The Holy Chardham Yatra
PRICE
DURATION
14 Days / 13 Nights
VALIDITY
Travel date: between 1st May 2024 and 31st October 2024
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Explore India's Spiritual Essence
Embark on a spiritual journey through the heart of India with BlueSky’s Holy Chardham Yatra package. Dive into the sacred realms of Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Rudraprayag, exploring revered temples and breathtaking landscapes along the way.
Over 13 nights, immerse yourself in divine tranquility with accommodations in renowned hotels, enjoying wholesome vegetarian meals to fuel your journey. Travel the rugged terrain with comfortable AC transportation, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Highlights include witnessing the enchanting Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh, trekking to the revered shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, and exploring the historic wonders of Delhi.
With train tickets, transfers, and expertly curated itineraries, let Holidays by BlueSky be your trusted guide on this profound spiritual voyage to India. Book now and embark on a transformative pilgrimage like no other.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: Arrive DELHI
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel in Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
DAY 02: DELHI – HARIDWAR – RISHIKESH (DRIVE: 20 KM/1 HR DRIVE ALT: 0294 M
In the morning check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi Railway station to board train for Haridwar. On arrival pick-up and drive to Rishikesh. Arrive at hotel and check in. In the afternoon local sightseeing of Rishikesh including PM Ganga aarti ceremony at the Triveni ghat (Subject to time availability). Overnight is at hotel in Rishikesh.
DAY 3: RISHIKESH – BARKOT (185 KM DRIVE / 06 – 07 HR) ALT: 1280 M
Today morning after breakfast, drive to Barkot, en-route visiting Lakhamandal, which is en route to Barkot, situated at 5 kms off road. After visiting this mesmerizing sight, drive further to Barkot. Upon arrival in Barkot, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay is at a hotel in Barkot.
DAY 04: BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI (40 KM DRIVE / 07 KM TREK) ALT: 3185 M YAMUNOTRI –BARKOT (07 KM TREK / 38 KM DRIVE) ALT: 1280 M
Today, bit early in the morning drive to Janki Chatti. From here start trek to Yamunotri. Either by walk or by mule or by palanquin on own expenses. After visiting the temple return to hotel in Barkort. Overnight is at the hotel in Barkot.
DAY 05: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (90 KM DRIVE / 03-04 HR) ALT: 1158 M
Today morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. En-route visits the Shiv Gufa at Mahargaon. After visiting the cave continue your drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight is at the hotel in Uttarkashi. In the evening visit Vishwanath Temple at Uttarkashi town.
DAY 06: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (100 KM DRIVE / 04 HR) ALT: 3048 M GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI (100 KM DRIVE / 04 HR) ALT: 1158 M
After visiting Gangori temple return to Uttarakashi. On the way enjoy picturesque Harshil Village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of Himalayas. Continue your drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight is at hotel in Uttarkashi.
DAY 07: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (196 KM DRIVE / 07 HR) ALT: 1319 M
Today morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival in Guptkashi, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay is at hotel in Guptkashi.
DAY 08: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH (35 KM DRIVE / 01.5 HR I 18 KM TREK) ALT: 3584 M
Today morning after early breakfast, drive to Sonprayag. Upon arrival in Sonprayag, take a local jeep to Gaurikund and start your trek to Kedarnath. (Outside Vehicles are not allowed beyond Sonprayag). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay is at Hotel / Guesthouse in Kedarnath
Kedarnath can be reached by:
Option 1: By 18km trek one way
Option 2: By hiring mule/ponies/dollies from Gaurikund- Subject to availability on direct payment
Option 3: By overnight Heli shuttle from Guptkashi and nearby - with supplement cost.
Subject to availability on booking opening and subject to weather condition
DAY 09: KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI (18 KM TREK I 35 KM DRIVE / 01.5 HR) ALT: 1319 M
Today early morning proceeds for Temple Darshan. Later after breakfast, check out from your hotel / guesthouse and trek down to Gaurikund and take a local jeep back up to Sonprayag. Upon arrival ata Sonprayag, you will be transferred to your hotel in Guptkashi. Overnight stay is at Hotel in Guptkashi.
DAY 10: GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH (165 KM DRIVE / 06 HR) ALT: 3133 M
Today morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath, en-route visits Chopta (also known as mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand). Later, drive to Badrinath. Arrive at hotel and check in. In the evening proceed to visit Mana Village which is the last village at Indo –china border. Also visit Bhimpul, Saraswati river, Vyas gufa, Ganesg Gufa and other important sites. Overnight is at hotel in Badrinath.
