The Char Dham Yatra, or journey to four important Hindu temples, is thought to grant “Moksha” to the lost souls. Usually, this journey begins in Haridwar and concludes in Badrinath. The four Dhams are all surrounded by majestic scenery and steep hills.
1.When you arrive at Haridwar to begin your tour of the Chardham yatra package, take in the magnificent sight of the powerful small diyas glittering inside the Ganges and providing a sight to behold. As you travel through Mussoorie’s foggy roads, enjoy the scenery as you approach Barkot/Kharadi, the queen of the hills.
2.The second day of the Chardham trip package will be full of surprises as you go to Yamunotri, the location of the Yamuna River’s origin. One must walk for about 6 to 8 hours to get here. Visitors’ minds are calmed by the lovely shrine honouring the River Yamuna, which exudes a peaceful ambience. The region is also home to Jamunabai Kund, where visitors from all over the nation gather to perform “visarjan” on the Divya Shila and give prayers.
3.On the third day of your journey, you’ll see the capital city of Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi, a city on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, is well known for its historical buildings and the variety of activities it provides. You get the opportunity to marvel at the 6 metre tall Trishul in the Shakti Temple here. One of the oldest Shiva temples, Vishwanatha Temple is located in the centre of the city.
4.You will visit Gangotri, the birthplace of the River Ganga, on the fourth day of your journey. Enjoy the peace and tranquilly while sitting along the banks of the Ganga as it flows with all of its might. Admire the magnificent sight this enormous temple made of white stone provides. As you move towards seeking blessings, say prayers and pay attention to the aartis and holy melodies being played.
5.The tour’s fifth day will begin with a check-out from Uttarkashi and a transportation to Guptkashi. I had a look at the captivating scene of Baghirathi and Alakhnanda coming together at Devprayag. Visit the Ardhnarishwar shrine, a shrine dedicated to the half-male, half-female form of Lord Shiva, after arriving at Guptkashi, and participate in a delightful prayer there.
6.You will begin the sixth day by travelling to Gaurikund, which is thought to be the location where Lord Shiva professed his love for Goddess Parvati. There is a tiny pool of naturally occurring hot water that is always warm.
7.You will ascend to Kedarnath from Gaurikund and get the opportunity to take in the stunning Kedarnath Temple, which is surrounded by the snow-capped Himalayas. As you enter the temple and enjoy pure haven while listening to the bells ringing and holy prayers being offered, praise the powerful Lord Shiva.
We will travel from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and then from Gaurikund to Guptkashi on the seventh day of our journey.
8.The eighth day will begin with your journey to Badrinath and arrival at your comfortable lodging. You will receive Lord Vishnu’s blessings from the entire town. Don’t forget to awe at the sacred Alaknanda-Manakini River confluence. Before leaving for your stay, take advantage of some quiet and spiritual time here.
9.On the ninth day of the journey, the group will visit the Badrinath temple, where the Morning and Evening Aartis will provide some serene sights. Enjoy the pony rides as you are led to the temple and take in its splendour. Take the opportunity to relax in the sacred Tapt Kund hot springs.
10.Your final day of travel will bring you back to Haridwar, from which point you can return home while carrying a lifetime’s worth of memories.
Trek Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Barkot/Kharadi via Mussorie
- Total distance to be covered 91.9 km
- Your adventure will start in Haridwar, where one of our representatives will pick you up and drive you in a private vehicle to Barkot/Kharadi.
- On your journey, you’ll look for Mussoorie, a lovely town encircled by the Queen of Hills, and its stunning beauty.
- Turn in the direction of Mussoorie’s Kempty Falls, a high Himalayan cliff. Here, you can enjoy water sports and nature’s largest bath.
- When you arrive at Barkot/Kharadi, you can look for the charming little town that is located beside the Yamuna River.
- Check into the hotel, unwind for a while, then have a lovely meal there.
- Go to bed so you can rest well and be refreshed for the next day.
Day 2 Yamunotri Dham Visit
- Total distance to be covered 46 km
- Get up early and get off en route, you’ll see the spectacular Bandarpoonch peak and enchanted surroundings.
- After eating breakfast, proceed to Yamunotri Dham, India’s second-most divine river, where the River Yamuna is born.
- Your 6 KM trip to Yamunotri Dham will begin at Janki Chatti.
