Char Dham Meaning four sacred spots for Hindu Religion Follower i.e. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - collectively. Undertaking a journey to these places will not just wash away one's sins butensure release from the cycle of birth and death. The honour conferred on these places is not surprising.
Where as Do Dham Yatra is either Badrinath and Kedarnath Yatra or Gangotri or Yamnotri Yatra. Indian Religious Tours have tried to summerize both the travel plan for your reference.
Do Dham Yatra Tour : Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra
Tour Duration : 07 Nights - 08 Days
Travel Destinations : Delhi - Haridwar - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Pipalkoti - Badrinath – Rudraprayag -Rishikesh - Delhi
Tour Highlights :
Har ki Peri, Rishikesh, Devparayag, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Ardh Narishwar Temple, Sonprayag, Gaurikund, Kedarnath Temple, Narsingh Mandir, Beem Pul, Saraswati River, Mana Village, Nandprayag, Karanprayag.
Day 01: Delhi – Hardwar (205 Kms. 06 hrs drive)
Upon arrival in Delhi meeting and assistance followed by drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar check-in at hotel. Evening Visit Mansa Devi temple & Aarti at Har Ki Peri. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Haridwar-Guptkashi 220 kms (Drive 07-08 hrs)
Morning drive to Guptkashi via Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag. On arrival Guptkashi check in at hotel. Evening visit Kashi Vishwnath and Ardh Narishwar Mandir. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03 : Guptakashi -Kedarnath (Drive 32 kms, trek 14 kms )
Morning drive to Gaurikund (32 kms drive-one way). On arrival Gaurikund start your journey on the tough Trek ahead. On arrival check in to the Hotel / Guest Houses. After freshening up, perform Pooja and also Darshan at Shri Kedarnathji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel or Guest Houses.
Day 04 : Kedarnath - Pipalkoti (Trek 14 kms, drive 165 kms)
Early Morning Pooja and darshan at the Temple, Morning start trek down to Gaurikund, on arrival meet with driver and leave for Pipalkoti, on arrival Pipalkoti check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 : Pipalkoti- Badrinath (Drive 75 kms)
Morning leave for Shri Badrinath Ji. Enroute visit Narsingh Temple, and Adi Sankracharya Samadhi at Joshimath, than drive to Badrinath On arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the Tibetan border, Byas Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Badrinath- Rudraprayag (155 Kms.)
Early morning pooja at Temple. Later drive to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Rudrapryag - Rishikesh (133 Kms 6 hrs)
Morning drive to Rishikesh via Srinagar Garhwal. En-route visits the Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknada River which is called Devprayag. Than continue drive towards Rishikesh. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Rishikesh – Delhi (234 kms 07 hrs drive)
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drop you at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.
Do Dham Yatra Tour : Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra
Tour Duration : 06 Nights - 07 Days
Travel Destinations : Delhi - Haridwar or Dehradun - Barkot - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Rishikesh - Delhi.
Highlights of Yatra :
Har Ki Peri, Kempty fall Mussoorie, Yamuna River, Bandar punch view from Barkot, Sri Yamunotri Temple, Prakateshwar Cave, Uttarkashi, Sri Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Shakti Temple, Harsil, Bhagirathi River, Sri Gangotri Temple, Suraj Kund.
Day 01 : Delhi - Haridwar/Dehradun (205 / 260 Kms. 6 hrs)
Morning on arrival at the Airport / Railway station / pickup point meet and drive to Haridwar. On arrival Haridwar or Dehradun Check in at Hotel. Later we shall take you for a visit to the Har-Ki-peri only at Haridwar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Haridwar/Dehradun - Barkot (140 / 205 Kms 5 - 6 hrs)
Morning drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie, and en-route visit Kempty fall. Later continue drive to Barkot. On arrival Barkot Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (42 Kms Drive / 6 Kms trek.)
Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 06 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Garam Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja, afternoon start trek back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (Drive 82 Kms, 04 hrs)
Morning leave for Uttarkashi, a drive of 82 kms. Enroute visit Prakateshwar Cave, on arrival Uttarkashi check in at the hotel evening visit Vishwnath Temple, Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100 Kms. per way)
Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings, afternoon drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check into the Hotel.
Day 06 : Uttarkashi - Rishikesh (145 kms. Drive 6 hrs.)
Moring drive to Rishikesh via Dharasu Band and Chamba. On arrival Rishikesh check in at hotel. Evening visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07 : Rishikesh - Delhi (230 Kms. 6 - 7 hrs)
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drop you at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.
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