Bada Char Dham Yatra Package
Chota Char Dham takes pilgrims to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The entire yatra covers around 1,600 km. Moreover, it begins from Haridwar or Rishikesh.
On the other hand, Bada Char Dham includes Badrinath (North), Rameswaram (South), Dwarka (West), and Jagannath Puri (East). This pan-India pilgrimage covers approximately 6,000 to 7,000 km. Furthermore, it connects India’s spiritual essence from all four directions.
Badrinath appears in both Chota Char Dham and Bada Char Dham Yatras. This is because it holds supreme importance in Vaishnavism. It lies in the north and symbolizes spiritual liberation for every pilgrim.
The significance of Chota Char Dham lies in its connection to rivers and mountains. As a result, it provides a closer spiritual experience with nature. In contrast, Bada Char Dham symbolizes unity in diversity. It connects devotees across India with different deities across all four sacred regions. Therefore, both yatras were established to spread spiritual awareness and unite Bharat’s religious spirit. Moreover, Badrinath serves as a divinely major bridge between both sacred journeys. Shrine Yatra helps pilgrims plan and complete both yatras with the highest level of comfort.
Duration: 15 Days/ 14 Nights
Destination: Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka
Key Highlights:
- Badrinath Temple in the Himalayas in the North
- Jagannath Puri Temple in the East
- Rameshwaram Temple – also one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Shiva in the South
- Dwarkadeesh Temple in the West
Itinerary:
Delhi – Rishikesh
Upon Arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway, Meet NTP Representative Driver & then proceed to Rishikesh. Upon Arrival at Rishikesh check in at Hotel & Relax for some time. Rishikesh is also known as the starting point of Complete Bade Char Dham Tour. Evening Take a Short City Tour Visiting Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, Evening Ganga aarti etc. Meal & Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Rishikesh – Joshimath
After Breakfast in the morning, leave for Joshimath / Rudraprayag through Devprayag, Ruderprayag, Karanprayag and Nandprayag (243 kms). The next destination is about a 10 hours drive from Rishikesh. The intersection of the two famous rivers is a must visit tourist spot. The next destination is Joshimath through Chamoli and Pipalkoti. Once arrived at Joshimath in the late afternoon, pay a visit to Adi Guru Shankaracharya seat and the Narshimha temple. With an add on of a day at an additional cost, you can visit Auli (famous winter hill resort for skiing) by the cable car. Night stay at Joshimath or Rudraprayag.
Joshimath – Badrinath
After Breakfast, proceed to Badrinath (31 kms) from Joshimath / Rudraprayag. You will reach Badrinath (by approximately 11 am). It is a major pilgrimage site in any religious India tour in the north. Representing one of the four dhams in India, Badrinath is located at an altitude of 3133 mts. above sea level. On two sides of Badrinath are the two mountain ranges of Nar & Narayan with the tall NeelKanth Peak in the background. The name “Badri (Van)” means a forest of berries as Badrinath was once upon a time covered with wild berries. Alakananda river can be seen flowing beside the temple. A hot water spring named Tapt Kund lies facing the temple. Dedicated to lord Vishnu, the 15 mts high Badrinath temple is in the shape of a cone with a small cupola of a bull and spire. Its existence is recorded much before the Vedic age. The tours can be extended to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund sahib on request.
Badrinath – Rudraprayag
From Badrinath, check out and proceed for a 6 hrs drive to Rudhraprayag (160 kms away). Night Halt in Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag – Haridwar
Breakfast checkout and onward to Haridwar (170 Kms) that is a 5 Hrs drive from Rudraprayag. Haridwar is the starting point of the pilgrimage tour to the four holy sites of Uttaranchal. The tour will take you to the sources of the holy rivers, Ganga and Yamuna. Legend says Prince Bhagirath meditated here, to rest the soul of his ancestors, who perished after the curse of Sage Kapila. The meditation paid off and the river Ganga thus began to flow from Lord Shiva’s locks of hair. The abundant water of the Ganga revived the sons of King Sagara.. May Foreign tourists visit this pilgrimage India tour. The important places to visit are Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi, Mansa Devi, Kavand Mela, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Sapt Rishi, Maya Devi etc.
Haridwar – Delhi
Breakfast check out & proceed for Delhi (222 Kms) that is a six hours drive from Haridwar. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to leisure around.
Delhi – Bhubaneshwar – Puri
Breakfast check out and drop at the airport to connect the flight from Delhi to Bhubaneswar. Once arrived, head to Puri from there. Being 56 kms it is approximately 1 ½ hrs. drive. On the way visit the famous Sun Temple at Konark. Overnight stay in Puri.
Visit to Jagannath Puri
In the morning visit to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Built in the 15th century AD, the Puri Jagannath Temple is famous. Crowned with Vishnu’s wheel and flag, it is an important landmark in the town of Puri. The temple has intricate carvings of Oriyan style architecture. Night stay in Puri. Lord Jagannath is the prominent deity in this temple along with Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, Madhaba, Sridevi and Bhudevi on the Ratnabedi or the bejewelled platform. The Deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Chakra Sudarshan are of margosa wood.
Puri – Bhubaneshwar – Chennai
Breakfast check out and drive back to Bhubaneswar to connect to the flight to Chennai. Meet the driver at the airport who will guide you to the hotel.
Chennai – Madurai – Rameshwaram
Breakfast check out and drop at the Chennai airport to catch the flight to Madurai. Once arrived, take a drive to Rameshwaram that is 167 kms and a 4 hrs drive. Night stay in Rameswaram.
Around Rameshwaram
Breakfast and full day sightseeing Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is an island cut off from mainland India. It spreads over 60 km and is full of casuarina trees and stark palms. Rameshwaram is the most sought after place. At this place Lord Rama cleansed himself by worshipping Lord Shiva after committing the sin of killing the demon Ravana. Pilgrims believe that bathing in the holy water of the Agnitheertham is spiritually purifying.
Rameshwaram – Madurai – Mumbai
Back to Madurai to connect the flight to Mumbai. Arrival Pick up and will be staying at night in the hotel.
Mumbai – Rajkot
From Mumbai, fly to Rajkot to spend the night there.
Rajkot – Dwarka
Onward to Dwarka (238 kms away) that is approximately a 5 hrs drive from Rajkot. Go around the city for sightseeing in the afternoon. Lying on the corner of the peninsula of Saurashtra, Dwarka is a holy historical city. Thousands of years ago Lord Krishna left Mathura, his birthplace after having found Dwarka. It served as the capital of his empire. The Dwarkadhish Temple is the main tourist hotspot here. You will spend the night out there.
** You have option to extend the tour by a day and visit Somnath temple as well in vicinity
Dwarka – Rajkot – Delhi
Drive back to Rajkot after breakfast, to connect flights from Rajkot airport to Delhi Airport .
Inclusions:
- Arrival and Departure Transfers by Private car
- Domestic Train
- Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All hotel tax
Exclusions:
- Guide
- extra meals,
- laundry, telephone, portage, tips
- GST Applicable
- entry fee and extras not mentioned as inclusions
