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IRCTC Char Dham Yatra Package from Haridwar / Delhi / Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Indore / Pune / Jaipur

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IRCTC has customized travel packages for Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore and Pune. Read on to find out how IRCTC has planned Char Dham Yatra for pilgrims in 2023.

Note that the cost for lunch has not been included in the package by IRCTC, one has to pay for lunch directly at places we halt for lunch break.

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IRCTC Char Dham Yatra Package

13 Days / 12 Nights

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Devprayag – Rishikesh

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Day 01: home – delhi/haridwar.

Depending on your station of departure, your train will take you to Delhi/Haridwar to begin the pilgrimage to Chardham shrines. The rest of the itinerary has been formulated assuming your Chardham Yatra itinerary has Delhi as base/one of the stopovers. If not, make necessary adjustments with regards to reaching Haridwar.

Day 02: New Delhi – Haridwar

Once you reach New Delhi Railway station, you will be introduced to your driver /tour escort. The holy voyage would begin after filling up of necessary forms. Haridwar is our next stopover. Time for lunch break would be provided at Khatauli. Once we reach Haridwar, we will have you check-in at the hotel. You will be warmly welcomed with a soothing welcome drink! Please attend the short briefing session before dinner. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Haridwar – Chami/Barkot/Jankichatti

Wake –up call would ring at sharp 6.00 am. After enjoying your breakfast, you may join us on our journey towards Barkot/Jankichatti/Chatti via Rishikesh. Once we reach Barkot, check-in at the reserved hotel. Indulge in a delicious lunch and cozy overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Chami/Barkot/Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Jankichatti/Chami/Barkot

One has to embark on the perilous trek till Yamunotri shrine quite early in the morning. Pony/palki can be arranged at own cost. After enjoying the beautiful darshan of Maa Yamuna, Surya Kund and Divya Shila at Yamunotri Temple, descend downwards to reach the base-camp. Relax and rewind at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Jankichatti/Barkot/Chami – Uttarkashi/Netala

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will drive towards Uttarkashi, our next pilgrimage stopover. The drive will be along Barkot-Dharasu. Once we reach Uttarkashi and have you check-in at the hotel, you can spend the rest of the day in leisure. A much-needed repose after Yamunotri trek of the previous day!

Enjoy your dinner and retire for an early night’s sleep at the hotel.

Day 06: Uttarkashi/Netala – Gangotri – Netala /Uttarkashi

The day will have us drive for more than 14 hours. Thus, it is advisable to begin the journey earlier than on most days. The wake-up call will ring at 4.45 am, so that we can begin our journey towards Gangotri shrine by 5.30 am. Only poets might come close to expressing the breathtaking scenic beauty which the mountainous paths from Uttarkashi to Gangotri prepare for us. We will halt at the famous site of 21 hot water springs in Gangnani and the sublimely beautiful Harsil in between. We would have reached Gangotri Temple by 1 o’clock in the afternoon. After enjoying a blissful darshan of Ganga Maa, one can embark on the return journey to Uttarkashi so as to reach the hotel by 8.00 pm. It has been an exhausting day with over 14 hours of drive. After a sumptuous dinner, retire for a much-needed early night’s sleep.

Day 07: Uttarkashi – Srinagar/Rudraprayag/Augustmuni/Guptkashi/Sitapur/Phata

We will begin our drive towards the next stopover early in the morning. The drive will take us along Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India. Once the hotel is reached, relax in its cozy environ.

Day 08: Srinagar/Rudraprayag/Augustmuni/Guptkashi/Phata/Sitapur – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

This is perhaps the most challenging day in the entire Chardham Yatra itinerary by IRCTC. This is because the challenging 19 km trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath shrine is allotted to this day. We will embark on our treks from Gaurikund with packed breakfast and clothing for a day in our back-packs. The trek might take around 6-7 hours if one does not employ Pony/palki for assistance. Enjoy a blissful darshan of Kedarnath in the evening.

Day 09: Kedarnath – Sitapur/Phata/Guptkashi/Rudraprayag/Karnaprayag/Birahi/Pipalkoti/Joshimath

After enjoying darshan of Lord Kedarnath once more, in the morning, we can embark on the descending trek till Gaurikund. The vehicles are scheduled to leave by 12.00 pm. We will then be driven to the next stopover en route, with a suitable halt for lunch in between. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Sitapur/Phata/Guptkashi/Rudraprayag/Karnaprayag/Joshimath – Badrinath

After an early breakfast, we will move towards the fourth and final of our destinations – Badrinath. If one wants to, one can enjoy darshan of Lord Badrinarayan on the same day. If not, just rest and rewind at the hotel for one can enjoy an early morning darshan on the next day.

Day 11: Badrinath – Joshimath/Pipalkoti/Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar

One has time till 11 am to enjoy darshan and pooja of Lord Badrinarayan. Afterwards, we will be driven to our first stopover on the return journey.

