II Aum Namah Shivaya II CHAR DHAM YATRA 2017 experience the journey of a lifetime Karnali Excursions Nepal www.karnaliexcursions.com
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions Yatra overview: Yatra highlights: India is a big subject, with a diversity of culture of unfathomable depth, and a long continuum of history. India offers endless opportunities to accumulate experiences and memories for a lifetime. Since very ancient times, participating in the Char Dham Yatra has been held in the highest regard throughout the length and breadth of India. The Indian Garhwal Himalayas are known as Dev-Bhumi, the Abode of the Gods. Here is the source of India s Holy River Ganges. The Ganges, starting as a small glacial stream in Gangotri and eventually traveling the length and breadth of India, nourishing her people and sustaining a continuum of the world s most ancient Hindu Culture. In the Indian Garhwal Himalayas lies the Char Dham, 4 of Hinduism s most holy places of pilgrimage, nestled in the high valleys of the Himalayan Mountains. Wearing the Himalayas like a crown, India is a land of amazing diversity. Home to more than a billion people, you will find in India an endless storehouse of culture and tradition amidst all the development of the 21st century! A complete darshan of Rishikesh, Haridwar, Yamunotri and Gangotri Darshan of Kedarnath and Uttar Kashi Visit Surya Kund, Divya Shila, Mata Murti Temple, Tap Kund, Narad Kund and Vyash Gupha Yatra facts : Total duration : 15 days Max. Elevation : 3,585m/11,760ft Trip grading : Moderate Best months : May to October Journey starts/ends : New Delhi Accommodation : Hotels Yatra destinations : Delhi - Rishikesh - Barkot - Yamunotri - Uttar Kanshi - Gangotri - Rudra Prayag - Gupta Kanshi - Phata Pipalkoti - Badrinath - Dev Prayag - Haridwar
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 01 2 Oct, 2017 02 3 Oct, 2017 Arrive at the Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel One of representatives of Karnali Excursions will receive at the airport and arrange immediate transfer to hotel. Karnali team leader will deliver a detailed briefing on Char Dham Yatra. Overnight in a tourist standard hotel on full board basis. Fly to Dehradun and drive to Haridwar Fly to Dehradun for afternoon arrival and drive to Haridwar. On arrival, check into the hotel, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. We will attend the evening Ganga Arati in Haridwar. Rishikesh 24 kilometers from Haridwar. Located in the lap of the lower Himalayas, Rishikesh is surrounded by scenic beauty with the Holy Ganges flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be a sacred tirtha, as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to the attainment of salvation. There are many temples, some ancient, some new, along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as a pilgrimage center closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as a home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great center for learning yoga. There are a great many ashrams and yoga institutes in Rishikesh.
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions 03 4 Oct, 2017 Drive to Rishikesh and onto Barkot (170 kms drive / 06 hrs) After breakfast and exploring major highlights of Haridwar, we will drive to Rishikesh and onto Barkot. Overnight in a tourist standard hotel on full board basis. 04 5 Oct, 2017 A side trip to Yamunotri (Barkot-Yamunotri-Barkot) (42 kms drive / 7 kms trekking) Leave for Janaki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Phool Chatti. On arrival at Janaki Chatti, start trekking of 7 km to Yamunotri. On arrival at Yamunotri, take a holy dip in Garam Kund, then Puja and Darshan of Shree Yamuna Jee. After Darshan and Puja, afternoon trek back to Janaki Chatti. On arrival at Janaki Chatti meet with driver and drive back to Barkot for an overnight stay.
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 05 6 Oct, 2017 Drive to Uttar Kashi (Harshil) (82 kms drive / 04 hrs) Morning, leave for Uttar Kashi, a drive of 82 kilometers. Enroute, we visit Prakateshwar Cave, on arrival in Uttar Kashi check in at the hotel and in the evening visit Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel. Uttar Kashi is situated on the bank of the Bhagirathi Ganga. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. 06 7 Oct, 2017 Drive to Gomukh and onto Bhoj-Basa After breakfast, we will drive to Gomukh and then to Bhoj-Basa after performing rituals at Gomukh. Overnight in a hotel on full board basis.
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions 07 8 Oct, 2017 08 9 Oct, 2017 09 10 Oct, 2017 Gangotri Darshan and drive to Uttar Kashi (Harshil) First we will do Gangotri Darshan and drive to Uttar Kashi (Harshil). Overnight in a hotel on full board basis. Drive to Rudra Prayag (Gupt Kashi) (165 kms drive/ 4-5 hrs) Morning drive to Rudra-Prayag, en route visit Tehri Dam and continue journey towards Rudra-Prayag. Overnight in a hotel and on full board basis. Helicopter ride to Kedarnath We will fly to Kedarnath by helicopter, visit major shrines of Kedarnath and return to Gupt Kashi. Overnight in a hotel on full board basis.
