Char-Dham-Yatra-2024

Nature: Pilgrimage

Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights

Best time: Summers (May – October)

Starts/Ends: Delhi

Visits: Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Chopta, Badrinath, Joshimath, Rudraprayag, Devprayag, Rishikesh etc.

KEDARNATH: Set in the beautiful Mandakini valley, cupped by lofty peaks, the majestic Kedarnath Temple stands on a glacial terrace, remnant of an ancient glacier – long since melted. This is Lord Shiv’s territory – and the region is a living testimony to his adventures and exploits. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavs, protagonists of the Mahabharat, as a tribute to Lord Shiv having forgiven them for fratricide after an exciting chase through the Himalayas. The journey to Kedarnath – the most significant of the 12 jyotirlings located in different parts of India — is to relive these ancient tales and legends, and to become one with God.

BADRINATH: The Badrinath shrine is believed to be as old as time itself. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple was re-established by Adi Shankracharya in the 8th century as part of his mission to revitalise Hinduism. Located on the banks of the Rishi Ganga (Alaknanda), the temple, and the numerous ancient sites around it, is indeed a worthy goal to aim for. The last 11 kilometres to Badrinath is a steep ascent. At Devdarshni, the vista of the entire Badrinath valley appears before you – the township, the magnificent façade of the temple and the twin peaks Nar and Narayan as if standing guard on its either side, and the Neelkanth shining like a crown on its head! And immediately you feel the spiritual upliftment that such a magnificent site inspires.

ROUTING:

DAY 01:	DELHI – HARIDWAR	(DRIVE: 220 Km / 06-07 Hr)	ALT: 0360 M
DAY 02:	HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI	(DRIVE: 185 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 1319 M
DAY 03:	GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH	(DRIVE: 35 Km / 01.5 Hr I TREK: 16 Km)	ALT: 3584 M
DAY 04:	KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI	(TREK: 16 Km I DRIVE: 35 Km / 01.5 Hr)	ALT: 1319 M
DAY 05:	GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH	(DRIVE: 165 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 3096 M
DAY 06:	BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG	(DRIVE: 160 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 0610 M
DAY 07:	RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR	(DRIVE: 165 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 0294 M
DAY 08:	HARIDWAR – DELHI	(DRIVE: 220 Km / 05-06 Hr)

TENTATIVEOPENING & CLOSING DATES – 2024:

TEMPLES	OPENING	CLOSING
KEDARNATH	14 May 2024	02 November 2024
BADRINATH	16 May 2024	09 November 2024
Note: The above opening & closing dates of temples are tentative. The exact dates will be updated as soon as they are announced.

Package Cost:(On TWIN SHARING Basis)

Details	Package Cost (Standard)	Package Cost (Deluxe)	Package Cost (Superior)
02 Pax	INR 30,430per person	INR 34,945 per person	INR 40,815 per person
03 Pax	INR 24,949per person	INR 31,220 per person	INR 35,960 per person
04 Pax	INR 24,730 per person	INR 29,258 per person	INR 35,080 per person
05 Pax	INR 22, 330per person	INR 26,860 per person	INR 32,679 per person
06 Pax	INR 25,242per person	INR 29,775 per person	INR 35,595 per person
07 Pax	INR 23,453 per person	INR 27,983 per person	INR 33,805 per person
08 Pax	INR 22,115 per person	INR 26,645 per person	INR 32,465 per person
Single Room Supplements	INR 12,295 per single	INR 16,395 per person	INR 21,622 per single

Hotels Envisaged:

City	Hotels (Standard)	Hotels (Deluxe)	Hotels (Superior)	Nights
Haridwar	Khanna Palace Ganga Rivera Hotel Paradise Or similar	Park Grand SRS Lakshya Or similar	Regenta Orko’s Godwin Hotel Or similar	01
Guptkashi	Raj Palace Vishnu Palace Hotel Bharat Sri Narayan Resorts Or similar	Kedar River Retreat Shivalik Valley Ghughuti Resort Or Similar	Buransh Resort Char Machan Village Retreat Or similar	01
Kedarnath	Bhel Ashram New Himachal Or similar	Punjab Sindh Awas Bikaner House Or Similar	Punjab Sindh Awas Bikaner House Or Similar	01
Guptkashi	Raj Palace Vishnu Palace Hotel Bharat Sri Narayan Resorts Or similar	Kedar River Retreat Shivalik Valley Ghughuti Resort Or Similar	Buransh Resort Villa Aadhya Char Machan Or similar	01
Badrinath	Dwarikesh Hotel Urvashi Or similar	Narayana Palace Yoga Hotel Or Similar	Sarovar Portico Snowcrest Hotel Or similar	01
Rudraprayag	Jwalpa Palace Shangrila Hotel Pushpdeep Grand or similar	Hotel Mandakini Hotel Tulip Resorts Or similar	Monal Resort Or similar	01
Haridwar	Khanna Palace Ganga Rivera Hotel Paradise Or similar	Park Grand SRS Lakshya Or similar	Regenta Orko’s Godwin Hotel Or similar	01

