Ek Dham Tour Packages 2024
Introduction
To those who want to go one destination at a time and experience that particular place to the fullest, these packages are on our site. Many people love exploration in depth and they want to visit all the most famous to least famous spots in that area. So by considering the choice of those people here, we are introducing you to the Ek Dham Tour Packages.
If you have never come to Uttarakhand or you want to come again, then this is an amazing chance to grab. The spirituality, peace and tranquillity that you will feel in this Yatra will be unmatched and rare. No matter how many cold places you go, the aura of the Himalayas along with the vibrations of religious sites is sometimes unique and supreme to inhale. Therefore, we insist you come on this Ek Dham Yatra and surprise yourself with random healing and calmness.
What comes Under Ek Dham Yatra
Ideally, Ek Dham Yatra represents the visit to only one site. So basically there are several Ek Dham Packages, which are distinct from each other. Mainly there’s a difference of main destination that makes every package unique. Now it depends on you what site you wanna visit and then we shall guide you to choose the right package accordingly.
In general, people usually prefer to visit Badrinath Dham or Kedarnath Dham under these packages. The reason behind this is the devotion of devotees towards Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. These Gods are the most worshipped gods in Hinduism. Hence the religious places with the temples of these two gods receive a maximum crowd of devotees.
Although, many people come to visit Gangotri Dham or Yamunotri Dham especially. Majorly, the people who want to take a holy dip in the Bhagirathi river or Yamuna River, prefer to come here. According to the people’s beliefs, taking a holy dip in these rivers can dissolve their sins. Even many people take an oath while taking a dip in the pure water of holy rivers. These oaths may be related to some religious practices or something else.
Who should select the Ek Dham Yatra Package?
If you are unable to decide what package is best for you, then here’s a short guide. By reading the points below, you’ll get a basic idea of whether this package is made for you or not.
- If you have never spent trip time in Uttarakhand and now just want to visit any religious site heartily.
- To those who have visited the entire Char Dham Yatra once. But now they want to get Darshan of Badrinath Dham again.
- Some people are true devotees of Lord Shiva and just have a desire to visit Kedarnath Dham. If you are one of them, then you are welcome under this Ek Dham Yatra package.
- If your parents or grandparents are old enough, they are not comfortable visiting many sites altogether. Suppose they desire then you can take them on Ek Dham Yatra. In this way, they will not get exhausted that much.
- To those working individuals, who do not get long duration leaves. They can come for Ek Dham Yatra because it will be completed in a few days only.
- There are various people among Hindus, who want to visit any particular site for some special purposes. Like, many of us come to Badrinath to go to Brahma Kapal and finish important rites.
- Similarly, several people want to visit Gangotri Dham particularly to bring pure Gangajal from there.
Perks of Ek Dham Yatra
Now it is the time to look into the perks of Ek Dham Yatra. You should at least have knowledge of the benefits of the package you are selecting.
- The first thing that is really good about this package is that you will have enough time to explore. Because you have to visit only one site primarily, so there will be no hustle at all.
- Another perk is that you can complete this Yatra in a minimum duration. To be honest, if you come to Dehradun by flight from your hometown, then it is possible to complete the yatra on weekend leaves only.
- Along with time friendly, this Ek Dham Tour is budget-friendly as well. You also can predict that less number of sites visited means less expenditure.
- Because this Ek Dham Yatra is very pocket-friendly, you can plan it in other ways also. We mean to say, suppose you wanna offer a trip as a gift to your employees or friends. Then it is the perfect tour package to gift any spiritual person.
- In this Yatra, you can spend enough time around your primary destination. All the activities that you want to do there are possible for sure.
Ek Dham Yatra Route Map
For your visual clarity about the trip, we are giving you a rough idea of a route map. You should consider this route map as the standard one. Because the real route map might have some genuine changes.
- If you have chosen the Badrinath Dham as your priority visit then you’ll go there from Haridwar directly with our driver. It will take approximately 11 hours to get there. Because the distance between both sites is about 383 Km.
- Similarly, whatever your destination is, we will make you reach there directly by our transport.
- Let us assume that you have chosen Gangotri Dham, then you will reach there in approximately 9 hours by four-wheeler. The distance between Haridwar and Gangotri Dham is about 289 Km.
- Those who choose Yamunotri Dham as the main site under the Ek Dham Tour will reach Jankichatti in 7-8 hours. The distance between Haridwar and Jankichatti is about 237 Km.
- Lastly, the people going to Kedarnath Dham will spend about 8 hours to reach Sonprayag from Haridwar. The approximate distance between Haridwar city and the intermediate destination Sonprayag is 283 Km.
Mystical History of Kedarnath Dham:
According to the folktales, Kedarnath was initially known as Kedar Khand. It is believed that this sacred shrine dates back to the times of Pandavas. After the war of Mahabharata, where King Pandu’s sons, the Five Pandavas fought against their cousins. The battle caused a great loss of lives and for killing the Brahmins, Pandavas had to atone.
In searching for Lord Shiva, they left for the Himalayas. Shiva, who was unpleasant with their actions, wanted not to meet them, so went underground in the Guptakashi and took the form of a bull. On coming to this particular place, Bheema recognised him and tried to hold him but failed. After some time, Lord Mahadeva reappeared as a hump of bull in that place Kedarnath.
