chardham yatra 2020

CHAR DHAM YATRA 2020 Karnali Excursions Nepal 1

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CHARDHAM YATRA 2020


India is a big subject, with a diversity of culture of unfathomable depth, and a long continuum of history. India offers endless opportunities to accumulate experiences and memories for a lifetime. Since very ancient

times, participating in the Chardham Yatra has been held in the highest regard throughout the length and breadth of India. The Indian Garhwal Himalayas are known as Dev-Bhoomi, the ‘Abode of the Gods’. Here is the source of India’s Holy River Ganges. The

Ganges, starting as a small glacial stream in Gangotri and eventually travelling the length and breadth of India, nourishing her people and sustaining a continuum of the world’s most ancient Hindu Culture.

In the Indian Garhwal Himalayas lies the Char Dham, 4 of Hinduism’s most holy places of pilgrimage, nestled in the high valleys of the Himalayan Mountains. Wearing the Himalayas like a crown,

India is a land of amazing diversity. Home to more than a billion people, we will find in India an endless storehouse of culture and tradition amidst all the development of the 21st century!

YatraOverview:

Fixed Departure Dates Starts in Delhi Ends in Delhi 1. 14 Sept, 2020 28 Sept, 2020

2. 21 Sept, 2020 5 Oct, 2020

3. 28 Sept, 2020 12 Oct, 2020

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TripHighlights:

• A complete darshan of Char Dham: Yamunotri,

Gangotri, Kedharnath and Badrinath.

• Visit the holy places of Rishikesh, Haridwar, Uttar

Kashi, Dev Prayag and Gaumukha.

• Pancha Prayag, the five holy confluences (Dev, Rudra,

Karna, Narad and Vishnu Prayag).

• Garhwal parts of the Himalaya & Mana Gaun, the last

village of India.

• Visit Surya Kund, Divya Shila, Tap Kund, Narad Kund

and Vyash Gupha etc.

Total Duration : 14 Nights/15 days

Max. Elevation : 3,585m/11,760m

Trip Grading : Moderate

Best Months : Sept and Oct.

Accommodations : Hotels and Guesthouses

Journey Starts/Ends : New Delhi, India

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Trip Facts:>>

Delhi - Haridwar- Barkot - Yamunotri - Gangotri - Uttar Kashi - Gupta Kashi - Kedarnath - Rudra Prayag - Badrinath - Dev Prayag

CoveredDestinations:

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Day 01: Arrive at the Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel

One of the Karnali representatives will meet/greet at the Delhi Airport. He will arrange

immediate transfer to hotel. Karnali’s team leader will deliver a detailed briefing on

immediate and further arrangements. We will spend overnight in a tourist standard hotel

on full board basis.

Day 02: Drive to Haridwar

After breakfast, we will commence our scenic vehicular journey to Haridwar, the gateway to

the heaven. The driving distance is 206 km and it takes 5-6 hours to reach Haridwar. After

settling in the hotel and being freshened up, we will visit some of important temples of

Haridwar and attend Evening Ganga Aarti. We will spend overnight in a tourist standard

hotel in Haridwar on full board basis.

Day 03: Drive to Barkot

After early breakfast and exploring major not-to-miss places of Haridwar, we will drive to

Barkot. The driving distance is 170km only, but it takes 8 hours to reach Barkot. We will

spend overnight in a tourist standard hotel or House tent on bull board basis in Barkot.

Day 04: A side trip to Yamunotri (Barkot-Yamunotri-Barkot)

After breakfast, we will drive to Janaki Chatti (84km) via Hanuman Chatti and Phool Chatti.

And then, we will start trekking of 6 km to Yamunotri, where we will take a holy dip in the

Garam Kund. We will also perform Puja and Darshan of Shree Yamuna jee. After performing

Puja and having Darshan of Shree Yamuna jee, we will retrace our journey back to Janaki

Chatti and then drive back to Barkot. We will spend overnight in the same hotel on full

board basis at Barkot.

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Day 05: Drive to Harshil

Today, we will drive to Harshil (172km) via Utter Kashi, which takes approximately 9 hours.

En-route we will also visit Prakateshwar Cave. We will spend overnight in a hotel on full

board basis at Harshil.

Day 06: Drive to Gangotri and trek to Gaumukh

After having early breakfast, we will drive to Gongotri. It takes an hour to reach Gangotri

where we will have Darshan of Gangotri Temple. After Darshan, we will commence trekking

to Gaumukh and return to Bhoj- Basa (22 km in total). We will spend overnight in a guesthouse

at Bhoj-Basa.

