Char Dham Yatra

Uttaranchal

(Country wise World Heritage Sites are given at http://world-heritage-spots.blogspot.com/)

Delhi-Haridwar

• Arrive at Delhi (India).
• Depart to Haridwar by road or train.
• Arrive at Haridwar.
• Visit river Ganga, participate in prayers (Ganga Arti).

Haridwar-Mussorie-Sayanchatti (from here onwards, the entire journey is by road)

• Depart from Haridwar and arrive at Sayanchatti in the evening.
• Travel via the hill staton Mussorie.
• Enroute see Kempty falls.

Sayanchatti-Yamunotri-Sayanchatti

• Deapart from Sayanchatti to Janakichatti.
• Janakichatti to Yamunotri, 7 kilometer trek on foot, doli, kandi or horse.
• Yamunotri temple.
• Hot sulphur springs.
• Yamunotri to Janakichatti, 7 kilometers trek on foot, doli, kandi or horse.
• Return to Sayanchatti.

Sayanchatti-Uttarkashi

• Depart from sayanchatti.
• Arrive at uttarkashi.
• Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Uttarkashi

• Depart from Uttarkashi.
• Photostop at Harsil village.
• Gangotri temple.
• Bhagirath rock.
• Bhagirath river.
• Return to Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi-Rudraprayag

• Depart from Uttarkashi.
• Enroute see Tehri dam.
• Arrive at Rudraprayag.

Rudraprayag-Kedarnath

• Depart from Rudraprayag for Gauri Kund.
• Hot water springs at Gauri Kund.
• Gauri Kund to Kedarnath, 14 kilometers trek on foot, doli, kandi or horse.
• Kedarnath temple.
• Kedarnath to Gauri Kund, 14 kilometers trek on foot, doli, kundi or horse.
• Depat Gauri Kund for Rudraprayag.
• Enroute see Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.
• Arrive at Rudraprayag.

Rudraprayag-Badrinath

• Depart from Rudraprayag.
• Visit the sangams (confluence) of holy rivers: at Vishnuprayag- sangam of Alaknanda and dhauliganga; at at Nandaprayag- sangam of Alaknanda and Mandakini; at Karnaprayag- sangam of Alaknanda and Pinderganga.
• Arrive at Badrinath.

Badrinath

• Badrinath temple.
• Mana village (at the border of India and Nepal).
• Saraswati river.
• Vyas Gumpha.
• Ganesh Gumpha.
• Bhim bridge.

Badrinath-Auli-Rudraprayag

• Depart from Badrinath.
• Enjoy India's highest and longest cable car ride at Auli.
• View Nandadevi range of Himalayas.
• Arrive at Rudraprayag.

Rudraprayag-Rishikesh-Haridwar

• Depart from Rudraprayag.
• Enroute see at Deoprayag- sangam (confluence) of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers.
• Arrive at Rishikesh.
• Ram Zula.
• Laxman Zula.
• Laxman temple.
• Baba Laki Kamliwala Ashram.
• Swargashram.
• Geeta Bhavan.
• Gangaghat.
• Depart for Haridwar.
• Arrive at Haridwar.

Haridwar

• Mansa Devi temple.
• Holy dip in river Ganga at Hari Ki Pawadi.
• Participate in Ganga Arti (if wish to repeat or missed earlier on the first day)

Haridwar-Delhi

• Depart from Haridwar by road or train.
• Arrive at Delhi.

Estimated Duration of the Tour: Approximately 13 to 14 days.

Estimates Cost of the Tour: Approximately Rs (INR) 32000 or US$ 800

Madhya Pradesh

Entire Madhya Pradesh

(Country wise World Heritage Sites are given at http://world-heritage-spots.blogspot.com/)

Indore

• Rajwada Palace
• Lal Bagh Palace
• Central Museum
• Chattri Bagh
• Annapurna Mandir
• Kanch Mandir

Omkareshwar (Indore-Omkareshwar-Indore)

• Shri Omkareshwar Mandhata Temple
• Meeting of Narmada and Cauvery rivers

Mandu (Indore-Mandu-Indore)

• Baz Bahadur Palace
• Rani Roopmati Pavillion
• Jama Masjid
• Hoshang Tomb
• Jahaz Mahal
• Traveli Mahal
• Hindola Mahal
• Champa Baodi
• Ashrif Mahal

Ujjain (Indore-Ujjain-Bhopal)

