
Har Ki Pauri
Visit Har Ki Pauri, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
One of the most vital and extremely important pilgrimage circuits among Hindu Vaishnavites, the char dham yatra comprises of visitation to the important and holy temples located in the four corners (east, west, north and south) of India. The all India char dham package offered by Namaste India Trip which pans for duration of 15 days and 14 nights, will take you across these sacred destinations which is believed helps you in achieving moksha and make you feel an overall sense of deep spiritualism.
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arrival & Haridwar Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Har Ki Pauri, Laksham And Temple, Temples Of Haridwar | Dinner | Haridwar |
| 02 | Haridwar Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Haridwar, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Har Ki Pauri | Breakfast & Dinner | Haridwar |
| 03 | Haridwar to Badrinath | Approx. 200 km / 4.8 hrs | Haridwar, Badrinath, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Badrinath |
| 04 | Badrinath to Dwarka | Flight / transfer | Badrinath, Dwarka, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Dwarka |
| 05 | Dwarka Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Dwarka, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Badrinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Dwarka |
| 06 | Dwarka Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Dwarka, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Badrinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Dwarka |
| 07 | Dwarka to Somnath | Road / transfer time varies | Dwarka, Somnath, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Somnath |
| 08 | Somnath to Puri | Road / transfer time varies | Somnath, Puri, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Puri |
| 09 | Puri Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Puri, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Badrinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Puri |
| 10 | Puri Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Puri, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Badrinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Puri |
| 11 | Puri to Konark | Approx. 40 km / 1.0 hrs | Puri, Konark, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Konark |
| 12 | Konark to Rameshwaram | Flight / transfer | Konark, Rameshwaram, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Rameshwaram |
| 13 | Rameshwaram Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Rameshwaram, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Badrinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Rameshwaram |
| 14 | Rameshwaram Darshan | Local / 4–8 hrs | Rameshwaram, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, Badrinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Rameshwaram |
| 15 | Rameshwaram to Madurai | Approx. 190 km / 3.7 hrs | Rameshwaram, Madurai, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast | Tour Ends |
Upon arriving at Delhi, your journey towards Haridwar will commence which will take 5 – 6 hours. Upon arriving in this holy town you will be immediately checked in to your allotted hotel. During late afternoon you will be guided to visit one of the most auspicious sites of panch tirth within Haridwar, Mansa Devi Mandir, which is set on top of Bilwa Parvat. After sundown, you will be taken for the evening Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri which is accompanied by the rhythmic chanting of prayers and mantras immersing the surroundings in deep devotion and spirituality.
You will be spending the night in Haridwar.
Early in the morning, you will be driven to Joshimath which is a 9 – 10 hours journey (depending on the weather and terrain conditions). Upon arriving you will be duly checked into your allotted hotel which will serve as the base for your trek next day to Badrinath.
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You will be made to proceed towards Badrinath Dham temple and upon arrival, you will be required to take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund located close to the main Dham mandir. Everyone is required to do so before entering the temple for darshan.
Later, after the completion of your darshan procedure you will be taken for an excursion of the nearby places like, Mana gaon (the last village of India located on the Indo-Tibetan border), Vyas Gufa (an ancient cave where sage Vyas is said to have composed the epic Mahabharata with Lord Ganesha’s help as a scribe), Charan Paduka (a rock containing the footprints of Lord Vishnu) and Bheem Pul constructed on top of Holy River Saraswati.
You will then be made to head back to your allotted hotel in Badrinath where you will be staying the night.
After completing the visit to first dham of the auspicious circuit, you will be escorted to Devprayag by road, which takes 8 hours to reach. Devprayag is an extremely pious town since it is located on the confluence point of Rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda giving rise to River Ganga. Upon arriving at Devprayag / Srinagar you will be immediately checked into your hotel where you will be spending the night.
Your journey towards Delhi will commence by road in the morning, which is a 9 hours journey. On your way you will be stopping for darshan at Rishikesh (located 2.5 hours away from Devprayag). Finally, upon arriving at Delhi you will be checked in to your hotel and the evening time will be free for your leisure activities.
Your eastern leg of the yatra will commence in the morning when you will be taken to Bhubaneshwar via flight. The duration of the flight is for 2 hours 30 mines.
Upon arrival at Bhubaneshwar, you will be escorted to Puri on a bus journey of 2 hours. Once you arrive there you will be checked in to your hotel right away where you will be spending the night.
In the evening you will head on for darshan at Jagannath temple (the 2nd dham in the char dham yatra of India). Here you will be made to be a part of the evening Aarti and your darshan of the holy deity will be complete.
Your journey towards Bhubaneshwar will commence in the morning via Konark (home to the famous Sun temple). From Puri the sun temple is located at a distance of 1 hour.
This temple, dedicated to the sun god is a magnificent structure which was built in the 13th century. Available inside the temple is the holy mythological chariot of the sun god along with detailed architectural work.
