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Char Dham the four abodes are the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindu pilgrims. It is believed that the Char Dham must be covered by every individual from Hindu origin to attain Moksha. Char Dham covers every part of the country. In the North we have Badrinath, Rameshwaram to the South, Dwarka in the west and Puri to the east of India. We offer affordable tour package to most sacred pilgrimage sites and also include major tourist destinations in between.
Badrinath: Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri and Vriddha Badri, along with Badrinath temple.
Rameshwaram: Rameswaram is significant for many Hindus as a pilgrimage to Varanasi is considered to be incomplete without a pilgrimage to Rameswaram. The town along with the Ramanathaswamy temple is one of the holiest Hindu Char Dham
Dwarka: An ancient and prosperous city believed to have been the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom, Dwarka is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus from all over the world. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, on the banks of River Gomti.
Jagannath Puri: It is dedicated to the trinity of Lords - Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. The idols are made of wood, and a unique ritual of replacing the idols with new ones takes place every 12 or 19 years. One of the mysteries associated with the temple is the flag that flutters atop the main spire.
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13 Nights 14 Days Char Dham Yatra of India Tour Package
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Bhubaneshwar
On arrival at Bhubaneshwar airport/railway station your journey is start with Journey Handlers. You will get transferred to Puri the city of famous beaches and the revered Jagannath temple. View the glories of Lord Jagannath (the avatar of Sri Vishnu) and his divine companions Balaram and Subhadra. The Jagannath Puri is one of the holy Char Dhams of India. Dot miss out the delicious holy Bhog served at the temple and make sure you pack some sweet and crispy Khajas for friend and family back home. You will be escorted to your allotted hotel for a late evening check in. After a delicious dinner, you can take rest.
Day 2
Excursion to Puri and konark and back to Bhubaneshwar
Today morning after breakfast, you will start journey to the resplendent Sun Temple in Konark. The Sun God hosted on his seven magnificent steeds who draw his holy chariot is carved in stone. The architectural brilliance of the Konark Sun Temple is appreciated widely by art lovers as well as devout Hindus. It is a well-known fact that the Sun God or Surya Devta plays a central role I the life of devout Hindu. After a drive around the quaint town of Konark you will be escorted back to Bhubaneshwar the capital city of Orissa. Overnight stay and warm dinner at hotel.
Day 3
Bhubaneshwar- Mumbai- Jamnagar
Post breakfast you will leave for Bhubaneswar Airport and then board a fight to Jamnagar via Mumbai. Jamnagar is fondly referred to as the jewel of Kathiawar and it is filled with revered temples, palaces, beaches, forests, and marine and bird sanctuaries. Jam Nagar is named after the famous Kutch warrior Jam Rawal and has a rich historical heritage. However, there will be limited time for you to explore Jamnagar as soon you must leave for Dwarka the host of the holy Dwarkadhish temple the member of the holy Char Dhams. Sri Krishna is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish and the original temple was built by the grandson of Krishna; Vajranabh. The original temple was built over the presidential palace of Sri Krishna and it soon became known that this temple was the 108th Divya Desam or Holy Dream of Lord Vishnu. The Dwarkadhish temple is made of pure limestone and there is beautiful intricate detailing done by successive dynasties who controlled the region.
Day 4
Dwarka
Today after breakfast your plan for the day is to indulge in sightseeing and temple visits around Dwarka. There are many attractions which you can see today like the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini temple and the Talab of Gopis. The Rukmini temple is dedicated to Krishna’s wife Rukmini who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi (Vishnu’s consort and Goddess of beauty and health). If you have time, you can also see the Meerabai temple and the Matsyaavatar temple (Vishnu’s incarnation as a fish). A major highlight of the day is the trip to Beyt Dwarke which is glorious 19th century Hindu Temple situated on an island. The temple contains a huge series of images and statues of Krishna and his 56 consorts.
Later after sightseeing is done, you can check into hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 5
Dwarka- Somnath
After Breakfast, you can embark on a tour to Somnath by road. On reaching the holy town of Somnath, your first stop will be the Somnath temple that is the oldest Jyotirlinga of Shiva. The Somnath temple is the first amongst the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. This is a religious pilgrimage destination that is considered sacred due to Lord Soma legends that surround it. The exquisite Chalukya style of architecture and the huge 15 m Shikhara. The temple is in such a position that there is no land found (in a straight line) between it and Antarctica. The Gaeta Temple and the Moksha Dham temple are the other two religious attractions for the day. Post the tour you can go Back to your hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 6
Somnath - Madurai
Today morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will catch a flight to Madurai from Jamnagar Airport via Chennai. Madurai is one of the most visited cities in India because of its rich cultural and religious tapestry. The city is called “Athens of East” as it has a distinctive Greek architectural style. The first stop is the famed Meenakshi temple that awe inspiring in its beauty. The temple is built around a Shiva Lingaa that lies inside. The temple complex spans more than 15 acres and the temple has more than 4500 pillars (each with different carvings). At any point of time, you can see dozens of couples waiting to get married in the holy temple. Dedicated to Shiva’s wife; Parvati the beautiful Meenakshi temple lies on the Southern banks of Vaigai.
