BADA CHARDHAM YATRA

Itinerary

Day 01 (Tue) : Delhi/Haridwar (By Train)/Rishikesh
Today morning board the train from Delhi to Haridwar. On arrival, pick up from railway station and drive to Rishikesh, check in at hotel(Check in time at hotel is 1400 hrs.). At evening attend Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat (Near Parmarth Niketan Ashram). Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 (Wed) : Rishikesh/Joshimath (255 Kms/8 to 9 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Joshimath, on our way we will pass through 5 prayag (five holy river confluences). Devpryag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi), Rudrapryag (Confluence of Mandakini & Alaknanda), Karnapryag (Confluence of Pindar & Alaknanda), Nandpryag (Confluence of Nandakini & Alaknanda) and Vishnupryag (Confluence of Dhauliganga & Alaknanda). on arrival check in at hptel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 (Thu) : Joshimath/Badrinath (45 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Badrinath. On arrival Check in to the Hotel. Later proceed to visit Mana village (3 Kms from Badrinath), Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul and the "origin" of the Saraswati River. At evening proceed to temple complex and after having a bath in the Taptkund, Darshan of Badrivishal ji. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Overnight at hotel.

Note : Badrinath temple open only 6 months (May to October) every year due to snow fall in winters.

Day 04(Fri) : Badrinath/Rudrapryag (155 Kms/5 Hrs.)
Early morning once again proceed to temple for Darshan and puja. After breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Rudrapryag. on arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 (Sat) : Rudrpryag/Haridwar (161 Kms/ 6 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Haridwar. Reach Haridwar and check in at hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing covering Mansa devi temple, Chandi devi temple, Daksha Mahadev temple, Bharat Mata Temple and Har ki Pauri at evening attend Ganga aarti ceremony at Har ki Pauri ghat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 (Sun) : Haridwar/Dwarka by Uttranchal Exp - 19566 (0755/1525 + 1 Day)
Early morning transfer to Haridwar railway station to board the overnight train to Dwarka - in the west is a city in the state of Gujarat, which derives its name from the word “dvar” meaning ‘door’ or ‘gate’ in the Sanskrit language. It is located where the Gomti River merges into the Arabian Sea. However, this river Gomti is not the same Gomti River which is tributary of Ganga River.The legendary city of Dwarka was the dwelling place of Lord Krishna. It is believed that due to damage and destruction by the sea, Dwarka has submerged six times and modern day Dwarka is the 7th such city to be built in the area. Overnight at train.

Day 07 (Mon) : Arrive Dwarka
Today on arrival at Dwarka, pick up from railway station and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 (Tue) : Dwaraka
Early morning darshan at Dwarkadish temple. After breakfast take a ferry boat ride to the holy Island of Bet Dwarka, Also visit Rukmani Mandir on the way. At evening darshan at Nageshwar temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlinga). Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 (Wed) : Dwarka/Puri by Okha Puri Exp - 18402 (0858/1020 + 2 Days)
Early morning check out from hotel and transfer to railway station to board the train to Puri. Overnight at train.

Day 10 (Thu) : Train Journey

Day 11 (Fri) : Arrive Puri
Today on arrival at Puri, pick up from railway station and transfer to hotel. Later proceed for excursion to Konark Sun Temple (40 Kms one way) - It attracts around one lakh devotee’s every day from all around the world. We visit Chhaitana Stone Carving Village and Chandrabhaga beach way back to Puri. At evening visit Jagannath temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 (Sat) : Puri/Bhubneshwar (60 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Bhubneshwar, on the way visit Pipli Artisan village, the Caves of Udaigiri and Khandagiri dating back to 3rd Century BC are worth visit of the Sculptures of age old Artists depicting the Social life of the people of that age. Also visit Chaushathi Yogini Temple and Dhauli Rock Edicts. On arrival at Bhubneshwar, check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 (Sun): Bhubneshwar/Chennai by 6E-182 (1210/1355)
                        Chennai/Madurai by 6E-7197 (1620/1750)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to aiport to board the flight to Madurai (Via Chennai flight). On arrival at Madurai, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 (Mon): Madurai/Rameshwaram (172 Kms/3 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel drive to Rameshwaram. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later proceed to visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple - dedicated to Lord Rama. This is one of the seven places in India where pilgrims pray for salvation. The place is unique with 22 holy springs and the longest corridor in India. Also visit is five faced Hanuman Temple. The temple also has a floating stone outside the temple exhibiting the famous stories from the Great Indian spic, Ramayana. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 (Tue) : Rameshwaram/Madurai(172 Kms/3 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Madurai - situated on the bank of river Vaigai and has been the kingdom of Pandya kings in the past century. The place has a great cultural heritage and strong mythological history to be passed on to the next coming generations. The place is more than 2500 years old and the commercial center was developed in 550 AD. The city is constructed in the form of a lotus and is known as lotus city too. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Later proceed to visit King Tirumala`s Palace, Vandiyur Mariamman Tank and Gandhi museum. In the evening witness the Prayer Ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple - also known as Meenakshi Amman Temple is an ancient and one amongst the most important temples of India. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is dedicated to Sundareswar (form of Lord Shiva) and Meenakshi (form of Goddess Parvati). The term "Sundareswar" suggests "the beautiful lord" and "Meenakshi" means "the fish-eyed goddess". Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 (Wed) : Madurai/Delhi by SG -106 (1145/1615) Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi and further connect the flight to onward destination.

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