Chardham Yatra Package / Heliopter / By Air, Road / 4 Dham Yatra Package - Charo Dham Yatra / Year 2022

Char Dham Yatra is referred to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These Char Dham Yatra destinations are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four Chardham Yatra sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India. Traditionally, the Chardham Yatra is undertaken from the west to the east. Thus, the yatra starts from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Amongst these destinations in Char Dham Yatra , Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to goddesses Yamuna and Ganga respectively. On the other hand, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Moreover, people also visit Hemkund Sahib in the vicinity, which is one of the highest located religious sites in the country. Thus, pilgrims visit all these places in aspiration of washing away their sins and to attain salvation, by the blessings of the Lord.

The great Himalayas are known as abode to several Hindu Gods and in Uttarakhand, there are a number of the most sacred Hindu temples. There are four very famous temples named Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath which are communally known as Char Dham Yatra.

Kindly go through the following description of all the four sacred shrines of Char Dham Yatra:

Yamunotri : The westernmost shrine of Yamunotri is one of the most visited shrine in Char Dham Yatra which is situated near the source of the river Yamuna. The Yamunotri temple, built by King of Tehri Garhwal, Maharaja Pratap Shah, is located on the left bank of the river Yamuna. The river is considered as a divine mother and a goddess for all the Hindus and has been an eminent part in the development of the civilization in the north India.

Gangotri : Gangotri Dham is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an elevation of almost 3200 m above sea level and respected as one of the most sacred and holy shrines for the Hindus. Gangotri has an important place in the Char Dham Yatra. The Gaumukh Glacier, known as the source of the river Ganges is situated on a trek route from Gangotri. The tourists who wish to visit Gaumukh Glacier need Government permission.

Kedarnath : Kedarnath temple considered as the holiest pilgrimage among the most worshipped pilgrimages for the Hinduism followers. There are twelve Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva and Kedarnath is one of those twelve Jyotirlingas, situated near the source of the river Mandakini at an elevation of 3585 m above sea level. To visit this temple there is a trek route of 14 km from Gaurikund. However, the temple can also be visited by a helicopter ride which starts from Phata. This temple is situated at the highest place of the Char Dham Yatra , and has a very low oxygen level.

Badrinath : The most famous and the most visited dham among the Chardham is Badrinath which is also known as Badri Vishal, the fourth dham. With the Neelkanth peak in the background, it is located between Nar and Narayan peaks. Badrinath is the most venerated and the largest among the five Badris also called as the Panch Badri. Badrinath is one the Char Dham (four dhams) of India established by Adi Guru Shankracharya.

There are two types of Chardham Yatra. This Char Dham Yatra is in the Garhwal area of Uttarakhand State. During this journey, we visit Maa Yamunotri, Maa Gangotri, Shri Badrinath and Baba Kedarnath.

Chardham Yatra Package from Delhi (11 Nights / 12 Days)

Day 01 : Delhi – Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)
Arrival Delhi Railway Station/airport / home, Meet and Assist further drive to Haridwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Haridwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Dinner and Night halt.

Day 02 : Haridwar - Barkot (240kms/7hr)
After breakfast drive to Barkot via Dehradun and Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt.

Day 03 : Barkot -Ranachatti - Yamunotri – Ranachatti - Barkot (15kms drive and 6kms Trek (one side))
Drive to Phool Chatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (7kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Hanumanchatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04 : Barkot - Uttarkashi (130kms/4hr)
Morning after breakfast Drive to Uttarkashi visit Vishwanath Temple. Check in hotel and Night Halt.

Day 05 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3hr each side)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 06 : Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag (175kms/6hr)
Early morning, drive to Rudraprayag enroute visit Tehri Lake. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 07 : Rudraprayag - Kedarnath Tour (75kms by road and 14kms Trek)
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

Day 08 : Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek and 75kms/3hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.

Day 09 : Rudraprayag - Badrinath (165kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Day 10 : Badrinath - Rudraprayag(165kms/7hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

Day 11 : Rudraprayag - Haridwar (165kms/7hr)
Early morning, visit Rudraprayag. visit Rishikesh Local Sight Seeing (Ram Jhulla, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Shivananda and Gita Kutir). After Lunch, drive to Haridwar. Check in Hotel Later, Drive back to Haridwar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 12 : Haridwar - Delhi(250kms/7hr)
Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.

