chardham yatra 2016

CHARDHAM YATRA 2016
(Badrinath / Kedarnath/ Gangotri / Yamunotri) – 11 Night & 12 Days (Ex-Delhi)
Day 01: DELHI – RISHIKESH (230 Kms -06/07 hrs. )
Upon arrival in Delhi meeting and assistance followed by Lunch
(En-route) drive to Rishikesh by road, on arrival at Rishikesh
check-in to hotel, evening free for relax & briefing. Dinner &
overnight stay at Rishikesh.
RISHIKESH:
24 Kms. from Haridwar, located in the laps of lower Himalayas,
and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides
with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is
considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this
place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many templessome ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is
important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with
the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centres of
Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga
Centre. There are many ashrams and Yoga institutes here.
Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys
to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri
and Yamunotri.
Laxman Jhula
Day 02: RISHIKESH – BARKOT(170 Kms – 07/08 hrs.)
After early breakfast go for local Visit Ramjhula, Laxmanjhula &
Swargaashram, after early Lunch drive to Barkot via Dehradun Mussoorie En- route visit Kempty fall, reach Barkot by late
evening. Dinner & overnight stay at Barkot.
Kempty Fall
Day 03: BARKOT – JANKICHATTI – YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT
(50 Kms drive & 6 Kms.one way trek)
After an early breakfast proceed to Yamunotri drive up to
Jankichatti then 6 kms Trek (One way) to Yamunotri, here one
can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot
water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as
"Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya
Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund and having "Darshan"
of “Yamunaji". Return back to Jankichatti after Lunch drive back
to Barkot. Dinner & overnight stay at Barkot.
YAMUNOTRI:
Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century.
It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.
Yamunotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Yamunotri is
the source of revered river Yamuna which originates from the
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Yamunotri Temple
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Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine situated at an
elevation of 3235 mts. above sea level. The approach is
extremely difficult and therefore pilgrims offer Pooja at the
temple itself. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit
Muni. Yamuna is the daughter of the Sun just like Yama who is
considered his son. It is believed that Yama would not torment
any person at the time of death who takes a holy dip in Yamuna,
his sister.
SURYA KUND:
There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the
temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important is
Surya Kund.
DIVYA SHILA:
A rock pillar, worshiped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Surya Kund
Day 04: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (100 Kms.)
After breakfast drive 100 kms to reach Uttarkashi, visit Kashi
Vishwanath Tempe before Lunch & evening free for Relax.
Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi
Vishwanath Temple
Day 05: UTTARKASHI - GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI (90 Kms
drive one way )
After breakfast leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Post
offering Pooja & Darshan at Gangotri Temple, drive back to
Uttarkashi, En-route Lunch will be served. Dinner & overnight
stay at Uttarkashi.
GANGOTRI:
Gangotri temple is 18th Century temple dedicated to Goddess
Ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirathi
worshipped Lord Shiva Ganga is believed to have touched earth
at this spot. According to another legend, Pandavas performed
the great "Deva Yagna" here to a tone the death of their
kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an
exquisite 20 ft. high structure made up of white granite.
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Gangotri Temple
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Day 06: UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (235 Kms. Drive)
After Early breakfast leave for almost day long drive to
Guptkashi. En-route Lunch & sightseen of the Tehri Dam (The
Hydro Electric Project.) reach Guptkashi by late evening. Dinner
& overnight stay at Guptkashi.
GUPTKASHI:
Located in the Northern Himalayan belt within the Mandakini
river valley, which has lush green forests. A number of streams
and rivulets drain into the main Mandakini River. It has
salubrious climate with its elevation being around 1,319 meters
(4,330 ft.) The snow sparkling view of the Chaukhamba peak is a
lovely sight to behold in the morning hours from here. The valley
has large magnolia trees (locally called Champa) that provide a
sweet scented atmosphere to the place. Kashi Vishwanath
Temple & Ardh Narishwar Temple is Attraction point.
Guptkashi Temple
Day 07: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI (Same
day Return by Helicopter)
After early breakfast leave by vehicle up to Helipad as per the
reporting time, Packed Lunch will be given; do boarding
formalities & wait here for your time slot, on arrival at
Kedarnath perform early Pooja & Darshan at Temple & come
back to Helipad to take return flight to Guptkashi, Dinner &
overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Helicopter Service for Kedarnath
KEDARNATH :
The present temple built in 8th Century A.D. by Adi Guru
Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple
built by Pandavas. The temple has a conical lingam - the main
idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'GarbaGrah' for
worship and a man dap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors.
