Badrinath and Kedarnath Yatra from Haridwar

Tour Highlights:

Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva square measure 2 of 3 most revered Lords in Hinduism. providing prayers to those 2 Gods holds high significance during this faith. Badrinath and Kedarnath square measure the 2 shrines holding nice importance in Hinduism and square measure dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva severally. As per Hindu mythology, these 2 destinations square measure imperative shrines with an expensive past and extreme prominence within the faith. therefore swarms of devotees throng here each year. The below itinerary takes the travelers to a comprehensive religious tour of Badrinath Kedarnath Do Dham Yatra. the key destinations within the trip square measure Haridwar, Rishikesh, Guptkasi, Gaurikund, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag. The tour begins with a holy dip in Haridwar’s Ganga water. it’s a nineteen kms of trek to Kedarnath from Sonpryag. it’s a drive to Badrinath wherever a holidaymaker will get pleasure from nature’s beauty yet. Whole tour takes the tourists to associate fascinating mix of spirituality, holiness, and uncomparable fantastic thing about nature

YOUR ITINERARY (DAY WISE)

DAY 01: HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI

Morning pick up from railway station or hotel and drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.

Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

Guptkashi Weather – pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

DAY 02: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH

Morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package).

By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gaurikund & then your trek strat for kedarnath ji. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so driver will back tp other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.

Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

DAY 03: KEDARNATH- GUPTKASHI

Morning after darshan, back to Guptkashi, by Track or helicopter. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04: GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH

Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.

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.

Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.

DAY 05: BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – SRINAGAR

Morning after breakfast, driver for Srinagar.

Srinagar Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 35-40 degree Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 20 deg to 05 deg.

DAY 06: SRINAGAR – HARIDWAR

Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of ” Hrishikesh ” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Later visit Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at railway station.

PHOTO GALLERY / EXPERIENCE

INCLUSIONS

Hotel accommodation as per package or similar hotels
Transfers and sightseeing as per group size.
Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodations in Kedarnath on sharing basis and without meals
Transfers and sightseeing as pre package
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances
All applicable hotel and transport taxes.
AC will not work from Haridwar

EXCLUSIONS

Any expanses of personal nature.
GST will be extra (5%)
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry & telephone charges, liquors, mineral water.
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
Helicopter Ticket Cost and VIP Ticket for Kedarnath Darshan is not included

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Fill up Char Dham Yatra 2024 Booking Form, scan collared image of your passport
Send the soft copy of Booking form & passport at info@spritualtour.com
Transfer booking amount to Temple Tour Online account & share transaction details on info@spritualtour.com
Pay the rest of the amount 15 Days before Yatra date.