Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2021

Chardham Yatra package

Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2021

Finally, this year you can plan for Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand. Last year many of us had to cancel the Chardham Yatra package or Chardham Yatra booking, Hotel booking due to the year-long lockdown for the Coronavirus pandemic. By the grace of God, now the situation is under control and most of the tourist spots are now open for tourists, including Chardham.

Why Chardham Yatra is popular among Hindu pilgrims?

Chardham Yatra from Haridwar
Chardham Yatra from Haridwar

There are four holy shrines in Uttarakhand dedicated to Hindu Gods and therefore the holy rivers of India. The four shrines are situated within the Garhwal Region. The complete Char Dham contains Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Dwarka(Gujarat), Jagannathan Puri(Odisha), and Rameswaram(Tamilnadu) established by Adi Shankaracharya. Apart from that another small pilgrimage circuit in Uttarakhand is popular as Chota Chardham Yatra 2021. It embraces the holy places like the Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath that all lies inland of God, Uttarakhand. These are collectively referred to as “Char Dham of Uttarakhand“. The Char Dham (“four abodes”) may be a set of four (4) pilgrimage sites in India. Vaishnavite Hindus believe that visiting these sites helps achieve “Moksha” (salvation). It comprises Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, and Rameshwaram. It is considered by Hindus that each Hindu must visit the Char Dhams during one’s lifetime. The Char Dham as defined by Adi Shankaracharya consists of four (4) Vaishnavite pilgrimage locations. The Char Dham Yatra remains open for the pilgrims for a period of six (6) months only due to inaccessibility in the winters. Usually, the Char Dham yatra onsets in the month of Vaisakh and ends in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar.

Chardham Yatra booking from Haridwar:-

The most popular tour for Chardham yatra is from Haridwar. Most of the travel agencies in Haridwar provide all in one Chardham Yatra package from Haridwar. These Chardham yatra packages can be customized or can opt for group departure (fixed departure date) Chardham yatra package. Customized Chardham yatra package is good enough or best if you are traveling in a small group and like to avail of custom tour plans. In the customized Chardham yatra tour package you are free to choose the type of Car, Hotel according to your budget and preference. Whereas, in group departure tour package (fixed departure tour from Haridwar) car and hotel accommodation are predefined. Normally most of the travel agents provide the accommodation on a family basis, either double or triple sharing.

When a pilgrimage tour is considered, the most essential aspect is devotion. Luxury and comfort normally not a big demand for these types of tour packages but safety and security are two crucial factors you should consider when you are choosing the travel agent for either a customized or fixed departure Chardham yatra package.

Tentative price and rate for Chardham Yatra from Haridwar as per pax

Chardham Tour Package from Haridwar

Ex Haridwar Chardham Yatra Package Tour Itinerary (Customized tour):-

1st Day: Haridwar to Saynachati / Barkot (N.S)(180kms/7-8hrs)

The journey starts from Haridwar to Barkot. On arrival check-in Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

2nd Day: Saynachati /Barkot to Yamunotri and back Saynachati (N.S)(36 km & 6 km trek one side)

Early morning drive to Jankichatti, start 6 km trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri either by walk, doli or by horse at own cost. On arrival at Yamunotri, take bath in hot Jamunabai Kund then go for Temple darshan, after having Temple darshan you can also cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice back home as “Prasad”. After this back down to Jankichatti and then proceed to Barkot. Overnight at the hotel.

3rd Day: Saynachati / Barkot to Uttarkashi (N.S)(110kms/5-6hrs)

Morning checks out from the hotel and drives to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in the hotel, In the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Viswanath at Uttarkashi and then back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

4rth Day : Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back Uttarkashi (N.S)(108kms/5-6hrs one side)

Early morning drive to Gangotri. At Gangotri take a holy dip in the river Ganga, It’s also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Then go for Temple darshan, after temple darshan drives back to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay.

5th Day : Uttarkashi to Sitapur(N.S)(230kms/8-9hrs)
Morning checks out from the hotel and then drive to Sitapur. On arrival at Sitapur check-in the hotel, in the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Vishwanath at Guptkashi. After temple darshan back to the hotel for overnight stay.

6th Day: Sitapur to Kedarnath and night halt or by helicopter

Early morning check-out from the hotel and reach Kedarnath by trek or by helicopter at your own cost, you can hire horse or doli at your own cost, After darshan check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath

 7th Day: Kedarnath to Sitapur night halt. or by helicopter 

Early morning check-out from the hotel and reach Sitapur, Overnight stay at Hotel

8th Day: Sitapur to Badrinath (N.S)(220kms/8-9hrs)

Morning drive to Badrinath. On arrival check-in the hotel.  In the evening go for aarti. Overnight at the hotel.

9th Day: Badrinath to Rudraprayag (N.S)(165kms /7-8hrs)

Early morning take bath in Taptkund it’s also called Suryakund. Then go for temple darshan, after having temple darshan back to Hotel. After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Rudraprayag, Overnight at the hotel.