- You can take a cool dip in Jamnabai Kund’s before beginning the trip, which is known to cleanse one of all sins and guard against a premature and agonising demise.
- After that, you will go to the Yamunotri temple to see the revered mother Yamuna and perform her pooja. You will then bow your heads to praise the idol of Yamuna devi there.
- You will then proceed to the Surya Kund temple, which is close to the Ganga temple. It is a hot spring where you can accept boiling rice and potatoes in the kund as a Prasad of the Devi.
- Trek back to Barkot/Kharadi after visiting the little settlement of Jan Ki Chatti.
- Enjoy a delicious meal at the hotel after a fun day, then get a good night’s rest to recharge for the next leg of the journey.
Day 3 Barkot/Kharadi to Uttarkashi
- Total distance to be covered Barkot to Uttarkashi 82 km.
- A spiritual town is the perfect place to awaken.
- After breakfast, leave Barkot/Kharadi and travel towards Uttarkashi, also known as Kashi of the North , which is located along the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
- When you get to Uttarkashi, check into your accommodation and get ready.
- You will depart to discover this religious and historic city’s natural beauty.
- The Vishwanath Temple, one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India, will be your destination. It has a charming architectural design.
- Continue on to Shakti Temple, which is renowned for its 90 cm-long Trishul (trident), which the Hindu goddess Durga is said to have used to destroy the demon in myth.
- After a beautiful day, go back to the hotel for a delicious meal and remain there the next night.
Day 4 Uttarkashi to Gangotri
- Total distance to be covered 99.1 km
- Get up early to take in the magnificent vistas of the mountains and Deodar trees.
- You will go via Gangnani to Gangotri after breakfast.
- You will go to Gangnani’s Garam Kund, where you are welcome to take a bath in the sacred water.
- Continue travelling in the direction of Gangotri while taking in the stunning vistas of the Harshil valley.
- After the Aarti, take in the scenery and unwind while taking in the nature.
- Take a blessed bath in the holy Ganges, also known as Bhagirathi at its beginning, as you arrive at Shree Gangotri.
- Enjoy the Aarti in the evening while taking in the scenery’s lush surroundings.
- Drive back to Uttarkashi afterward, have dinner at the hotel, and spend the night there.
Day 5 Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
- Total distance to be covered 194.6 km
- Get up early, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and then travel to Guptkashi.
- You will be charmed by stunning views of the Ganga and Bhagirathi rivers along with Tehri lake (one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia) as you go.
- You’ll make a lunch stopover in Srinagar. Enjoy your dinner however you choose.
- On the way to your journey, you will see stunning vistas of Rudraprayag and Ukhimath.
- Once there, a transfer is made to the hotel in Guptkashi.
- If time allows, you will visit Ardhnarishwar shrine, a special shrine that features an idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati that is half man and half woman.
- Enjoy a lavish dinner and a pleasant night’s sleep after a long day.
Day 6 Guptkashi to Kedarnath
- Total distance to be covered 48 km
- Wake up with the stunning view of mountains all across.
- Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of mountains as you awaken.
- Following breakfast at the hotel, you will go in the direction of Gaurikund.
- It has warm water and is used for pilgrimages. There, Lord Shiva is said to have finally confessed His love for Lord Gauri.
- After that, you’ll proceed to the beautiful Kedarnath summit, which rises to a remarkable 3584 metres above the Mandakini River. In the heart of the majestic snow-capped Himalayan peaks sits the well-known Lord Shiva shrine of Kedarnath.
- After eating breakfast, start the 14-kilometer journey from Gauri Kund to the Kedarnath temple. Pony or palanquin rides are available for your enjoyment to make the journey more comfortable.
- After lunch, continue travelling in Kedarnath’s direction.
- When you arrive at the temple, pray and prostrate yourself before Lord Shiva. Your eyes will undoubtedly enjoy the view.
- At Kedarnath, you will participate in the evening aarti, when the entire valley is filled with the sound of ringing bells and prayers that bring comfort to the soul.
- Enjoy an excellent dinner after a spiritually enlightening day.
- Retire for the day and spend the night in the hotel at Kedarnath.
Day 7 Kedarnath to Guptkashi
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- Total distance to be covered 48 km
- You will participate in Pooja at one of Lord Shiva’s 12 jyotirlingas early in the morning.