KEDARNATH HELICOPTER SHUTTLE SUPPLEMENT (BOTH WAYS)

INR 7,150 + 5% GST per person (Ex-Sersi, Phata Helipad)
INR 10,450 + 5% GST per person (Ex-Guptkashi Helipad)

ACCOMPANIED GUIDE SUPPLEMENT

INR 21,560 + 5% GST as per the program (for 01-10 Pax)(Excluding Helicopter ticket)
INR 26,950 + 5% GST as per the program (for 11 pax& above)(Excluding Helicopter ticket)

YOUR YATRA PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 07 Nights’ accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis at above mentioned above or similar.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner at hotels.
• AC Transportation as per program. (Ex-Delhi)(AC will be off during drive in hilly areas)
  1. Using AC Sedan Car (for 01-03 pax)
  2. Using AC Innova (04-05 Pax)
  3. Using AC Tempo (06-10 Pax)
  4. Using AC Mini Coach (11-20 Pax)
• Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance.

YOUR YATRA PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• Any air fare or train fare.
• Any helicopter fares to visit Kedarnath.(Supplement for Helicopter quoted above separately)
• Any meals other than those specified in programme
• Any Guide services during the tour (Supplement for accompanied guide quoted above separately)
• 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.
• Portages, Ponies, Dolis during trekking
• Cable car charges in Haridwar.
• Any cost incur due to change in programme due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.
• GST 5%

ADVISORY:

• The ChardhamYatra is a pilgrimage tour where a long & hectic journey goes through remote locations of Himalayan region in Uttarakhand.We would request you to kindly do not expect luxury arrangements due to lack of resources in the region and also make yourself physically and mentally prepared to undertake the tour. However, we provide best services and comfortable trip putting our best efforts in the given conditions.
• The ChardhamYatra begins from end of May to Mid-November each year. We suggest you to avoid July and August months as during this period this region witnesses heavy rainfall leads to landslides and other natural adversities.
• We highly recommend to undertake the ChardhamYatra during the month of September – October due to following reasons:
• Weather during this period is very pleasant so the tour becomes comfortable.
• Due to limited tourists, there is hardly any traffic congestion anywhere in the entire trip so the journey becomes less tiring.
• There are almost no queues to visit temple during this period so you get hassle free visit to temple for which you travel from so far away place.
• Sure chance of getting envisaged hotels avoiding alternate hotels which may get downgraded due to non availability situation in peak season.
• Helicopter tickets are easily available and almost no chance of facing overbooking issues.
• During this period you can also add other places in India in your tour plan as weather remains pleasant throughout.
• Due to altitude variation you need to carry both summer and winter clothes. (Provided in check list). Women are advised to avoid Sarees and opt for Salwar Kameez or trousers.
• Do consult with your doctor and make sure you do not have any health issues related to high altitudes. If you have ailment like acrophobia, high blood pressure, asthma or other heart problems, please do refrain from undertaking this journey.
• As ChardhamYatra is a seasonal business for hotels, therefore in these locations hotels operate with limited power backup. Therefore, there might be some power interruptions.
• Due to mountain terrain the mobile networks in few places are not good, so keep your family & friends informed if sometimes there is any issue of connectivity.
• Night driver in Hilly area is not safe so not recommended. Also keeping in mind the tourist safety, Uttarakhand police put barriers at several places on hilly routes, so that night drivers can be avoided on hilly areas. (Only emergency service vehicles are allowed for night driver in Hilly region).
• Biometric registration for ChardhamYatra is mandatory for which guest need to stand personally in queue to do the formalities, so please inform the guest in advance regarding the same.
• ATMs (Automated teller machines) are available in many places in during your travel but money exchange facility is available in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun only.
• VIP Darshan / Special Puja arrangements are subject to availability on the spot.

