OVERVIEW

IRCTC Ltd proudly announces the launch of DO-DHAM YATRA for the year 2023.

There are four holy shrines in Uttarakhand dedicated to Hindu Gods and holy rivers of India.
These four shrines are situated within the Garhwal Region., and are collectively referred as
"HIMALAYAN CHARDHAM” comprising of Kedarnath , Badrinath , Yamunotri & Gangotri.

Pilgrims from all over India and abroad awaits the opening of these shrines each year.

In the year 2023, travel to DO-DHAM will commence from 08th May 2023.
It is believed that every Hindu should undertake Char Dham Yatra at least once in a life time to
avail the blessings of gods adorning the shrines.

Package Details

Package Name Do-Dham Yatra

Origin Haridwar
Destination Covered KEDARNATH - BADRINATH
Traveling Mode By Road
Group Size 10 Passengers in Each Departures
Variant Deluxe
Departure Dates May 2023 :09th , 23rd
Package Cost (Per Person):
Single Double Triple Child With Extra Child Without
Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Bed (5-11 Years) Extra Bed(5-11
Years)

54330 36880 35170 31750 19770

Important Note:
* Covid vaccination certificate of 2nd dose is mandatory for Yatra.
* Passengers must do their Chardham and Do Dham registration by using the below
mentioned link by themselves.

 https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php

ITINERARY
ITINERARY:

DAY 01: HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI (205 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)

Meet at the designated Point (Hotel) or Railway Station and proceed to Guptkashi. On arrival
check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay
in Guptkashi. (Dinner)

DAY 02: GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH (30 KM + 20 KM TREK)

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you
will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not
Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and
flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath." Sometimes
the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak
that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at the Hotel at Kedarnath. Overnight Stay
(Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 03: KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – GUPTKASHI (20 KM TREK + 30 KM / 52 KMS

DRIVE)
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for
the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol.
After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Hotel. Later you'll start the
return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car
Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi. (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 04: GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)

This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After
driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel
at Badrinath. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for
darshan in the evening. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Badrinath. (Breakfast &
Dinner)

DAY 05: BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR (92 KM: 3

HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/195 KM: 6 TO 7 HRS)
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and
proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata
Murti temple. Afternoon drive back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small
pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at
hotel. Rest of the day free to explore. Dinner and Overnight stay at Rudraprayag. (Breakfast &
Dinner)

DAY 06: BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (230 KM: 7 TO 8

HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/135 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga
capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula
OR Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight
stay at Haridwar. (Breakfast & Dinner)
DAY 07: HARIDWAR:
Morning breakfast at hotel, drop at Railway Station. Tour ends with life time memories.
(Breakfast & Dinner)
Above itinerary is only indicative, IRCTC and handling agent reserve to change in view of
operation problem / local circumstances.
SIGNIFICANCE
BADRINATH
The main entrance gate of Badrinath temple is colourful and imposing popularly known as
Singhdwar. The temple is approximately 50 feet tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a
gold gilt roof.
The Badrinath temple is divided into three parts:
(a) The Garbha Griha or the sanctum sanctorum
(b) The Darshan Mandap where rituals are conducted and
(c) The Sabha Mandap where pilgrims assemble.
At the Badarinath Mandir Gate, directly opposite the main Idol of Lord himself, is seated idol of
Bird Garud, vehicle / carrier of Lord Badarinarayan. Garud os seen is sitting position and in
prayer with his hands folded. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate
carvings.
The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold and houses Lord Badari
Narayan, Kuber (God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar and Narayan. Out of the 15 idols the
most attractive is the one-metre high image of lord Badarinath, finely sculpted in black stone.
KEDARNATH
There are more than 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand itself,
the most important one is Kedarnath.
The Temple at Kedarnath presents an imposing sight, standing in middle of a wide plateau
surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The temple was originally built in 8th century A.D. by
Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya and stands adjacent to site of an even earlier temple built by
the Pandavas. \
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kedarnath temple has exquisite architecture Built of extremely
large, heavy and evenly cut grey slabs of stones, it evokes wonder as to how these heavy slabs
were moved and handled in the earlier centuries.
The temple has a Garbha Griha for worship and a Mandap, apt for assemblies of pilgrims and
visitors. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva
form.
(Content Source Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board):
"IRCTC reserves the right to amend the itinerary as per the local ground conditions. Also
there are very limited quality accommodation available in this sector , thus IRCTC
reserves the right to split the group in more than one Hotels as well as in more than one
vehicle to manage the ground level logistics . "

INCLUSION
Package Inclusions:

 Accommodation in Hotels as mentioned in the list of Hotels or Similar type for 6 Nights –
7 Days.
 AC 2 x 2 Comfortable Pushback Tempo Travellers for entire tour Ex Haridwar.
 Breakfast & Dinner as per the Itinerary.
 All Govt. applicable Taxes including GST.
 1 Ltr Water Bottle Per Day.
 Insurance.

Package Exclusions:

 Helicopter Shuttle Charges.

 Flight Tickets if any to or from Delhi.
 Any service not mentioned in inclusions.
 Pony Charges, Helicopter Charges &
Palki Charges. It has to be directly borne by the tourist.
 Guide charges.
 Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips &
gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, Porterage,
Still / Video Camera fees etc.
 Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
 Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political
disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the
spot).
 Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost
on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to depar
ture.
 Any additional meals / en route meals, sightseeing and activities
other than those mentioned in the itinerary.

