• Please refer to the yatra home page.

• Charges for train  and bus journey
• Meals during train journey
• Shared rooms for night stay
• All satvik meals
• RO filtered water for refilling

• Up and down airfare if Delhi package is opted
• Porterage / Hamali charges at railway stations
• Local conveyances at all places
• Charges for any pooja, special darshan, shradha/kshetra vidhi
• Cable car charges 
• Doli / Palaki charges 
• Oxygen can
• Anything that is not listed under ‘Includes’.

This is an economy class yatra. It means

• Ground journey is in a push back seat bus with A.C
• Standard non air-conditioned rooms for stay
• No porterage is offered.
• No bed tea/coffee is offered
• No room service is provided
• No laundry service is provided

The pilgrimage starts from Delhi. Delhi, Mathura and Haridwara are 708 ft, 570 ft and 1870 ft respectively above sea level. The terrain of these regions is flat and hence the travel wouldn't be tedious. During the month of June, the temperature in these three places would be high.

Hrishikesh is located at an altitude of 1236 ft. The mountainous terrain begins from here. Kindly note that the entire route from Hrishikesh to all Himalayan places pass on mountains of high altitude. Roads are narrow and all the way curvy. It has a lot of vehicular traffic also. So buses do not run beyond 40KMPH. Approximate duration of journey between different places is as given. below.

• Haridwar - Badrinath : 10+ hours.
• Haridwar - Barkot : 8 Hrs
• Barkot to Yamunotri : 3 Hours
• Barkot to Gangotri : 6 Hrs
• Gangotri to Uttarkashi : 4 Hrs
• Uttarkashi to Joshimath : 10 Hrs
• Joshimath to Badrinath : 3 Hrs

Travel though this mountainous region will be of a slow pace. Yatris who have no prior travel experience through such terrains may find it a little difficult initially. It is common for travellers to experience abdominal churning and nausea. As a precautionary measure, one may consume Vitamin C or anti-nausea tablets before the commencement of the travel. It is advised to consult with your doctor and carry prescribed medicines for the same. It is also advised to keep lemon juice or oranges handy.

Usually in places located above 6000 ft, oxygen deficiency is a possibility.  Difficulty in breathing and an increase in heart rate may be experienced. This is not necessarily the case for everyone. However, it would be prudent to take precautions. First, we need to reduce the pace of our body's activity.  Walking and talking aloud as in our daily routine must be avoided. One must adopt a slow walking and breathing pace. This would enable the body to acclimatize to the available oxygen.  Some may experience blocked ears. This is an effect of atmospheric pressure in high altitudes. Moving the jaw up and down for 4 - 5 minutes would enable the body to adapt.

Avoid uneven pathways and walk on the main pathways to prevent fatigue.

The weather at Himalayas can change rapidly.  A temperature of 25°C at noon 3 PM can drop to 5°C at 3.10 PM. It can be 0°C at night. Always wear your thermal clothing, sweater, monkey cap, gloves and socks. Those who cannot tolerate cold weather must refrain from bathing in the river. Take a leisurely walk and bathe in the hot water.  It is advised to cover yourself with a shawl even while performing shraddha rituals.

Difficult stretches:   

The stretch between Barkot to Yamunotri is the most difficult part of Himalayan Tridham/Chardham yatra. It need multiple mode of journey  to reach Yamunotri from Barkot as given below.

• Barkot to Jankichatti 35KMs : By Jeep
• Jankichatti to Yamunotri Temple : 6KMs : By Trekking / Mule
• Those who can not go by a trekking can hire  a mule. trekking of 6 KMs oneway. This stretch lies on an approximate altitude of 10000 Ft from the sea level.,

The village of Mana is another difficult terrain in this Yatra. It involves around 3 kms of trekking.

Yatris with difficulties in breathing or yatris who have undergone major heart surgery or diabetic yatris may find the aboce two stretches very difficult. We advise those yatris not to undertake this trekking. They can visit some shops at the entrance and spend time with nature. 

Rainy season usually begins in the second week of July in and around Chardhams. Our yatras are designed in such a way that it comes down from the mountains range before rains start. During this span, rains and landslides are hardly experienced. However, rain may exceed our expectation. And in some cases, landslides can occur too. During such instances, the government will take necessary measures along the road to restore travel. At such cases, yatra will be stopped at a safe distance. It will continue once the mud piles of landslides are cleared to facilitate the traffic. In such a case, the yatris should listen to the direction of the road clearance staff, without fearing or running around.

