptkashi in the journey.
  • Once reached Phata/Sitapur/Sonprayag/ gets transferred to the hotel.
  • Dinner at the hotel and retire for the day.

Day 6: Phata – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

  • Wake up with the mesmerizing view of mountains all across in Phata.
  • Before embarking towards Gaurikund, have delicious breakfast in morning.
  • Gauri Kund is a place where Lord Shiva finally admitted His love for Lord Gauri as well as it is a characteristic pool with warm water known for relieving skin maladies.
  • Start the trek to the Kedarnath from Gauri Kund.
  • You can take ponies or palanquins for the journey at your own cost.
  • Trek through the beautiful valley and river stream flowing in between both of them.
  • Have lunch stop in between and continue the journey, you will get to see the Kedarnath Temple, situated right at the centre of the valley with mountains on every side looking like they are providing safety to the temples.
  • After offering prayers at Kedarnath, have dinner & take rest.
  • Overnight stay and dinner will be at Kedarnath.

Day 7: Kedarnath – Sari Village

  • In morning,all the participants can visit the Kedarnath temple.
  • Explore the views of Himalayas, Bhimshila, Mandakini river .
  • Do not forget to click memories for life with your mates.
  • After visiting the temple, We will trek back towards Sonprayag.
  • Night stay will be at Sari which is famous for Deoriatal lake, Ratneshwar Mahadev temple and natural beauty enhanced by its wonderful weather.

Day 8: Sari -Tungnath – Gopeshwar

  • Wake early morning and start drive to Chopta.
  • Begin the trek from Chopta to Tungnath, starting early in the morning.
  • Visit the Tungnath temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world.
  • Continue trekking to Chandrashila peak for stunning panoramic views.
  • Descend back to Chopta and drive to Gopeshwar for night stay.

Day 9: Gopeshwar – Badrinath

  • 1.Wake up early and have breakfast, begin your journey to the holy temple of Badrinath.
  • 2.On your journey you will see some of the most mesmerizing views.
  • 3.Before visiting the temple of Badrinath, you will be going to visit the last village of India i.e. Mana Village.
  • 4.After sightseeing at Mana Village, you will be going for darshan at Badrinath temple.
  • 5.After completing darshan at Badrinath, you will return back to the hotel at Joshimath which is base camp of Auli.
  • 6.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Joshimath – Haridwar

  • Wake up early morning and visit Narsingh Temple.
  • Enroute visit Karnprayag, Nandprayag, Rudraprayag,Dhari Devi Temple, Devprayag
  • Reach Haridwar and get dropped at your desired location.
  • Conclude your trip with sweet memories.

By Air (Flight)

The nearest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 37 km away. You can take a taxi or cab from the airport to Haridwar, which takes around 1 hour. Regular flights are available from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

By Train

Haridwar has its own railway station, Haridwar Junction (HW), which is well connected to major cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Frequent trains like Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi, and Mussoorie Express operate on this route.

By Road (Bus)

Haridwar is well connected by road to nearby cities and states. Regular buses (government and private) run from Delhi (approx. 230 km), Dehradun (53 km), Rishikesh (20 km), and other major destinations. You can also hire taxis or drive via NH 334.

  • The advance amount is non refundable under any circumstances.
  • Full Payment of the trip cost must be made While boarding. Pending Payments may eventually lead to the cancellation of your booking.
  • Respect All Co passengers/Trip captain/Driver – Any misbehaving with them will lead to the termination of your trip without any refund.
  • No refunds shall be made towards any inclusion(s) not availed by the Customer.
  • Travelers must take care of their luggage & belongings. The management shall not be accountable for missing items along the tour.
  • In case of any breakdown or in delay due to the breakdown of the transport on the way, you would have to wait until the transport gets repaired.
  • We are not responsible for any delays or alterations in the program due to traffic, road construction, or bad weather.
  • Seating in the traveller will be totally our call, failing to comply with our request will result in the cancellation of the trip of that person without any refund.
  • If, due to any unforeseen circumstances, such as Road blockage or Landslide, the trip gets extended for a day or two days, we will not be responsible for the trip extension cost which includes Transportation, Stay, Food, and other cost if any.
  • Drinking & Smoking are strictly prohibited during journey due to the health & safety of fellow passengers.
  • No act of misconduct or indiscipline shall be tolerated on the tours. We are a cordial travel community and we aspire to bring to you a hassle-free and memorable experience.
  • We are not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or Indirectly incurred expenses in cases such as natural hazards, accidents, breakdown of machinery, weather conditions, landslides, political closure, or any untoward incidents.
  • We do not provide any insurance policy to cover the expenditure on sickness or accidents or losses incurred due to theft or other reasons.
  • Numerous factors, such as weather and road conditions the physical ability of Participants, etc., may bring alteration in the itinerary. We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being!
  • If any member of a group cancels and does not confirm their absence before 48 hours of the boarding time, then other members of that group have to take responsibility for his full pending payment at boarding.
  • The air conditioner will be turned off in the hilly regions and also during the winter season (November-March).
 

Trekking Gear

  • Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
  • Day Pack Bag – Recommended for treks with summit day.
  • Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
  • U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
  • Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each.

Footwear

  • Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
  • Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

  • Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2
  • Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking.
  • Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking.
  • Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
  • Undergarments. Qty – 1 for every day of trekking.
  • Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
  • Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
  • Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
  • Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1 , Woolen cap. Qty-1, Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

  • Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
  • Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
  • Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

  • Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
  • Plate. Qty- 1
  • Spoon.Qty-1
  • Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

  • Camera (Optional).
  • Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
  • Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional).

Tips to get fit for Trekking

Experiencing trek is almost everyone’s passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.

Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:

  • It fosters aerobic fitness.
  • It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
  • It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
  • It helps in toning legs.
  • Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.

Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let’s have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:

Importance of Stretching

It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.

Sleep like baby

It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.

Good Shoes-Good Trek

It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.

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