Check-in at the hotel, enjoy overnight stay.

Day 12: Srinagar – Rishikesh

The day involves mostly driving through the scenic terrain of Devbhumi. As usual, we will depart from the hotel by 6.00 am. We will halt at Devprayag, the beautiful confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. Did you know that it is at Devprayag that Ganga becomes whole? The merger of the two rivers gives rise to the waters of Ganga, revered throughout India for her sacredness that can wash away any sins.

The drive will be resumed letting us reach Haridwar/Rishikesh before evening. We can enjoy the mesmerizing Ganga aarti.

Day 13: Rishikesh / Haridwar – Delhi

Depending upon the location of your home, your train timings may vary. If Delhi falls next on your route, you will be waked up early at around 4.30 so that you can alight on your train to New Delhi by 5.00 am. Your breakfast would be packed and provided too.

The rest of the journey will be adjusted accordingly.

Thus the sacred voyage to four char dham shrines concludes! Hopefully, you have enjoyed IRCTC Char Dham Yatra package.

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• Personal assistance by ChardhamTour.in representative on arrival.
• Neat, Clean, Hygienic Accommodation on Double Sharing basis (As per Family wise)
• All transfers/tours services by Air-Conditioned vehicle &may be change as Per Group Size& road condition.
• The air-conditioning will be operational only Delhi – Rishikesh & Rishikesh- Delhi.
• All Veg. Meals, Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning& Evening Tea/Coffee (in our hotels only)
• Caring Tour Manager throughout the tour
• Local Guide at Rishikesh for local sightseeing
• 01 Liter Mineral water per Day
• Sightseeing as per above Itinerary.
• All inclusive (Fuel, Driver Allowance, Parking Toll Tax, State Tax.)
• All currently applicable hotel tax and Transportation tax
• Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees. etc
• Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, land slide, road blockage etc. Or any other things which are not mentioned in cost included column.
• Any kind of insurance.
• Meals at Kedarnath (our catering team cannot reach there)
• If due to any reasons beyond our control like landslide, traffic jams, flood, riots, political unrest, bandhs, helicopter unavailability or bad weather conditions, accidents or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will be needed to be changed or extended. the additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly. Due to these reasons we may cancel some sightseeing places, there shall be no refund for the same
• Any charges of train, helicopter, auto charges at Rishikesh&Haridwar, ropeway ticket of Manasa/Chandi Devi, Doli&pony etc.
• GST – 5% applicable on total billing.

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Infants policy.

• Infant below 2 years / 12kg are carried free of charge. In case of verification of age, ID proof/birth certificate of the child shall be checked. Children above the age of 2 years will be considered full ticket.

Baggage Allowance

• Only one handbag (Soft Bags/duffle bags) weighing maximum 5 kg is allowed per passenger, there is very limited space for luggage in the helicopter. Trollies are not strictly not allowed.

Helicopter Weight Limitation

• Total passenger weight should not exceed over 350 Kgs for 05 Passengers and 420 for 06 Passengers. Passengers would be taken on board depending up on the load and temperature conditions. Pilots' calls will be final. Beyond the said weight limit the flight won’t be able to take off and your journey will be cancelled effective immediately with no refund. it is vital for you to provide us with the right & exact weight to avoid such situation.
• Guests have to MANDATORILY submit their correct weights at the time of booking. If any change in weight found at the time of their travel, from the submitted weights, which may lead to exceeding of our aircraft weight carrying capacity, guest(s) would be deboarded & cancelled for the heli-tour, without any refund.
• There is no restriction for clothing while you enter in Temple as such. you can wear anything you wish. ladies can wear Salwaar Kameez, track pants etc.
• It is advised to you to reach Dehradun a day prior to the commencement of your journey, since the helicopter will be boarded early in the morning around 6 AM.
• In order to avoid any unforeseen circumstances (like weather change or some sort of an operational or technical issues) which may be an unfortunate cause for your delay, it would be wise for you to book return flight or train tickets for next day (keep at least one additional day in hand). No compensation will be provided if any flight/train or any other things missed out.
• All temples in Chardham are located in high altitude areas. Passengers are advised to kindly keep their daily-use medical kits with them, during travel.

Best Season

• The best season to avail the yatra on helicopter is May, June and September and October.

Communication

• Although all private mobile phones have coverage, BSNL, Airtel mobile is better in most of the places.

