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On arrival check in at the hotel. Start a sightseeing tour of Nainital covering Waterfall, Himalaya darshan, Eco Cave Garden, Landsend, Naina Devi temple, Mall Road. Overnight in Nainital.
Today get ready for sightseeing of lakes around Nainital. Go for an excursion tour to Naukuchiatal-means a nine-cornered Lake. Perched at 1,220 mts above sea level, the lake is about 1 km long and is also the deepest lake of Nainital with a depth of 40mts & Bhimtal-once the part of the ancient silk route, is another picturesque lake perched at 1,370mts above sea level, has a small island in the centre having a large aquarium and Sattal-or (Seven Lakes) is an interlinked group of seven mesmerizing freshwater lakes. Visit the famous temple of Golu devta Ghorakhal, Kainchi Ashram, and stop for buying local fruits & herbs in Bhowali Market.
Reach Kausani. Today Kausani sightseeing covering Anashakti Ashram. Anasakti Ashram was built to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi who visited this place in 1929 and described it as the ‘Switzerland of India’ after falling in love with its pristine beauty. It is here that he wrote his treatise Anasakti (‘detachment’) Yoga. Pant Museum, Gandhi Ashram, Tea Garden, Sunrise and Sunset Point.
Local sightseeing in Kausani covering Baijnath Temple. Baijnath Temple complex has many historic ruins. An intricate and slight carving makes the temple magnificent. Visiting Baij Nath Temple, Kausani located amidst the mountain ranges with the splendid sceneries around, can be an enchanting experience. Rudradhari Waterfall and enjoy shopping for local artefacts e.g. green tea, woollens, local herbs.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in the evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is another interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three km of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snowfalls. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.
On arrival in Rishikesh,start your day with visit to Ramjhula & Laxman Jhula. Both these iron suspension bridges built in 1986 across the river Ganges are one of the iconic landmarks of Rishikesh. Near Laxman Jhula visit Kailash Niketan Temple, a temple with 13 storeys. The view from the top of this temple is magnificient. Enjoy the river rafting in river ganga in case you are seeking for adventure or if travelling with small kids visit famous Beatles Ashram,Swarg Ashram, Bharat mata Mandir and not to miss Ganga Aarti in Parmarth Ashram Rishikesh.
On arrival check in at the hotel. Start a sightseeing tour of Mussoorie covering Mussoorie Lake, Company Garden, Happy Valley, Gun Hill, Sir George Everest House, Camel’s Back Road. You can take a cycle rickshaw to Company Garden and back (do not pay more than Rs. 160). On return to Mall Road, you can trek up to Gun Hill. Sadly, there is no view from the top of this Mussoorie’s second-highest point, as it is completely infested with shops. You would rather give this a miss!. Start walking on Camel’s Back Road. At the end of this road, you will be shown a rocky outcrop in the shape of a camel’s hump. This is a must-see, there is a very nice market at the end of Camel’s Back Road. Check it out if you still have some time. Also, rediscover the magic of our very own Maggie in Mussoorie!
Take a tour to Kempty Falls and Dhanaulti. Trek up the falls at Kempty instead of going down, this will be a new experience other than the commercialised down area of Kempty falls. Beware of monkeys snatching away things at Kempty. Do not miss the ECO park & Surkanda Devi at Dhanaulti! It is simply superb… trek all the way up inside and discover beautiful and breath-taking sights.
Drop Mussoorie. Tour ends with happy memories…
Destination | Hotel |
Nainital | Hotel Vikrant/Hotel Silverton/Kalpana Hotel |
Kausani | Blossom Resort/Himalaya Mount View |
Badrinath | Om Kutir/Maa Urvashi |
Rishikesh | Hotel Arctic |
Mussoorie | Hotel Aashiwaad/Classic Fall/Surbee Resort |
| No of days prior to departure | Charges | Applied On |
|---|---|---|
| 0-7 Days | 100 % | Package price per person |
| 8-14 Days | 75 % | Package price per person |
| 15-29 Days | 50 % | Package price per person |
| 30-45 Days | 25 % | 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.