Morning drive to haridwar / Rishikesh. On arrival check in at hotel. in the afternoon temple tour of Haridwar/Rishikesh. Overnight stay at hotel.. Rishikesh:- located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here.
Haridwar-Badkot
Today morning pickup from Haridwar/Rishikesh and drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie, and en-route visit Kempty fall. Later continue drive to Barkot/Jankichatti. On arrival Barkot/Jankichatti Check In at Hotel / Camp
Badkot - Yamunotri - Badkot
Morning drive to jankichatti then trek will be start from jankichatti to Yamunotri and back to jankichatti then drive to badkot, night stay
Badkot - uttarakashi/harshil
Morning leave for Uttarkashi, a drive of 120 kms. on arrival Uttarkashi check in at the hotel evening visit Vishwnath Temple, Overnight stay at the hotel. Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Uttarakashi/Harshil - Gangotri/Harshil
Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings, afternoon drive back to Harshil, on arrival check into the Hotel.
Gangotri/Harshil -Bhojbasa
One has to trek ( 20kms ) from Gangotri - 7 kms - Chirbasa - 5 kms - Bhojbasa, night stay in Bojbasa.
Bhojbasa -Gaumukh - Bhojbasa
After breafast trek start from Bhobasa to Gaumukh 4 kms - in order to reach Gomukh. Carry ample dry fruits, chocolates, food packets ( that can be cooked in boiling water ) and drinking water. after darshan onece again trek start from Gaumukh to bhojbas, nigh stay.
Bhojbasa - Uttarakashi
Moring check out to bhojbasa and treak start 12 Kms , reach gangotri then drive to uttarkashi, nihgt stay
Uttarakashi - Guptkashi/ Phata / Sonparyag
Morning after breakfast drive to Guptkashi, en-route visit Tehri Dam & continue journey towards Guptkashi. On arrival check in at the Camp / hotel. evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel / Camp.
Guptkashi - Kedarnathji
Morning drive to Fata Helipad near Gauri kund, and take a helicopter from Fata then go for Kedarnath and Darshan and afternoon back to Fata and stay in Guptakashi / Pipalkoti. Tour members should carry personal medicines.
Helicopter charges will be Extra 8,500/ Per person in month
of May Approx. charges for Pony: - Rs. 3000 - 4500/- Per Person
Approx. charges for Doli : - Rs. 4500 - 7500/- Per Person
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Early morning ( 5:00 AM) check-out from the hotel and drive to Gourikund. From here, we will start 17 Kms trek to Kedarnath. Either by walk, Doli or by horse at own cost. On arrival at Kedarnath, check-in into the Tent developed by Government ( This year too, Govt has not given permission to hotel owners in kedarnath to operate, Yatris staying at kedarnath will be provided Tented Accommodation & Food by Govt on DIRECT PAY BASIS ). In the evening visit Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple and take a part in evening Aarti. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Note:- above 50 year old medical is must in guptakashi/Sonparyag
NOTE:- IN CASE YOU ARE STAYING IN KEDARNTH IN DAY 07, THEN NEXT DAY(Day 08) EARLY MORNING START A TREK FROM KEDARNATHJI TO GORIKUND (8 TO 9 HOUR)
Kedarnath: is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow
Covered peaks. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decoratedwith figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard.
Kedarnathji - Guptakashi/Joshimath
Morning check out and trek start /drive to Guptkashi,evening check in at hotel.night stay
Day 12 :- Guptkashi - Badrinath
Morning leave for Shri Badrinath Ji. On arrival take the holy Darshan. (If time permit). Evening visit, Byas Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River, Overnight stay at hotel.. Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple. Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered. Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include SeshNetra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka. Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet. Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge lies over the roaring Saraswati River. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers. Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Day 13 :- Badrinath - Garhwal Srinagar
Morning after Arti Darshan drive to Srinagar / Devperyag, on arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 :- Garhwal Srinagar - Haridwar
Morning drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. in evening visit temples of Haridwar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 :- Haridwar - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drop you at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.
Delhi -Haridwar/Rishikesh
Haridwar-Badkot
Badkot - Yamunotri - Badkot
Badkot - uttarakashi/harshil
Uttarakashi/Harshil - Gangotri/Harshil
Gangotri/Harshil -Bhojbasa
Bhojbasa -Gaumukh - Bhojbasa
Bhojbasa - Uttarakashi
Uttarakashi - Guptkashi/ Phata / Sonparyag
Guptkashi - Kedarnathji
Kedarnathji - Guptakashi/Joshimath