- You’ll look for the temple’s mesmerising splendour in its setting against the majestic Kedarnath mountain.
- After a hearty breakfast, prepare to travel to Gaurikund.
- Arrive at Gauri kund and relax in the healing water to relieve weariness.
- Go back to the hotel in Guptkashi, eat dinner, get some rest, and refuel for the following day.
Day 8 Guptkashi to Pipalkoti
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- Total distance to be covered 108 km
- Get up early and start travelling to Badrinath after breakfast.
- You can tour the Neelkanth mountain peak’s surroundings and the meeting point of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers after you are in Badrinath.
- Check into the hotel after being enchanted by Badrinath’s unrivalled charm.
- Enjoy a lavish dinner at the hotel and a restful night’s sleep.
Day 9 Pipalkoti to Badrianth
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- Total distance to be covered 77 km
- Enjoy a great breakfast before setting off for Badrinath Temple, the well-known sanctuary of Lord Badri Vishal.
- The distance between the picturesque valley and river stream is one km.
- You may take a swim in the water of Tapt Kund, a hot spring that is thought to have therapeutic benefits, before visiting the Lord Shiva temple.
- You will next go to the Badrinath Temple, which is surrounded by the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges. You will be astounded by this sacred shrine’s beauty, which features classic Garhwali timber construction.
- Return to the hotel, have dinner, and get a good night’s sleep.
Day 10 Pipalkoti to Haridwar
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- Total distance to be covered 200 km
- To make it to Haridwar on time, get up really early.
- After a delicious breakfast, leave the hotel.
- Finish the journey with a basket brimming with priceless memories.
Included/Excluded
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Camp & Food
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
How To Reach
By Air:-
Jolly Grant airport is located 25 kilometers from the city, serving to Dehradun.Daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun.
By Train:-
Take the train from Delhi to Dehradun overnight
Nanda Devi Express(from new delhi):- Departure:- 23:50; Arrival:- 05:40
Dehradun Express(from Nizamuddin):- Departure:- 21:10; Arrival:- 05:00
By Bus:-
Regular bus service is available from Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate) to Dehradun. We suggest that you take only government buses from the ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses run from outside ISBT Kashmere Gate and they are not trust worthy.
Usually, the buses left you in the Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun railway station via Ola/Uber Cab/Auto Rickshaw/Shared three Wheeler.
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Things To Carry
Basics Gears
- Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
- Trekking Shoes
- Trekking Pole
- LED Torch
- One Water Bottle (one litre)
- Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
- Trekking Jacket
- Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- Two collared t-shirts
- Thermals
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreeen Lotion
- Lip Balm
- Sun cap
- Synthetic hand gloves
- Two pair of Socks
- Raincoat/Ponchos
Others
- Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
- Toiletries
- Cutlery
- Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory DocumentsOriginal and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID)
Terms & Conditions
The following listed statements are the ‘Terms and Conditions’ that will guide the relationship between YOU ( might also be referred as ‘Client’ below ) and MountMemory ( might also be referred as ‘Us’ below ). By booking a trip with us, it is taken for acceptance that you have read the Terms and Conditions and are in agreement with it in full terms. On booking a trip with us, it is also taken for acceptance that you agree to be bound by the laid terms and conditions, the cancellation policy and certain limitations of liability. We, i.e You and Us will be guided by this Terms and Conditions to resolve any legal or other disputes that may arise during the trip.
TRIP:
Any treks, expeditions, photography tours, or any other product which you will buy from us is referred to as TRIPS.
Booking A Trip
All of our trips need to be registered for by filling up a registration form and following the booking processes and successful receipt of payments. A booking ONLY COMES TO EXISTENCE after we send a confirmation email from us stating the same. Before that, there is no existence and meaning of this Terms and Conditions.
Before a trip is booked by you, we are in no obligation of any sorts and may change the price, itinerary or service agreement of a trip, be it multiple times. Once a trip is booked, this Terms and Conditions stands valid, as our legal guiding rules.
CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY MountMemory:
MountMemory reserves the right to cancel any trip you booked with us, unless guaranteed to run beforehand The cancellation of a trip by us might be because of several reasons which are not under our control.