Day 07: Trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttar Kashi

We will trek back to Gangotri (14km), and then, we will drive to Uttar Kashi. Utter Kashi is

situated on the bank of Holy Bhagirathi Ganga. It is here where the temple of Lord Vishwanath

is located. The massive iron trident is the special attraction of the Lord Vishwanath Temple.

We will spend overnight in a hotel at Uttar Kashi.

Day 08: Drive to Gupta Kashi

After breakfast, we will drive to Tehri Dam, and from there on, we will continue driving to

Gupta Kashi (225km). We will spend overnight in a tourist standard hotel at Gupta Kashi on

full board basis.

Day 09: Helicopter Ride to Kedarnath

Today is one of the important days of our ChardhamYatra as we will fly to Kedarnath by

helicopter and visit major holy shrine of Kedarnath. We will attend the evening Aarti of

Kedarnath. We will spend overnight in a guesthouse at Kedarnath on full board basis.

Day 10: Fly back to Gupta Kashi and trek to Rudra Prayag/Pipalkoti

After performing morning Pujas, rituals and having Darshan at the temples, we will fly to

Gupta Kashi. We will drive to Rudra Prayag/Pipalkoti (157km). We will spend overnight in a

hotel on full board basis.


Day 11: Drive to Badrinath

After breakfast, we will commence our vehicular journey to Badrinath (72km) from Rudra

Prayag/Pipalkoti. En-route, we will also visit Narsimha Temple. After settling in the hotel and

having lunch, we will visit Badrinath Temple and have Holy Darshan. After darshan, we will

spend our time exploring the Mana Village, the last village before the Tibetan border. We

will also have Darshan of Vyas Gupha, Bhim Pul and Saraswati River. We will spend overnight

in a hotel on full board basis.

Day 12: Drive to Srinagar/Dev Prayag

Today, after breakfast, we will drive to Dev Prayag (222km/9 hours), which is a town and a

“Nagar Panchayat” in Tehri Garhwal district, in the state of Uttarakhand. Dev Prayag is one of

the Pancha Prayags (Five confluences) of the Alakananda River, where the Alakananda and

Bhagirathi Ganga rivers meet, and from here take the name Ganga or Holy River Ganges. We

will spend overnight in a tourist standard hotel on full board basis.

After breakfast, we will drive back to Rishikesh. Once again, we will attend the evening Aarti

in Rishikesh.

Day 13: Drive to Rishikesh

For those who are wishing to experience rafting on the Ganga River, can be arranged

(optional). We will spend overnight in the hotel on full board basis.

Day 14: Drive to Delhi

We will drive back to Delhi after breakfast. If time permits, we will explore Akshardham

Temple as well. We will spend overnight in a hotel on full board basis.

Day 15: Depart for onward journey

Karnali Excursions will provide a vehicle for airport transfer.


USD 1,899/person for the entire tour Single Supplementary: USD 249

• All ground transports including airport transfers.• Hotel accommodations on twin sharing basis.• Domestic flight fares and Helicopter ride to

Kedarnath as specified in the itinerary.• All guided sightseeing with applicable entry fees.• Pure vegetarian meals and mineral water during

the entire Yatra.• Service of knowledgeable team leader and

professional support crew.• All government taxes.

• Indian visa fee.

• International flight fares from/to home.

• Travel and medical insurance, which should cover

the expenses of emergency air/land evacuations

and cost of medical treatment if needed.

• Medical checkup charges if needed.

• Pure personal nature gears and equipment needed

for the Yatra.

• Personal porter and Doli or pony charges.

• Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. canned and

bottled drinks, telephone bills, laundry, tips to

guide and support crew.

• Any other expenses caused by factors that are

beyond our controls such as: train and flight

delays and cancellations, road blockades, vehicle

mal-function, and etc.

Tour Cost:

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1. Must bring Documents:• The most recent and valid passport

• 4 passport size colour photos

• 2 photo copies of the most recent and

valid passport

• Cash-less travel and medical insurance

• Health certificate

2. Hotel and Power Related Matters: Infrastructures in these

areas are not well developed. Thus, you

should not expect or compare it to other

more developed destinations. There are

occasional shortage of water and power

in this region. You may come across

situations where water is supplied on a

timed basis, morning and evening only.