Dos and Don’ts:

• Eat only what is cooked and drink either packaged or boiled water.
• Carry heavy woolen clothes to protect from cold weather during the month of October-November and carry moderate woolen during Summer Season.
• Carry dry eatable stocks with you like biscuits, Sugar, Candies, Chocolates, milk powder, assorted dry fruits, honey, lemons and tinned foods and other items suiting your palates.
• While visiting Hindu mythological sites, shrines and temples, one should remove shoes and cover head with a piece of cloth before entering the Holy Place.
• Trek only on hill-side, avoid trekking or standing on valley side, as pony (horse) coming from opposite direction may push you down to the valley which may cause serious casualty.
• Don’t overstrain on steep gradients. Move slowly and steadily, as this is a laborious pilgrimage.
• Only registered pony walla, porter, dandy man may be hired as they are available for prefixed tariffs.
• Do not take pictures if cameras are not allowed in any particular area. Do not play with the sentiments of any particular religion.
• Alcohol or non-vegetarian food is not permitted during Char DhamYatra Tour.
• Heavy jewellery should be avoided during journey.

Check list

Small shoulder bag Well broken in shoes Cotton full sleeves shirts / T Shirts Track pants / Trousers Thermal vests & pants Woolen socks & gloves Pullovers& Jacket Monkey Cap & Sun Cap Light raincoat & Umbrella

Small shoulder bag Wind cheater Toilet kit Quick dry hand towel Torch with spare battery Personal medical kit (if any) Extra pair of shoes (added comfort in case one gets wet) Walking stick Bum bag / Waist pouch

Days	Tour program
Day 01	Arrive Dehradun (by Flight) Pick-up from Dehradun airport and transfer to hotel in Dehradun. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay is at hotel in Dehradun.
Day 02	Dehradun – Yamunotri (by Helicopter at 07:00/07:45 hrs) Today morning, pick-up from hotel and transfer to state government helipad on Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun, which is the starting and ending point of this Yatra. Our pilots and ground staff will brief the guest about the entire trip and do’s and don’ts. Breakfast will be arranged at Kharsali. Upon arrival at Kharsali (The helipad for Yamunotri) passengers are welcomed by our ground staff, who will unload their baggage and carry it to your hotel. Temple is a 6 KMS trek which will be cover by palki. Total journey will take approx. 5 hour 30 min. Generally passengers will return to hotel by lunch time. After rest, We do visit to Shani Temple which is near to your Hotel.
Day 03	Yamunotri – Gangotri (by helicopter at 0745/0830 hrs) Harsil is one of the most beautiful and picturesque valleys in Uttrakhand and also known as mini Switzerland. Gangotri temple is approx 22 KMS from Harsil helipad and drive by car is approx. 50 mins. Stay at Harsil is arranged at Himalayan Nature Resort which is around 2 KMS from helipad. Our ground staff will assist passengers through out there stay at Harsil. We provide all the basic and leisure facilities for the tourists such as a premium accommodation with ensuite washrooms, delicious vegetarian food, Short walks, local sightseeing and an evening bonfire in Gangotri Valley.
Day 04	Gangotri – Kedarnath (by helicopter at 0900/1000 hrs) Kedarnath is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks, making it the most remote site among all four Char Dham sites. We will arrive tophata helipad from Gangotri, here after changing the chopper we will fly for KEDARNATH Helipad. Temple is approx. 500 meters away from helipad and will take approx. 15 min to reach. Kedarnath doesn’t have night halt facility, once the Darshan is completed, We will return to Guptkashi and stay is arranged at Guptkashi / Sitapur. Passengers can visit ancient Triyuginarayan or KalimathMandir in the evening.
Day 05	Kedarnath – Badrinath (by helicopter at 1000 / 1100 hrs) Badrinath has an average elevation of 3,100 metres. According to legend Shankara discovered a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan made of Saligram stone in the Alaknanda River. After arrival, passengers can check in to Hotel Sarovar Portico which is close to temple. In evening , We do Visit of mana village which is near to religious site of Badrinath. The special Maha Abhishek Pooja is the highlight of this entire yatra. It starts at 0400AM sharp in the morning and last for 2 hours. We have arranged an opportunity for all our guest to sit inside the temple and cherishes the darshan of the Shringar of the deity from close quarters.
Day 06	Badrinath – Sahastradhara Helipad (by helicopter at 1130/1230 hrs) Halipad – Dehradun airport / Raiway station Drop (Drive: 30 Km / 01 Hrs) Today morning depart from Badrinath to Dehradun. Upon arrival at Shahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun, you will be transferred to Dehradun airport / Railway station. “Holy Trip Concludes Here”