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 10 11 Oct, 2017 Gupt Kashi-Rudra Prayag-Pipalkoti (157 km drive/6 hr) After morning Puja and Darshan at the temple, we leave for trekking to Gorikund and drive back to Rudra-Prayag/Pipalkoti. On arrival, check in to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. 11 12 Oct, 2017 Rudra-Parag/Pipalkoti-Badrinath (72 kms/ 2 hr drive) Morning departure for Shri Badrinath, enroute visit Narasimha Temple and then drive to Badrinath. On arrival, we take the Holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana. Mana Village is the last village before the Tibetan border. Have darshan of the Vyas Gupha, Bhim Pul, and Saraswati River. Overnight stay in a hotel on full board basis.
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions Day-to-day detailed itinerary 12 13 Oct, 2017 Badrinath-Srinagar/Dev-Prayag (270 kms drive/9 hrs) Morning drive to Srinagar/Dev-Prayag. On arrival, check in a hotel, and overnight stay on full board basis.dev-prayag is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Tehri Garhwal district, in the state of Uttar khand. Dev-Prayag is one of the Panch-Prayags (five confluences) of the Alakananda River where the Alakananda and Bhagirathi Ganga rivers meet and from here takes the name Ganga or the Holy River Ganges.
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 13 14 Oct, 2017 Srinagar/Dev-Prayag/Rishikesh (73 kms drive/3 hrs) Morning after breakfast, drive back to Rishikesh. Check into the hotel and enjoy the evening Arati in Rishikesh. 14 15 Oct, 2017 15 16 Oct, 2017 Fly to Delhi and transfer to hotel After breakfast, we will fly to Delhi. After settling down in a hotel, we will explore Akshardham Temple. Overnight in a hotel on full board basis. Depart for onward journey Karnali Excursions will provide a private vehicle for airport transfer.
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions Yatra Cost Please contact us for the BEST PRICE and further details. The cost includes P All ground transfers including airport pickup and drops P Twin sharing accommodations on bed and breakfast basis as per the itinerary P Delhi-Dehradun-Delhi flight fare P Helicopter ride to Kedarnath P All guided sightseeing with applicable entry fees P All meals P Highly experienced and knowledgeable team leader and support crew from Nepal P All applicable taxes and royalties The cost does not include O India visa fee O International flights to/from Delhi O Travel and medical insurance, which includes emergency air/land evacuation cost and expenses of medical treatment O Medical checkup charges if required O Pure personal gears and equipment, clothes etc O Personal porter, pony or Doli charges O Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. drinks, telephone calls, laundry, tips to guide, driver and support crew. O Expenses caused by factors that are beyond our control such as: train and flight delays and cancellations, road blockades, vehicle mal-function and political disturbances etc
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 Important Notes: The infrastructure of these areas is not well developed. You should not expect or compare it to other more developed destinations. There are occasional shortages of water and power in this region. You may come across situations where water is supplied on a timed basis Morning to Evening. In this region the hotels may not have generator facilities. In case of any power failure, hotels will provide candles for light. General Information 1. Flight Details Please send us your flight details as soon as you book your flights. If there are any last minute changes, please notify us immediately by e-mail. This is very important, as we need to arrange for your airport pickup in Delhi. Please look for the Karnali Excursions sign board as you come out from the Airport. 2. Passport, India Visa Related: USA and UK passport holders require a Visa for India. Get this at home by contacting the nearest Indian embassy or consulate. Indian Passport holders or OCI cardholder do not require a Visa in India. You must be in possession of a current passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your arrival date in India. 3. Remaining Balance The remaining balance is to be paid in USD (US Dollars) or GBP (Sterling Pounds) cash in New Delhi upon arrival. Unfortunately, Karnali Excursions cannot accept any personal cheque. Additional Funds: Please plan to bring approximately USD 600 OR GBP 400 per person for your personal use during the Yatra (to hire a horse, Doli and porter during the Yatra, phone calls, mineral water, souvenirs, etc.)