Guidelines For Passengers

• Carrying of AADHAR CARD is must for all Indians, whereas passport is required for foreign nationals.
• It is advisable for passengers to carry a medical and first aid kit since all these Dham sites are located at an extremely high altitude which may cause illness to some passengers.
• Passengers are also advised to get a full body checkup done 3-2 months prior to the Yatra in order to assure sound health conditions.
• It is advised for the passengers to carry a small oxygen bottle in case of emergencies. These bottles are locally available in all medical shops.
• Although warm and pleasant during the day, Badrinath Dham experiences freezing temperature during night. Ensure you carry some heavy woolen clothing like down jackets, sweaters and shawls and accessories like woolen gloves, socks and mufflers.
• All passengers undertaking this yatra should be medically and physically fit.
• Overweight charges would be charged to guests who are above 75kg weight. The reason for the same is that we operate at very high-altitude terrain, where the weight carrying capacity of the aircraft is only 420 kg. Hence, due to overweight passengers, we lose seats in our sharing flights. Overweight charges are applicable at INR 1,500 per Kg. This will be decided on a day before the date of Journey. However, if the overall weight of 6 Passengers does not exceed 420 Kgs, then there will be no extra charge for overweight passengers.
• Maximum 05 / 06 Passengers will be allowed in 01 Helicopter.
• The above-mentioned timings are not final. Timings may differ on your date of travel, mentioned timings is tentative just for understanding the operational system & timing. Things can be changed at last moment due to any operational, weather changes, clearance from Air Force & Civil Aviation, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden occurrence of technical snag in helicopter, illness of flying crew & delayed positioning of the guests at the helipads.

Term and Conditions

• There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens.
• We reserve the right to postpone the timings of flying subjected to weather, operational or technical issue.
• Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is a must, since the company shall not allow boarding in case the total weight exceeds the weight limitation of the helicopter. And, due to the same reason, in case of more than 01 available aircraft, we reserve the right to shuffle passengers between different groups to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.
• While changing the helicopter at Kedarnath or Guptkashi/Phata/sitapur the waiting time is between 10 mins to 3 hrs. depending on Shuttle slots / weather conditions or technical reasons or ground situations.
• Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the cost. This will be permitted only if applied 7 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 7 days to the journey then booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
• If due to any reasons beyond our control like bad weather conditions, flood, Pandemic, riots, political unrest, bandhs, or any other natural or man-made misfortunes, program will have needed to be changed or extended. The additional expenditure for the same will have to be borne by the passengers directly.
• In case of charter getting cancelled due to bad weather or any other reasons on the date of your travel, the booking will not be revalidated for the next day. Refund as per the refunds/cancellations policy, with no further obligation of Company whatsoever. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation, reimbursement or arrangements shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
• Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get medical check-up done, before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any medical suffering/condition.
• In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and passengers are not able to visit one or more Dhams due to bad weather conditions/technical reasons then the company will try to visit all places within the stipulated time. Although if this is not possible then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of unutilised sector/s.
• 100% refund shall be applicable in case the entire tour gets cancelled due to any Force Majeure reason, minus flight preparation charges of INR 2,500 Per Person Per Sector and any additional services provided to guests.
• Where bad weather, technical snags or any force majeure reason beyond company control results in the cancellation of the flight being delayed or cancelled, Company will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund will be given to clients as per the refunds policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals or any other travel expenses done by the guests shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.

Disputes, if any, are to be settled by Courts in Dehradun who will have the Jurisdiction in this regard

Cancellation Policies

• If passengers wish to cancel their booking, then they will have to pay following cancellation charges.
• Upto 15 Days before journey – 25 % Cancellation charges and 75% Refund.
• Upto 10 Days before journey – 50 % Cancellation charges and 50 % Refund
• Upto 7 Days before journey – 75 % Cancellation charges and 25% Refund
• Less than 7 Days before journey – no refund
• No show by passenger – no refund

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Q1. what are the opening and closing dates for chardham yatra.

Ans. Chardham yatra is going to open for 2023 from 14 May onwards and it will be closed during the first week in November.

Q2. Are there any VIP darshan facility in Chardham temple?

Ans. Yes, the VIP darshan tickets are available in All temples.

Q3. Is registration required for char Dham yatra?

Ans. Yes, registration is required for everyone who are going for this journey by road. In case of helicopter journey passengers do not require any registration.

Q4. What kind of clothing should I be bring?

Ans. There are no strict regulations for clothing to visit the Temple as such. Being a place of worship, you should dress up decently and comfortably. you can wear anything you wish. Summer Months May and June, it is sunny and the weather remains quite pleasant, you can wear light clothes. However due to high altitude the climate is unpredictable and changes abruptly from sunny weather to heavy rain which suddenly makes the weather cold and freezing. make sure to carry waterproof raincoat and pants along with good quality of woollen socks, gloves and warm cap.

Q5. Type of Food?

Ans. You will get pure Vegetarian Meals during yatra (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Q6. What kind of accommodation will be provided at places?