Note. All these changes or problems won't last long. Not everyone is likely to face all these conditions. But it can be taxing if caution is not exercised. Those with prior heart conditions must be extremely careful. Doing so would enable you to have a trouble free and immersive experience at Himalayas.

Those who bathe in the river should follow all cautionary measures. The responsibility for their protection lies with themselves. vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for any mishaps.

We hire 3^rd party buses for this yatra. These coaches are equipped with push back seats fixed on elevated body. Screens will be provided on every window. Chambers are provided in the lower portion of the bus for placing heavy luggage units.

Seats will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. Requests for change in the seat(s) in any part of the journey are not entertained. Mutual exchange of seat with other passengers may be done solely on each other’s responsibility.

Caution: Since this yatra is made on hilly zones  , avoid huge suitcases. As luggage compartments are provided in the bus, there will be no luggage porterage vehicle arranged. Paid porting service from the room to bus is available at the rate of Rs. 50/-  per bag per lift. So, bring only as much as you can port on your own.

• Overhead space should be shared equally by every Yatri. Yatris should use the space only concerned to their seats. Handbags and essential materials can be placed on the overhead cupboard. Bigger bags are to be placed in the luggage compartment of the respective bus.

We book rooms in the proximity of various dharmashalas / Yati Niwas or hotels during our yatra. Yatris are provided with simple, neat and comfortable rooms with necessary amenities. However, considering the duration of the stay, we accommodate yatris in neat and decent common stay where ever night stay is not requireed.

At many places Check in is allowed only after 11:00 AM. But due to railway timings we reach to many places before 8:00 AM. At such times yatris are to cooperate with us till the rooms are allotted.  As an option yatris may take bath at available amenities and procced for Darshana. This can save a good amount of time in taking Darshana. 

Special Note: These Dharmashalas / Yatri Niwas  / Hotels provide rooms in various floors depending up on the rush. We put our efforts to get rooms at a comfortable reach; however, we may not get all the rooms on the same floor. In such cases, ground floor rooms are allotted as under

• First priority will be given to elderly yatris
• If all yatris are elders, then rooms will be allotted according to the booking order of yatra seats.
• Yatris are requested not to put pressure on the Guide for selective rooms.

We have our own kitchen team with a pantry car.  We provide only satvik meals during yatra. No hotel-baked food is served for yatris. We do not use onion or garlic in the food.  In the afternoon, teertha prasada will be served after devara pooja is done.

Generally, food will be served at regular timings, but this timing may vary during long journey or journey on the hills.

Fuel used for cooking:

• Firewood on Shradha Anna
• LPG for the rest of the food preparation.

Notes on meals system:

• All are requested to adhere to the tradition of Vedic meals system.
• Observe madi & mailige properly because there are several orthodox couples travelling with us. Let us ensure mutual comfort.
• A separate batch will be made for Madi Pankti. Others are requested to cooperate at such times.
• We request men not to wear shirt, color lungis or Bermuda shorts when lunch/dinner is served. Wear clean white attire. (This rule will be relaxed at Badarinath.)
• Do not throw tea/coffee cups in any open areas. Drop them in the garbage bag only.
• At Delhi and Haridwar, we may provide teertha prasada at Rayara Matha / Palimaru Matha. All are requested to adhere to the rules instituted by those respective organisations.

For pilgrims performing Kshetra Vidhi, arrangements for the same will be made at Haridwar and Badarinath. Our Acharya will guide us at Haridwara and a Kannada-speaking purohit will help at Badarinath. An amount of Rs. 2500.00 (max) is charged for this at each place. Offering extra dakshine or tips is up to the yatri.

• Adhar Card
• Face Mask
• Gloves and Socks
• Sweater and Monkey Cap
• Dining Plate
• Steel Tumbler
• Thermos Flask

For Shradha

• Panchapatra
• Udharana
• Arghya Patra
• Copper Tambige / Chembu
• Spare Coins (100)
• List of Pitrus

Time maintenance plays vital role in a successful yatra. Yatris are requested to pay attention to the schedule fixed by the Chief Guide. Ask him directly if you have any concerns to be attended.

