Q1 : How many days are needed to travel chardham yatra
Ans: The chardham yatra usually takes 9 to 10 days from Haridwar if you travel by road. There will be 2Nights stay in Haridwar , 2Nights in Barkot , 2Nights in Uttarkashi ,2N in Sonprayag, 1Night in kedarnath , 1Night in Badrinath and 1 Night in Rudraparayad.
If you want to travel by helicopter, then it will be done in 4 to 5 days from Dehradun.
Q2 : Which is easy and suitable pickup point to travel to chardham yatra ?
Ans: The most suitable and easy pick-up point to travel to chardham yatra is Haridwar or Rishikesh. Both cities are well connected by road, rail and air and serve as the main gateways to the four dhams.
Q3 : Is there is age restrictions to travel to chardham yatra ?
Ans: No there is not any age restrictions to travel chardham yatra but a person should be physically and mentally fit to do trek its for his / her safety . It will be good if you do your medical check up before travelling to chardham yatra.
Q4: What are the sightseeing places included in the package of chardham yatra ?
Ans : There are many places which are included in the package of chardham yatra . Some of them are mentioned below:
- Kempty fall in Mussoorie
- Kedarnath
- Badrinath
- Yamunotri
- Gangotri
- Mana village
- Dhara devi temple
- Devprayag Sangam
- Kashi Vishwanath ( small)
Q5: While trekking in Kedarnath Yatra , there will be any problem regarding the oxygen to the old aged people ?
Ans: Yes , during Kedarnath yatra , older individuals may face challenges related to oxygen due to high altitude. So , as a travel agent I would suggest to concert a doctor before travelling to chardham yatra
Q6: Is it safe for heart patients to travel chardham yatra ?
Ans: It is very risky for heart patients to travel chardham yatra by road . If a person has desire to travel then I would suggest to travel chardham yatra by helicopter and avoid trek. They also take precautions or follow health safety measures to make a trip smooth.
Q7: To cover all the places peacefully how many days are needed to travel chardham yatra ?
Ans: If you want to start your chardham yatra journey from Haridwar it will take generally 10 to 12 days and from Delhi it will take 2 to 3 days more than the journey starts from Haridwar. Or a person can be customised according to them by adding Tirunarayan Temple , Tungnath , Auli and other places.
Q8 : What you will provide in Kedarnath either camp or Ashram ?
Ans : We can provide camp as well as Ashram or private rooms . It will totally depend on your budget or the package .There are three package we actually sale i.e Budget , Deluxe and Luxury. If you buy budget package then we will provide camp facility near temple and if buy deluxe then you will be given ashram and similarly if you buy luxury then you will get your personal room or hotel room.
Q9: What is the best time to travel chardham yatra ?
Ans: The best time to travel chardham yatra is April to June and September to October . The weather is good and the temples are open. Avoid monsoon season i.e. July to August to avoid landslides and road blocks .
Q10: When will be the doors of chardham close?
Ans: The doors of the chardham temples generally close after Diwali , which usually falls in October and November depending on the Hindu calendar.
Q11: When will the doors of chardham yatra open?
Ans: The doors of chardham temples usually opens in April or May each year around Akshaya tritiya according to the hindu calender.
Q12: What are the things needed while travelling to chardham yatra?
Ans : The things needed while travelling to chardham yatra are mentioned below :
- Clothing accessories like warm clothes, trekking shoes, Raincoat and socks , etc.
- Travel essentials like government id , yatra registration , medical kit, personal hygiene products ,etc.
- Spiritual Pilgrimage items like holy book and religious items.
- Money and documents .
- Health and fitness like energy snacks , first aid kits and others
Q13: From where the trek starts in Kedarnath?
Ans : In chardham yatra , the trek of kedarnath yatra starts from the place called Gaurikund . The pilgrimages have to go in a line of taxi which will take them Sonprayag to Gaurikund and the trek will start.
Q14: From where we will get taxi to start a trek in Kedarnath?
Ans: We will get taxi from sonparayag which will take us to Gaurikund and then our trek will start from Gaurikund The Kedarnath trek is Approx 22 to 24 Km . It usually takes 9 to 10 hrs to complete .
Q15: At what time we should wake up to start the trek in Kedarnath?