10th Day: Rudraprayag to Haridwar via Rishikesh (160kms/7-8hrs)

Check out from the hotel and drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. On arrival drop at Haridwar.

TOUR ENDS.

SIGHTSEEINGS:

Kashi Biswanath Temple in Uttarkashi, Gangotri Temple, Gangnani hot spring, Dev Prayag, Rudra Prayag, Nand Prayag, Karna Prayag, Vishnu Prayag, Narsingh Temple in Joshimath

Some of the well-known operator providing the most comprehensive Chardham Yatra 2021 customized packages are given below:-

Chardham Tourism: Chardham Package from Haridwar, Car, and Taxi rental for Chardham Tour, Chardham Hotel Booking

Dada Boudir Tour and Travels: Chardham Yatra from Haridwar, Also see Teen Dham Yatra, Do Dham Yatra from Haridwar

Chardham Agent: Chardham Yatra from Haridwar


Ex Haridwar Chardham Yatra fixed departure Package (Group departure tour):-

Package cost: Rs. 18999/- (Approx.)

Cover Destination:- Haridwar – Mussoorie – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarakashi – Gangotri – Rudraprayag – Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Karanprayag – Nandprayag – Joshimath – Badrinath – Devoprayag – Rishikesh
Altitude: – Haridwar (294mts) Mussoorie(2005mts), Yamunotri (3165 mts), Uttarkashi (1158 mts), Gangotri (3142) Rudraprayag(610 mts), Kedarnath(3584 mts), Badrinath(3133 mts), Rishikesh(335 mts).

DAY 01: Haridwar Barkot (190Kms / 6-7 Hrs. drive)

  • Meet our representative at your hotel & start your journey to Barkot after little refreshment.
  • Visit on the way places like Satya Narayan temple in Haridwar, Prakasheswar temple in Dehradun, Kempty fall in Mussoorie.
  • Overnight stay at Barkot.

DAY 02: Barkot Jankichatti Yamunotri Jankichatti Barkot. (50Kms drive & 10 kms trek)

  • In the morning after breakfast, drive for Jankichatti & start your trek to Yamunotri.
  • Visit Yamunotri temple & return trek to Jankichatti. Later drive towards the Barkot.
  • Overnight stay at Barkot.

DAY 03: Barkot Uttarkashi. (85Kms / 3-4 Hrs. drive)

  • In the morning after breakfast, drive towards Uttarkashi.
  • Visit Kashi Vishwanath temple & Prakateshwar Mahadev.
  • Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

DAY 04: Uttarkashi Gangotri Uttarkashi (200Kms / 7-8 Hrs. drive)

  • In the morning after breakfast, drive for Gangotri.
  • Visit on the way places like Tapt Kund (Hot water spring) & Harshil Village (Beautiful Valley)
  • Visit Gangotri temple & later drive back to Uttarkashi.
  • Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

DAY 05: Uttarkashi Rudraprayag (190Kms /6 -7 Hrs. drive)

  • In the morning after breakfast drive for Rudraprayag.
  • Visit on the way places like Tehri Dam & Conference of river Alaknanda + Mandakini.
  • Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

DAY 06: Rudraprayag Gaurikund Kedarnath (76Kms drive & 14kms trek)

  • In the morning after breakfast, drive for Gaurikund.
  • Visit on the way places like Guptkashi temple. Start your trek (By walk, horse, pony, or dolly) to Kedarnath. If guest stay at Kedarnath they have to arrange their stay own)
  • Evening visit Kedarnath Temple.
    Overnight stay at Kedarnath

DAY 07: Kedarnath Gaurikund Rudraprayag (14kms trek & 76Kms drive)

  • In the morning after breakfast, visit Shankaracharya Samadhi & start your trekking to Guarikund
  • Later drive for Gaurikund.
  • Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

DAY 08: Rudraprayag Badrinath (165Kms / 4-5 Hrs drive)

  • In the morning after breakfast, drive through the beautiful forest to Badrinath.
  • Visit on the way Narsingh temple & Shankracharaya Math in Joshimath.
  • Visit Auli at your own Expanse.
  • Evening visit Badrinath Temple.
  • Overnight stay at Badrinath.

DAY 09: Badrinath Rudraprayag (165Kms / 5-6 Hrs. drive)

  •  In the morning after breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag
  • Visit Mana Village, Ganesh Gufa, Mata Murti Temple
  • Overnight stay at Rudraprayag

DAY 10: Rudraprayag Haridwar (160Kms / 5-6 Hrs. drive)

  •  In the morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar Via Rishikesh Visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Geeta Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan Evening Drive To Haridwar, And Drop At Railway Station For Your Departures.