• Mahakaleshwar Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India)
• Harsiddhi Mandir
• Chintaman Ganesh Mandir
• Bada Ganapati Temple
• Sandipani Ashram
• Shipra river
• Kal Bhairav Temple
• Arrival at Bhopal

Sanchi (Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhopal)

• World heritage site of Sanchi
• Sanchi Stupa

Bhopal

• Bhopal Lake

Enroute Bhopal-Panchmarhi

• Bhimbetka
• Rock Paintings (dating back thousands of years)

Panchamari

• Mahadeo
• Jatashankar
• Pandavgumpha
• Gupt Mahadeo
• Indigo
• Bee Fall
• Priyadarshini
• Sunset from Dhoopgarh

Kanha (Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book Country)

• Kanha National Park
• Adventurous game viewing

Jabalpur

• Marble rocks of Bhedaghat
• Boat ride near marble rocks in Narmada river
• Dhooandhar Waterfall

Khajuraho

• World heritage site of western complex of the temples of Khajuraho
• Laxman Mandir
• Kandaria Mahadeo Mandir
• Other temples in the complex
• Light and sound show in the evening

Jhansi

• Jhansi Fort

Gwalior

• Gwalior Fort
• Tombs of Tansen, Ghous Mohammed
• Museum in Jai Vilas Palace
• Laxmibai Smarak
• Sun Temple

Estimated Duration of the Tour: Approximately 14to 15 days

Estimated Cost of the Tour: Approximately Rs (INR) 37000 or US$ 1000

Kerala and Kanyakumari

Kerala and Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu)

(Country wise World Heritage Sites are given at http://world-heritage-spots.blogspot.com/)

Kanyakumari

• Enjoy Sunrise
• Kanayakumari Mandir
• Suchindram Temple
• Ferry ride to Swami Vivekanand Rock Memorial
• Tri-samudra Milan
• Gandhi Mandapam

Trivandrum

• Enroute Trivandrum enjoy speed boat ride at Velli Lake
• Velli Garden
• Padmanabh Swami Temple
• Raja Ravi Art Gallery
• Napier Museum
• Kovalam Beach

Kottayam

• Enjoy backwaters ride from Kottayam to Alleppey

Periyar (Thekkady)

• Shopping at Kumily Spice Village
• Periyar wild life sanctuary by boat ride on Periyar Lake

Munnar

• Speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam
• Tea Estate
• Eco Point
• Eravikulam National Park

Guruvayoor

• Guruvayoor Temple

Kaladi

• Adi Shankaracharya's birth place

Cochin

• Watch Kathakali dance performance
• Harbor Cruise
• Chinese Fishing Nets
• St Francisco Church
• Jewish Synagogue
• Dutch Palace

Estimated Duration of the Tour: Approximately 10 to 11 days

Estimated Cost of the Tour: Approximately Rs (INR) 25000 or US$ 700

Rajasthan

Entire Rajasthan

(Country wise World Heritage Sites are given at http://world-heritage-spots.blogspot.com/)

Mount Abu

• Enjoy Sunset of Mount Abu
• Dilwara Temple
• Prajapita Bramhakumari Ashram and University
• Gurushikhar
• Peace Park
• Nakki Lake
• Enjoy boating in Nakki Lake

Udaipur

• Maharana Pratap Smarak
• Pear Hill
• Saheliyon ki Bari
• City Palace
• Crystal Gallery

Chittorgarh

• Chittorgarh Fort
• Ranakumbha
• Meera Mandir
• Vijay Stambha
• Padmini's Palace

Ajmer

• Moinuddin Chishti Darga

Pushkar

• Bramha Mandir
• Pushkat Tirth

Jaipur

• Birla Mandir
• See Sanganeri Printing
• Amer Fort
• City Palace
• Jantar Mantar
• Hawa Mahal
• Shopping at Jaipur

Bikaner

• Lalgarh Palace
• Sadual Museum
• Junagarh Fort
• Anup Mahal
• Gaj Mandir
• Sheesh Mahal
• Dashnok - Rat Temple

Jaisalmer

• Gadhisar Lake
• Patwon ki Haveli
• Nathmalji ki Haveli
• Golden Fort
• Cannons on Fort
• Jain Mandir
• Enjoy Sunset at Sam Sand Dunes
• Camel Ride

Jodhpur

• Ummaid Bhavan Palace
• Meharangarh Fort
• Moti Mahal
• Phool Mahal
• Jaswant Thada

Estimated Duration of the Tour: Approximately 13to 14 days

Estimated Cost of the Tour: Approximately Rs (INR) 30000 or US$ 1000

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