Ans: To start the trek to Kedarnath, it’s recommended to wake up early in the morning for a smooth and less crowded experience. The ideal wake up time is 3:30 AM to 4:30 AM.
Q16: What are the sightseeing places in Auli?
Ans: Here are some simple sightseeing places in Auli:
- Auli Artificial Lake: A peaceful man-made lake with beautiful mountain views.
- Gurso Bugyal: A stunning views of the Himalayas.
- Chattrakund: A calm and clear lake, perfect for a relaxing visit.
- Nanda Devi Viewpoint: A great spot to see the famous Nanda Devi peak.
- Joshimath: A nearby town with religious sites and temples.
- Auli Ropeway: A thrilling cable car ride with amazing views of the mountains.
Q17: What is the best time to travel to Auli for enjoying the snowfall?
Ans: The best time to visit Auli for enjoying the snowfall is from December to February. During these months, Auli experiences heavy snowfall, it ideal for snow activities like skiing.
Q18: How far is helipad from Sonparayag?
Ans : The distance between the Sonprayag helipad and Sonprayag is approx. 2-3 KMS. This distance can vary slightly depending on the exact location of the helipad.
Q19 : Is there trek in Badrinath ?
Ans: There is no any trek in Badrinath Temple . In Chardham Yatra the trek is in Yamunotri Temple , it is approx 6 KM and in Kedarnath Temple , it is approx 22 to 24 KMS. A trek of Kedartha Temple generally starts from Gaurikund.
Q 20: Is there any trek in Gangotri Temple?
Ans: In Chota Chardham Yatra which is located in Uttarakhand district i.e Yamunotri , Gangotri , Kedarnath and Badrinath. There is no any trek in Gangotri and Badrinath Temple. The trek is only presented in Kedarnath and Yamunotri Temples. In Kedarnath the trek is approx 22 to 24 KMS and in Yamunotri temple the trek is approx 6 KMS.
Q21: Is Pithu Palki or Horse facility is available in Yamunotri Temple?
Ans : The trek of Yamunotri temple is approx 6KMS and there is also a facility of Pithu Palki and horse facility . Generally, the price of ponies and palkies cost for adult / child ( Upto 60 kg & above 40 kg ) is one side Approx Rs. 330 and adult ( up to 90 kg & above 60 kg) is Approx Rs. 410 for one side.
Q22: In which time there is too much rush in Chardham Yatra ?
Ans: In Chardham Yatra , the rush is usually in May and June. In starting or the opening days of chardham yatra there is too much rush and it’s very difficult to do darshan.
Q23: From which place the trek of yamunotri will start?
Ans: The trek of yamunotri temple starts from Janki Chatti and it is of 6 km from Janki chatti .
Q24: From which place , the trek of Kedarnath Temple will start?
Ans: The trek of Kedarnath temple will start from Gaurikund , the pilgrims have to take government taxi from sonprayag to reach gaurikund and the trek is approx 22 to 24 Kms from Gaurikund.
Q25: What is the menu of breakfast and dinner in the hotel?
Ans: In Breakfast , you will get Poha , Pratha , chai , coffee and aalu puri and in dinner you will get thali i.e sabji , roti , dal , chawal , salad and salad .
Q26: How far will be the Kedarnath temple from ashram or camp?
Ans: From the ashram or camp the temple is approx 50 m far.
Q27: How much time it will take to trek kedarnath?
Ans: A Kedarnath temple trek is approx 22 to 24 Kms and estimate a young or healthy person will take time to complete trek is 8 to 9 hrs approx.
Q28: What is the distance between Yamunotri and Gangotri?
Ans: The distance between Yamunotri temple and Gangotri temple is 227 KMS and the time it will take to travel from Yamunotri and Gangotri will be approx 5 to 6 hrs.
Q29: What is the total distance of Chardham Yatra?
Ans: The total distance of the Chardham Yatra varies depending on the starting point and the route taken. However, if you start the yatra from Haridwar and follow the traditional route, the approximate distance covered is around 1,200 to 1,500 kilometers.
Q30: Is it safe to travel in night for Chardham Yatra?
Ans: Traveling at night during the Chardham Yatra is generally not recommended due to the following reasons:
- Poor Lighting
- Weather Conditions
- Wildlife and Stray Animals
- Road Conditions