The temple is more than 1000 years old.
Kedarnath Temple
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Day 08: GUPTKASHI – PIPALKOTI (164 Kms drive – 06/07
hrs. )
After breakfast leave for Pipalkoti, on arrival at Pipalkoti check in
to hotel, Lunch at Hotel evening free for Relax. Dinner &
overnight stay at Pipalkoti.
Chopta Meadows
Day 09: PIPALKOTI - BADRINATH (80 Kms drive- 03 hrs. )
After Breakfast leave for Badrinath En-route visit Narsingh
Temple, and Adi Shankracharya Samadhi at Joshimath, then
drive to Badrinath. On arrival check in to hotel, after Lunch visit
Vyas Cave, Ganesh Cave, Bhim Bridge & origin of River Saraswati
at Mana village the last village before the Tibetan border, later
go to temple for holy Darshan/ Pooja & attend evening Arti.
Dinner & overnight stay at Badrinath.
BADRINATH:
Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the
holiest of the four main shrines - Badrinath along the left bank of
river Alaknanda with the towering Neelkantha Peaks as the
splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or
wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van. Legend has it,
when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help
suffering humanity; the earth was unable to withstand the force
of its descent. Therefore, the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy
channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the
abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
Badrinath Temple
NARAD KUND:
A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where
the Badrinath idol was recovered.
BRAHMA KAPAL:
It is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the
bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for Shraddha
ceremony or offering of pinds to ensure a heavenly place for
dead ancestors or manes. It is said that offering pind here, the
manes are permanently enshrined in heaven and no more pinds
are to be done elsewhere ever afterwards. Legends have it that
when Shiva chopped of the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to
his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan,
the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place &
hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).
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Mana Village
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MANA VILLAGE:
Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village
before Tibet. The women of the village offer Choli to the deity
on closing day of the temple each year.
BHIM PUL:
On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a
natural bridge lies over the roaring Saraswati River. It presents a
spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow
passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed
there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava
brothers.
Bhim Pul
Day 10: BADRINATH – SRINAGAR( 190 Kms - 07/08 hrs.
drive)
Early Morning Mahaabhishek Pooja (optional, which will be
booked day before) after breakfast drive to Srinagar En-route
Lunch & visiting Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag &
Rudraprayag. Reach Srinagar by late evening. Dinner & overnight
stay at Srinagar.
Vishnu Prayag
Day 11: SRINAGAR – HARIDWAR ( 125 Kms – 05/06 hrs.
drive)
After breakfast drive to Haridwar en-route visit Devprayag, (The
Confluence of River Alaknanada & Bhagirathi) to become Ganga.
Reach Haridwar in the afternoon, check in to hotel, after Breakfast
visit local Temples & Evening attend Famous Ganga Arti at Har ki
Pauri. Dinner & Overnight stay at Haridwar.
HARIDWAR:
Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e. Shivaliks, in the
Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirathi
performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who
had perished due to the curse of sage Kapil. The penance was
answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks
and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king
Sagar. In the traditional of Bhagirathi, devout Hindus stand in the
sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It
is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to
4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The
'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia'
(lamp) is a moving ritual.
Har ki Pauri
Day 12: HARIDWAR - DELHI ( 200 Kms /05-06 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, leave for Delhi, after En-route Lunch drop you at
Railway station for onward journey.
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CHARDHAM YATRA - TARIFF CARD 2016
GROUP DEPARTURES (Rates are on per person basis and applicable Service tax 3.63% shall be extra)
1
DELUXE COACH TOUR
- Rs. 29,999 /- PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
2
SINGLE SHARING (Independent Room) - Rs. 45,999/- PER PERSON
EXTRA PERSON COST
- 75% of the Package Cost (with Extra Bed / Mattress)
3
CHARDHAM YATRA PACKAGE BY SMALLER VEHICLE – PACKAGE COST
Package Cost on Per Person (S.Tax 3.63% Extra Applicable)
PAX
2
4
6
8
10
12
Dzire/ Etios /Indigo Innova Car
48,000
35,000
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
55,000
39,000
34,000
xxx
xxx
xxx
Tempo Traveller (9
Seater)
xxx
xxx
37,000
34,000
xxx
xxx
Tempo Traveller (12
Seater)
Xxx
Xxx
Xxx
34,000
32,000
31,000
CHILD POLICY
Child up to 5 Years of age
= No Charge (W/O seat & bed)
Child between 5-12 years of age
= 75% of the package cost with seat, extra bed /Mattress & meals.