Chardham Yatra fixed departure tour package booking:-

From Chardham Tourism: https://www.chardhamtourism.co.in/chardham-yatra-2021-fixed-departure-tour-from-haridwar.htm

From Chardham Agent: https://chardhamagent.com/itinerary/chardham-yatra-2021-fixed-departure-tour-from-haridwar/

Holiday Trip to Haridwar: https://holidaytriptoharidwar.com/chardham-yatra-2021-fixed-departure-tour-from-haridwar/


Ex Delhi Chardham Yatra Package (Customized tour):-

1st Day: Delhi to Haridwar (N.S)
M. Arrive in Delhi, meet and greet with our representative and then drive to Haridwar, on arrival at Haridwar check-in hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, we will take you Har-Ki-Pauri for Aarti darshan, after Aarti Darshan back to the hotel for overnight stay.

2nd Day : Haridwar to Saynachati / Barkot (N.S)
Morning, after breakfast check-out from the hotel and then drive to Barkot via Mussoorie. On arrival check-in Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

3rd Day : Saynachati / Barkot to Yamunotri and back Saynachati (N.S)
Early morning (4:00 AM) drive to Jankichatti (42 KMS), start 5 kms trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri either by walk, doli or by horse at own cost. On arrival at Yamunotri, take bath in hot Jamunabai Kund then go for Temple darshan, after having Temple darshan you can also cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice back home as “Prasad”. After this back down to Jankichatti and then proceed to Barkot. Overnight at hotel.

4th Day : Saynachati / Barkot to Uttarkashi (N.S)
Morning (9:00 AM) after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. In route visit Prakaseswar Mahadev. On arrival check-in the hotel, In the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Viswanath at Uttarkashi and then back to the hotel for overnight stay.

5th Day : Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back Uttarkashi (N.S)
Early morning (5:00 AM) drive to Gangotri. At Gangotri take a holy dip in the river Ganga, It’s also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Then go for Temple darshan, after temple darshan drives back to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.

6th Day: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi / Sitapur(N.S)
Morning (7:00 AM) after breakfast check out from the hotel and then drive to Guptkashi via Tehri Dam. On arrival at Guptkashi check-in the hotel, in the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Vishwanath at Guptkashi. After temple darshan back to the hotel for overnight stay.

7th Day: Guptkashi / Sitapur to Kedarnath (N.S)
Early morning ( 5:00 AM) check-out from the hotel and drive to Gourikund. From here, we will start 18 Kms trek to Kedarnath. Either by walk, doli or by horse at own cost. On arrival at Kedarnath, check-in into the hotel. In the evening visit Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple and take a part in evening Aarti. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

8th Day : Kedarnath to Gaurikund and Start for Guptkashi (N.S)
Kedarnath – Gaurikund, Guptkashi (18 Kms Down Trek & 35 Kms 3 hrs by Road)Early morning (4:00 AM) go for temple darshan, after darshan back to Hotel. After breakfast trek down to Gaurikund. Later drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in the Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

9th Day: Guptkashi to Badrinath (N.S)
Morning ( 7:00 AM) after breakfast drive to Badrinath via Chopta. On arrival check-in the hotel. After a short break goes for interesting sightseeing of Mana Village (the last village before the Tibetan border). Visit Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Charanpaduka, Bhim pul, and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati river. After that back to the hotel, In the evening go for aarti. Overnight at hotel.

10th Day : Badrinath to Pipalkoti / Shrikot (N.S)
Early morning ( 4:00 AM ) take bath in Taptkund it’s also called Suryakund. Then go for temple darshan, after having temple darshan back to Hotel. After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Joshimath/Pipalkothi, Overnight at the hotel.

11th Day : Pipalkoti / Shrikot to Haridwar (N.S)
Morning (5:00 AM) drive to Haridwar. On arrival check-in Hotel at Haridwar, take some rest and In the evening take part in aarti perfumed at Har ki Pauri. After aarti darshan back to the hotel for overnight stay.

12th Day: Haridwar to Delhi
Morning (9:00) after breakfast drive back to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, transfer to airport/railway station to catch the flight/train for onward destination. Tour and services end….

Links to book Chardham Yatra Package from Delhi

Chardham Travel Agency: https://chardhamtravelagency.com/uttarakhand-chardham-yatra/

Dada Boudir Tour and Travels: https://www.dadaboudir.com/tours/chardham-yatra-tour-package-from-delhi/


Final word: There is also some Travel agent is offering fixed departure tour package in various states like Kolkata (https://www.dadaboudir.com/tours/char-dham-yatra-tour-from-kolkata/). Be sure to book your package earlier to avoid the last-minute rush. Be sure to book your Chardham Yatra Package with an approved travel agent in Uttarakhand who is operating for many years and reachable over the phone. Get the details of accommodation and cars in case of the Chardham Yatra group departure package.

Some other popular pilgrimage tour package in Uttarakhand.

Rishikesh tour package, Badrinath Auli Tour Package, Chopta, Joshimath & Auli Tour Package, Yamunery and Gangotri Do Dham Yatra, Ganga Aarti Darshan Tour

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  1. Excellent post for traveller willing to take Chardham yatra this year. Also, please provide us other tourist places’ details.

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