You will then resume your journey towards Bhubaneshwar, where upon arrival you will be taken to Parashurameshvara Temple, which was built in 7th – 8th century CE (one of the oldest existing temple in the state) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Your next destination will be the Lingaraj temple 9 and Mukteshwar temple – both of which represent magnificent architecture and immense spirituality which radiates from them.
Finally, after a temple tour of the city you will be checked in to your allotted hotel for spending the night.
Your southern leg of the Char Dham Yatra will commence today. You will be made to board the flight heading for Madurai in the morning.
Upon your arrival in Madurai, you will be taken to one of the most famous temples in South, Meenakshi Amman mandir, which is a colorful and vibrant holy place and is dedicated to a form of Goddess Parvati, Meenakshi.
After completing your darshan you will then be taken to a glorious 17th-century palace of Thirumalai Nayakkar, by King Thirumalai Nayak (king of the Nayak dynasty in Madurai). Located at a distance of 2 km from the Meenakshi temple this palace is an iconic representation of the grand architectural style.
Your day of sightseeing in Madurai will conclude when you will be escorted to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, your journey towards the southern leg of the char dham yatra to Rameshwaram will commence.
Upon arriving at Rameshwaram you will be immediately checked in to your hotel after which your sightseeing and darshan of the city will kick start. Starting with a visit to Rameshwaram temple which is the char dham centre in South. After completing your darshan here you will be taken to different temples like, Ramjharoka Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple and Kothandaramaswamy Temple. All these temples are considered to be extremely pious and holy.
Today you will be made to head back to Madurai which is a 4-hour road journey. Upon arriving at Madurai you will be checked in to your hotel where you will be spending the night.
Evening time is free for you to do your leisure activities, like strolling in the nearby marketplaces for souvenirs or trying the local South Indian cuisines.
Your 4th and final destination for this all India char dham yatra will commence in the morning, by taking a flight.
Once you arrive in Rajkot you will be duly checked in to your allotted hotel where you will be spending your night. During the evening time you can go on a kathiawadi food binge and buy some local souvenirs.
*your destination will depend on the flight availability.
From Rajkot, you will set out to the land of Lord Krishna, Dwarka, which is located at a distance of 4.5 hours. Upon your arrival in Dwarka you will be taken for a brief sightseeing tour of the city starting with a visit to Rukmini temple (dedicated to Lord Krishna’s wife), Bet Dwarka which is also known as Shankhodhar which is actually an inhabited island on the mouth of gulf of Kutch at a distance of 30 km from Dwarka.
Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Rajkot where you will enjoy the delicious local Gujarati cuisine
Today you will be made to head on to Somnath, which will be a 6-hour road journey. En route the journey, you will be made to stop at Porbandar – birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, where you will be made to visit Kirti Mandir and Sudama (Lord Krishna’s friend and devotee) mandir.
Finally, you will reach Somnath (the western cardinal point) which will be your final (4th) destination for the all India Char Dham Yatra. During the evening you will be made to attend the aarti which is soul enriching and an opportunity which should not missed. After an auspicious visit to this holy temple you will be made to head towards your allotted hotel in Somnath where you will be spending your night.
From this holy centre you will be made to head towards Rajkot, which is a 4 – 5 hours long road journey. Upon arriving here you will be checked in to your hotel and the evening will be free for you to do your leisure activities.
Today your all India Char Dham Yatra journey will conclude by escorting you to your location of departure from where you will head on to your preferred destination.
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Bada Char Dham Yatra completely covered all corners of India. From cold mountain air in Badrinath to coastal breeze at Dwarkadhish and Rameshwaram, the trip was spectacular. Driver in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat route was very polite and punctual. Unforgettable 15 days.
Badrinath, Puri Jagannath, Rameshwaram aur Dwarka ek saath cover karna hamara sapna tha. Haridwar Har Ki Pauri aarti and Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple visit were deeply moving. Excellent management and clean AC vehicles provided across all states.
Sacred journey covering Badrinath Dham to Rameshwaram Dham. Temple VIP darshan passes arranged at Puri and Dwarka saved us hours in line. Driver driving on Uttarakhand mountain roads was safe and steady. Whole heart is filled with peace.
Shandar Yatra! Haridwar se Rameshwaram aur Puri se Dwarka tak sab darshan acche se ho gaye. Vehicle condition, hotel rooms, and airport pickups were right on time at every destination. Highly recommended for complete pilgrimage.
Bada Char Dham Yatra completely covered all corners of India. From cold mountain air in Badrinath to coastal breeze at Dwarkadhish and Rameshwaram, the trip was spectacular. Driver in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat route was very polite and punctual. Unforgettable 15 days.
Badrinath, Puri Jagannath, Rameshwaram aur Dwarka ek saath cover karna hamara sapna tha. Haridwar Har Ki Pauri aarti and Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple visit were deeply moving. Excellent management and clean AC vehicles provided across all states.
