Chota Chardham Yatra
CHARDHAM yATRA
Another circuit of four ancient pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of Uttrakhand viz. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Char Dham to differentiate it from this bigger circuit of Char Dham sites. The Chota Char Dham shrines are closed in winter due to snowfall and reopen for pilgrims with the advent of summer.
Brief about Chota Chardham Temples :-
1. Yamunotri :- The first shrine of chota chardham,this temple is dedicated to the River Yamuna (Hindu Goddess,Daughter of Sun God).It is situated in Gharwal Region of Uttarakhand State.
2. Gangotri :- The temple is devoted to Goddess Ganges (Most sacred river in India). It is the second shrine of chota chardham circuit.
3. Kedarnath :- This temple is devoted to God Shiva in the form of Kedarnath (Lord of Kedar). This is one of the 12 main Jyotirlinga in India. This is the third shrine of chota chardham circuit.
4. Badrinath:- This temple is dedicated to God Vishnu in the form of Badrinath (Lord of Badri). It is also the part of main Chardham Circuit in India & forth shrine of chota chardham circuit.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Pick-up (222 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)
Pick up from Haridwar station & transfer to Jankichatti. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02: Yamunotri Temple & transfer to Uttarkashi (125 Km / 4 to 5 hrs / 2 hrs or start trek)
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), 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 mts.. After that transfer to Uttarkashi. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 03: Yamunotri – Gangotri - Yamunotri (100 Km / 3 to 4 hrs)
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 04: Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag (175 Km/ 5 - 6 hrs Journey)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Rudraprayag via Srinagar.. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 05: Rudraprayag – Sonprayag – Kedarnath Temple - Rudraprayag (150 Km / 20 Km Trek)
After morning breakfast proceed to sonprayag and later proceed to Kedarnath Temple by trek/horse/helicopter. After return back to Rudraprayag. Dinner & Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Day 06: Rudraprayag to Joshimath/Fata (114 Kms / 3-4 Hrs.)
After morning breakfast proceed to Joshimath via Pipalkoti, evening reach to hotel, overnight stay and dinner at hotel.
Day 07: Joshimath – Badrinath - Rudraprayag (160 Km / 5-6 hrs)
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to Rudraprayag. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh/ Haridwar drop – (170 Km / 4 to 5 hrs)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula and evening Ganga Aarti later proceed to Haridwar and drop to Railway station or as per your choice, with sweet memories…!!!
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