Badrinath & Kedarnath Tour

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Haridwar to Guptkashi (209kms/7:20hrs)

Arrive at Haridwar and then proceed to Guptkashi. Upon reaching Guptkashi check-in at a booked hotel and settle down. Get your medical check-up done for your next day tour to Kedarnath. Get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath (35kms by Road & 18kms Trek)

In the morning after breakfast straight drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath which is the main base for trek to Kedarnath shrine & you can visit their by Pony / Doli / Helicopter (at your own cost). After Kedarnath Temple darshan overnight stay at hotel in Kedarnath (stay by own self cost).

Kedarnath

The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spotsituated, 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. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Day 03: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi (35kms by Road & 18kms Trek)

In the morning after darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later drive to Guptkashi check in to the hotel take dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (215kms/9:00hrs)

Today, have morning breakfast, check-out from the hotel at 8:00am and leave for Badrinath via Joshimath. On your arrival at Badrinath, check-in at a hotel and have some light snacks.
Thereafter, in the evening you proceed for Badrinath shrine. But before that you have to take bath in divine Tapt Kund, a hot water spring. Badrinath is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The holy shrine is around 15 meters in height and the main deity inside the temple is of Lord Vishnu, a black stone statue-Saligram stone in form of Badrinarayan.

Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bath before entering the Badrinath temple.

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 motor able up to 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.

Day 05: Badrinath – Joshimath – Srinagar (187kms/6:30hrs)

Early morning after breakfast check out the hotel. Later straight drive to Srinagar. En – route sightseeing Dhari Devi Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Dhari Devi Temple: On the Bank of Alaknanda River, the holy temple of Goddess Dhari Devi is located between Srinagar and Rudraprayag on Badrinath Road. Dhari Devi Temple Diety is maa Dhari Devi. Now relocated from 20 meter high rock to man- made structure in 2013. Dhari Devi Temple is the center of faith for the people of Garhwal.

Day 06: Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (132kms/4:30hrs)

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 asRishikesh. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at Haridwar Railway Station.
Rishikesh: Named after the Lord Vishnu, Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus. Located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India it is also known as the yoga center of the world and is home to many world renowned ashrams. Rishikesh styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. The fast-flowing Ganges is surrounded by forested hills inside the city. Apart from temples and ashrams Rishikesh is now a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalaya.

Tour Package Include

  • Accommodation at hotels and Resorts.
  • All transfer / tour services by Air – Conditions vehicle.
  • The air – conditions will be worked Rishiklesh & Haridwar only no need on mountains.
  • Sightseeing as per above Itineray.
  • All inclusive ( fuel, driver allowance, parking, toll tax. State tax).
  • All currently applicable hotel tax and Transportation Tax.
  • Inclusive GST 5% on Total Billing.

Tour Package Excludes

  • Expenses of personal nature such as Tipping, Porters, Laundry, Telephone, Cameras fees etc.
  • Any kind of insurance.
  • Any claim or delay charge due to natural calamities, land slide, Road blockage etc.
  • Or any other things. Which are not mentioned in cost include columne.
  • Any kind of tickets charges such as Train, Auto, Ropeway and any other activities.

Cancellation Policy

  • If the reservation is cancelled 30 day prior to the date of arrival – 90 % may be refunded.
  • If the reservation is cancelled 15 days prior to the date of arrival – 50% of the may be refunded.
  • If the reservation is cancelled 07 days prior to the date of arrival – 25% of the may be refunded.
  • If the cancellation is any later than the above stated period or in case of ‘ No Show - No Refund.
  • No refund or any changes will be accepted at last minute for tour starting or after starting or middle of the tour.

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