Mystical History of Badrinath Dham:
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this Dham almost has a chronological history. This shares its period with the time of the great Hindu Philosopher, Guru Adi Shankaracharya Ji. It’s supposed that the earlier incarnations of the deity himself Nar and Narayan were in the sanctum sanctorum. Legends say that Lord Vishnu was performing a great penance for the well-being of humankind.
Another story according to the religious texts that go around is when Maa Ganga was deciding on descending on the earth. It was for sure that no land was prepared to stand the flow of her powerful streams. Hence she had to split into two different streams, which are now, the actual Ganga and The Alaknanda. Like the Ganga River, the Alaknanda River flowing beside the Badrinarayan Teerth, is also considered holy and religious. Many people who visit Badrinath, offer flowers to the sacred river Alaknanda.
Importance of Ganga ji and Gangotri in Hinduism:
As stated in all the honoured Hindu Scriptures, The river Ganga is the most worshipped and respected river in the whole nation. She is always treated as a god who can accept and forgive all the mistakes that one may have ever made, just by taking dives into the river.
Gangotri is said to be the origin point of River Ganga or can be called her birthplace. When Bhagirathi did a strong penance to bring Ganga to the earth so that his ancestors could be able to find salvation. That was when Lord Shiva opened almighty hairlocks and released her. Gangotri is one of the Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand and carries great significance. Hence pilgrims from each corner of the country come here to feel the spirituality of Ganga Ji.
Significance of Yamuna Ji and Yamunotri Dham:
The second most holy and worshipped river of Hinduism after Ganga is Yamuna ji. Her name ‘Yamuna’ reveals the connection with the God of Death, Yamraj. He is believed to be her brother. Both Yamuna and Yamraj are the children of Lord Surya. Its divinity among Hindus is very high.
Yamuna River originates in the glacier beyond Yamunotri Dham and shows a great historical association with Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu ji in Dwapar Yuga. He had spent his entire life near the Yamuna River and therefore shares a soul connection with her.
Yamunotri temple is among the four Dhams of Uttarakhand that have a huge religious influence on Hinduism. And this place is devoted to the same River Goddess.
Significance of Haridwar for Char Dham Pilgrims:
Haridwar offers a significant Gateway for the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage. On commencing the journey from Haridwar, the travellers first dive into the Ganges to rinse off their sins before leaving for the holy darshans in the Char Dhams.
Then they start further by reaching the Yamunotri Dham and have Darshans of the Goddess and later, they proceed to Gangotri Dham. After having holy darshans of the Goddess Ganga, they leave for the Kedarnath and then finally to the Badrinath Dham.
Q1. What is the best month to visit Ek Dham?
A1. If you want to avoid rain showers in the Himalayas, then you should plan your tour in May or June. In these months, you will face minimum precipitation. Hence these are considered suitable months of the year to come here and visit around. Besides May or June, you can schedule the tour in the last months before the closing of Char Dham yatra. Most likely the temples get closed in October or November months.
Q2. What will be the trip duration of the Ek Dham Tour under the Package?
A2. Under this package, you can complete this religious tour in only 2 or 3 Days. According to our experience, this is the best mode of short trip to Uttarakhand. People who have come here for the purpose of Ek Dham visit also show their satisfaction regarding the Yatra experience.
Q3. Will I get a hotel stay at a Tour agency?
A3. Yes, if you’ll choose a proper tour package and will pay on time accordingly. Then you’ll get the accommodation as per the amount you pay for the package.
Q4. Will the Package include a visit to Tapt Kund?
A4. Yes, whatever significant religious site you will see on the way to your primary destination will be covered. But you should take care of the time schedule. We mean to say do not spend extra time on Intermediate sites, otherwise, you’ll get delayed for the next sites. And this will affect your overall tour Itinerary in a negative way.
Q5. What is the most preferred destination under Ek Dham Yatra?
A5. According to the data of our tour agency, the Kedarnath Dham is the most preferred site. Besides this, the second most preferred site of the Char Dhams is Badrinath Dham. Nowadays youngsters are also showing great interest in visiting Kedarnath Dham and experiencing the aura of those surroundings.
Q6. What are the charges of Ek Dham Yatra for Under 5-year-old kids?
A6. It depends on many factors. Like if you expect a separate seat in a four-wheeler for your kid, then you must pay the fare. Besides this, if you ask for extra plates of meal for a kid then we would charge an extra price also. Basically, it will be based on the services that your kid will use during the trip. To avoid confusion, you must discuss this with us before booking the package.
Q7. Will there be a Guide for Senior citizens during Ek Dham Yatra?
A7. There will be a guide for the whole group of pilgrims during the Ek Dham Yatra. In short, you will definitely get the guidance for the tour. But we would not provide personal assistance or support to anybody on the trip. Because that is not practically possible for us. So if you are a senior citizen and feel the need for personal assistance, then you must come here along with your family members.
Q8. What will be the menu of cuisines under the Ek Dham Yatra Package?
A8. It is quite tricky to tell the exact menu of your package during the Yatra. But in short, you will get vegetarian food including Chapati, Curry etc.
Q9. Is Rudrabhishek allowed in Kedarnath Dham Yatra?
A9. If you want to perform any such special Puja, then you must inform your tour coordinator in advance. Then our team can try to manage this by connecting with Priests.
Q10. What are the shrines in Badrinath Dham?
A10. The main shrines of Badrinath Dham are Lord Vishnu and her wife Goddess Laxmi Ji. Laxmi Ji is believed to be the Goddess of Prosperity. Both of these religious figures are highly worshipped among Hindus in our country.