HOTEL NAMES:
 Guptakashi / Sitapur / Phata Camp Nirvana
Or
Kedar River Retreat or Similar

Badrinath / Govindghat Hotel Yoga or Similar

Hotel Yoga or similar, Hotel Vasudev Inn, Badri
Ville or Similar.
Kedarnath/Srinagar/ Birahi / Rudraprayag Monal Resort or Tapovan Resort or Hotel
Riverside (Dormitory accommodation will be
provided in Dharamshala at Kedarnath)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

SURCHARGES:
The prices shown are based on known costs at the time of tour launching the tour and IRCTC
does not expect to have to make any changes. In case of unforeseen increase in national or local
taxation or factors beyond control, IRCTC reserves the right to impose a surcharge or revise the
tour cost.
FORCE MAJEURE :
In these booking conditions, 'force majeure' means any event which IRCTC / the supplier of the
service(s) in question / the Third Party Supplier could not, even with all due care, foresee or
avoid. Such events may include disruptions/diversions of air services, floods, and earthquakes
whether actual or threatened war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial
dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, disease, fire and all similar
events outside the control of the party concerned.

We cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt
performance of our obligations under our agreement with you is prevented or affected by, or you
otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of, 'force majeure'.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES

1. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

2. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu app by all
3. Wearing of face mask and hand gloves.
4. Practice of frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when
hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can
be made wherever feasible.
5. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering
one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a Tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow
and disposing off used tissues properly.
6. Luggage should be disinfected at reception/ boarding point.
7. Following of social distancing during boarding/de-boarding of train/ any other transport,
Monuments & pilgrim places visit, lunches/dinners etc
8. Maintain Hygiene standards.

DON'TS
1. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.
2. Abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States/Local administration which are
being visited.
3. Avoid using other tourist’s phone, Water bottle, Umbrella etc as much as possible.
4. Avoid loitering and crowding unnecessarily during the course of the tour.
5. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in tourist places, buses, hotels etc.
6. Do not touch statues/idols/holy books etc, inside the religious place.
7. No physical offerings like Prasad/distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious
place.
8. Avoid physical contact while greeting each other.
9. Avoid sharing of items like in addition eatables, water bottles, toys and safety gear etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. Above rates are subject to availability.

2. Cancellation charges as per company policy.
3. Room categories in all packages are the base category rooms unless stated otherwise,
amongst the Hotel Names tabulated above.
4. Final confirmation in the proposed hotels is subject to the availability at the time of
booking, else similar category hotel will be provided.
5. Please reach the designated pick up Point at least 60 Mins prior to the commencement of
the tour.
6. CHARDHAM YATRA is seasonal. Thus at times during the course of operations of the
tour the carrying capacity of the destination gets affected.
7. Accommodation offered by IRCTC Ltd is the best amongst the available options at the
destination. However, dormitory accommodation will be provided in Dharamshala at
Kedarnath.
8. Transfers and Sightseeing tours are on SIC (seat in coach) / shared basis by A/C vehicle
.However AC of the vehicle will not work beyond Haridwar due to hilly terrains.
9. Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours shall be provided as per schedule fixed
by the IRCTC Tour Manager / Tour Coordinator.
10. The request for an adjacent or an adjoining room will be on subject to availability.
11. It is mandatory to carry the age proof of children (02 to 11 yrs) and infant (below 02yrs)
as well along with other travel documents. Child above than 11 yrs shall be considered
for an adult cost.
12. Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check in
and checkout time of the hotel is 12 to 12 noon. Numbers of meals are always
corresponding to the number of nights booked.
13. Breakfast is not provided on the day of arrival.
14. In hotels for an extra Adult / Child either Rollaway bed or mattress shall be provided.
15. Hotel has the right to claim the damages incurred by any of the guest.
16. The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid
leaving them unattended.
17. Cost of additional services availed by the guest which are not part of our package
inclusions are to be settled directly at the hotel.
18. Buffet meal will be provided at fixed venue during the course of operations. These are the
standard buffet timings observed by the hotels. Still you are kindly requested to check the
perfect buffet timings with IRCTC Tour Manager / Tour Coordinator. Once the buffet time
is over the hotel might ask you to pay for your meals. It is to be categorically mentioned
that , menu at times may get repeated during Dinner in the course of Tour Duration.
However every possible effort is being initiated to ensure that no food repetition is faced
by the tourists availing these Yatra Packages.
19. IRCTC requests you that before finalizing the tour with us kindly go through the website
of the hotels and read the reviews.
20. Any Itinerary posted on the website is only a proposed holiday outline. IRCTC or the
Local Tour Operators reserve the right to amend the same during the course of
operations.
21. In case there is any change in price the same will be communicated to yourself and only
after your confirmation, we will proceed further.
22. There will be no refund for un-utilized services. Any un-utilized services due to covid
restrictions will be not be refunded.
 23. Passenger should get full briefing about the tour from IRCTC before/after the booking to
avoid any confusion.
24. IRCTC is not liable for personnel expenses, boating, porterage, theft, accidents etc.
25. Any other terms and conditions applied as may be decided by IRCTC at any point of
time.
26. Please carry your regular medicines, doctor’s prescriptions & contact number, torch, lock
& chain for securing luggage, Woolen cloths.
27. Passenger may follow any other terms and conditions applied as may be decided by
IRCTC at any point of time.
28. Seats Allotment in the Vehicle is on first come first serve basis at the venue, irrespective
of the booking dates.
29. Vehicle is not at disposal – means it is for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.

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