Ans. Accommodation will be provided depending on your package. We make sure that every passenger stays in comfort. however, the idea of comfort on these remote parts of the Himalayas is very different and basic. You should not expect a high end 5-star property because most of these hotels on high altitude regions remain closed off for 6 months and opens up only when the yatra begins. the hotels that we will offer will be the best in this situation.

Q7. What type of vehicle we will get in Badrinath & Gangotri to reach Temple?

Ans. Innova car with an experienced driver will be provided to you for visiting these temples.

Q8. Age Limit for Yatris?

Ans. There is no fixed age limit for Char Dham Yatris. As the yatra will pass through high altitudes, therefore preferred age bracket is between 7-75. Ladies who are more than 6 weeks pregnant shall not allowed to undertake this yatra

Q9. Will there be a guide with us throughout the Yatra?

Ans. There will not be a guide because there is no need for it. all the necessary assistance will be given by us and the base managers present at the helipad. this includes guiding you through the briefing process and timely transfers to your next destination.

Q9. What is procedure of refund and how much time it take

Ans. Any refund against a payment received through a Credit Card, will be made on the same credit card only. Please note that the refund process may take 2 to 8 weeks due to banking procedures.

Q10. Does Char Dham by helicopter package include all Maha Abhishek Pooja and other activities during Chardham Yatra?

Ans. Yes, Maha Abhishek Pooja at Badrinath & VIP darshans at all the temples are included in the Chardham Heli Package.

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IRCTC introduces exclusive Char Dham Yatra tour package, here’s all you need to know

IRCTC has decided on two departure dates for the tour- 22 June and 12 September. There are about 25 seats available for booking

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced an exclusive tour package for pilgrims interested in visiting religious places in northern India. The Char Dham Yatra tour package was announced by the IRCTC on its official Twitter handle recently.

Find your true spiritual purpose by taking the tour of Char Dham Yatra & visit the holy shrines with IRCTC’s Tourism air tour package of 12D/11N starting from ₹60,500/- pp*. For more information, visit: https://t.co/1UhprnkCQx @AmritMahotsav — IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) April 22, 2022

Under the special tour package, people will get to visit Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri during the 12 days and 11 nights trip. The price of the tickets will vary according to the number of persons booking the package.

The tour package costs Rs 60,500 for an individual if three persons book the tickets together. It will cost Rs 63,000 per person if there are 2 passengers, while a single person will have to pay Rs 80,000 for the tour.

IRCTC also mentioned a separate price chart for children. Kids between the age of 5 and 11 years will be charged Rs 37,500. Bed and other additional amenities are included in this package. If one wants to exclude the bed, then the charge will be Rs 31,700. There is another package for infants aged 2-4 years.

IRCTC has decided on two departure dates for the tour- 22 June and 12 September. There are about 25 seats available for booking.

Flight Details:

Flight UK-884 will depart from Kochi on the above-mentioned dates at 9:15 am and will arrive in Delhi at 12:30 pm.

The return flight UK-885 will leave Delhi on 3 July and on 23 September at 3:55 pm. It will land in Kochi at 7:10 pm on the same day.

People can use this direct link to get details about the the package.

They can also refer to these numbers to contact the authorities: 8287931962 and 8287932082.

To book your seat visit - irctctourism.com.

People can also contact the IRCTC Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal and Regional offices for ticket booking.

Earlier, IRCTC  had introduced another package for the Char Dham Yatra as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Dekho Apna Desh campaigns. The 12-day and 11-night tour costs Rs 58,900 (including GST) per person.

The package will cover locations including Barkot, Guptakashi, Haridwar, Janki Chatti, Sonprayag and Uttarkashi. The tour will begin on 14 May and the passengers will be brought to Delhi via flight. Other essential services like bus, car facilities, complimentary breakfast and dinner will also be available for the visitors.

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Helicopter Yatra To Shri Kedarnath Dham

● 10th May, 2024 - 20th June, 2024.

● 15th Sept, 2024 - 31st Oct, 2024.

Important Message

Chardham Yatra Registration is mandatory for booking helicopter services.

How it Works

Create Heliyatra account to check seat availability using Registration Number / Group ID

Choose desired departure slot & complete your booking with online payment mode of your choice

Carry the IRCTC Heliyatra ticket to the assigned Helipad location & start your Kedarnath Yatra

General Instructions for Passengers

• Chardham Yatra Registration on Uttarakhand Govt. Portal is mandatory to book Helicopter Service online. If not already registered, please click on Chardham Yatra Registration
• For Sign Up or Create an account, validate your e-Mail ID and Mobile No. through OTP on heliyatra.irctc.co.in . User ID/Booker ID will be your registered Mobile No. and you will need to create your own password. You can then login to heliyatra.irctc.co.in for booking online Helicopter ticket.
• Enter Group ID to book tickets for multiple pilgrims or enter Unique Registration Number to book Helicopter Service for a single person.
• Maximum 02 (two) Helicopter Tickets can be booked per User/Booker ID with maximum six passengers (06 Nos.) per Ticket i.e. an User/Booker can book for a group of maximum 12 passengers on 2 tickets with a single User ID/Booker ID.
• For booking tickets for a group with more than 12 passengers, the User/Booker will be required to Signup with another User ID/Booker ID on heliyatra.irctc.co.in., if already available or create another User ID/Booker ID for booking tickets for a group with more than 12 passengers.
• Helicopter ticket bookings are permitted for any available calendar date. Passengers can select any available calendar date to book a helicopter ticket.

