This is the Gangotri Yamunotri Helicopter Same Day Tour Package. Under this, you will be able to cover both sites on the same day. It’s the fastest way to visit the Do Dham.
Dehradun
Dehradun
1 Day only
Among the four Char Dhams of Uttarakhand, the Gangotri and Yamunotri are the two origin sources of the two rivers, Ganga and Yamuna, respectively. Being located in a high-altitude mountainous region, they give access to panoramic and mesmerising vistas of several ranges and peaks.
The yatra to both of the Dhams is considered a little challenging and risky. As the two of them are 226 km apart and seem almost unlikely to complete this circuit in a single day. However, there are people who are engaged in such professions and businesses that can’t be left behind for too long. They are most likely to accomplish this spiritual journey within a time limit.
This is a very adventurous route and one can experience a lot of thrill and fun activities while travelling to the main shrines.
Ganga is the most sacred river of all time. Originating from the Gaumukh glacier, the river is initially known as Bhagirathi. And it becomes Ganga only when it meets the Alaknanda River at Devprayag. It has always worked significantly for the people living in the settlements along its bank. From both mythological and historical perspectives, it encompasses a great extent of importance.
The river basin of the Ganga is around 1,086,000km² and flows through the 2,525 km area of India. The river also acts as the country boundary line between India And Bangladesh. Many rivers join the Ganga at different confluences or points and turn into its tributaries. Some of the most important tributaries of the river are: Yamuna, Ramganga, Kali, Gandak, Gaghra, Dhauliganga, Son etc.
In the cluster of the Four most sacred and revered shrines, devoted to the most worshipped deities in Hinduism, is Situated in Uttarakhand, Gangotri stands 1st. According to the various religious texts and what Dharma says, this journey to Chota Char Dham is supposed to be very spiritual and offers a sense of sanctification.
Many devotees embark on this pilgrimage in search of peace and many because of their devotion and faith towards the Maa Ganga. The Gangotri Dham is the abode of the river Ganga. It’s the same place where she descended into the land from the deadlocks of the mighty Lord Shiva, as mentioned in the scriptures also.
It is also believed that a single dip into the divine water of Ganga rinses off all the evil deeds and disgraces. Which are made by an individual in his life and provide the Moksh in the aftermath.
Yamuna, the largest tributary of Ganga, originates in the Champasar glacier on the Kalikand mountain. Yamuna ji is the 2nd most worshipped river after Ganga and meets it at the Allahabad Confluence.
The Yamunotri Dham is the seat where the said river is honoured and praised by her devotees. Every year lakhs of followers come here to seek darshans in the shrine. In accordance with Hindu mythology, Yamuna is regarded as the daughter of Surya Deva and the sister of Yamraj. Hindus believe that bathing in this river will cure all your ailments and diseases.
The idol in the temple is black colour, which depicts her personality magnificently.
The river Ganga is treated as a Personification of the Goddess Ganga. Hindus have been worshipping her since immemorial times.
In every household, Hindus store Gangajal to cleanse their residence and any property so that no negative energies can harm them. It also signifies that bathing on certain festivals or during auspicious times is very beneficial for the inner soul. As it catapults a higher level of virtuousness.
We often use the Ganga jal while performing ceremonies, sermons or worship. It is said that the holy water of the Ganga helps in attaining salvation and offering forgiveness. In Hinduism, no ritual or Pooja is finished without Ganga Jal.
Gangotri is located at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level. It is the source of the Ganga river and the seat of Goddess Ganga. The temperature at Gangotri ranges from 10°C to 25°C in summer (May-June) and from -10°C to 10°C in winter (November-April). The temple remains closed from November to April due to snowfall.
Yamunotri is located at 3291 meters above sea level. It is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of Goddess Yamuna. The temperature at Yamunotri ranges from 6°C to 20°C in summer (May-June) and from -7°C to 5°C in winter (November-April). The temple remains closed from November to April due to snowfall.
On Day 1 of this Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra, we shall welcome you to Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. After the meet-up, we shall take you on board a helicopter to the Kharsali Helipad. From Kharsali, you will walk to the Yamunotri temple. And then after Darshan, you will return to the Kharsali helipad. From there you will get another helicopter going to Harsil. By this, you will reach Harsil in half an hour. And then firstly we shall offer lunch in Harsil. Thereafter, we shall make you reach the doorstep of Gangotri temple from the Hrasil. After you are free from Darshan, you have to sit in the Helicopter to Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. And there, your Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra will end in only 1 day.