Sharing below, few important pre-travel information to pilgrims participating in the Holy Chardham Pilgrimage. We humbly request you to read through and understand the following details, which will help you undertake this otherwise difficult pilgrimage, a little easier. In case of any clarifications, you may feel free to contact our pilgrim managers who will accompany you through the journey or to your concerned booking office.
Weather Prediction:
- * In plain areas like Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh, the MET Dept predicts hot weather ranging from high 41 degree Celsius to low 24 degree Celsius.
- * In mountain ranges from Dehradun – Barkot – Yamunothri – Uttarkashi – Guptkasi – Pipalkoti – Joshimath – Badrinath, the MET Dept predicts hot weather ranging from high 18 degree Celsius to low -4 degree Celsius
- * MET dept predicts moderate to heavy rainfall/cloudy atmosphere in mountain ranges
- * Please be aware Himalayan ranges are regions were scientific predictions fails to be accurate and weather changes in no time, without any warning. Kindly be prepared for the same.
Transport Route:
- * Involves high range ghat sections and plain areas.
- * Involves trek
- * Kindly be prepared by taking precautions if you have road sickness
Clothing:
- * Kindly carry along winter clothing
- * One set of lite clothing for plain areas
- * Winter proof clothing for self protection from cold weather
Things to carry mandatorily:
- * 5-6 sets of dress – Men: Pant & Shirts (Preferably) ; Women: Churidhar/Salwar set (Atleast one set mandatory for horse ride days)
- * Windcheater clothing: Sweater/Jackets (which can withstand minus degree temperature), monkey cap (that covers ears, neck and nose/mouth), hand gloves (preferably water proof), woollen socks (2-3), small umbrella, flask/insulated water bottle to carry hot water during journey, rain coat (to use while trek/pony ride), trekking shoes (Canvas shoes will not be helpful during trek).
- * One shoulder bag (Backpack which can carry things required for maximum two days) (Useful during Barkot – Yamunothri trek & Sonprayag – Kedarnath trek)
- * Aadhar card – Original and one copy (For airlines/railways & check counters at various points during journey)
- * Your regular medicines required for 20-25 days (In case if the journey is stuck same brand medicines may not be available at hill stations)
- * General Medicines which will be effective for : Stomach problems like Diarrhea, Constipation, Gastro problems, Fever, Headaches.
- * Camphor to avoid altitude problems, if any.
- * Yathra Permit, which has been already shared to you as soft copy. (Pilgrim manager will have a print out of the same with them)
- * Mobile & chargers
- * Dry fruits or lite snacks (which can be useful during treks for energy)
Know Your Destination:
The below linked videos contains the experience & knowledge sharing regarding the Chardham yathra from our beloved Guru & founder Late Mr C Narendran, earned from his 35 years of valuable experience in conducting Himalayan pilgrimages. This can give you an idea of what to expect during this holy pilgrimage in the Devbhumi.
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- * Yamunothri: https://youtu.be/eBCo7OUg57o
- * Gangothri: https://youtu.be/fNZldqMgrgM
- * Kedarnath: https://youtu.be/IpmrTzB74r0
- * Badrinath: https://youtu.be/pO9_4gU7H1Q
Luggage:
Please be informed that during the Chardham pilgrimage coaches with maximum 27 passenger seating capacity shall only be allowed after taking Himalayan fitness. Hence there is weight restriction regarding the luggage that a bus can carry during the journey. This is to ensure safety of our pilgrims as well. Please be informed that the accompanying kitchen team has to be accommodated in the same bus to avoid any food availability issues during the journey, in case of any road blocks.
Hence, we humbly request the pilgrims to carry minimal luggage, preferably in airbag such that we can tie them up in the over the top luggage carrier in the bus and cover with plastic sheets. We recommend to cover your belongings inside the bag with a plastic sheet/wrapper so that in case of exposure to rains, if any, your belongings do not drench. This is for an additional safety for your clothes & valuables.
Please DO NOT carry any unwanted items which will increase luggage weight & valuable items. Vivekananda Travels Private Limited will not in any way be responsible for your valuables.
Please make sure your luggage & belongings are being carried in the same coach that you are traveling and kindly request to make sure that your luggage is loaded in the coach before the journey and unloaded after the journey.
⚠️Important Attention:
•We recommend you not to wear any gold/other valuable metal ornaments as it is common during cold weather that you may loose them. When your body becomes colder, you tend to freeze sensitivity and you will never know if you loose your rings, chains etc.
• If you have no luggage allowance in your flight ticket, you may restrict the luggage and above items may also be purchased from Delhi Markets, if you reach Delhi early enough.
• Please adhere to the instructions given by the pilgrim managers, duly. Kindly feel free to reach out to us, if in case you require any clarifications.
⚠️In case of any emergencies during the journey, you may feel free to contact our GM @ 8943888803, 8943888842, 8138908686
Wishing you a fulfilling safe pilgrimage to the Chardham of Himalayas.
