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2N Barkot-2N Uttarkashi
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Barkot Weather– Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold,temp ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.
Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, the town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga.
Vishwanath temple– Vishwanath temple 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. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mother’s, is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti in morning and evening are offered. As per Skanda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug, and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Shakti temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper. As per the epics, this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here.
Uttarkashi Weather– Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degree Celsius but nights is pleasant, Cold in winters.
Gangotri Temple:The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Gangotri Weather – The maximum temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius. Summer nights can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen clothes are required while visiting Gangotri during summer. The Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri. Gangotri will be covered in sheets of snow during winter. Pilgrim centers remain closed throughout winter due to heavy snowfalls.
Destinations | Super Deluxe | Deluxe | Standard |
Barkot | Adhvanta Resort- Luxury Tented Cottage Mountain View Durga Resort-Executive Room | Vishal Residency- Deluxe Room | Vikram Palace-Standard Room Laxmi Palace-Standard Room Hotel Prince- Standard Room Hotel Nayan Kamal- Standard Room |
Uttarkashi | Hotel 5 Elements-Deluxe AC Lake View Room | Shiv Parivar Resort- Non Ac Room Hotel Aakash Ganga- Deluxe Non Ac Room Hotel Vasudha-Standard Room Ankit Palace -Double Room | Hotel JeetvPalace -Deluxe Room Ganga Putra -Standard Room Hotel Trishul-Deluxe Room |
| No of days prior to departure | Charges | Applied On |
|---|---|---|
| 0-20 Days | 100 % | Package price per person |
| 21-30 Days | 75 % | Package price per person |
| 31-40 Days | 60 % | Package price per person |
| 41-60 Days | 50 % | Package price per person |
Destinations | Small Car | Innova / Tavera / Bolero | Tempo Traveler |
Lakha Mandal | INR 500/- | INR 700/- | INR 1000/- |
Triyuginarayn | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
Kalimath | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
Auli | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
Neelkanth | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
Registration is mandatory for all devotees going for Char dham Yatra. Biometric registration can be done by personally visiting in any of the following places…More
Devotees can also register online to avoid long queues and save time from the folloiwing link provided by Uttarakhand tourism Deptt. E-mail, Mobile number, Any One ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card, passport and driving license) is needed for online registration and fees of INR 50 is applicable Register Now
Every Year Chardham Yatra begins from the month of April or May onwards and continues until October/November as the doors of all four temples (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yumunotri & Gangotri) remain open till the day of “Diwali Festival” which is celebrated every year during the month the month of October/November. “Diwali festival-Also called Deepawali” is considered as one of the main festival of Hindus and dates of this festival to be decided by the holy saints/Gurus/Priests according to Hindu calendar). After Diwali doors of all temples remain close for the next five or six months due to heavy snow fall and very cold weather as all these temples are located in the remote places of Himalayan Mountain where life is not easy to survive due to uncertain weather conditions.
Char Dham – means four sacred places in India as per Hindu belief. They are PURI, DWARKA, BADRINATH and RAMESHWARAM – collectively known as the Chardham of India are the most sacred of all pilgrimages. It is believed that undertaking a journey to these holy shrines located in the four corners of India washes away one’s sins and relieves one from the cycle of birth and death.
However, some people called these places as Char Dham – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinathji (in Uttaranchal) – which although sacred, are not actually char dham. Any Dham is a revered place, but “Char Dham” actually refers to – Puri, Dwarka, Badrinath & Rameshwaram – where live four Shankaracharyas.
Chardham Yatra can be starts either from Delhi or Haridwar as being a capital of India, Delhi is connected with almost entire World & all major Cities of India through various flight connections and Trains. Road connectivity from Delhi to Haridwar is very good as by road it is just 210 km/ 5 hours drive (approx). One can travel by air from Delhi to Dehradun (Joly Grant Aiport) which is just 41 Km away (1 hrs drive approx) from Haridwar. Nearest Railway station of Haridwar is just 16 Km before of “Har-Ki-Pauri” (Haridwar) and train journey from Delhi to Haridwar takes only 4-5 hrs approx. Chardham Yatra starts from Delhi – Hardiwar – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi- Kedarnath- Rudraprayag- Badrinath- Joshimath- Srinagar(Garwal)- Rishikesh – Delhi. These places can be covered in approx 12 days from Delhi to Delhi and from Haridwar to Haridwar it takes approx 11 days.
Chardham Yatra is considered is as one of the toughest Yatra in Himalayan region, so don’t take it lightly as one should physically and mentally fit to travel this circuit. Weather of Char Dham Circuit is very uncertain as temperature changes almost three times in a day since day time is hot and evening is pleasant but nights are some time very cold. It is advisable to take heavy woollen cloths such as warm Jacket, Coat, Sweater, Gloves & woollen socks and good walking shoes with grip, slippers & sandals, first aid kit. Also carry Insect repellent or lotions to avoid any mosquito infection. One can carry rain coat as well as some time its rain in this circuit as weather can be changed at any time here.
Don’t forget to bring personal medicines during your trip to Char Dham Circuit if you are patient of any such dieses like any kind of allergies, diabetes or asthma or any such conditions that may require emergency treatment and are specially advised to carry prescriptions of the medicines and also preferably carry a letter from your physician during your trip.
It would cost anywhere between Rs.200 per day to Rs.500 per day. If you get a guide who has done NIM course, then that would be on the higher end (near Rs.500/day).
Plus, you will have to look after his food and stay. A meal would cost approximately Rs.40/meal. So the cost of food comes out to be Rs.100/day/guide.
The fare of helicopter ticket to Kedarnath is approx Rs 7,990/- per person from Phata, which includes return helicopter fare with exclusive of priority darshan as per the prevalent rate.
Char dham Yatra tour by helicopter will take 4 days to complete from Sahastradhara Helipad Dehradun.
Price per Helicopter for six person cost INR 190000 approx with 3 night stay in luxury hotels.