DAY 11: BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (160 KM DRIVE / 06 HR) ALT: 0610 M
Today morning after Badrinath Temple Darshan, drive to Rudraprayag, En-route visit Joshimath. Later after the visit, continue your drive to Rudraprayag. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight is at the hotel in Rudraprayag.
DAY 12: RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR STATION – DELHI (140 KM DRIVE / 5 – 6 HR)
Today after breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Haridwar railway station to board train for Delhi. ( Distance from Rudraprayag to Haridwar Railway station is 140 Kms/ approximately 5 -6 hrs). On arrival at Delhi railway station transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
DAY 13: DELHI
After breakfast proceed for full day combined tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi. In Old Delhi drive past the Red Fort, Visit Jama Masjid. Later proceed to visit Chandni Chowk. After visiting Old Delhi proceed for tour of New Delhi in New Delhi visit India Gate, Humayuns Tomb & Qutub Minar. After city tour drive back to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
DAY 14: DELHI DEPARTS
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi airport to board flight for onwards destination.
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What is Included
- Air ticket Mauritius – Delhi – Mauritius
- 13 Nights’ accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis except extra person will be on extra bed/mattress at above mentioned Hotels or similar. Kedarnath accommodation is on a sharing basis among own group members.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner at hotels (Veg only)
- Train Ticket from Delhi to Haridwar & Back in Ac Chair car
- AC Transportation as per program. (Ex-Haridwar/Dehradun) (AC will not be operational during hill drives)
What’s not Included
- Any helicopter fares to visit Kedarnath. (Supplement for Helicopter quoted above separately)
- Any meals other than those specified in programmed
- Any Guide services during the tour (Supplement can be quoted on request)
- Any VIP Darshan charges or special arrangement in temples or entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Any claim due to natural calamity, medical emergencies or evacuation.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, medication etc.
- Room heaters are subject to availability on direct payment basis(if required)
- Portages, Pooja, Ponies, Dolis during trekking
- Cable car charges in Haridwar.
- Any cost incurred due to change in programmed due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.
- Travel insurance
- Any camera fees
- Any expenses of personal nature like tip, laundry, table drinks, Phone etc
- Any other expense not mentioned in includes
Terms and Conditions
- Rates are “As From” in Mauritian Rupees per person sharing double room
- Flights, accommodation and other services are subject to availability at time of booking and the general conditions of BlueSky
- Rates may change without prior notice
- For processing the bookings, we would require 10% payment in advance a, 35% on confirmations and
balance 35 days before the arrival date. Helicopter payment will have to be paid advance at the time of
helicopter booking which generally opens 1-2 months prior the travel date - Helicopter ride is subject to weather condition. In case helicopter does not operate we will refund you
100% for the ticket price without service charge (you will have to get stamp on ticket there) - Any cancellation after processing the reservation will be subject to cancellation charges as per the
company policy
- Air ticket Mauritius – Delhi – Mauritius
- 13 Nights’ accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis except extra person will be on extra bed/mattress at above mentioned Hotels or similar. Kedarnath accommodation is on a sharing basis among own group members.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner at hotels (Veg only)
- Train Ticket from Delhi to Haridwar & Back in Ac Chair car
- AC Transportation as per program. (Ex-Haridwar/Dehradun) (AC will not be operational during hill drives)
- Any helicopter fares to visit Kedarnath. (Supplement for Helicopter quoted above separately)
- Any meals other than those specified in programmed
- Any Guide services during the tour (Supplement can be quoted on request)
- Any VIP Darshan charges or special arrangement in temples or entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Any claim due to natural calamity, medical emergencies or evacuation.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, medication etc.
- Room heaters are subject to availability on direct payment basis(if required)
- Portages, Pooja, Ponies, Dolis during trekking
- Cable car charges in Haridwar.
- Any cost incurred due to change in programmed due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.
- Travel insurance
- Any camera fees
- Any expenses of personal nature like tip, laundry, table drinks, Phone etc
- Any other expense not mentioned in includes
- Rates are “As From” in Mauritian Rupees per person sharing double room
- Flights, accommodation and other services are subject to availability at time of booking and the general conditions of BlueSky
- Rates may change without prior notice
- For processing the bookings, we would require 10% payment in advance a, 35% on confirmations and
balance 35 days before the arrival date. Helicopter payment will have to be paid advance at the time of
helicopter booking which generally opens 1-2 months prior the travel date - Helicopter ride is subject to weather condition. In case helicopter does not operate we will refund you
100% for the ticket price without service charge (you will have to get stamp on ticket there) - Any cancellation after processing the reservation will be subject to cancellation charges as per the
company policy
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