Since the 1950, the importance of the Char Dham as both an actual destination and an object of the national Hindu religious imagination has grown considerably. Buoyed by "religious tourism" and by the rise of a conservative Hindu population compelled by sites that speak to the existence of an all-India Hindu culture, the Char Dham has become an important destination for pilgrims from throughout South Asia and the diaspora, particularly Bengalis, Marwaris, Odias, Marathis, Gujaratis, Delhites and people from Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Today, the circuit receives hundreds of thousands of visitors in an average pilgrimage season, which lasts from approximately April 15 until Diwali (sometime in November). The season is heaviest in the two-month period before the monsoon, which normally comes in late July. After the rains begin, travel to the sites becomes extremely dangerous. Even before the rains begin, safety is a major concern, as extensive road building and heavy traffic have critically destabilized the rocks, making fatal landslides and bus/jeep accidents a regular occurrence. Mortality rates for a season often surpass 200. Some pilgrims also visit the sites after the rains ends and before the sites become impassable due to snow. Although temperatures at the shrines in the early winter months of October and November are inhospitable, it is said that the mountain scenery surrounding the sites is most vivid after the rains have had a chance to moisten the dust of the plains below.

Day:1 Haridwar–Barkot (177Kms/05/06Hrs

Morning meets our Driver at Haridwar & Driver to Barkot via Mussoorie. later driver to Barkot check-in into hotel dinner and overnight stay in Barkot.

Day:2 Barkot - Yamunotri -Barkot (36Kms/ Drive & 06Kms Trek (one side)

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti& star trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in JamunabaiKund's warm water and having "Darshan" of "Yamunaji" return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day:3 Barkot -Uttarkashi (100Kms/ 04-05Hrs)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Shivgufa on the way to Uttarkashi. Arrival in Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi city. After that check-in hotel. Day free for rest. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day:4 Uttarkashi – Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100Kms/ 04-05Hrs)

The morning after breakfast then drive to Gangotri, en route to Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its natural beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day:5 Uttarkashi – Guptkashi/Sitapur/Phata (220Kms/ 07-08Hrs)

The morning after breakfast, drive to Sitapur via Ghanshali. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, and drive alongside the river to reach the hotel. Check into the hotel arrival in Sitapur. Dinner and Overnight stay at Sitapur.

Day:6 Sitapur/Phata – Kedarnath -Sitapur (19Kms/ trek on side)

The morning after breakfast drive to Sirsi Heli Paid Kedarnath (by Helicopter at your own cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple. After the temple, Darshan treks down to Sirsi Helipad. Later, drive to Sitapur. Overnight stay at Sitapur.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you to your prebooked Helipad. After Back our car will drop you at a hotel for rest.

Day:7 Sitapur/Phata – Piplakoti-Joshimath (156Kms/ 06Hrs)

Morning, after breakfast then drive to Joshimath via Pipalkoti, Chamoli, then drive to Joshimath Check-in into hotel dinner & overnight stay at Joshimath.

Day:8 Joshimath -Badrinath -Joshimath-Pipalkoti (76Kms/ 03Hrs)

In the morning, leave for Shri Badrinath Ji Temple. En route visit Narsingh Temple, and Adi Shankracharya Math at Joshimath, and drive to Badrinath. On arrival perform Pooja, and Darshan and spend time visiting the temple. At the noon, drive to Joshimath,/Piplakoti overnight stay at Joshimath/Piplakoti.

Badrinath one of the 'Ancient Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus, the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Day:9 Joshimath - Piplakoti -Haridwar Drop (237Kms/ 06-07Hrs)

The morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by the Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Later. Drop at Haridwar.

Tour ends with sweet memories…

• Accommodation - Room on Double sharing Basis
• Hotel accommodation as per package or similar hotels.
• All transfer and sightseeing by Innova Crysta.
• Driver allowance.
• Toll taxes, permit Interstate taxes, Parking, etc.
• Meals Breakfast & Dinner.
• All applicable taxes.
• 05% GST Included
• Pickup & Drop Haridwar.

• Lunch.
• Lakha Mandal, Triuginarayan, Chopta, Mana & Auli Sightseeing as Per Direct Payment Basis.
• Pony / Palki / Doli Charges during Yamunotri & Kedarnath Trek.
• Any International or Domestic Air or Rail Tickets.
• Rest All Meals.
• Table drinks.
• travel / personal health insurance.
• personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather.

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• Rates mentioned in the package are valid for Indian nationals only until and unless specified along with quotation.
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• Any date amendments in the air tickets will be considered as cancellation only and new tickets are issued under new applicable fare at the time of issuance of ticket and cancellation charges are applicable for the canceled tickets as per airline policy.
• Any amendments in the date or itinerary are to be intimated to us in writing and amended confirmation depends on the availability of given hotels on requested dates. The cancellation policy shall be applicable in such a case.
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• The check-in and check-out time of most of the hotels is 02 PM to 12 PM and the number of meals including breakfast is always corresponding to the no. of nights booked by the guest. The hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival.
• A similar hotel will be given in case of non-availability and the operator is authorized to change the hotel if required.
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• Due to any reason, if Vehicle breaks down due to technical reasons, we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.
• We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accidents, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.
• AC will not work in all hill areas or stopped/parked vehicles.
• The driver will not drive in No entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jams. The normal working hours of the driver is 12 hrs in case you want services more than 12 hours in a day kindly inform us in advance.
• In some hill areas roads driving after sunset and music are not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.
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• We reserve the right to give you a similar car if the car you booked is unavailable.
• At many of the tourist destinations/hill stations, some of the road/shopping market/mall roads have “NO ENTRY” for all / some bigger tourist vehicles depending on destination along with time restrictions also. In this kind of situation, guests have to manage another available mode of transport with an additional cost and on a direct payment basis, this cost is not included in the ideal package inclusion.
• Sometimes vehicle parking areas little far from the sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking at their own cost.
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