Call Off – Before The Trip Start Date:
Due to natural disasters, flight cancellation, consequences of strikes, industrial action, wars, riots, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, or other similar situations, we may cancel the trip. Such cases are beyond our boundaries and MountMemory do its best to come to your help. On such occasions, MountMemory will refund the trip fee. We will be guided by our Cancellation Policy for the amount to refund and the date of such interventions will be accepted as the cancellation date.
Call Off – After The Trip Start Date:
Due to similar reasons as stated above, an ongoing trip might have to be cancelled midway. On such occasions, we will try our best to co-operate with you. However, no refunds will be made.
In any such cases, MountMemory will not be held responsible for any incidental expenses or collateral losses or damages that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking the trip, such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All of our trips demands a certain level of fitness and medical health. For some of our trips, you need to fill our medical certificate with correct information. In any case, the information stated by you or your doctor in the medical certificate will be treated as correct, and we won’t be scrutinizing it. MountMemory has all the right to cancel or abandon a trip for the individual due to medical risks or fitness issues, before or in the middle of an ongoing trip. On such cases, no refund will be made for the remaining part of the trip cost whatsoever.
Some trips may be unsuitable for Clients due to age, mobility, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions. It is the Client’s responsibility to check prior to booking. MountMemory is not required to provide any special facilities unless it has agreed to do so in writing. The Company will do its best to meet Clients special requests, but such requests do not form part of the Contract and therefore the Company is not liable for not serving these special requests.
INDEMNITY AND RISK OF LIFE ADVENTURE UNDERTAKEN:
You understand that venturing in the high altitude and indulging in adventurous activities like trekking and mountaineering expeditions may expose you to inhospitable conditions which may pose serious risks to you in forms of physical or medical injury, and might even result in your death.
You have given a consent that you have undertaken this trip with MountMemory Pvt. Ltd. at your own volition, cost and risk, and will not hold Mountmemory Pvt. Ltd. or any of its representatives and staffs, responsible for any unforeseen consequences that can happen to me on this trek or expedition.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
At MountMemory we believe in sustainable tourism through responsible travelling and it is one of our prime pillars of the organization. In all of our trip, we focus on keeping the mountains clean, benefiting the local community through our travels into their place and conservation of the natural flora and fauna of the place. We try to leave the mountains in better conditions than what we got into it. We make sure that in any case, we i.e our clients and staffs cause no harm to the environment at any cost. If possible and feasible, we even put voluntary efforts to clean the mountains and raise awareness amongst the local community. Irresponsible behavior with the environment will not be tolerated and we may also consider excluding the culprit from the group. In such cases, no refunds whatsoever will be made.
TRIP LEADER, SAFETY AND AUTHORITY
All our trips will be headed by a trip leader who will be a Himalayan High representative. In all the cases he will be guiding the clients to safety norms and will put all his efforts to keep the group safe, healthy, comfortable, motivated and take towards successful completion of the trip. In case of any unforeseen conditions like bad weather, medical evacuation, etc, it is the Trip Leader who will take the decision of the further itinerary or course of action based on his experience, judgement of the situation and safety of the entire group. He, and only he, has the sole right to take the decision with regards to the course of action and itinerary on the field for the safety and benefit of all the members in the group.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
We DO NOT provide insurance of any kind. Adequate and valid travel insurance is advisable for all travelers. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue, air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. You must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it when required. You need to make sure that your insurance covers ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES like trekking and mountaineering at the required altitude.
CHANGES IN THE ITINERARY:
Please note that mountain adventures are always unpredictable. Bad weather in mountain regions can cause flight delays, road blocks, or getting stranded in one place, etc. In such cases, we will be required to change the itinerary as per the situation. The itinerary will be changed with the best intentions to complete the trip as much as feasible, for everyone in the team. Such changes will always be made to keep the total number of days in the trek to be unchanged, If for any case, where the number of days increases, extra cost for the day needs to be borne by the clients for the extra days. The amount will be calculated by MountMemory office/staffs. In no case any refund will be made if the trip is cancelled in the middle due to situations beyond our control. However, every effort will be made to adjust the remaining days to change to some other itinerary.
Moreover, MountMemory does not accept any responsibility for costs incurred as a result of missed flights, trains or buses, but would assist to make alternative arrangements wherever possible. Please also note that while on the field, we may have to make some changes in the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances.