After the temple visit, you can decide to do some more sightseeing or check into hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 7
Madurai- Rameshwaram Temple
The town of Rameshwaram is situated at the mouth of the Indian Peninsula and thus is cut off from the mainland. This rich historical city has seen the glorious rule of many dynasties and is mentioned in Ramayana. Shiva Bhakts consider Rameshwaram as a must visit spot. The Rameshwaram temple is built in the Dravidian architectural style and was maintained by the Pandya kings. This temple was the place where Lord Rama offered prayers to Shiva after he came back from Sri Lanka. Try attending the special Aarti and worship ceremony which starts with a dip in the holy Rameshwaram pond. After Darshan and Prasadam, you can check into a hotel for dinner and a night’s rest.
Day 8
Rameshwaram- Madurai
You must get up at 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. for Mani Darshan at Rameshwaram. Samurai Shaman or a bath in the 22 wells inside temple (also called Teertha Snanam). Mani Darshan is said to cleanse the soul of all evils and impurities and invoke the blessings of the most powerful Jyotirlinga. You can also indulge in some sightseeing and shopping (Madurai is famous for silk sarees) post breakfast when you return from Mani Darshan. You must then rush off to Madurai airport to catch the flight to Delhi via the city of Chennai.
Day 9
Delhi – Haridwar
Today is given completely to the exploration of Haridwar the famous temple town of North India.
After you reach Delhi, have a hearty breakfast and prepare yourself for the 4-hour drive to Haridwar. On reaching Haridwar you will visit the famous temples of Mansa Devi, Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Chandi Devi temple. These temples all have rich tapestries of myths and history surrounding them and are also “jagrata” (religiously potent). A visit to these magnificent temples can fulfill the wishes of the devotees. Do not miss the Ganga snan in the evening as it will make you feel refreshed in body, mind and heart. After your Haridwar temple visits you can check into the hotel for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10
Haridwar – Guptakashi
Next morning your destination is Guptakashi which is quite near the holy town of Haridwar. Guptakashi is well known for its Vishwanath temple that is dedicated to Ardhanarishvara (mythic body comprising of half male (Shiva) and half female (Parvati). On the journey to Guptakashi you can stop at the religious attractions of Devprayag (abode of Gods) and the Mahadev temple. Guptakashi also has a romantic mythological innovation as Lord Shiva proposed to Parvati here before they got united at Triyuginarayan. Lord Shiva also performed his vanishing act here and this gave the sacred town the name “Guptakashi’. After your Guptakashi Darshan your ca check into a hotel for a warm diner and a night’s rest.
Day 11
Haridwar to Rudra Prayag
Today morning after breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Rudra Prayag. The confluence points of river Alaknanda and river Mandakini. On arrival at Rudra Prayag check in at the hotel and Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12
Rudra Prayag to Badrinath
Post breakfast you can proceed towards Badrinath. On arrival at Badrinath you will check into the hotel. You can have a dip in tap kund which will refresh you and offer prayer at Badrinath temple, also enjoy the evening aarti at the temple. There are many eyes pleasant sites within three kms of Badrinath dham like the last village on the Indo-Tibet/ China border i.e. Mana Village, a cave near mana village where Ved Vyas composed Mahabharat – The epic i.e. Vyas cave, a natural pull or bridge formed by rock i.e. Bhim Pul, magnificent waterfall which is 5kms from Badrinath Dham and 3 Kms from Mana village, Mata Murti, Charanpaduka etc. After that return back to the hotel, have your dinner in hotel only. End your day by overnight stay in hotel.
Day 13
Badrinath to Joshimath to Rudraprayag
Wake up and enjoy your spiritual morning in the lap of nature. Get refreshed and have morning breakfast in the hotel, and check out from the Hotel. Drive towards Rudraprayag via Joshimath which is one of the four maths established by Guru Adi Shankaracharya. On the way visit Narsingh temple in Joshimath and later drive to Rudraprayag. On arrival check into the Hotel in Rudraprayag. Get refreshed and have your dinner in a hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14
Rudra Prayag – Rishikesh
Like all good things, your Char Dham tour is over. After breakfast, Cab driver will drop you at the Delhi for your onwards journey. Then your Yatra is ends here with Journey Handlers but the sweet memories remain….
- Individual Cab for 14 days
- Accommodation for 13 nights.
- Meal Plan : MAP (veg.)
- Taxes & Expenditures Included (Parking, Toll Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp. and Driver Exp. etc.)
- All the sightseeing as per itinerary
- No Hidden Charges
- Monument entrance fee / Camera fees/ Room Heater
- Any personal expensive – laundry, shopping, tip etc.
- Airfare / Train fare/ AC not work on Hilly Area
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