Hotels Envisaged:

City	Hotels Envisaged	Nights
Dehradun	Lemon Tree or Similar	01 night
Yamunotri	Yamuna Kriti or Similar	01 night
Gangotri	Himalayan Nature Resort or Similar	01 night
Guptkashi	Villa Aadhya or Similar	01 night
Badrinath	Sarovar Portico or Similar 01 night
Total Nights		05 Nights

Package Cost:

Details Package	Cost
Chardham Package Helicopter	INR 10, 28,500/- AI per charter (Private Basis)
Chardham Package Helicopter	INR 1,80,950/- AI per person (On Sharing Basis)
Note:01 helicopter can accommodate a maximum of 05 to 06 pax equivalent to a weight of 400 Kg

Cost Includes:

• 05 Nights’ accommodation staying on Twin Sharing Basis on the above-mentioned hotels or similar.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast at hotels in Dehradun // All Meals during Chardham trip by Helicopter.
• All transport and sightseeing using Toyota Innova as per the itinerary.
• Helicopter for Chardham
• Palki during trek at Yamunotri.
• Exclusive Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath.
• VIP Darshan at all Four temples i.e. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
• Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance
• All currently applicable taxes.

Cost Does Not Include:

• Any air fare/ train tickets.
• Any meals other than those specified in programme.
• Any claim due to natural calamity, medical emergencies or evacuation.
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, portages, phone calls, laundry, medication etc.
• Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.

GUIDELINES FOR PASSENGERS

• There is very limited space for luggage in the chopper. Only 5 kg luggage per passenger will be permitted. Passengers bringing excess baggage would not be allowed to take the same in the chopper.
• Passengers should carry only handbags as suitcases cannot be kept in the helicopter.
• All temples in Chardham are located in high altitude areas. Passengers are advice to carry regular medical kit.
• At these locations, it becomes cold throughout, so passengers must carry woolen clothes with them.
• Children above the age of 2 years will be considered full ticket
• There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens
• All properties lodge with hot water, towels, shower and western toilets.

Nature: Pilgrimage

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights

Best time: Summers (May – October)

Starts/Ends: Delhi

Visit Lakhamandal, Barkot, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Ganganani, Gangotri, Harsil, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Chopta, Badrinath, Joshimath, Rudraprayag, Devprayag, Rishikesh etc…

YAMUNOTRI: The first chardham (going from left to right, as is traditionally stipulated), is one of the most revered temples in India. Yamunotri is the source of the sacred river Yamuna that originates from the glacial lake of SaptarishiKund, at an altitude of 4,421 meters. Dedicated to capricious Goddess Yamuna, this ancient temple has been a pilgrimage for centuries. Starting at Rishikesh, the yatra takes the pilgrim through some of the most beautiful panoramas, and eventually on the 14 kilometer arduous trek from Hanuman Chatti that is not merely visually and physically stimulating but spiritually uplifting.

GANGOTRI: Ganga, India’s most sacred river is inextricably linked to our past, present and future; it is the very essence of our cycle of life and death. The journey to its source is to reinforce those systems of belief that have been held sacred by our ancestors for centuries. The pilgrimage begins at Rishikesh, an ancient holy town, and leads the traveler through majestic vistas, stunning valleys, and beautiful meadows to eventually end at the holy temple of Gangotri. All through the journey, it is the glimpses of the Ganga in all its moods – playful, placid, and turbulent – that inspire the pilgrim to continue this journey towards spiritual salvation.

KEDARNATH: Set in the beautiful Mandakini valley, cupped by lofty peaks, the majestic Kedarnath Temple stands on a glacial terrace, remnant of an ancient glacier – long since melted. This is Lord Shiv’s territory – and the region is a living testimony to his adventures and exploits. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavs, protagonists of the Mahabharat, as a tribute to Lord Shiv having forgiven them for fratricide after an exciting chase through the Himalayas. The journey to Kedarnath – the most significant of the 12 jyotirlings located in different parts of India — is to relive these ancient tales and legends, and to become one with God.

BADRINATH: The Badrinath shrine is believed to be as old as time itself. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple was re-established by AdiShankracharya in the 8th century as part of his mission to revitalise Hinduism. Located on the banks of the Rishi Ganga (Alaknanda), the temple, and the numerous ancient sites around it, is indeed a worthy goal to aim for. The last 11 kilometres to Badrinath is a steep ascent. At Devdarshni, the vista of the entire Badrinath valley appears before you – the township, the magnificent façade of the temple and the twin peaks Nar and Narayan as if standing guard on its either side, and the Neelkanth shining like a crown on its head! And immediately you feel the spiritual upliftment that such a magnificent site inspires.