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Shri Kedarnath Dham

Shri Kedarnath Dham means "Lord of the field or Kedar Khand" region, the historical name of the region. Situated amongst scenic snowy mountains and valleys covered with grassy meadows, Shri Kedarnath Dham temple is on the must-see list of sightseers all over the world - not just pilgrims. Located at an altitude of over 3,583 mtr. (11,755 ft.), above sea level in Uttarakhand and 223 km from Rishikesh, this temple is the highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is located at the head of the Mandakini and Saraswati River in Himalayas of Garhwal region. The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 16 kilometres uphill trek from Gaurikund. Ponie and Porter Service is available to reach the Temple. Helicopter services for 2023 Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra are available and can be booked only through IRCTC official website.

Jyotirlinga

Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines of Lord Shiva, it is believed that Lord Shiva himself visited these places and hence they have a special place in the hearts of devotees. Jyotirlinga means "column or pillar of light". The "stambha" symbol represents that there is no beginning or end. When Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu had an argument about who was the supreme god, Lord Shiva appeared as a column of light and asked each one to find the ends. Neither could do it. It is believed that the places where these columns of light fell is where the Jyotirlinga are located.

History and Facts

One of the first references of Shri Kedarnath Dham is in the Skanda Purana that was written around the 7th and 8th century AD. The present structure is believed to have been constructed by Adi Shankaracharya about 1,200 years ago. It stands next to the site of a temple that is said to have been built by the Pandavas. It has been renovated many times over the centuries. The temple is built with huge stone slabs over a rectangular platform. There are inscriptions in Pali on the steps. There are figures of various deities and scenes from Hindu mythology on the inner walls. A large statue of the Nandi Bull, Shiva"s mount, stands as guard at the entrance. The Jyotirlinga is in the shape of a conical rock formation inside the temple - Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form. Since Shri Kedarnath Dham is located at such an altitude, winters are severe, making the temple inaccessible. So, it is open to the Pilgrims only between April (Akshaya Tritiya) and November (Kartik Purnima - the autumn full moon) every year. During the winters, the Murtis(idols) from Shri Kedarnath Dham temple are brought to Ukhimath and worshiped there for six months. One of the most significant calamities occurred at Shri Kedarnath Dham in 2013 when it was affected by flash floods, which was one of the worst disasters that occurred in 100 years of its existence. Bhim Shila stands for 'God's rock', which saved the holy temple of Shri Kedarnath Dham from being washed away by the turbulent flood water.

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Indian Railways 'Char-Dham Yatra' Special Train From September 18; Here's All You Need To Know

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Last Updated: September 07, 2021, 09:15 IST

The train will cover several top tourist destinations, including Char Dham–Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarkadhish.

IRCTC has launched this special tourist train under the government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism. This 16-days Char-Dham tour’s cost is at Rs. 78,585 per person

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched the very popular pilgrimage circuit “Char-Dham Yatra” by “Dekho Apna Desh” Deluxe AC Tourist Train. The special train will start on September 18 and cover several top tourist destinations, including Char Dham–Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarkadhish.

The train will start from Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station on September 18 and will cover Badrinath including Mana Village (near China border), Rishikesh, Jagannath Puri including Golden beach of Puri, Chandrabhaga beach, Konark Sun Temple, Rameshwaram including Dhanushkodi, Narsingha Temple (Joshimath), Dwarkadhish including Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Shivrajpur beach, and Bet Dwarka during its 16 days tour. It will travel around 8500 kilometres.

IRCTC has launched this special tourist train under the government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism. This 16-days Char-Dham tour’s cost is at Rs. 78,585 per person. Read about the key features of this deluxe train.

IRCTC Char-Dham Yatra special train 2021: Key features

The train is fully air-conditioned and provides two types of accommodation – 1st AC and 2nd AC.

The tour package covers train journey in AC classes, as well as accommodation in deluxe hotels, meals, transfer and sightseeing in AC vehicles except for hilly areas, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers.

The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train offers some exclusive services like two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions and foot massager as well.

It has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and security guards for each of the coaches.

The deluxe tourist train has a total capacity of 156 tourists however, keeping in view the safety measures post Covid-19, the booking is restricted to around 120 tourists only.

Besides all these, the IRCTC will also provide a safety kit to all the tourists which include face masks, hand gloves and sanitiser.