Char Dham Yatra by Air

Destinations: Haridwar, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
Duration: 4 nights, 5 days
Distance: From Delhi 550 km
For family and groups
Experiences: Spiritual
Budget: Approx INR 1.7 lakh per person

Let's start our air journey:-

DAY

DEHRADUN TO YAMUNOTRI
You have to reach the government helipad on Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun, the start and end point of this trip. The scheduled timings of the flights are specified in advance. Pilots and ground staff of the helicopter service company brief passengers about what to expect on the trip, during the flight, off-ground and other required information. The flight leaves for Kharsali. On arrival at Kharsali, you can proceed to the Yamunotri temple, which is just 5 km away, on a palanquin. After visiting the temple, you will return to Kharsali and stay the night there.
DAY
2

KHARSALI TO GANGOTRI
After breakfast, you will proceed to Harsil by helicopter. After landing, you can visit the Gangotri temple, which is 25 km by road and takes about 45 minutes by a taxi. After offering your prayers at the temple, you will return to Harsil by road. Explore Harsil in the evening and return to your hotel and rest.
DAY
3

GANGOTRI TO KEDARNATH
After breakfast, the helicopter will fly you to Phata helipad, from where the chopper is changed to proceed for Kedarnath. The Kedarnath temple is just 30 minutes from the helipad and the walk will be for about 15 minutes. After offering your prayers at the temple, you will fly to Guptkashi for the night.
DAY
4

GUPTKASHI TO BADRINATH
After breakfast, the chopper will fly you to Badrinath. From the Badrinath helipad, you can either choose to check into your hotel, freshen-up and then visit the temple or proceed to the temple for prayers directly. In the evening, explore the Badrinath town and retire to your hotel for the night.

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5

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FAQ FOR CHARDHAM YATRA PACKAGE

Q 01: WHEN IS CHARDHAM YATRA START?

Ans: Chardham yatra is start from akshaya tritiya every year. Y is start in April last week & one year may first week.The Char Dham begins in the fourth week of April and sometime in the first week of May.

Q 02: WHERE CAN CHARDHAM YATRA START?

Ans: Now, many good buses, trains and air services are being started to increase the Chardham Yatra. So that there is no inconvenience to the devotees.

Q 03: WHICH TYPES OF RESTAURANTS ARE AVAILABLE IN CHARDHAM YATRA?

Ans: As you all know that Chardham Yatra lasts only four months smoothly. That is why there are few good restaurants in chardham. You can take their information from your driver.

Q 04: WHERE IS BEST TRAVEL AGENT FOR CHAR DHAM YATRA?

Ans: There is many travel agent in all over the india. Those who book Chardham Yatra Read about them well nowadays, information is available about everyone on online portals like Tripadvisor.

Q 05: WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARDHAM FOR HINDUS?

Ans- Chardham means four sacred places in India as per Hindu belief. They are PURI, DWARKA, BADRINATH and RAMESHWARAM- mainly known as the Chardham of India are the most sacred of all pilgrimages. It is believed that undertaking a journey to these holy shrines situated in the four corners of the India washes away the one’s sins and relieves from the cycle of birth and death. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrianth- some peoples called these places are Chardham, which are not actually Chardham. “Chardham” actually refers to Puri, Dwarka, Badrinath and Rameshwaram- where live four Shankaracharyas.

Q 06: CAN PEOPLE ABOVE 60 YRS WITH GOOD HEALTH CAN DO THIS?

Ans: Yes, people above 60 yrs can go for Chardham Yatra. Now these days it has become very easy for tirth yatra. Yamunotri and Kedarnath is hard to reach, but you can hire Ghoda, Palki, Pithhu to go up, transportation reaches very close to the rest of the places. Yamunotri and Gangotri are at high altitude areas, and thus it is advised that people who have respiratory problems or cardio-vascular problems to seek doctor’s advise before going to these areas.

Q 07: IS THERE ANY REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THE CHARDHAM YATRA?

Ans: It is very important to get yourself registered with proper photo-id. And one of the best way to register yourself is online registration. After the registration, an online registration slip will be generated and that should be shown to any counter to take the registration card.

Q 08: WHAT ARE THE DARSHAN TIMING IN CHARDHAM TEMPLES?

Ans: Yamunotri remains open from 6am to 8pm, Gangotri temple timings are 6:15am to 9:30pm, Kedarnath temple is open from 5am to 3pm and Badrinath temple timings are 4:30am to 3pm.

Q 09: WHAT IS THE SEQUENCE OF CHARDHAM YATRA?