ROUTING:

DAY 01:	DELHI – HARIDWAR	(DRIVE: 220 Km / 05-06 Hr)	ALT: 0294 M
DAY 02:	HARIDWAR – BARKOT	(DRIVE: 185 Km / 06 – 07 Hr)	ALT: 1280 M
DAY 03:	BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT	(DRIVE: 40 Km / 02 Hr & TREK: 06 Km) (TREK: 06 Km & DRIVE: 40 Km / 02 Hr)	ALT: 3185 M ALT: 1280 M
DAY 04:	BARKOT – UTTARKASHI	(DRIVE: 100 Km / 03.5 Hr)	ALT: 1158 M
DAY 05:	UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI	(DRIVE: 100 Km / 04 Hr) (DRIVE: 100 Km / 04 Hr)	ALT: 3048M ALT: 1158 M
DAY 06:	UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI	(DRIVE: 196 Km / 07 Hr)	ALT: 1319 M
DAY 07:	GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH	(DRIVE: 35 Km / 01.5 Hr I TREK: 16 Km)	ALT: 3584 M
DAY 08	KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI	(TREK: 16 Km I DRIVE: 35 Km / 01.5 Hr)	ALT: 1319 M
DAY 09:	GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH	(DRIVE: 165 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 3096 M
DAY 10:	BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG	(DRIVE: 160 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 0610 M
DAY 11:	RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR	(DRIVE: 165 Km / 06 Hr)	ALT: 0294 M
DAY 12:	HARIDWAR – DELHI	(DRIVE: 220 Km / 05-06 Hr)

TENTATIVEOPENING & CLOSING DATES – 2021

TEMPLES	OPENING	CLOSING
YAMMUNOTRI	26 APRIL 2021	16 November 2021
GANGOTRI	26 APRIL 2021	14 November 2021
KEDARNATH	28 APRIL 2021	16 November 2021
BADRINATH	05 May 2021 26	November 2021
**Note: The above opening & closing dates of temples are tentative. The exact dates will be updated as soon as they are announced.

Package Cost: (On TWIN SHARING Basis)

Details	Package Cost (Standard)	Package Cost (Deluxe)	Package Cost (Superior)
02 Pax	INR 44,375per person	INR 51,592 per person	INR 55,265 per person
03 Pax	INR 36,130per person	INR 43,439 per person	INR 52,190 per person
04 Pax	INR 36,060per person	INR 43,276 per person	INR 51,950 per person
05 Pax	INR 32,610per person	INR 39,830 per person	INR 48,503 per person
06 Pax	INR 36,452 per person	INR 43, 675 per person	INR 52,348 per person
07 Pax	INR 33,935per person	INR 41,160 per person	INR 49,832 per person
08 Pax	INR 32,050 per person	INR 39,269 per person	INR 47,890 per person
09 Pax	INR 30,580per person	INR 37,798 per person	INR 46,462 per person
10 Pax	INR 29,405per person	INR 36,623 per person	INR 45,295 per person
Single Room Supplements	INR 18,835 per single	INR 23,405 per single	INR 33,265 per single

KEDARNATH HELICOPTER SHUTTLE SUPPLEMENT (BOTH WAYS)

INR 7,150 + 5% GST per person (Ex-Sersi, Phata Helipad)
INR 10,450 + 5% GST per person (Ex-Guptkashi Helipad)

ACCOMPANIED GUIDE SUPPLEMENT

INR 33,880 + 5% GST as per the program (for 01-10 Pax)(Excluding Helicopter ticket)
INR 42,350 + 5% GST as per the program (for 11 pax& above)(Excluding Helicopter ticket)

Hotels Used:

City	Hotels (Standard)	Hotels (Deluxe)	Hotels (Superior)	Nights
Haridwar	Khanna Palace Ganga Rivera Hotel Paradise Or similar	Park Grand SRS Lakshya Or similar	Regenta Orko’s Godwin Hotel Or similar	01
Barkot	Raturi Annexe Devbhumi Samrat Hotel Or similar	Yamunakriti Resort Pavni Resort Durga Resort Or similar	Rig Veda Camp Nirvana Adhvanata Or similar	02
Uttarkashi	5 Elements Onkar Deep Geetanjali Mahima Resorts Or similar	Great Ganga Shiv Parivar Or similar	Shivlinga Resort Aakash Ganga Or similar	02
Guptkashi	Raj Palace Vishnu Palace Hotel Bharat Sri Narayan Resorts Or similar	Kedar River Retreat Shivalik Valley Ghughuti Resort Or Similar	Buransh Resort Char Machan Village Retreat Or similar	01
Kedarnath	Bhel Ashram New Himachal Or similar	Punjab Sindh Awas Bikaner House Or Similar	Punjab Sindh Awas Bikaner House Or Similar 01
Guptkashi	Raj Palace Vishnu Palace Hotel Bharat Sri Narayan Resorts Or similar	Kedar River Retreat Shivalik Valley Ghughuti Resort Or Similar	Buransh Resort Villa Aadhya Char Machan Or similar	01
Badrinath	Dwarikesh Hotel Urvashi Or similar	Narayana Palace Yoga Hotel Or Similar	Sarovar Portico Snowcrest Hotel Or similar	01
Rudraprayag	Jwalpa Palace Shangrila Hotel Pushpdeep Grand or similar	Hotel Mandakini Hotel Tulip Resorts Or similar	Monal Resort Or similar	01
Haridwar	Khanna Palace Ganga Rivera Hotel Paradise Or similar	Park Grand SRS Lakshya Or similar	Regenta Orko’s Godwin Hotel Or similar	01

YOUR YATRA PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 11 Nights’ accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis at above mentioned above or similar.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner at hotels.
• AC Transportation as per program. (Ex-Delhi)(AC will be off during drive in hilly areas) Using AC Sedan Car (for 01-03 pax) Using AC Innova (04-05 Pax) Using AC Tempo (06-10 Pax) Using AC Mini Coach (11-20 Pax)
• Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance.

YOUR YATRA PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• Any air fare or train fare.
• Any helicopter fares to visit Kedarnath.(Supplement for Helicopter quoted above separately)
• Any meals other than those specified in programme
• Any Guide services during the tour (Supplement for accompanied guide quoted above separately)
• 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.
• Portages, Ponies, Dolis during trekking
• Cable car charges in Haridwar.
• Any cost incur due to change in programme due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.
• GST 5%

ADVISORY:

• The ChardhamYatra is a pilgrimage tour where a long & hectic journey goes through remote locations of Himalayan region in Uttarakhand.We would request you to kindly do not expect luxury arrangements due to lack of resources in the region and also make yourself physically and mentally prepared to undertake the tour. However, we provide best services and comfortable trip putting our best efforts in the given conditions.
• The ChardhamYatra begins from end of May to Mid-November each year. We suggest you to avoid July and August months as during this period this region witnesses heavy rainfall leads to landslides and other natural adversities.
• We highly recommend to undertake the ChardhamYatra during the month of September – October due to following reasons:
• Weather during this period is very pleasant so the tour becomes comfortable.
• Due to limited tourists, there is hardly any traffic congestion anywhere in the entire trip so the journey becomes less tiring.
• There are almost no queues to visit temple during this period so you get hassle free visit to temple for which you travel from so far away place.
• Sure chance of getting envisaged hotels avoiding alternate hotels which may get downgraded due to non availability situation in peak season.
• Helicopter tickets are easily available and almost no chance of facing overbooking issues.
• During this period you can also add other places in India in your tour plan as weather remains pleasant throughout.
• Due to altitude variation you need to carry both summer and winter clothes. (Provided in check list). Women are advised to avoid Sarees and opt for Salwar Kameez or trousers.
• Do consult with your doctor and make sure you do not have any health issues related to high altitudes. If you have ailment like acrophobia, high blood pressure, asthma or other heart problems, please do refrain from undertaking this journey.
• As ChardhamYatra is a seasonal business for hotels, therefore in these locations hotels operate with limited power backup. Therefore, there might be some power interruptions.
• Due to mountain terrain the mobile networks in few places are not good, so keep your family & friends informed if sometimes there is any issue of connectivity.
• Night driver in Hilly area is not safe so not recommended. Also keeping in mind the tourist safety, Uttarakhand police put barriers at several places on hilly routes, so that night drivers can be avoided on hilly areas. (Only emergency service vehicles are allowed for night driver in Hilly region).
• Biometric registration for ChardhamYatra is mandatory for which guest need to stand personally in queue to do the formalities, so please inform the guest in advance regarding the same.
• ATMs (Automated teller machines) are available in many places in during your travel but money exchange facility is available in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun only.
• VIP Darshan / Special Puja arrangements are subject to availability on the spot.