In this region the hotels may not have

generator facilities. In case of any power

failure, hotels will provide candles for

light.

3. Flight Details: Please send us your flight details as soon

as you book your flights. If there are

any last minute changes, please notify

us immediately by e-mail. This is very

important, as we need to arrange for

your airport pickup in Delhi. Please look

for the Karnali Excursions sign board as

you come out from the Airport.

4. Passport, India Visa Related Issues: All foreign passport holders

require a valid visa for India. Get this at

home by contacting the nearest Indian

Embassy or Consulate. Indian Passport

holders or OCI cardholder do not require

a valid visa in India, but need to travel

with the valid passport. You must be in

possession of a current passport with

at least 6 months of validity remaining

beyond your arrival date in India.

5. Remaining Balance The remaining balance is to be paid

in USD (US Dollars) or equivalent GBP

(Sterling Pounds) cash in New Delhi

upon arrival. Unfortunately, Karnali

Excursions cannot accept any personal

cheques.

6. Additional Funds: Please bring approximately USD 800 OR

GBP 600 per person for your personal

use during the Yatra (to hire a horse, Doli

and porter during the Yatra, phone calls,

mineral water, souvenirs, etc.) drinking

at least three litres of water every day.

This habit will be extremely helpful

to keep you in good shape during the

Yatra.

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7. Travel Insurance – Mandatory: Everyone must carry cash-less travel

insurance which covers emergency

rescue (both by Air and ground),

repatriation and medical expenses.

Please bring two hard copies of

insurance containing policy number

and emergency contact details. When

you come to New Delhi, please handover

one copy to Karnali representative and

keep one copy with you.

8. Preparation, Health and Medical Related:

Although most of the trip will be done

by vehicles, it is important that everyone

is relatively in good health. If you have

any chronic health conditions, please

consult your doctor prior to leaving for

India. Medical facilities are available

throughout the journey.

However, taking the health issue into a

sheer consideration, Karnali will provide

a first aid medical kit and equipment

for treating high altitude sickness and

other minor illnesses. Remember to

exercise and or hike/walk regularly.

Build a habit drinking at least three litres

of water every day. This habit will be

extremely helpful to keep you in good

shape during the Yatra.

9. Karnali Staffs: Karnali employs well-trained,

responsible, and professional staffs who

have successfully led several trips over

many years throughout all over India,

Tibet and Nepal. Each trip is staffed with

experienced guide who speaks English

and Hindi, ensuring a pleasant and

smooth journey for the group. Karnali

is committed to providing the best and

most reliable service for each group for

the Journey of a Lifetime.

10. Risk and Liabilities: Karnali will make every effort to ensure

that your journey is smooth and as

pleasant as possible. However, please be

reminded that all programs in India are

strictly conducted under the rules and

regulations of the Indian government.

Therefore, neither Karnali nor its

Indian Agent shall be held responsible

for any changes in the itinerary

caused unavoidable circumstances,

including: government restrictions,

landslides, road blockades, flooding,

snowfall, political disturbances, flight

cancellations, illnesses or accidents.

Any additional costs that may incur as

a result of such circumstances shall be

taken care of by the yatris themselves.


11. Yatra logistics:• You will be picked up and dropped off

at the airport, so please provide your

flight details in advance.

• Every Yatri will be provided a reasonable

sized duffle bag for the entire duration

of Yatra. This bag will be provided in the

evening of the arrival day. Hence, each

yatri should have a personal backpack/

rucksack to carry personal valuable

belongings. Transfer your necessary

items into this duffle bag from the

suitcase and remember the duffle bag

number.

• Your normal baggage and suitcase will

be stored at the hotel in New Delhi until

you return from the Yatra.

• Make sure that you have some snacks

and minimal supplies along with you in

your backpack for personal use as your

duffle bag might travel separately with

the support vehicle.

• Please bring the adaptor for 220-240

volts for charging any electronic devices.

• WIFI and Internet connection is available

in New Delhi. Local SIM card can be

bought in the New Delhi airport. If you

are using your home-based cell phone,

make sure that India is in your roaming

coverage area.

12. Important Preparation Tips for a Successful and Memorable Yatra:

• Do hiking and practice breathing excercise

• Develop habit of drinking plenty of

water (at least 3 litres a day).

• Stay mentally focused and physically

healthy for a memorable Journey of a

lifetime.


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