The main Hindu pilgrimage journey over the Indian Himalayas is known as the Char Dham Yatra. The primary temples of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are where you will get Darshan in char dham yatra from kolkata. Every place has a special significance.
Kedarnath Date 2024 – 22nd April 2024
Gangotri Date 2024 – 22nd April 2024
Yamunotri Date 2024 – 22nd April 2024
Badrinath Date 2024 – 8th May 2024
Yamunotri Temple – 06 Nov 2024 (Tentative)
Gangotri Temple – 05 Nov 2024 (Tentative)
Kedarnath Temple – 06 Nov 2024 (Tentative)
Badrinath Temple – 10 Nov 2024 (Tentative)
From Kolkata, Orissa, Patna, or Ranchi, take a train to Delhi Railway Station, where your tour will begin. If you choose to go by air to Delhi, the Swastik Holiday crew will pick you up at the airport. Stay the night in a hotel in Delhi.
On 2nd day of Kolkata to char dham yatra, Drive to Haridwar after breakfast; once there, be transferred to your hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri in the evening for Ganga Aarti. Go back to your hotel and spend the night there.
About Haridwar :
A gateway to the Chardham Shrines is Haridwar, which is located in the Uttarakhand region of Haridwar at the base of Shiva's hills, the Shivaliks. In order to save the souls of his forefathers who had died as a result of the curse of the sage Kapila, Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath undertook penance here. The penance was successful because the Ganga river began to emerge from Lord Shiva's locks, and the abundant water it contained restored the sixty thousand sons of King Sagara. Devout Hindus stand in these holy waters in the manner of Bhagirath, praying for the salvation of their departed elders. It is a gateway to the Ganga and Yamuna rivers' sources, which are located between 3000 and 4500 metres high in the central Himalayas' snowy regions. A stirring rite is the evening "Aarti" worship of the Ganga with the floating "dia" (light).
Har-ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi & Mansa Devi Temple, Bilkeshwar Mahadev, Anandmai Ashram, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Bhooma Niketan, Pawan Dham, Vaishno Devi Temple, Doodhadhari Temple & Bharat Mata Mandir are among the temples and sights to see in char dham tour package from kolkata.
By way of Dehradun and Mussoorie, travel to Barkot. Visit Kempty Fall along the way, then go directly to your hotel for the night.
Drive to Hanuman Chatti, then take a local jeep to JankiChatti to shorten the journey by up to 8 kilometres. The hike then begins to Yamunotri from here (6kms). Either by foot, a horse, or a Doli at one's own expense. Arr. Yamunotri, Rice can be cooked by being wrapped in a towel and submerged in the hot kund's water. This cooked rice is brought home by pilgrims as "Prasad." After taking a bath in the purifying water of JamunabaiKund and receiving the auspicious "Darshan" of Yamunaji, one can perform "Pooja" here close to the temple before returning to Hanumanchatti. Later, return to Barkot by car. Hotel overnight stay.
Travel by way of Barkot to Uttarkashi. Check into your hotel, then go to the Vishwanath Temple. Stay the night at the Uttarkashi Hotel. Uttarkashi: Located along the Bhagirathi River. Here is where the temple of Lord Vishwanath is situated, and a huge iron trident is built. The nearby Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar, and Goddess Kuteti Devi temples are among the most significant ones.
We continue on to Gangotri (3048 metres), stopping along the way to take in the sights of Harsil Village, the Bhagirathi River, and the most breathtaking Himalayan perspective. We head back to Uttarkashi after the Gangotri Darshan. staying the night in Uttarkashi.
On the right bank of the Bhagirathi River is the Gangotri Temple, which was built in the 18th century by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. Shivling that is submerged in the river: According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva sat on this natural rock Shivling when he received the Ganga in his matted hair.It becomes apparent throughout the winter when the water level drops. Kedar Ganga Sangam: The river Kedar Ganga flows around 100 yards from the Ganga Temple. This river originates in the Kedar Valley and joins the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Drive via Ghansali to Rudraprayag in the early morning. Checking into the Hotel Jwalpa Palace in Rudraprayag and spending the night there.
Rudraprayag:
It is where the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers meet. Temples: Koteshwar Temple, Rudranath and Chamunda Devi (3 kms).
On 8th day of char dham tour from Kolkata, driving to Gaurikund in the morning, Start your trek on foot or by pony or Doli from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, which is 3584 metres away. Individual medications, bulky wool clothing, toiletries, and clothing for an overnight stop at Kedarnath should be brought by tour participants. Enter the hotel.
Visit Kedarnath Temple later. Stay the night at a Kedarnath hotel.
Gaurikund:
Located 1982 metres above sea level, 5 kilometres from Sonprayag, one can visit the Gauri Temple and have a soak in the area's hot water pond. In order to reach Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi meditated here. A hike to Kedarnath starts here.
Trek down to Gaurikund in the early morning following Temple Darshan. Drive to Rudraprayag later and check into the Hotel Jwalpa Palace there. Stay the night at a Ruderpryag hotel.
Drive from Joshimath to Badrinath. Enter the hotel. Visit the Aarti at the Badrinath Temple later in the evening. Stay overnight.
One of the most well-known pilgrimage sites in the nation is Badrinath, one of the "Four Dhams," which is located at a height of 3,133 metres and is guarded on either side by the mountain ranges known as Nar and Narayan, with the majestic Neelkanth Peak serving as a lovely backdrop. Wild berries used to cover the ground in this famous location. As a result, the area was given the name "Badri van," which means "forest of berries."
After taking a dip in the Taptkund in the early morning, pilgrims have a chance to see Badrivishal. The significance of Brahamakamal for Pinddan Shraddh of Ancestors (Pitrus). Other worthwhile tourist destinations are Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the Saraswati River's "Mukh." Badrinathjee is only three kilometres away. Later, take Joshimath to return to Rudraprayag. Enter the hotel.
On the hillsides above the meeting of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers, Joshimath is located. Joshimath is one of the four "Maths" that Adi Shankaracharya installed at the temple for worship, located between Badrinath and Joshimath. The temple of Nir Singh in the worship of Lord Vishnu is the most significant of the several temples in the township.
The left arm of this deity is ageing, and according to popular belief, when it entirely withers, Badrinath Valley will vanish and the Gods will relocate to Bhavishya Badri in the nearby Niti Valley. Regular bus service connects Joshimath with Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath, and numerous other local hubs.
Drive back to Rishikesh in the morning. Enter the hotel. Visit local Rishikesh attractions afterwards. Stay overnight.
The Shivalik range of the Himalayas encircles Rishikesh, the "place of sages," which is a well-known spiritual hub on the Ganges River. It is stated that after Raibhya Rishi performed difficult penances, God appeared as "Hrishikesh," and as a result, this region first became known as Rishikesh.
Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Bharat Mandir, Triveni Ghat, Shivananda Ashram, and Parmarth Ashram are among the temples and tourist attractions to visit in tour to char dham from kolkata.
Return by car to Delhi. Transfer to the railroad station or airport upon arrival in Delhi. Tour is over.
Reboard your flight for Kolkata.
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