Vaishnodevi Mata Darshan Package With Chardham And Srikedarnath Darshan By Helicopter

Duration: 12 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi, Jammu,Haridwar - Dehradun-Delhi

DAY 1 - Delhi / Jammu
1545 hours - Arrival at Jammu Airport
1600 hours - Departure for Katra
1730 hours - Arrival at Hotel lemon tree/ Continental panchvati/lemon tree


DAY 2
0700 hours - Departure for Katra Helipad
0730 hours - Flight from Katra to Sanjichhat / Onward for Darshan
1635 hours - Flight back from Sanjichhat to Katra
1715 hours - Back to hotel / Overnight at hotel

DAY 3 - Jammu / Dehradun
1200 hours - Departure from hotel to Jammu Airport
1330 hours - Arrival at Dehradun Airport /by train Hemkund express to Haridwar station- After Pickup from Haridwar Railway station visit Chandi Devi Temple Mansa Devi Temple by cable car at your own cost After that visit Daksh Prajapati Temple Bharat Mata Mandir and other local site seeing . In the evening attend famous Ganga arti at har ki pauri then check in hotel take dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: HARIDWAR- BARKOT (185 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)
After breakfast, drive for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way (If time permits). On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hill) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

Lunch at - On direct payment basis

Barkot
Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river. Barkot is located 48 km from Yamunotri. NH-123 and NH-94 are major highways connecting in Barkot.

Note - During day 2 in Rishikesh / Haridwar it will take 3 to 4 hrs to get hill permit / certificate and Clarence of transport for Chardham Yatra.

Day 05: BARKOT/ KHRSHALI- YAMUNOTRI- BARKOT (36 Km / 2 hrs & Start trek 05 KM Each Side)
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

Lunch at - On direct payment basis

Yamunotri
Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 metres in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and has a black marble idol of the goddess.

Day 06: BARKOT - DHARALI (HARSIL) (165 Km/ 07-08 hrs Journey)
After breakfast drive 165 kms to Reach Harshil, & evening free for Relax. Dinner & overnight stay at Harshil.

Lunch at - On direct payment basis

Harsil - Unexplored Valley
Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttrakhand state offering ample scope for people seeking peace and serenity in the lap of Himalayas. It is situated on the bank of Bhagirathi River (Ganga River) at an elevation of 2620 mts above sea level enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Dense deodar forest, gushing water of Bhagirathi, chirping of birds, salubrious environment and serene environs are the highlights of this little secluded destination.

Day 07: DHARALI (HARSIL) - GANGOTRI - UTTARKASHI (155 Km / 06-07 Hrs.)
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Lunch at - On direct payment basis
Uttarkashi & Vishwanath Temple
Situated on the banks of River
Bhagirathi is Uttarkashi, an important pilgrim centre which is often equated with Kashi (Varanasi). It is situated at an elevation of 1150 meters. During Megh Mela, people visit Uttarkashi to take a holy dip in Bhagirathi along with their village deity. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kashi Vishwanath Temple is an ancient and the most famous temple in Uttarkashi. It is said to have initially been built by Sage Parshuram and which was later renovated by Maharani Khaneti, wife of Sudarshan Shah in 1857. The Shivling is 60 cms in height and 90 cms in circumference. This is the most important shrine of Uttarkashi and should not be missed if you are traveling to this part of the country.

Day 08: UTTARKASHI - GUPTKASHI/SITAPUR (190 Km / 8 to 9 hrs)
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi/Rampur/Sitapur. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi/Rampur/Sitapur hotel/Camps.

Lunch at - On direct payment basis

Guptkashi
Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedarkhanda ('khanda' means "sector"), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraparyag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one in Varanasi (Kashi). The other wellknown temple here is dedicated to Ardhanareshvara, a half man half woman form of Shiva and Parvati. The name Guptakashi has legendary significance linked to the Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata .Its religious importance is considered next to that of Varanasi, believed to be the most pious of all Hindu pilgrimage places.

Day 09: GUPTKASHI/SITAPUR - SRIKEDARNATHJI BY HELICOPTER)-SITAPUR/GUPTKASHI
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to helipad -SRIKEDARNATHDARSHAN BY HELICOPTER

Lunch at - on direct payment basis

Kedarnath
Kedarnath Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in India.
and you'll drive to your hotel (Sitapur)/Guptkashi. Dinner and Overnight at Rampur /Sitapur/Guptkashi.

Lunch at - on direct payment basis

Day 10: SITAPUR/GUPTKASHI - JOSHIMATH - BADRINATH (240 Km OR 190 Kms / 8to 9 hrs)
This morning, you check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Lunch at - on direct payment basis

Badrinath
Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu which is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple and town form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

Day 11: BADRINATH - JOSHIMATH-RUDRAPARYAG-SRINAGAR (185 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Srinagar via Karanprayag & Rudraprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Lunch at - on direct payment basis

Mana Village: Mana is a village in the district of Chamoli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, located at an altitude of 3,200 meters. Mana is the last Indian village situated at Indo-China Border.

Vyas Gufa: At a distance of 5.5 Km from Badrinath Bus Stand, Vyas Gufa is an ancient cave located on the banks of Saraswati River at Man Village in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Vyas Gufa is believed to be the place where sage Vyas composed the Mahabharata epic with the help of Lord Ganesha.A distinct feature of the temple is the roof which resembles the pages from the collection of his holy scripts.

Day -12: SRINAGAR-DEVPARAYAG - HARIDWAR (145 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Haridwar. On reaching Haridwar transfer to Railway Station / Bus Stand / Dehradun Airport.
Lunch at - on direct payment basis

Above package includes:

• Delhi – Jammu - Dehradun - Delhi Airfare/Train fare
• Stay at Hotel white/ continental panchvati/lemon tree at Vaishno Devi-Katra!”
• Stay at Hotel Regenta orkos/SRS Lakshya /similar at Haridwar
• Stay at Hotel Hotel Ashiyana/ Camp River View/ Similar at Barkot
• Stay at Hotel Prosperity / 5 Elements / Similar at Uttarkashi
• Stay at hotel Nanda Resort / Shivalik Valley Resort / Similar at Guptkashi
• Stay at hotel Badri Ville Rst./ Narayan Palace/ Similar at Badrinath
• Stay at hotel chahat or similar at Rudraprayag or Srinagar
• Return tickets for srikedarnathji
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Continental Breakfast & one Major meal at The-Maple-24hrs Vegetarian restaurant
• Return Darshan from Katra sanjichat
• Transfers by an individual AC car from Jammu Airport/Station-Katra Helipad-CIS (to & fro)
• Priority Darshan (subject to Helicopter operation)
• All present applicable taxes

Exclusions:
* Meal Plan (Lunch)
* Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry etc
* Any Expenses related to portage at hotels, airports, tips, room service, insurance, wine, boating charge, guide, entrance fee, porters, palanquines, or ponies