Chardham Bike Tour Package

After having an early morning breakfast, you proceed to Janki Chatti, the base for the Yamunotri Temple. The trek of 6 km is either on foot, pony, or palki, according to one's ability and as also arranged by Chetram Holidays. One follows steep paths, waterfalls, and hot springs of water. The pilgrims go to Surya Kund, a natural hot spring where rice is prepared as prasad, and then to the temple of Yamunotri to pray to Goddess Yamuna. Following darshan and rest, pilgrims come back down to Janki Chatti and are in Barkot by evening. Dinner is provided by the hotel, and the evening is spent unwinding and preparing for the next part of the yatra. The physical strain of the day is counterbalanced by the spiritual calm acquired at the temple.

The day begins early as the tour group undertakes a trip to Uttarkashi, a little town on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. The trip offers breathtaking views of terraced mountains and riverbeds. The trip halts briefly in Uttarkashi to view Kashi Vishwanath Temple before continuing to Gangotri, one of India's most sacred river shrines. Upon reaching Gangotri in the evening, pilgrims attend the temple's evening Ganga Aarti, where the sacred Ganges is worshiped in a powerful ritual amidst the blowing of shells and chanting. The temple, being at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, is fringed by ranges of snow and alpine forests. Night stay is arranged in Gangotri or nearby, with hot food and comfortable accommodation.

Passengers can take some peaceful time along the riverbank after witnessing the morning aarti at Gangotri Temple. The chilly water, crisp air, and powerful aura of devotion make it a memorable experience. On the return trip to Uttarkashi, short halts are taken at either picturesque places or villages en route. The travel is less strenuous, leaving more time for absorbing the Himalayan landscape. The pilgrims overnight stay in relaxing lodges or hotels upon arriving in Uttarkashi in the evening. Chetram Holidays makes arrangements for dinner and overnight resting before moving on to the toughest part of the tour, Kedarnath.

Today is a picturesque but long drive from Uttarkashi to Guptkashi, the base of the Kedarnath segment of the Yatra. The road runs along rivers, mountain tunnels, and wooded tracts. Guptkashi, nestled in the valley of the Mandakini River, contains the famous Ardhnarishwar Temple and is of mythological significance associated with Lord Shiva. Upon arrival, pilgrims overnight at a comfortable hotel, and Chetram Holidays provides an orientation of the Kedarnath trek or helicopter reservation for the following day. This night is crucial for rest and recovery because Kedarnath is not only holy but physically challenging. The dinner is early so that the pilgrims have adequate sleep.

Depending on the package plan, pilgrims either proceed to Sonprayag and begin the 16 km trek to Kedarnath Temple or fly by helicopter service organized by Chetram Holidays. The trek is challenging but immensely rewarding, passing through dense forests, rivers, and panoramic views of the white snow-covered peaks. On-foot pilgrims can arrange ponies' equipment and palkis on hire. The helicopter flight offers convenience and scenic views from the air. Upon arrival at Kedarnath, pilgrims take the darshan of the divine Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, which is situated at the foot of the awe-inspiring Kedarnath peak. The temple has weathered centuries of rains, snow, and natural calamities and stands as a testament to divine endurance. The evening is either spent at Kedarnath (for trek participants) or at Sitapur/Guptkashi nearby (for flyers), and food and accommodation are arranged.

Pilgrims who trek to Kedarnath start back early, on the same route to Sonprayag, from where transportation is arranged to Guptkashi. This is normally an extra day of rest and recuperation. Pilgrims who return early by helicopter might spend the day sightseeing around nearby temples or simply enjoy the mountain view from their hotel. The activity of Kedarnath fatigues the body, and thus a light day is planned to move ahead to the final dham Badrinath. Hot food and cozy stays revive pilgrims for the final leg of the yatra. The evening also includes an optional short spiritual session or group Satsang (if planned), awakening the devotional spirit.

The most picturesque leg of the pilgrimage route is the drive from Guptkashi to Badrinath. It takes one through Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and the hill station of Joshimath and provides glimpses of confluence points of sacred rivers like Alaknanda and Mandakini. After reaching Badrinath in the late afternoon, the pilgrims are taken to the Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. Situated at an altitude of 3,300 meters, Lord Vishnu's temple is beautifully adorned with intricate Garhwali architecture in a range of colors. Pilgrims, before entering the temple, undergo a sacred dip in Tapt Kund, a natural hot water spring, renowned for its purifying power. Overnight stay is arranged in Badrinath town, where Chetram Holidays ensures a peaceful and devotional end to the Char Dham Yatra.