Sacred journey covering Badrinath Dham to Rameshwaram Dham. Temple VIP darshan passes arranged at Puri and Dwarka saved us hours in line. Driver driving on Uttarakhand mountain roads was safe and steady. Whole heart is filled with peace.
Shandar Yatra! Haridwar se Rameshwaram aur Puri se Dwarka tak sab darshan acche se ho gaye. Vehicle condition, hotel rooms, and airport pickups were right on time at every destination. Highly recommended for complete pilgrimage.
Traveling across the four directions of India for Bada Char Dham was a divine experience. Everything from Haridwar Ganga Aarti, Puri Mahaprashad, Rameshwaram 22 Kunds, to Dwarkadhish evening Aarti was seamless and well organized.
Visited Jagannath Puri and Rameshwaram with my husband. Seeing the evening Aarti at Haridwar Ganga ghat and visiting Somnath Mahadev temple were pure highlights. Some hotel check-ins in Gujarat sector took extra time due to pilgrim rush, but overall coordination and vehicle arrangements were very reliable.
Tour itinerary khupach well planned hota. Amhi Haridwar, Badrinath, Puri, Konark, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Dwarka ani Somnath sagle places without too much rushing cover kele. South ani Odisha madhle local vegetarian meals khup hygienic ani tasty hote. Overall yatra comfortable ani memorable rahili.
Completing All India Char Dham Yatra with family was a special spiritual landmark. Flight arrangements between Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Madurai and Rajkot made this 15-day tour effortless. Devprayag sangam and Rameshwaram temple were mesmerizing.
Full India pilgrim circuit peaceful ga complete ayyindi. Maa pure veg food preference ki taggattu hotel lo food options manage cheyyadam chaala helpful ga anipinchindi. Badrinath temple venaka Neelkanth peak view and Rameshwaram lo Agni Theertham bath rendu priceless moments. Overall ga chaala memorable spiritual journey.
A long and intense pilgrimage journey. Covering North, East, South, and West in two weeks involves constant travelling and packing. Badrinath Ji and Sun Temple Konark were breathtaking. Hotel in Srinagar Uttarakhand was basic, but Puri and Rameshwaram stays were very comfortable.
Bada Char Dham trip chala bagundi. Covering 4 corners of India in 15 days needs good stamina. Puri sea beach and Somnath temple light show were fantastic. Few flight delays happened in Delhi airport, but local transfers were well waiting.
All 4 Dhams covered nicely. Badrinath cold weather was sharp, so carry good woollens. Porbandar Kirti Mandir and Konark Sun Temple sights were great historical additions to this spiritual tour. Good hotels in Madurai and Puri.
Covering all four Dhams in 15 days was a meaningful family journey. Badrinath darshan and the Agni Theertham bath at Rameshwaram were especially memorable. Flights made the long distances easier, but the Bhubaneswar to Madurai sector was quite tiring. The frequent travel and early starts also left little time to rest. Overall, a spiritually fulfilling trip, but the pace felt physically demanding.
All India Char Dham Yatra with my senior citizen parents was spiritually meaningful. The 22-well holy bath at Rameshwaram and Dwarkadhish temple visit were unforgettable. Flights helped reduce the physical strain, and the food was good overall. However, the frequent flights and tight timings made some days feel rushed, especially for my parents. More rest time between visits would have made the journey more comfortable.
15 days tour la Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka, Rameshwaram ellam cover pannadhu memorable ah irundhuchu. Madurai Meenakshi temple and Somnath coastal view romba beautiful. Aana Day 5 Srinagar Uttarakhand la irundhu Delhi vara road journey romba long aayiduchu, highway traffic nala innum delay aachu. Continuous travel nala romba tired ah feel pannom, especially rest time konjam kammi ah irundhuchu. Overall spiritual experience nalla irundhalum, journey pace konjam exhausting ah irundhuchu.
The Char Dham (meaning: four abodes) is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha (salvation). The four Dhams are, Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one's lifetime.
You can take symptomatic treatment like tab Paracetamol or anti -nausea medicine. If your symptoms worsen please report to a medical centre. 4. If you develop symptoms of excessive fatigue, breathlessness and cough, or any neurological symptoms please report to a medical centre.
However, May and June is the best time to plan for Char Dham Yatra as it becomes comfortable due to pleasant climatic conditions. Chardham Yatra will start on 22 April 2025 & close on 21 November 2025 (tentative). Kedarnath and Badrinath temples will open on 6th May and 8th May, respectively.
Keep a check on your exercise at least a month before the journey starts. Book your hotels beforehand as there is a heavy pilgrim rush or choose Chardham packages by Tourism of India for hassle-free travel. Avoid visiting the Chardham destinations in the monsoon as there will be landslides.
The four Dhams are, Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one's lifetime. The Char Dham as defined by Adi Shankaracharya consists of four Hindu pilgrimage sites.
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