Those planning to go for Char-Dham yatra must note that at least the first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine is mandatory for all the passengers of age group 18 or above.

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Char Dham Yatra 2023: IRCTC unveils 12 days special package for pilgrims; check dates, costs, and other details here

According to the details shared by the irctc, the 11 nights/12 days package will start from mumbai and will cover haridwar, yamunotri, gangotri, kedarnath, badrinath, rishikesh..

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has unveiled the tour package for Char Dham Yatra 2023. According to the details shared by the IRCTC, the 11 nights/12 days package will cover Haridwar, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rishikesh.

The IRCTC's Char Dham Yatra tour will start from Mumbai airport and will then proceed to Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Uttrakashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi – Son Prayag – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Haridwar - Delhi - Mumbai.

The cost of the IRCTC 's pilgrim air tour package starts from ₹ 67,000 per person for triple occupancy. However, the prices of the tour package differ - for single occupancy, the package would costs ₹ 91,400/ while for double occupancy it costs around ₹ 69,900.

Departure Dates for IRCTC Char Dham air tour package:

21 May 2023-1 June 2023

28 May 2023-8 June 2023

4 June 2023- 15 June 2023

11 June 2023-22 June 2023

18 June 2023-29 June 2023

25 June 2023-6 July 2023

Flight Details:-

IRCTC Char Dham yatra package includes:

Return Air fare (Mumbai – Delhi - Mumbai)

Accommodation in Standard Hotels/Guest House for 11 nights

Local Transfer from Delhi Airport & Sightseeing by Non AC Tempo Travelers

Breakfast & Dinner as per the Itinerary. (MAP)

Travel Insurance

Parking Charges, Driver Batta, Toll Tax

As per IRCTC, the itinerary and flight timings are only indicative, IRCTC and handling agent reserves the right to change in view of operation problem / local circumstances.

The registration of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath to be done by passengers only.

As per the Government of Uttarakhand travel policy , it is necessary to register yourself and your vehicles before you start your journey to Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib. It is also essential to verify yourself at the destinations when you reach at each shrines. As per the government, this free exercise is a small step towards assisting yourself and Government Administration to provide with efficient management Yatra Monitoring and Safety.

Here are different Modes of Registeration for Char Dham Yatra

- Online through this Web Portal

- Through Mobile Application - Tourist Care Uttarakhand (Download Android App & iOS App )

- Through WhatsApp Facility - Mobile Number: +91 8394833833 (Type: “Yatra" to initiate the registration process in WhatsApp.)

Mode of Verification: Physically only at the shrine being visited through scanning of the “QR Code" in the mobile app or downloaded “Yatra Registration Letter."

Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had put to rest any concerns regarding the Char Dham yatra in light of the subsidence in Joshimath. Earlier while speaking to reporters, Dhami had reassured the public that the pilgrimage will be conducted safely. He emphasized that there should be no doubts in the minds of people about Joshimath, which serves as the gateway to Badrinath.

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IRCTC starts special Deluxe AC tourist train for Char Dham Yatra

Irctc's special deluxe ac tourist train for char dham yatra by 'dekho apna desh' has a host of astounding features including two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager..

As the Char Dham Yatra resumed from Saturday, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) started a special train for the popular pilgrimage circuit by 'Dekho Apna Desh' Deluxe AC tourist train.

This comes after the success of the 'Shri Ramayana Yatra' train operated on the Ramayana circuit.

This 16 days tour started from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station yesterday and covered the visit of Haridwar including Ganga ghat, temples and Ganga aarti, Rishikesh including Lakshman Jhulla and Triveni ghat, Ayodhaya including Ramjanam Bhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu Aarti and Nandigram, Varanasi including Ganga Ghat and aarti, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Puri including Jagannath temple, Golden Beach of Puri, Konark Sun Temple and Chandrabhaga Beach, Rameshwaram including Ramnathswami temple and Dhanushkodi, Dwarka including Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Shivrajpur beach and Bet Dwarka.

Guests will be travelling roughly 8500 kilometers on this tour.

The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of astounding features including two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager.

The fully air-conditioned train provides two types of accommodation--1st AC and 2nd AC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach.

IRCTC launched this special tourist train in line with the government of India initiative 'Dekho Apna Desh' to promote domestic tourism, at a very competitive price starting from ₹ 78,585 per person.

The package price covers train journey in AC classes, accommodation in deluxe hotels, all meals, all transfer and sightseeing in AC vehicles except hilly areas, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers. 

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IRCTC Launches 12-Day Char Dham Yatra 2023 Tour Package Starting At ₹67000 Per Person

The holy Char Dham Yatra 2023 is soon going to begin, and registrations for the same have already begun. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is known to come up with different tour packages to make travel hassle free for people. Keeping in mind the holy yatra, the IRCTC has launched a 12-day Char Dham Yatra 2023 tour package that starts at just 67000 per person.