FACILITIES
1 Group Departures from Ex. Delhi w.e.f. 7th May to 10th Jun ( on Every alternate day )
2 Pickup and drop facility from New Delhi Railway station.
3 2x2 AC Luxury Coach for Group Departure (AC will be switched off on hills )
4 Smaller Vehicle as per the Package with all meals till 10th Jun (from 11th Jun to 31st Oct Package
operated on MAP Basis)
5 All Veg. meals including Morning Tea / coffee ,Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
6 Twin Sharing Accommodation at all Places.
7 Hot Water Facility at all locations for bathing, limited to one bucket if Geyser/light is not available.
8 Confirmed Air-conditioned Rooms at Rishikesh, Srinagar ,Haridwar & Guptkashi (subject to availability)
9 Packaged drinking water 3 bottles per person per day.
10 Smaller Vehicle Package can be customize with the same Itinerary on 10 Night & 11 Days.
11 Tour Escort with Coach Departures only.
12 Assistance by our local Representative.
13 Travel Insurance (Age of 60 & above Required Medical Certificate)
BOOKING
1. Booking Amount - Rs.2, 000/- Per Person at the time of booking.
2. Balance Payment to be made 30 days prior to the departure date.
CANCELLATION POLICY
1. 30 Days to 21 Days prior to the departure of the Tour
- Deducting 25% of Pkg. Cost & Service Tax.
2. 20 Days to 15 Days prior to departure of the Tour
- Deducting 50% of Pkg. Cost & Service Tax.
3. 14 Days prior to departure of the Tour or “ No Show on the Tour” - No Refund
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Air-condition will not Turn on while the Vehicle travels at hill. Operational between Delhi – Rishikesh &
Haridwar – Delhi only.
2. Bus Seat numbers will be allotted on first cum first serve basis only.
3. Tour cost does not include porter charges at Railway Station, Doli for Yamunotri , Helicopter ticket for
Kedarnath ,Laundry, Telephone, tips, entry fees if any Pooja/donations at temples.
4. In case of odd number groups, the extra person shall be accommodated in the same room with an extra
bed Mattress.
5. Tour Company reserves the right to publish the passenger’s photograph or group photograph.
6. Type of transport vehicle can be changed in case short of passengers because our intention is not to
disappoint tourist or cancellation of tour.
7. To make a booking, a nonrefundable deposit of Rs.2000/ is required. Once this has been received
confirmation of your booking (in the form of an invoice) will be sent to you. The balance amount must
be paid 30 days prior to the departure date of tour. Otherwise we may treat the booking as being
cancelled by you.
8. Payments to be made by Cheque or Online Transfer should be in favor of “LIVE INDIA TOURS PVT LTD”.
9. The price quoted in our brochure has been calculated at the rate prevailing at the time of printing of
this brochure. The company reserves the right to amend the prices published in the brochure.
10. The customer has to bear the proportionate tour cost of extended stay or travelling due to extraneous
circumstances.
11. The company reserves the right to cancel at any time any/all the tours without assigning any reason. In
such cases the company’s responsibility shall be restricted to either refund without any compensation
what so ever or keep the money for the next available tour if the customer so desires.
12. Tour Company shall not be responsible for any injury, illness or death, terrorist attack, accident or any
damage or claim of what So ever nature and any loss arising from it. The operator is not responsible for
any criminal conduct by the third party.
13. There will be no Refund of any unutilized service in part or in full what so ever may be reason.
14. All disputes /legal claims are subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.
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Destination
Rishikesh
Barkot
Uttarkashi
Guptkashi
Pipalkoti
Badrinath
Srinagar
Haridwar
LIST OF HOTELS
Night Stay
Hotel Name
01
Divine Resort / Similar
02
Camp Nirvana / Similar
02
Shiv Parivar Resort / Similar
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Hotel Raj Palace / Similar
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Hotel Le Meadows / Similar
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Hotel Snow Crest / Similar
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Riverside Resort / Similar
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Hotel SRS Lakshya /Similar
Note: Due to non-availability of Rooms on above indicative hotels similar /alternate hotels shall be provided.
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