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions 4. Suggested items to bring for Char Dham Yatra: The below given list is intended to provide guidelines only, please adjust and bring as per your personal needs. Footwear 1. One pair proper hiking boots 2. One pair trainer type (Sports shoes) 3. Sandals/Flip-flops 4. 3-4 pair warm shocks Clothes 1. Cap/Sunhat-1 2. Woolen/fleece Monkey cap/ Balaclava-1 3. Down/fiber-filled jacket-1 4. Wind/waterproof jacket-1 5. Wind/waterproof trousers-1 pair 6. Loose pants/hiking trousers-3 pairs 7. Thermal wear-2 sets (legging and vests) 8. Long-sleeved hiking shirts-2 9. Light sweater-1 10. Warm sweater-1 11. Fleece wear-1 12. Woolen/fleece high-neck-2 13. Undergarments-6 14. Thin gloves-1 pair 15. Wind/waterproof gloves-1 pair 16. Small face towel-2 17. Bath towel-1 18. Shawl-1 19. Muffler-1 20. Nose mask for dust free breathing 21. Buff to protect your throat and neck 22. Lungi or dhoti for Havan
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 Not-to-miss miscellaneous items 1. Bottles to collect holy water 2. Large plastic garbage bags to protect your clothes from rain/dust-6 3. Hand and foot warmer 4. Favourite snacks, nuts and dried fruits 5. Energy bars/chocolates 6. Sweet candies 7. Money belt Very important items 1. Rucksack/daypack (35-40 litre)-1 2. Water bottle-1 3. Thermo flask-1 4. Sunglasses with 100% UV protection 5. Personal medicines if you are under any medication 6. Sunscreens 7. Antibacterial hand gel 8. Wet wipes 9. Moisturizer creams 10. Lip guard 11. Headlamp with spare batteries Optional items 1. Whistle 2. Pocket knife 3. Reading books 4. Daily diary 5. Music
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions First Aid Medical Kit 1. Personal medicines if you are taking any 2. Handy plast 3. Bandages 4. Small & big cotton balls 5. Antiseptic ointment 6. Common cold, fever and cough remedies 7. Anti diarrhea medicines 8. Allergy care 9. Anti vomiting medicines 10. Regular personal medicines if you are under any medications 5. Travel Insurance Mandatory: Everyone must carry a travel insurance which covers emergency rescue (both by Air and ground), repatriation and medical expenses. Please bring two hard copies of insurance. When you come to New Delhi, please handover one copy to our representative and keep the 2nd copy with you. 6. Preparation, Health and Medical Related: Although most of the trip will be done by vehicles, it is important that everyone has relatively good health. If you have any chronic health conditions please consult your doctor prior to leaving for India. Medical facilities are available throughout the journey. Karnali Excursions (P) Ltd. will provide a first aid medical kit and equipment for treating high altitude sickness. Remember to exercise and or hike/walk regularly. Form a habit of drinking at least three liters of water every day. This habit will be extremely helpful to keep you in good shape during the Yatra.
Karnali Excursions Char Dham Yatra 2017 7. Karnali Staffs: Karnali Excursions (P) Ltd. employs only well-trained, responsible, and capable staffs who have successfully led several trips over many years throughout all over India, Tibet and Nepal. Each trip is staffed with an experienced guide who speaks English and Hindi, ensuring a pleasant and smooth journey for the group. Karnali Excursions (P) Ltd. is committed to providing the best and most reliable service for each group for the Journey of a Lifetime. 8. Risk and Liabilities: Karnali Excursions (P) Ltd will make every effort to ensure that your journey is smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, please be reminded that all programs in India are strictly conducted under the rules and regulations of the Indian government. Therefore, neither Karnali Excursions (P) Ltd. nor its Indian Agent shall be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances, including: government restrictions, landslides, road blockades, flooding, snowfall, political disturbances, flight cancellations, illnesses or accidents. Any additional costs that may incur as a result of such circumstances shall be taken care of by the yatris. 9. Yatra logistics: You will be picked up and dropped off at the airport, so please provide your flight details in advance Every yatri will be provided a reasonable sized duffle bag for the entire duration of Yatra. This bag will be provided in the evening of the arrival day. Hence, each yatri should have a personal backpack/rucksack to carry personal valuable belongings and handy items Transfer your Yatra baggage into this duffle bag and remember the duffle bag number by noting it down
Char Dham Yatra 2017 Karnali Excursions Your normal baggage will be stored at the hotel in New Delhi until you return from the Yatra Ensure that you have some snacks and minimal supplies along with you in your backpack for personal use as your duffle bag will travel separately with the support truck Please bear in mind to bring the adaptor for 220-240 volts for charging any electronic devices WIFI and Internet connection is available in New Delhi. Local Sim card can be bought in the New Delhi airport. You are welcome to use a home-based cell phone. Please make sure that India is in your roaming coverage area. 10. Important preparation tips for successful and memorable yatra: Get some hiking and breathing practices Develop habit of drinking plenty of water (at least 3 litre a day) Stay mentally focused and physically healthy for a memorable Journey of a lifetime
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