Kedarnath to Gaurikund yatra

Morning drive Kedarnath to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple . Night halt. 

Gaurikund: Distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple . This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath yatra.

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, the protector and the destroyer. 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.

The Badrinath temple is main attraction in the town. According to legend Shankara discovered a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan made of Saligram stone in the Alaknanda River. He originally enshrined it in a cave near the Tapt Kund hot springs. In the sixteenth century, the King of Garhwal moved the murti to the present temple.

The temple has undergone several major renovations because of age and damage by avalanche. In the 17th century, the temple was expanded by the kings of Garhwal. After significant damage in the great 1803 Himalayan earthquake, it was rebuilt by the King of Jaipur.

The temple is approximately 50 ft (10 m) tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof. The facade is built of stone, with arched windows. A broad stairway leads up to a tall arched gateway, which is the main entrance. The architecture resembles a Buddhist vihara (temple), with the brightly painted facade also more typical of Buddhist temples. Just inside is the mandapa, a large pillared hall that leads to the garbha grha, or main shrine area. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate carvings.

YAMUNOTRI , GANGOTRI DHAMS'

BADRINATH temple Badrinath Dham is one of the oldest of Hindu places of worship. On the right bank of the river Alaknanda  lies the sacred shrine perched at an altitude of 3133 m above sea level, Guarded on either side by the  two mountain peaks Nar & Narain with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid back drop.  Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as  the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath is one of the Char Dhams of the  country, also known as Vishal Badri, Vishnu Bhagwan is the other name of Lord Badri Vishal. It is said about Badrinath that -  “There are many sacred spots of pilgrimage in the heavens, earth and the nethere world, but there has been none equal to Badri, nor shall there be”. KEDARNATH temple At Yamunotri & Gangotri, the pilgrims are  cleansed body & soul and with having  achieved purity in that sense,pilgrims  to Sri Kedarnath becomes most rewarding.  It is also customary to worship  Lord Shiva with water of Ganga, which  pilgrims going from Gangotri as well take  some there to Kedarnath. Kedarnath is the  seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve  Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva. Lying at an  altitude of 3584 m at the head of river Mandakini,   the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest  pilgrimage for the Hindus. It is no wonder that Adi Guru  Shankaracharya - a great scholar & saint, chose to enshrine  Lord Shiva in this land, where the unholy becomes  oly and the holy becomes holier.  It is the place where Lord Shiva absolved Pandavas from the sin of  killing their own cousins Kauravas in the battle of Kurukshetra.  The origin of the revered temple can be found in the great epic Mahabharat. At Kedarnath there are several Kunds (pools, tanks) that are known for their religious  significans - shivkund, Retkund, hanskund, Udakkund, Rudhirkund are the most important. A little away from Kedarnath is a temple dedicated to  Bhaironathji who is ceremoniously  worshipped at the opening & closing of Kedarnath.  The belief is that Bhairavnathji protects this land from evil during the time  when temple of Kedarnath is closed. GANGOTRI DHAMS' An altitude of 3042 mts. The picturesque pilgrimage in  the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred  spot where Ganga, the stream of life,  touched earth for the first time.  According to mythology, Goddess Ganga, the daughter  of heaven, manifested herself in the form a river to  absolve the sins of king Bhagirath’s predecessors,  following his sever penance of 5500 years, Lord Shiva  received into his matted locks to minimize the impact of  her fall. The river itself begins at Gangotri which  literally means Ganga uttari or Ganga descending. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her  legendary source. The shrine of Gangotri situated at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level  amidst captivating surroundings along the right bank of Bhagirathi is 100 km form Uttarkashi.  En route of Gangotri, We visit Gangnani, noted for its thermal springs where one can take  a bath for relaxation & rejuvenation.Devotee take bath here before proceeding Gangotri.

YAMUNOTRI Know
An altitude of 3235mts. The first stopover the Char Dham
 Yatra is the western most shrine of Yamunotri in the Garhwal Himalayas. Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, it is perched atop
 a flank of the Bandar Poonch peak and is situated at Uttarkashi district opposite to Gangotri. The actual source , 
a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar glacier) located on the Kalind mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level,
 about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible and hence the shrine has been located
 on the foot of the hill. The tiny Yamuna has icy cold water
 and its absolute innocence & the infantile purity
 heightens that deep feeling of reverence,
 Yamunotri for the devout.

Close to the temple are hot water spring gushing out from the mountain cavities.
 Suryakund is the most important kund. Near the kund there is a shila called Dibya- Shila.
 Which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. 
Devotees prepare rice and potatoes to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs,
 tied in muslin cloth. Rice so cooked is taken back home as prasadam.

Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra

Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra  is a beautiful and Introductory trip of Himalayas. We have 3 category of Packages for Kedarnath - Badrinath Yatra. 

Luxury Category :- In luxury Category of Kedar - Bari Yatra , We are using the Best Luxury Camps with the combination of Luxury Hotels.  Advance booking is Must.  

Deluxe Category :-  In Deluxe Category of Do Dham Yatra , We are using Deluxe Hotels. Advance booking is Must.

Budget Category :-  In Budget Category of Kedarnath Temple - Badrinath Temple Yatra, We are using the Budget class Hotels\ Lodges \ Guest Houses. Advance booking is Must.

Below we are giving the example Itinerary for Kedarnath - Badrinath Yatra. 

Kedarnath - Badrinath Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs) - Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Later drive to Haridwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.  

Day 02: Haridwar - Rudraprayag (160kms/5hr) - Morning visit Haridwar Local Sight Seeing, later drive to Rudraprayag enroute visit Deoprayag. Check in Hotel, night halt. Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.  Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms).

Day 03: Rudraprayag - Kedarnath (75kms by road & 14kms Trek) -Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

  
Day 04: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road) - Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.

Day 05: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (165kms/7hr) - Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Day 06: Badrinath - Joshimath (44kms/3hr) - Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Joshimath.

Day 07: Joshimath - Rishikesh (254kms/8hr) - Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math. Later, Drive back to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
 

Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram..

Day 08: Rishikesh - Delhi (230kms/7hr) - Morning, visit Rishikesh Local Sight seeing & Temples. Later drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.

 Yamunotri Gangotri Yatra  is a beautiful and Introductory trip of Himalayas. We have 3 category of Packages for Yamunotri - Gangotri Yatra. 

Luxury Category :- In luxury Category of Yamunotri - Gangotri Yatra , We are using the Best Luxury Camps with the combination of Luxury Hotels.  Advance booking is Must.  

Deluxe Category :-  In Deluxe Category of Do Dham Yatra , We are using Deluxe Hotels. Advance booking is Must.

Budget Category :-  In Budget Category of Yamunotri  Temple - Gangotri  Temple Yatra, We are using the Budget class Hotels\ Lodges \ Guest Houses. Advance booking is Must.

Below we are giving the example Itinerary for Yamunotri - Gangotri Yatra .

Day 1: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs) - Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Later drive to Haridwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.  

Note: Here we can also arrange Agra\Mathura\Khajoraho\Rajasthan etc. side seen  by expending 4-7 days extra ,  Ask for the cost accordingly. 

Day 02: Haridwar - Barkot (220kms/7hr) - Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt.

Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms drive & 7kms Trek (one side)}- Drive to Hanuman Chatti, from here you have to take local jeeps for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 8 kms), trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Hanumanchatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.   

Day 04: Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) - Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. Check in Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath Temple. Night Halt.  

 Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3hr each side)- We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. overnight stay at Uttarkashi.