IRCTC Launches Char Dham Yatra 2023 Tour Package

For all the people who don’t know, the Char Dham Yatra covers Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. IRCTC’s Char Dham Yatra 2023 tour package will cover Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, Haridwar, Kedarnath, and Rishikesh. The tour package is for 12 days and 11 nights and is very cost effective. Single occupancy costs ₹91400, double occupancy costs ₹69900, and triple occupancy costs ₹67000 per person.

The tour will begin in Mumbai and end in Delhi, as follows: Mumbai – Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Janki Chatti – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Haridwar – Delhi – Mumbai. May 21 to June 1, May 28 to June 8, June 4 to June 15, June 11 to June 22, and June 18 to June 29 are the fixed slot dates. You can choose any one of these as per your convenience.

Inclusions In The Tour Package

The Char Dham Yatra 2023 tour package includes return air fare for Mumbai-Delhi-Mumbai. It will include accommodation, local transfer from Delhi airport and sightseeing by AC tempo travellers. One will also be served breakfast and dinner as per the itinerary. Toll tax, parking charges and travel insurance are all included in the 2023 package.

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Mandatory Registrations

This year, the government of Uttarakhand has made it compulsory for people to register before participating in the yatra. Three online options are available for anyone interested in this voyage to sign up for the yatra: the official website, the toll-free number, and WhatsApp. www.registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in is the official website.

You can send the word “yatra” to the number 8394833833 in order to register using WhatsApp, or you can phone the toll-free number 01351364. Visit the IRCTC webpage at www.irctctourism.com as well.

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• To register for the Chardham Yatra , visit the official website at www.registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in.
• Once there, click on the Register or Login button to access the registration form.
• Enter all the mandatory fields in the form with your personal information such as name, phone number, email id etc. on the new window
• To verify your identity, you will need to complete an OTP verification process using the mobile number and email address you provided.
• After successful verification, log in to the website using your registered mobile number and password.
• This will grant you access to your personalized dashboard, where you can click on the Add/Manage Pilgrims or Tourists button to proceed with the registration process.
• On the next page, enter all the necessary details about your tour, including the type of tour, name, dates, and the number of tourists accompanying you.
• You will be required to upload scanned copies of valid photo identification documents, such as a Voter card, Aadhar card, or driving license, for each member of your group.
• Once you have completed all the steps and submitted the registration form, you will receive a unique registration number (URN) via SMS on your registered mobile number, confirming your successful registration.
• Download the registration letter for the Chardham Yatra, which you will need to carry with you during your pilgrimage.
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Chardham Yatra Offline Registration Begins at Haridwar-Rishikesh Counter

Chardham Offline Registration

Chardham Yatra will start in Uttarakhand from May 10 with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri . However, the Uttarakhand government has provided the facility of online registration for Chardham pilgrims. Due to this, the devotees traveling to Uttarakhand are registering at home, but the passengers entering the state are also given the facility of offline registration at various places.

Preparations for the Chardham Yatra have been completed by the Tourism Department. For this, offline registrations will also be started in Haridwar and Rishikesh from 7 am to 7 pm from Wednesday. Six counters have also been set up in Dharmanagari for offline registration. On these, registration of 500 pilgrims will be done for each Dham.

Green card will be available at RTO office

Vehicles carrying Chardham pilgrims will be given green cards from the RTO office premises in Roshnabad. A special counter has been created by the department for making green cards. With this, drivers can easily get green cards for Chardham Yatra .

All preparations have been completed for offline registration of vehicles carrying Chardham pilgrims from the RTO office premises located in Roshanabad. Registrations will start from Wednesday 8 may 2024. If the number of slots given falls short, then in case of emergency, more slots will be arranged for registration. So that every passenger can be registered. Green cards will be given. A special counter has been created by the department for making green cards. With this, drivers can easily get green cards for Chardham Yatra.

For this, registration counters are opened by the department. In this, six counters have been opened in the office premises of the Tourism Department in Dharmanagari also. Registration will be done at the counters for booking five hundred slots for pilgrims each for Badrinath , Kedarnath , Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham. For registration at the centres, arrangements have been made for internet facility, light, electricity as well as chairs for the passengers to sit, air and cold water.

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Uttarakhand: online registrations for 'char dham yatra' begin on tourism portal.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 15 (ANI): The online registration for the 'Char Dham Yatra' started on Monday on the tourism department's portal, according to the Uttarakhand tourism department.

The pilgrims can register themselves on the official website from April 15 to visit the revered shrines.

The Char-Dham yatra in Uttarakhand consists of visiting four temples, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

This year, Char Dham Yatra will begin on May 10, with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath. The doors of Badrinath shrine will open on May 12.