Ans: Chardham Yatra is done in a clockwise direction starting from Haridwar and ending in Rishikesh. Before going to start Chardham Yatar, firstly one should take bath in Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar. The sequence is Haridwar- Barkot- Yamunotri- Uttarkashi- Gangotri- Ukimath- Kedarnath- Joshimath- Badrinath- Rishikesh. In the ending you can take bath in triveni Ghat.

Q 10: WHAT IS CHAR DHAM YATRA ITINERARY?

Ans: Please find the above details chardham yatra.

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IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE THINKING DURING COVID -19 PANDEMIC

IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE THINKING DURING COVID -19 PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us in ways we could never have imagined, from unprecedented amounts of family time to homeschooling to working remotely—or not working at all. These sudden, rapid changes in the way we live, coupled with uncertainty, can feel overwhelming. While we may know that it’s helpful for everyone to stay positive, it’s sometimes easier said than done. Here are some suggestions for uplifting your outlook:

Remember it will not be this way forever. This is a difficult time, but it is just that — a time.

Recognize what you are doing well and give yourself credit. It may be tough right now, but you have managed some things really well. Think about the physical, logistical, mental, and emotional struggles you may have encountered in the last few months, and the good—even great—way you approached and handled those challenges.

WHAT IS POSITIVE THINKING

Positive thinking, is the practice of focusing on the good in any given situation. It can have a big impact on your physical and mental health.

That doesn’t mean you ignore reality or make light of problems. It simply means you approach the good and the bad in life with the expectation that things will go well.

THE BENEFITS OF POSITIVE THINKING IN COVID 19PANDEMIC

Many studies have looked at the role of positive thinking in mental and physical health. It’s not always clear which comes first: the mindset or these benefits. But there is no downside to staying upbeat.

Some physical benefits may include:

Longer life span
Lower chance of having a heart attack
Better physical health
Greater resistance to illness such as the common cold
Lower blood pressure
Better stress management
Better pain tolerance

The mental benefits may include:

More creativity
Greater problem-solving skill
Clearer thinking
Better mood
Better coping skills
Less depression

How you apply positive thinking

Changing everything you’ve learned in a life is not easy, imposing a positive thinking starting today thinking that that this will attract positive things in your life is not that simple. To change these negative patterns I recommend these exercises and practices. For me and the people I have chosen in my life works!

1. Use positive words when talking. If you constantly say “I can not” you could convince yourself that it’s true. Replace negative words with positive ones. Tell yourself that you do everything possible to have a happy relationship, tell yourself that you do everything possible to have a brilliant career, tell yourself that you do everything possible to keep you in shape.

2. Remove all the feelings that are not positive! Do not let negative thoughts and feelings conquer when you have a bad mood. Even if for a few hours a day, remove negativity and focus on the positive things in your life.

3. Use words that evoke strength and success. Fill your thoughts with words that make you feel strong, happy, having control over your life. Make an effort to focus on these words rather than the ones that suggest failure or incompetence.

4. Practice positive affirmations. One of the most common exercises for a positive thinking is positive affirmation. What does that mean? Start repeating a positive phrase like “I deserve to be happy” or “I deserve to be loved.” Believing that these statements are true and repeating them always will impose a more positive opinion about your life.

5. Redirect your thoughts! This method used by psychotherapists helps you control your thoughts when you start to feel negative emotions like depression or anxiety. How can you do that? When you feel a such emotion taking hold on you start generating a happy mind, a positive image, something that makes you feel better to keep your negative feelings under control.

6. Start thinking you will succeed! Nothing compares with self confidence that creates a successful reality. Put your doubts aside and believe that you will succeed in meeting the objectives.

7. Analyze what went wrong. Positive thinking is not about denying that nothing can go wrong. Instead take the time to see what went wrong and what led to the current situation in order to avoid future mistakes and look forward more positive.

8. Forgive you! ‘re Always arguing for things that went wrong will not change anything. Tell yourself you are forgive and allow you to move on.

9. Think of a failure as an opportunity. Sometimes the most negative things in our lives give us opportunities that we may not have seen otherwise. For example losing your job can be a good opportunity to open your own business or go back to school!