DOCUMENTS TO BE CARRIED
You must carry a valid photo identity card like passport, voter’s ID or aadhar card. These documents might be required for issuing various permissions required to travel. MountMemory is not responsible for the safety of these documents; It is advised that proper care be taken to protect your documents from getting damaged due to rain, theft, misplacement, etc. Also, please carry 2 passport sized photos. Many permits require them. It will only be used when required.
Also, very importantly, carry MountMemory Travel Disclaimer and Medical Certificate in original copies which needs top be submitted to the trek leader in the base camp.
INJURIES AND EVACUATION:
MountMemory would not be financially liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. We advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter, wherever available and required.
However, MountMemory will take all the necessary care required to take care of any injuries. The team will be accompanied by a Team Leader who will handle required first aids and work out the evacuations.
What if you get injured in middle of the trek ?
Such situations will be treated as emergency and we will act according to the seriousness of it. While sometimes we may require to give you full attention, without affecting the entire team. While on other occasions, it might be a minor injury and treated accordingly, with importance. If we require to send you back, we will accompany a helper with you, who will take care of you and take you down to safety. The entire team is expected to cooperate fully on such occasions. We will abide by our Terms of Travel for such situation, and you are expected to read it before you join one of our fixed departures.
Can emergency to some individual in the group disrupt your plan and schedule ?
We plan strictly to stick to the planned schedule and keep the group shielded from individual emergencies. However, sometimes a bad case of emergency can disrupt the entire plan as we prioritized to save a life first. We take with us enough extra resources so as to answer the individual emergency without disrupting the plan of other unaffected trekkers in the team. However, if the condition is too serious, others in the group might get affected due to this as well. This might be a little compromise in service promised, change in itinerary, etc. It seldom happens, but there is a chance for that. Cost escalation for unscheduled return from the trek will not be borne by us.
Cost of an emergency situation ?
All the expenses made during an emergency situation or unplanned situation has to be borne by the individual trekker. We will assist with all our knowledge, information and connections to respond to that emergency immediately and get you back to safety.
SERVICES MISSED OR UNUSED OR UNSCHEDULED RETURN:
There will be no discounts or money refunded for missed or unused services, this includes voluntary or involuntary termination/departure from tour, i.e. sickness, death of a family member etc, late arrival on the tour, or premature departure either voluntarily or involuntarily.
Cost escalation for unscheduled and unplanned return from the trek will not be borne by us.
THEFT ON TRIP
MountMemory will not be responsible for any theft or loss of personal belongings on the travel duration. It is upto the client’s top take care of their personal belongings. However, Himalayan High will try their best to act to the situation, but not legally liable to do so, by taking proper actions including reporting to local police administration, talking to locals, etc. A travel insurance taking care of theft on tour is advised for this matter.
UPDATING OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
MountMemory reserves the right to update and amend these terms and conditions at anytime. It is the responsibility of the Client to keep updated with any changes. The current version of terms and conditions will always be found on the website www.themountmemory.com and will be the terms referred to in any dispute.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and acknowledged by the Company. The date on which the request to cancel is received by MountMemory will be accepted as the Cancellation Date and hence determine the cancellation charges applicable. Mentioned below are our cancellation charges.
In case you wish to cancel your trek please e-mail us at info@themountmemory.com
1- Cancellations up to 21 days prior to departure date – 70% refund
2- Between 21 days to 14 days prior to departure – 50% refund
3- Between 14 days to 10 days prior to departure- 30% refund
4- Less than 10 days of departure – No refund or you can transfer your trek (same batch date & same trek) to your dear one.
Note:-
a) Change of trek batch date is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
b) In case of transferring a trek to your dear one, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements lay down by MountMemory.
c) MountMemory holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice. Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within the 10 working days.
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Cost Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Cost of transport (Haridwar to Haridwar)
- Meals(Veg only) Breakfast and Dinner
- Tour Guide with group more than 10 persons
Cost Exclusions
- BAGGAGE OFFLOAD: Extra at INR 500 per bag per day.
- Food purchased outside our fixed menu
- Travel Insurance
- Anything out of the Inclusions list
- Personal Trekking Gears ( everything required can be rented from us at discounted rate if booked well on time
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- Food purchased outside our fixed menu
- Travel Insurance
- Anything out of the Inclusions list
- Personal Trekking Gears ( everything required can be rented from us at discounted rate if booked well on time
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