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A visit to India is incomplete without a visit to the important religious places of the country. The religious tours of India include several itineraries that include visits to the most famous temples, mosques and churches of the country. The most revered religious places in India are near the Himalayas in the northern states of Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The tour of Chardham (four pilgrimage centers) is one of the most important pilgrimages undertaken by the Hindus of India. Besides having tremendous religious importance, a tour itinerary of Chardham involves traveling through beautiful hilly terrain and visits to some of the most fascinating places in India. The four places included in the tour of Chardham are Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. The tours have to follow the traditional path, starting from Yamunotri, moving on to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and finally, Badrinath.
A typical tour itinerary of Chardham spans over 10- 12 days. The tour starts off at New Delhi and the destinations covered are Hardwar, Barkot, Yamunotri, Harsil, Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Guptakashi, Gaurikund, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Badrinath, Pipalkothi, Rishikesh, culminating at Delhi.
Haridwar:
Arrival in Haridwar is followed by sightseeing in the city and overnight stay. The next day starts with a drive to Barkot, a 7-8 hours affair. The Kempty falls are visited en-route. Overnight halt is made at Barkot.
Yamunotri:
The journey to Yamunotri, the source of the river Yamuna, begins the next day. The route undertaken is usually via Hanuman Chatti and Phool Chatti. A trek to Yamunotri begins from Phool Chatti. After visiting the temple and the nearby places of interest, the pilgrims trek back to Phool Chatti, and back to Barkot for an overnight stay.
The places of interest in Yamunotri include the Yamunotri temple, hot sulphur spring, Surya kund, Divya Shila, Sayanachatti, Janakichatti and Hanuman Chatti.
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