Chardham Yatra from Pune
Every year, more than thousands of Hindu devotees from Pune come to the Himalayan range of Uttarakhand to take blessings from Lord Kedar, Badrinath, Yamuna Ji, and Ganga Ji. Craving for spirituality as well as thrilling experiences, many Pune visitors start their journey to Chardham Yatra. If you are from Pune and wondering to visit Chardham, Travel Acharya offers you exciting packages and discount offers. We care about your comfortable journey and peaceful stay at the lap of the Himalaya. Contact us for Chardham Yatra package and grab exciting offers from us!
Pune’s Culture and its Relationship with Chardham Yatra
Pune is famous for being the Cultural Capital for the Maratha people. The essence of culture has pushed many devotees from Pune to take blessings and spirituality from Chardham pilgrimage Yatra. Hindu people from Pune are majorly devotees of Lord Kedar, Shri Badri, Yamuna Ji and Ganga Ji. People from Pune are more religious and follow their tradition, consider Chardham Yatra as top-most Pilgrimage tour. We, Travel Acharya have designed a detailed itinerary for the devotees from Pune. Let’s confirm your journey with us for Chardham Yatra!
How to Reach Uttarakhand from Pune
Modern transportation makes it very easy to reach Uttarakhand from Pune. There is various option with different price range, select your path based on cost and comfortableness.
- By Flight: You can easily reach Uttarakhand within 5 hours via flight. Take off from Pune Airport and make landing on the Jolly Grant Airport. It will range between INR 7000 to INR 21000 to reach Uttarakhand via flight. You can also book your flight to Pantnagar Airport, it will take around 6 hours.
- By Rail: If you want to make your journey with comparative less budget, take railway path to reach Devbhoomi. The fastest route is Train via Kota, which will take around 26 hours 35 minutes to reach Uttarakhand. It will cost around INR 875 minimum, you can have a budget-friendly trip.
- By Road: You can reach Uttarakhand from Pune via road by car. Total distance is around 1500 km and it will take approximately a day to reach Uttarakhand.
It is suggested to all the tourists from Pune to go via flight as it will be more comfortable journey. If you are concerned with the budget, take railway path to reach Uttarakhand from Pune. Have a comfortable and safe journey!
Local Cuisines for You
If you have planned for Chardham Yatra from Pune, make planning of tasting different food items also from now because you will get the opportunity to taste authentic foods from the Local Garhwals. We are listing here few popular local cuisines for you, which you easily add in your breakfast, lunch and dinner during your Chardham Yatra.
- Chainsoo: Chainsoo is a famous dish from Garhwal locals. It consists high nutrients as well as it is heavy. You can try this dish in your breakfast before starting journey.
- Dubuk: Dubuk is one of the tastiest yummy local food in Garhwal. It is generally served with rice and Bhang ki Chutney. You can have this meal at your lunch.
- Garhwal ka Fannah: This is one of the protein-rich and famous food from Garhwal locals, it is more famous and tastier in Mussoorie. You can add this dish in your meal to get extra strength for Chardham Yatra.
- Gulgula: Gulgula is a famous sweet snack in Uttarakhand, which are very popular among the locals as well as tourists.
- Singori: Singori is another sweet dish, which is very popular among Garhwal’s locals. It is made of Khoa and wrapped with Maalu leaf. Try this dish as you will rarely found it in another north Indian places.
- Aloo Gutke: Aloo ke Gutke is a famous receipe from the Garhwal’s diary. Try this with rice or roti and mesmerize the yumminess of this dish.
- Kandaale ka Saag: This dish is purely of locals in Uttarakhand as it is made of Bichhu Ghas. It consists high level vitamins, try this as side dish with your meal.
- Jhangora ki Kheer: After a heavy meal, it is a tradition to take something sweet. You will get aromatic flavor and fragnance from Jhangora ki Kheer as it is made of Millet and Milk. Try this dish after your meal and start your journey!
Testimonials from Pune Tourists
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Weather Changes Update
Weather condition of Uttarakhand plays a major role in Chardham Yatra. Before booking a ticket to Chardham Yatra, check the weather condition and go. You might face some difficulties to adjust the weather changes for first few days, later you will start enjoying the weather of Himalayan ranges. Know the changes in weather while you will move to Uttarakhand from Pune.
| Seasons | Temperature in Pune | Temperature in Chardham |
| Summer | 22°C to 31°C | 5°C to 20°C |
| Monsoon | 21°C to 28°C | 6°C to 20°C |
| Winter | 12°C to 32°C | -5°C to -15°C |
*Best Time to Visit Chardham from Pune: Summer (May and June)
Essential Things to Carry
Few things are essential to carry during your Chardham Yatra as you will experience a tough trek to Lord Kedar. We have also mentioned some things which are very essential for your entire trip to Chardham Yatra.
- Carry Your Aadhar Card or any Government ID Card which will be required to book rooms in Uttarakhand.