10. Working at your imagination / visualization. Visualizing what you want to achieve or the person you want to be can be a great motivation to take you there and make you think more positively

HOW TO STAY POSITIVE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

1. Limit your media intake

Sure we still need to take in the appropriate government guidance regarding what steps to take next but it’s seriously damaging to our mental health and mood to be absorbing unnecessary amounts of negative and low energy conversation. There’s a heavy amount of fear circling at the moment and it’s very hard to not get caught up in. Fear will not change the situation, it will weaken your fight against the situation. Protect yourself as much as you can from conversations, environments and technology that will engulf you in these frequencies.

Being completely absorbed in the media during this time will do you no good. There are very few people that can spend hours and hours in front of negativity without feeling the impact. If you’re feeling a little low in mood, limit your media intake to 10-15 minutes at the end of the day to get the updates and please, continue with your day.

2. Use this time for self care.

This is possibly the biggest silver lining that I see in this whole situation. Our day-to-day distractions have mostly now been removed (self quarantine life) and we are being encouraged to look a little closer to home to keep ourselves afloat, mentally and emotionally. Self care and habits like meditation are often pushed to the side in our busy lives but now I truly believe the universe is asking us to do this work.

3. Take responsibility for speaking and sharing positively to your peers.

It’s all so easy to say that our individual contribution doesn’t have an impact, but this virus is evidence that we are all in this together and our efforts individually and collectively go a long way.

Let’s focus on the positives as much as we can. Share posts, captions and comments that are positive. Positive attracts positive. Let’s spread it. Positive thoughts and emotions are known to increase your immune system, also giving you an increased power in overcoming the virus should it come your way.

4. Cherish time with the people around you and deepen connections.

Whether you’re back at home quarantining with family, living with friends, your dog or all by yourself, deepen those connections. Ask questions you never ask. Ask how this time is affecting you and them and pull together with whoever and whatever you have.

I for one usually have a very busy life and my time with friends and family has increased significantly since this Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic started. Would I have said no to this much work and got to spend this much time with them otherwise? Most likely not…

6. Look after your immunity and stick to the rules, knowing that’s the best you can do.

Staying well during isolation- what can I do?

Our behaviors influence how we think and interpret situations but also how we can feel (physically and emotionally). With the country or state in lock down and lots of people in isolation, the things we usually do have changed considerably and some of us may have a completely new daily routine… or lack of routine to deal with. Have you thought about how this might change how you think and feel or have you already seen a difference? Have you thought about what you could do to help yourself? See below for an example:

As you can see in the cycle above, all the areas are connected and influence each other. It’s understandable to feel worried about what’s going on and even a little upset that you can’t do as much as you usually would. Things, for a time are going to be restricted. However, it’s really important that at this time we focus more on the things that we can still do, rather than those things that we can’t.

So what can you do?

A tried and tested technique to help keep your motivation and mood lifted is to keep a weekly planner which includes routine, necessary and enjoyable activities for yourself. So in this sense, you can follow a plan and not your mood. Staying engaged in a routine and with activities will keep those “feel good” chemicals in your brain flowing which help to naturally lift your mood and will also create opportunities for positive experiences for yourself. Planning activities can help to create a sense of achievement, purpose and even closeness with those around you.

Putting it into practice…

To begin the process we start by making a list of activities in our life that we both need and want to do. It’s really important at this stage to focus on what is still possible for you. Of course it’s disappointing and frustrating that places we love to visit are closed and we don’t have the same freedoms as we are used to. It may be helpful to write at the top of your planner ‘this is temporary’ or even design a planner of things that you plan to do once the restrictions have been lifted. But for now, focus only on the things within your control and within your capabilities.

ROUTINE

Things that you would do as part of your day to day life. May include things like washing up, cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, tidying, exercising.

NECESSARY

These could overlap with routine tasks but can usually be differentiated due to being time sensitive. Include things like paying bills, attending appointments, going to work.

ENJOYABLE

Things that you do for fun. Activities that bring you joy, have value to them, give you a sense of purpose or help you to blow off steam.

Making a plan

Once you’ve got your list of activities it’s time to start making a plan of when you’re going to do these. As we mentioned earlier, the reason why we make plans is because we’re much more likely to stick with a concrete commitment than if we’re following the lead of our mood

How is this going to keep me feeling good?

As we saw earlier, avoiding activities can cause us to fall into a cycle where we feel low, lose our motivation and energy, think badly of ourselves and find it hard to do the things we usually enjoy or need to do. When we stick to a routine and engage in a balance of necessary and fun activities- even if we don’t feel like doing them at the start- we break ourselves out of this cycle of low mood and start a cycle of good mood.