Caution:

Delays would cause inconvenience to fellow travellers. Besides, it could also adversely affect the rest of the schedule. Thus, the vehicle will not wait at any places beyond 15 minutes of scheduled departure. It will proceed towards next place without giving any extra caution. Yatris are requested to note this and abide accordingly.

• Do not leave the group without giving any notice to the Chief Guide.
• Do not get down from the bus unless it is a stop for the rest room usage.
• Don't get scattered immediately after alighting from the bus. Listen to what your guide says.
• Do not leave the group on your own. Every yatri should maintain a close distance with the team.
• Board the bus at all the places at correct time. Delay in reporting time at yatra places is not entertained. Yatra will wait only for 10 mins of scheduled departures.
• Be responsible while using the toilets and washrooms at public places.
• Be cooperative by adhering to the time schedule devised by the Chief Guide.
• Be cordial to fellow pilgrims and enjoy the pilgrimage.
• vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for yatris’ personal differences or disputes.
• Do not bring hefty suitcases. Make individual bags so that the weight is shared by individuals.
• Do not carry any valuables on this tour. vasudevayatra.in does not take responsibility for your belongings.
• During darshana, there could be larger crowds at some places. Darshana will be as per the regular temple system in place.
• Desirous pilgrims may have special quick darshana by availing such tickets at their own cost.
• vasudevayatra.in holds authority to make modest changes in the schedule if and when required. Yatris are requested to cooperate if encountered by such an eventuality.
• Any illegal activity is liable for punishment by the local laws.
• The yatra manager holds the rights to deboard any yatri who does not follow yatra harmony.

Seats are booked against advance payment of 50%  of the yatra package.  Remaining amount may be paid in two instalments. 

Once you are done with reading these terms and conditions, you can use the respective yatra reservation form to reserve your seats.

The reservation for provides for multiple reservations to be made by a yatri. We deem that the yatri has read all the terms and conditions thoroughly and has given consent for the same, irrespective of whether the booking is done by oneself or by somebody on his/her behalf.

Option 1: Contribution amount may be paid to the following bank account

Account Holder : Raghunandana
Account number : 01092600000080 – Savings Bank Account
Bank : Canara Bank (Prev Syndicate Bank) Car street branch, Udupi
IFSC : CNRB0010109

Option 2: Pay using Googlepay or PhonePe

• Gpay: sindhudweepa@okhdfcbank
• PhonePe: 8762751470

Since there are many third-party services involved in this package, there is no cancellation available for this yatra. However, seats may be transferred to others on your own discretion. Such substitute yatris should submit their details through yatra reservation form. Also, they should arrange for their train/air tickets on their own effort.

Yatra may be cancelled by vasudevayatra.in when the requirement of minimum number of yatris is not met. Such cancellation will be informed to booked yatris well in advance and refunds are made as given below:

• Train yatra: Full refund is made.
• Air Yatra: Yatra contribution made for Delhi-to-Delhi package will be refunded.

You agree to assume risks connected with the journey and agree to accept the terms and conditions of this yatra as described in this document. vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for any physical and mental damages or illness or loss of life caused by accidents, unpredictable circumstances like bandh, hartal, rasta roko, train or flight delay, all sorts of pandemic, all sorts of natural hazards and aspects beyond our control. You agree not to hold vasudevayatra.in, its agents and staff responsible for the above-mentioned factors.

Vasudevayatra.in puts honest efforts in extending its cooperation on humanitarian basis during any mishaps; however, neither financial nor medical responsibility against such incidents are taken. Yatris should handle such cases on their own cost.

Vasudevayatra.in can make changes in yatra schedule during inevitable circumstances.

Special Note: Yatra may halt for safety reasons during bad weather conditions. At such times, yatris will have to bear extra expenditure for boarding and lodging for those effective days and applicable charges for return journey.

Barring your personal contact number, all other details furnished by you (emergency contact number, aadhaar number, email id and postal address ) will be deleted after the tour. We do not share any of the numbers with any third parties. If you wish, we will send details of all our future tours to your personal contact number. However, if you are uncomfortable with this, you may decline to avail such information.

Yatris, please do not ask for fellow yatri’s contact numbers with us.