Char Dham Yatra Package from Surat

Surat - Haridwar - Barkot - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptakashi - Kedarnath - Rudraprayag - Badrinath - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Hardwar – Surat. The journey towards the helpful Himalayan ranges will spring up your faculties when you attempt into the different nature of serious blessing by Char Dham visit. On the off chance that you are providing the amazingly popular sacred attempt Char Dham Yatra from Surat, you can become astounding times which are regularly distributed out for your benefit.

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Day 1: Surat – Haridwar

You will be transferred to railway station in Surat to board the overnight train to Haridwar. Overnight stay on board.

Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) HT : 1352 MTS.

After morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Barkot by Dehradun and Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others after drive through to your Hotel for the night halt at Barkot.

Day 3: Barkot – Yamunotri- Barkot (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek)

After a drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6 km). Either via walk or by horse or by Doli at the personal charge. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth & dipping it in the warm water of the warm kund. Pilgrims get this cooked rice place as “Prasad”. Hither near the temple “Pooja” can be allowed to Divya Shila, later taking a dip in Jamunabai Kund’s hot water & should “Darshan” of divine “Yamunaji” returning to Jankichatti. Next drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel in Barkot,
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur established the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century & restored again.
Surya Kund: There are a Number of hot springs in the region of the temple, which flows into various pools. The several important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before starting the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) HT :1158 MTS.

After a drive to Uttarkashi. Check into Hotel; hear later at evening time visit Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Uttarkashi,
Uttarkashi: Located on the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is established hither where a massive iron trident is built. 

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri –  Uttarkashi (100Kms / 05 hrs)

We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), en route we enjoy charming Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the various majestic view of the Himalayas. Later Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at the hotel in Uttarkashi
Gangotri Temple: The temple, built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is located on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the spot where according to religion Lord Shiva sat during he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is obvious in winter months while the water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: About 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple circles the river Kedar Ganga. Springing from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank. 

Day 06: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (210kms/8-9hrs)

Drive direct to Guptkashi. En route you can view the wonderful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River arises from Kedarnath, drive adjacent the river to reach Guptakashi. On arrival check in at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythicism describes how when the Pandava brothers were exploring for a glimpse of Shiva, Shiv Ji first secreted himself at Gupt Kashi, but next fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas eventually made their hope fulfilled. There are more tangible attachments as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage clerics) live in Gupt Kashi through the winter months, and later the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath reaches by Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

Day 07 : Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30kms by road & 20 kms Trek)

Drive to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony/Doli, Tour members should take personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries & clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Next visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, is a beautiful place located, toward the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath area. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector, and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas later should be won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty of owning killed their own brothers & asked the blessings of Lord Shiva for regeneration. He escaped them regularly & while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On moving followed he dived into the ground, starting his hump on the surface. The remaining parts of Lord Shiva arrived at four other spots and are worshipped there as his demonstrations. The arms arrived at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar & his locks (hair) with the head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath & the four over-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Day 08: Kedarnath – Rudraprayag (19Kms down Trek & 75kms/4hrs by Road)

Early morning, after Temple Pooja & Darshan trek down to Sonprayag, After a drive to Rudraprayag by Guptkashi, Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at the hotel Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag: Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, the spot of the confluence of rivers Alaknanda & Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy city is established 86 km from Rudraprayag. 

Day 09: Rudraprayag – Badrinath (165kms/7hrs)

Drive to Badrinath by Joshimath. Check in Hotel. After an evening visits Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath.
Badrinath: one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the several famous pilgrimage places of the country and is located at an altitude of 3,133 meters, secured on either side by the two mountain series known as Nar and Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing an excellent backdrop. This revered place was once covered with wild berries. Thus the area got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.
Tapt Kund: Natural hot springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is conventional to bathe before starting the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund: A hole in the river, near Tapt Kund, teaching a pool from where the Badrinath statue was recovered.
Brahama Kapal: A level floor on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform satisfying rites for their departed ancestors.
Sheshnetra: 1.5kms. Away is a stone having an impression of the mythical serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye?
Charanpaduka: 3kms. Away is a wonderful grass where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a stone.
Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinath Ji. Other major temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple & Charanpaduka.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara: As the name suggests, Vasundhara is a majestic waterfall. This spot is 5 km. From Badrinath out of which 2 km. is motorable up to Mana.
Bhim Pul: On the additional side of Mana village, a massive rock creating a natural bridge lies over the roaring Saraswati River. It presents a panoramic view of water rolling down through the narrow tunnel under the rock and is considered to have been placed there by Bhim, the second greatest amidst the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have written the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (160kms/7hrs)

Early morning, pilgrims later must a bath in the Taptkund have the Pooja & Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahma Kapal is important for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is another attractive sightseeing place like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund & the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the 3 km of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag by Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Joshimath is located on the hills above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda & Dhauliganga. Of the four ‘Maths’ built by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The image is produced down to Joshimath and placed in the temple for people to worship. There are many additional temples in the town. The various famous is the temple of Nar Singh with the avatar of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this idol is becoming destroyed with time & the famous idea holds that the day the arm simply withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the house into the nearby Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.

Day 11: Rudraprayag – Dev Prayag- Risikesh- Haridwar(170 Kms)

After a drive to Haridwar, en-route visit of Rishikesh the ‘place of sages’ is a famous holy city on the bank of Ganga & is surrounded by the Shivalik area of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did severe penances, God arrived by the name of” Rishikesh” & this area onward firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Following visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, & Bharat Mandir. At evening visit Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram and overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 12: Haridwar - Surat

After Breakfast transfer to Railway Station / Airport time to take your Train/Flight for Surat.