Yamunotri Yatra 2010

Yamunotri Tour – The Ultimate Path to Salvation – Yamunotri, in the lap of the Tehri Garhwal region in Uttaranchal, is famous as the source of the river Yamuna. The river originates from the Champasar glacier near the Bandar Poonch and Shrikantha peaks. The Yamunotri temple is one of the main attractions here. Yamunotri also has a number of hot water springs and glaciers with medicinal properties.

The common Hindu belief says that one must thank almighty in its varied fruitful forms and this is the reason even rivers are worshipped in India. It is a sweet gesture through which devotees express their gratitude towards God for availing optimum water. At Yamunotri one of such sacred rivers River Yamuna emerges in the form of a small streamlet.

Situated at an altitude of about 3293 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas, Yamunotri is the seat of River Goddess Yamuna. Its sanctity has been ever escalating since it was added as one of the holy destinations of Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage. Yamunotri tour is a perfect way to explore the ethereal bliss of Himalayas and to bow the river deity who resides in the sacred shrine of Yamunotri.

The tour to Yamunotri performed as a part of the pilgrimage is believed to be of the quality of cleansing the soul of all the sins.

The chief highlights of Yamunotri are the temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs of Janki Chatti. The temple constructed on the orders of Maharaja Pratap Shah is perched on the left bank of river Yamuna.

Hindus has elevated the river to the stature of divine mother for it has played a significant role in nurturing and developing the surrounding populations.

On your Yamunotri tour packages you will trek up to high altitudes in Himalayas to reach the holy shrine of Goddess Yamuna. Reaching the main temple is a full day’s journey starting from the towns of Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehradun and also involves a 13 kilometres of trek.

This trek begins at a small town of Hanuman Chatti from where a 6 kilometres of trek amidst lush valleys will take you to Janki Chatti. Keeping in mind the convenience of adult pilgrims and other disabled devotees here the services of horses, palanquin and ponies is also available for the trek.

Setting on the trek from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri you will encounter natural splendour at its best.
This trek is particularly noticed for its breathtaking vistas and cascading waterfall. Two hot springs are situated at Yamunotri offering rejuvenating bath to the tired devotees at Gauri Kund. The pilgrimage is performed in between the months of May to November after Diwali festival during which the temple remains open at a stretch.

The devout devotees can also choose to live here at the temple at the small ashrams and guest houses for a longer stay at the temple close to divinity.

The entire trek of the Yamunotri tour is very challenging for the elevation is very high and yet the enthusiastic pilgrims manage to scale them with their sheer will and the passion that they have in their heart to see the ultimate abode of their deity.

The sacred Char Dham Yatra is believed to be a very sacred entity which should be performed by all Hindus at least once in a lifetime. The visit to Yamunotri is however, not just known for its religious reasons, but now people also visit the region to explore another façade of divinity dissolved in the tranquility and beauty of Mother Nature. 

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Tour Details

Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham ( or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism.

Highlights : A Journey to the Inner World, Char Dham Yatra

Tour Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights Ex Delhi (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath)

About The Char Dham Yatra:

Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham ( or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism.

For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient hindu scriptures as ‘Kedarkhand’. Char Dham Yatra 2010 – Detailed information about Char Dham Tour Packages in India for Kedarnath, Badrinath Yamunotri Gangotri Dham.

Day Wise Breakup

Day 1: Delhi – Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)

Today we start our holy journey from Delhi reaching the Hari- dwar “Door to Vishnu”. Visit the Har ki Paudi, Ganga Mandir and the Haricharan Temple. Attend one of the most beautiful religious ceremony, an evening aarti at the Har Ki Paudi.

Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (220kms/7hr)

Today early in the morning post breakfast drive to Barkot. We enroute our visit through the beautiful landscapes of Dehradun and Mussoorie. Later drive to Barkot at an altitude of 1280 Mts a place with rich forests of pine and seasonal fruits like Apple and apricots.

Day 3 : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot

Today we start our journey starting from Barkot to reach Phool Chatti via Janki Chatti and Hanuman Chatti. From here it is 9 Kms Trek to Yamunotri for which ponies, dandies and kandies are available. Near the temple there are three hot springs. The most important,

Surya Kund, is a Tank full of boiling water into which rice and potatos are dipped to be cooked and taken as “prasad”. A bath in the Hot springs is very refreshing after a tedious walk. Workship the Divya Shila before workshipping the Deity. Later trek to Hanuman Chetti Later drive to barkot.

Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)

Today drive from Barkot to Uttarkashi an important pilgrimage centre, situated at an elevation of 1,150 mts. Located on the banks of River Bhagirathi. Some of the important Temples worth visiting are – Vishwanath Temple and Ekadash Rudra. Every year during the “Magh Mela” people visit Uttarkashi to take holy dip in Bhagirathi along with the image of their village deity.

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts) Where Ganga came down to earth. The picturesque pilgrimage of Gangotri where Ganga touched earth for the first time. The 18 th Century temple dedicated to the Goddess Ganga is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi.

Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220kms/8hr)

Today our early morning drive takes us to Guptkashi. Guptkashi, The name was given to the place as it is said to be the hiding place of Lord shiva when he was unwilling to give darshan to pandavs. 46 Kms Off Kedarnath, Guptakashi is the shrine at a height of 1319 mtrs.

Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath

Today morning we drive to Gaurikund , from where we trek to Kedarnath (3584 mts) for which ponies, dandies and kandies are available. Amidst the dramatic mountanscapes of the majestic Kedarnath Range stands one of the twelve “Jyotirlingas” of Kadar ji or Lord Shiva. At an altitude of 3584 Mts. and on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus. Stay at Kedarnath.

Special Instructions : Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath.

Day 8: Kedarnath – Pipalkoti

Today after breakfast, we trek down back to Gaurikund. We drive to Pipalkoti on our way we come across Three important Confluences – Rudraprayag, Karanprayag and Nandprayag respectively.

Our drive takes us to Pipalkoti in the evening. Stay overnight at Pipalkoti.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Madakini rivers Rudraprayag.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Pinder rivers Karanprayag.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers Nandprayag.

Day 9: Pipalkoti – Badrinath (80kms/4hr)

An early morning drive from Pipalkoti takes us to Badrinath by the early afternoon. On our way we see the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers at Vishnuprayag. Encircled by a beautiful valley, on the banks of holy river Alankanda. With the Neelakanth mountains as the backdrop, Badrinath Dham is one of the Holiest of the four shrines on the scared itinerary of every devour Hindu.

After or before Darshan also visit the Mana villiage also considered to be the Last Indian Village before Tibet on this route. Nearby are – Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul all forming an important part of the pilgrimage to Badrinathji. Stay overnight at Badrinath.

Day 10: Badrinath – Srinagar (150 kms/7hr)

Early morning drive from Badrinath Ji will take us to Srinagar enroute via Joshimuth and Rudraprayag. Srinagar is an facinating old capital of Garhwal. It is an important cultural and Educational centre.




Day 11: Srinagar – Rishikesh (107kms/4hr)

Today we drive from Srinagar after a relaxed morning breakfast for Rishikesh. On our way we come across the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers Deoprayag. Upon arrival check in and later in the afternoon visit Ram Jhula, Luxman Jhula, mandir and ashram. At evening enjoy Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

Day 12: Rishikesh – Hardwar – Delhi (230kms/7hr)

Today we drive to New Delhi and enroute our journey with a stopover at Hardwar. Upon arrival drop at the railway Station/ Airport.

Chardham Yatra is the most popular spiritual yatra starting from April-May and continues till Oct-Nov every year in Uttarakhand India.This is the best time to visit Char Dhams and enjoy the scenic beauty of the environment and nature. It comprises of 4 destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrines with a deep religious sentiment around the world each year. It is believe that going for a Chardham Yatra releases an individual from all sins.

As per official statistics of Uttarakhand Government it is expecting that more than 600,000 pilgrims will be visiting Chardham in 2010.

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Religion is one of the most significant entities of life in India; religion has been prevalent in the country since time immemorial. Diverse religions live in harmony and on their existence numerous cultures flourishes. People of various faiths believe in paying highest penance to attain salvation and thus these pilgrimage tours came into existence. 

Devotees set on long journeys under highly challenging atmosphere to perform penance and ultimately attain salvation. India pilgrimage tours takes one to the holiest shrines of the almighty thereby getting one closer to that divine ambiance. For those desiring to set on a quest of spirituality or those wanting to see an off-beat route to the country these pilgrimage tours in India proves to be the best bet.

Char Dham – Comprising of four pilgrimage sites namely, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, Char Dham Yatra is considered one of the most pious pilgrimages of Hindus. Nestled in the soaring high Himalayas, a journey to these holy shrines is both challenging and soul stirring and thus is widely opted by devotees as well as tourists opting for India pilgrimage tour packages. The picturesque panorama surroundings and people chanting names of their deity together all creates an atmosphere of divinity that has the quality of cleansing all the malice of the soul and provides great peace.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra – The Himalayan region mostly secluded and even inaccessible at many regions has retained its purity and has well preserved its pilgrimage sites and is thus rightly called “Land of Gods”. As per Hindu faith, destroyer of evil and sorrow, Lord Shiva once resided at a cave of Mount Kailash where he narrated the entire story of creation of the universe to his wife Goddess Parvati. A journey to Kailash Mansarovar also regarded pious by other faiths is thus considered one that demolishes evil and is capable of blessing the pilgrim with ultimate ecstasy.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites – Three of the sites in India related to the life of Lord Buddha are major Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Devotees of Buddhist faiths participate in the long journey of great moral value which takes them to these pilgrimage sites. Buddhist pilgrimage tours in India takes the devotees to the sites of Bodhgaya in Bihar which is the site where Buddha attained enlightenment, Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh where he preached his first sermon and Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh where Lord Buddha had attained Mahaparinirvana.

Rameswaram Temple in Tamil Nadu – The journey to Rameshwaram temple is an important pilgrimage for Hindus. One of the Jyotirlingas (shrine of Lord Shiva where the deity is believed to reside) Rameswaram temple is a beautiful example of rich South Indian architecture. As the legend goes, Lord Rama along with his wife and brother had first installed a Shivlinga and worshiped it here at Rameswaram.

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