An unforgettable journey awaits
Embark on a profound 17-day Char Dham Yatra through the sacred Himalayan heartland of Uttarakhand, visiting the four most revered Hindu shrines of Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Begin with the spiritual fervour of the evening Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar and the holy ghats of Rishikesh before ascending into the mountains for darshan at each of the four dhams, including the famed Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva at Kedarnath. The journey involves Pad Yatra pilgrimage walks, long mountain drives and altitudes above 3,500 metres, rewarded by deeply moving moments of prayer at India's holiest sites. Throughout the tour, guests stay in 3-star hotels where available (with basic guest houses or tents in remote high-altitude locations) and enjoy full board with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Escorted by a Tour Manager (subject to minimum group size), this is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual pilgrimage made comfortable and accessible for devotees travelling from the UK.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Mansa Devi and Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri, Haridwar
- Visit Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Hotels including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Darshan at one of the twelve Jyotirlingas at Kedarnath
- Pad Yatra pilgrimage walks to sacred Himalayan shrines
Sacred sites you'll visit
Mansa Devi Temple
Haridwar
Sacred Shakti shrine atop the Bilwa Parvat overlooking Haridwar, dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi who fulfils the wishes of devotees.
Har-ki-Pauri Ghat (Ganga Aarti)
Haridwar
The most sacred ghat in Haridwar on the banks of the Ganges, where the evening Ganga Aarti is performed with floating oil lamps.
Geeta Bhawan
Rishikesh
A spiritual complex on the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh, an important religious site for pilgrims.
Laxman Jhoola
Rishikesh
Iconic suspension bridge over the Ganges associated with Lord Lakshman, surrounded by temples.
Ram Jhoola
Rishikesh
Suspension footbridge across the Ganges connecting Sivananda Nagar with Swargashram, lined with ashrams and temples.
Yamnotri Temple
3,293mYamnotri, Uttarakhand
Source shrine of the sacred River Yamuna and first of the four Char Dham, dedicated to the goddess Yamuna.
Gangotri Temple
3,048mGangotri, Uttarakhand
Sacred shrine dedicated to Goddess Ganga at the origin of the holy Ganges, the second of the four Char Dham.
Kedarnath Temple
3,584mKedarnath, Uttarakhand
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, set amidst the dramatic mountainscapes of the majestic Kedarnath Range, third of the four Char Dham.
Shri Badrivishal Temple (Badrinath)
3,133mBadrinath, Uttarakhand
Sacred Vishnu shrine and fourth of the Char Dham, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.
Vyas Gufa
3,200mMana Village, Badrinath
Sacred cave where sage Vyasa is believed to have composed the Mahabharata.
Mana Village
3,200mNear Badrinath
The last Indian village before the Tibetan border, of deep mythological importance in the Mahabharata.
Trekking (Pad Yatra)
Alternatives: Doli (cost not included), Pony (cost not included), Porter (cost not included)
Alternatives: Helicopter (cost not included), Pony (cost not included), Doli (cost not included)
Accommodation notes
- Day 10 (Kedarnath): Very basic accommodation at Kedarnath — 3* hotel wherever available, else best available option (Tents / Guest Houses) will be provided.
Important information
- •Helicopter / Pony / Doli will be dependent on weather and operation conditions
- •Flight options from Birmingham and Manchester are available at supplement cost
- •Triple sharing will have mattresses for third person
- •3* hotel wherever available, else best available (Tents / Guest Houses) option will be provided
- •Packed Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner will be provided depending on road / traffic conditions
- •Services of Tour Manager subject to a minimum of 20 passengers — otherwise local assistance will be provided
- •Accommodation at Kedarnath is very basic
Single room supplement: £575 per adult.
Your itinerary
London - Delhi
Depart from London Heathrow to Delhi.
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport in the morning. Upon arrival, clear Immigration, collect your luggage and follow sign for exit. Pickup and private transfer you to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Delhi – Haridwar (215 KM / 6 HRS appx.)
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and proceed for Haridwar. Evening Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri. Overnight Stay.
Haridwar – Rishikesh (26 KM / 01 Hrs appx.)
After breakfast, Check-out from hotel and proceed to Rishikesh. Visit Mansa Devi. Later, if time permitted, Visit religious sites of Geeta Bhawan, Laxman Jhoola & Ram Jhoola. Overnight stay.
Rishikesh – Barkot (190 KM / 10 Hrs appx.)
This morning leave for Barkot. Transfer to hotel and relax for the rest of the day to save energy for Pad Yatra of Yamnotri. Overnight in Hotel.
Barkot – Yamnotri (3293m) – Barkot (40 KM / 03 Hrs appx. Per way)
After breakfast, we depart to Phoolchatti. Here we will begin our first Pahad Yatra of Yamnotri. Able to hire a Doli for your journey (cost not Included), after the Darshan at Yamnotri, return to our hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 KM / 05 Hrs appx.)
This morning we depart for Uttarkashi. After lunch, continue our journey to Uttarkashi. Check-in at hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Uttarkashi – Gangotri (3048 mts) – Uttarkashi (100 KM / 05 Hrs appx. Per side)
Today travel to Gangotri, our second Pahad Yatra. Participation in Prayers and Darshan at Ganga Temple and Holy River Ganga. Later enjoy lunch and return to our hotel at Uttarkashi. Overnight in Hotel.
Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (240 KM / 10 Hrs appx.)
Early today proceed to Guptkashi. On the way have a look at magnificent view of Tihri Dam & Alknanda – Mandakini sangam at Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Guptkashi – Kedarnath (3584 mts)
Today morning we depart to Kedarnath. Amidst the dramatic mountainscapes of the majestic Kedarnath Range stands one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Kedar ji or Lord Shiva. Overnight in Kedarnath. The accommodation is very basic at Kedarnath. (Note: Helicopter / Pony / Doli will be dependent on weather and operation conditions)
Kedarnath Darshan - Rudraprayag (73 KM / 04 Hrs appx.)
Today we do Kedarnath Darshan and start descending. Later drive towards Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag – Badrinath (3133 m) (157 KM / 08 Hrs appx.)
Early morning proceed on an almost full day drive to Shri Badrinath dham. Check-in at hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Badrinath
After breakfast, visit Shri Badrivishal Temple, Vyas Gufa and Mana Village. Overnight in Hotel.
Badrinath – Srinagar Garhwal (200 KM / 08 Hrs appx.)
After breakfast, check-out and Proceed to Srinagar Garhwal. Arrival in the evening. Overnight stay.
Srinagar Garhwal – Haridwar (140 KM / 06 Hrs appx.)
After breakfast proceed to Haridwar. Arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay.
Haridwar – Delhi (215 KM / 08 Hrs appx.)
After breakfast depart for Delhi. Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Delhi – London
After breakfast Check-out Hotel transfer to Delhi International Airport for flight to London.
What's included
Included
- International economy class air ticket (London Heathrow to Delhi return)
- Accommodation in 3* hotels in standard room on twin / double (3* hotel wherever available, else best available (Tents / Guest Houses) option will be provided. Triple sharing will have mattresses for third person)
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Packed Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner will be provided depending on road / traffic conditions)
- Services of Tour Manager or local assistance (minimum 20 passengers only or local assistance will be provided)
Not Included
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Any meals not mentioned in "Price Includes" section
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone bills, drinks, laundry etc.
- Kedarnath Helicopter
- Pony / Doli / Porter during Trekking
- Any items not mentioned
- Any entrance fees / Monument charges
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, weather conditions etc.
- Single Room supplement: £575 per adult
- Helicopter services
- Expenses due to factors beyond the operator's control (delays, roadblocks, weather, political disturbances)
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