The Char Dham Yatra holds profound spiritual significance in Hinduism. This journey typically occurs from April/May to October/November.

Last week, Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana visited the Badrinath Dham and inspected the preparations for the Chardham Yatra.

The District Magistrate instructed the officials that before the start of the Yatra, works related to sewer line repair, improvement of internal routes, water, electricity, street lights and vehicle parking should be completed and signage should be installed for passenger convenience.

The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in the summer (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November).

It is believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath.

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Uttarakhand CM assures smooth passage to Char Dham Yatra devotees amid reports of disruptions

DEHRADUN: Amdist the surge of devotees for the Char Dham Yatra over the past 48 hours leading to disruptions among several other concerns including the safety of the pilgrims, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has personally intervened.

Dhami emphasized that it is our collective responsibility to guarantee that every pilgrim entering the state in the hope of visiting the pilgrimage sites can access the revered shrine.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, reviewing the arrangements for the Yatra through virtual means from New Delhi on Saturday, directed for the Chardham online registration system to be made even more effective.

The District Magistrate of Chamoli, Himanshu Khurana, apprised the Chief Minister that around 21,807 devotees visited the Badrinath shrine on Saturday. He also mentioned that an inspection of the pedestrian routes for the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage was conducted by him.

The District Magistrate of Uttarkashi, Dr Mehrban Singh Bisht, disclosed that on Saturday, a total of 14,522 pilgrims made their way to the revered Yamunotri shrine. Furthermore, he highlighted the implementation of a gate system to facilitate a steady stream of devotees being directed towards both Yamunotri and Gangotri.

According to sources, Commissioner Garhwal Vinay Shankar Pandey inspected the travel office in Rishikesh on Saturday on the instructions of the CMO to ensure the convenience and ease of pilgrims going on Chardham Yatra.

Pandey said that people travelling to the shrine from within the site need not reisgter online and added that around 800 pilgrims from Rishikesh were sent to Char Dham Yatra on Saturday.

Pandey also said that those who are travelling to the pilgrimage sites from outside the state will allowed to visit only after registering online.

Yogendra Gangwar, the Joint Director of the Uttarakhand Tourism Department responsible for overseeing the registration and facilitation process of the Char Dham Yatra, told The New Indian Express , "Since the beginning of this year's Yatra season on May 10, around 555,436 devotees have visited the sacred Char Dham sites in just nine days, as of Saturday evening."

He further stated that the number of registrations for the Char Dham Yatra has reached 3 million as of Saturday.

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C har Dham Yatra is proceeding in full swing and proper security measures are being taken given the large number of devotees who arrive in Uttarakhand every year. The Uttarakhand government said that till May 14, about 26.73 lakh people have registered on the online portal to take the yatra that comprises four shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. As per the latest reports, in the last 72 hours since the beginning of the Char Dham yatra on May 10, 4 people have reportedly died due to heart-related difficulties at the high-altitude pilgrimages.

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Char dham yatra: the uttarakhand chief secretary has ordered an extension on the ban on vip darshan at char dham and also restricted videography on the temple complex..

Char Dham Yatra: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has seen a massive rush of pilgrims since its opening last week. In view of the huge crowd of pilgrims in the Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has ordered an extension of the ban on VIP darshan till May 31. The decision has been taken to ensure that all the devotees can easily visit the four Dhams.

In view of the huge crowd of pilgrims in the Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has extended the ban on VIP darshan till May 31, so that all the devotees can easily visit the four Dhams. pic.twitter.com/u2GX19Ap8n — ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2024

Raturi also ordered a ban on videography and reels for social media within a radius of 50m of the temple complex in all four Dhams. She has given this order to Secretary Tourism, Commissioner Garhwal Division, and DMs and SPs of the concerned districts.

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi orders a ban on videography/making reels for social media within a radius of 50m of the temple complex in all four Dhams She has given this order to Secretary Tourism, Commissioner Garhwal Division & DMs and SPs of the concerned districts pic.twitter.com/R5klCpNa46 — ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2024

Pilgrims Being Sent Back Due To Heavy Rush

Char Dham Yatra: Pilgrims are being sent back from Rudraprayag in Uttarkashi district to Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand due to heavy rush.

“Due to more inflow of pilgrims in Rudraprayag for the Char Dham Yatra, they are being stopped in Srinagar. We are managing the holding area with the help of SDM, Tehsildar and police team, and we are also arranging for the accommodation and other basic facilities for the pilgrims,” Rudraprayag DM Ashish Chauhan said.

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Radha Raturi said, “CM Pushkar Singh Dhami took review of the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ recently. It was found that some people are making Reels, doing videography and playing music in temple premises, disturbing devotees. So, the new direction is that within 50 metres of the temple, no one can make a Reel or video. There is no restriction on carrying mobile phones”.

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