- Carry Power bank and Extra Batteries of Your Emergency Torch as you might not get power in some areas of Chardham Yatra
- Take emergency medicines including Paracetamol, Cough Syrup, Allergy Medicines, Volini Spray, Bandage, Band-aid, and Dettol
- Pack your Jackets, Warm Clothes and Socks for your Chardham Yatra
- Also pack your bag with Moisturizer, Lip Balm and Vaseline to keep your body moist
- Take Raincoats and Umbrella to protect yourself from Rain in Chardham Yatra
Offers and Discounts from Travel Acharya
Travel Acharya always comes with exciting discounts and offers for the tourists. If you are from Pune and making your Chardham Yatra as a group, we have several exciting discounts offers on our packages for you. Contact us to learn more!
We have also designed an exciting package for the senior citizens from Pune who have planned for visiting Chardham Yatra. We also want to be part of your sacred journey to Chardham Yatra!
Places to Visit during Chardham Yatra
During your trip to Chardham Yatra from Pune, we will cover many attractive places where you will make your stay and also enjoy the nearby places to make your trip more exciting and memorable. You can take our driver to spot these places with our customized packaging options. Here, we have listed some attractive places in Uttarakhand which you can cover along with your Chardham Yatra.
- Haridwar: Haridwar is one of the cities in India, famous for Pilgrims. When you will stay at Haridwar, do not miss the Ganga Aarti in “Har Ki Pauri” ghat at evening. If you have time, make darshana of many Hindu temples located in Haridwar.
- Barkot: We will make your stay at Barkot during Chardham Yatra. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of Bandarpoonch peak at Barkot. You can also visit the Shiva temple in Barkot, which will give you sacred experiences.
- Jhankichatti: Jhankichatti or Phoolchatti is another attraction of Chardham Yatra, where you can experience the divine beauty as well as experience the hot spring water. Before starting trek to Yamunotri dham, you can visit this attraction, write down in your checklist!
- Sonprayag: Sonprayag is another charm of Chardham Yatra, from where you will start your trekking to Lord Kedar. If you have time, you can visit the famous temple, Triyuginarayan temple. You can also taste foods from the locals of Triyugi village in your lunch.
- Uttarkashi: When we will move to Uttarkashi, you will experience another beauty of Uttarakhand. In Uttarkashi, you will find Bhagirathi river, where you can spend your quality time with your group. On the way, we will cross many local villages, Harshil and Mukhba Village, where you can find the rural beauty of Garhwal.
- Guptkashi: Guptkashi is all about history and mythological stories, if you have interest in Indian Mythology, spend some time here to know the story and explore the place. Vishwanath temple in Guptkashi is a famous visiting spot, where devotees find mindfulness and peace.
More Things to Do During your Chardham Yatra
Many tourists from Pune find it boring to stay at hotel room after Darshana of Char dhams. It is suggested to them to involve themselves in some activities which will speed up the excitement and make your trip more memorable. There are many sport activities which are offered in Uttarakhand. Few of them are:
- Trekking and Hiking: Uttarakhand is covered with Mountains and tourists can perceive the divine beauty of Kedarnath dham by trekking. You will be amazed with the mountain views and many surprises will wait for you to make you more adventurous through trekking. Enjoy the Valley of Flower and join a group for Hiking activity, you might find some Mountain birds and animals in the forest.
- River Rafting: River Rafting is famous in Rishikesh. To make your spiritual journey more interesting, you can visit Rishikesh once with our customized package plan and enjoy the River rafting activity there.
- Ganga Aarti Darshana at Har Ki Pauri and Taking a Holy Dip: When you will stay at Haridwar, try to witness the divine scenes of Har Ki Pauri Ghat in the evening. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti and take blessings from Ganga Ji through a holy dip before starting your journey for Chardham Yatra.
Make your Journey Personalize with US
As we mentioned, there are many near-by attractive places to visit during your Chardham Yatra, you can personalize your journey with us. You can enjoy some thrilling activities in Uttarakhand and enjoy the Mountain view of Uttarakhand. Make your customized journey with us, contact us for more!
Emergency Contact Numbers for Devotees
- Emergency Toll Free: 1364
- Uttarakhand Tourism Development: 0135-2559898, 0135-2552628, 0135-2552627
- Disaster Management Control Room: 0135-2710232
- Pilgrims Help Line for Kedarnath Temple: +91-8534001008
- Pilgrims Help Line for Badrinath Temple: +91-8979001008
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FAQs
Q. Is there any direct train from Pune to reach Haridwar?
A: Yes. UBL YNRK SPL train runs from Pune Junction to Haridwar Junction, it takes around 37 hours 05 minutes.
Q. Is there any direct train from Pune to Delhi?
A: Yes, there are many. Check the websites of IRCTC and book your ticket.
Q. Is there any travel agency which offers Chardham Yatra package from Pune?
A: Yes, Contact with Travel Acharya for the best package to Chardham Yatra.
Q. How can we travel to Chardham Yatra as a group from Pune?
A: Contact Travel Acharya for detail package and itinerary, get group discounts on your package of Chardham Yatra.
Q. How long it will take to complete Chardham Yatra from Pune?
A: To complete your full darshana of Chardham Yatra from Pune, it will take minimum 14 days and if you want to customize your plan with us to visit nearby attractive places of Chardham, it will take around 20 days. Contact Travel Acharya for more!
