New Delhi: Leisure Hotels Group, with a presence in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Goa, has resumed its operations at all Char Dham destinations post monsoon by offering ‘Spiritual Fixed Departure Packages for Char Dham 2018’. Vibhas Prasad, Director, Leisure Hotels Group said, “With the weather setting the tone for the pilgrimage, we have picked up on our Luxury Char Dham Yatras from mid-September. Also, with the festive season setting in, we aim to ensure a gratifying pilgrimage experience for each of our guests.”
‘Leisure Hotels Group’ is the only hospitality brand in Uttarakhand which offers its own accommodation facility in all the four dhams. The Yatra will begin at Ganga Lahari, Haridwar; followed by Barkot at Yamunotri; Harsil at Gangotri, Guptakashi at Kedarnath, Joshimath at Badrinath and Aloha on the Ganges, Rishikesh. These camp locations are well-connected to shrines and the closest towns.
Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages consisting of four shrines called Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Leisure Hotels conceptualized the idea of premium pilgrimage journeys at Char Dham in 2003, and since then, has conducted a string of exotic spiritual yatras.
“Besides ensuring luxurious accommodation, comfortable transportation and regional multi-cuisines like Gujarati, South Indian, Marwari and Jain food, guests are also offered assistance in shrine visits, glimpses of local culture and heritage,” added Shahzad Aslam, Head of Sales, Leisure Hotels Group.
The 10-day Char Dham Yatra package begins from Haridwar after which pilgrims are taken to holy shrines and which then concludes at Rishikesh. The picturesque surroundings and the warm hospitality of the local people add to the experience.
Starting at Rs. 70,800 per person the Fixed Departure Char Dham Package includes accommodation in spacious cottages, all meals, hi-tea, escorted visits to shrines, helicopter service for Kedarnath darshan, yoga sessions every morning, evening local aarti sightseeing, WiFi services in coach and camps, spiritual audio/video-enabled in transportation and all taxes.