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11 Nights 12 Days
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50 people
English, Hindi
Haridwar is one of the primary areas where the river Ganges emerges from the mountains and enters the plain areas. If you want to purify yourselves take a holy dip in the water of the river Ganges at Haridwar. All your sins will be purified. Haridwar means gateway to the god. Haridwar is also one of the four places where Kumbh Mela occurs after rotation every twelve Years and Ardh Kumbh after every six years. It is said that drops of Amrit (Nectar) fell into the Brahmkund of Har-Ki-Pauri, therefore considered a dip in the Brahmakund.
Yamunotri is the source of the holy river the Yamuna and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna. The Yamunotri Dham is the first hallowed destination of the Chardham Yatra. This Dham is committed to Goddess Yamuna, who regarded as a daughter of the Sun God (Surya Dev)
Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is 99 km from Uttarkashi, the main district headquarter. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and the origin of the river Ganges. The town is located on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100 meters (10,200 ft). According to popular Hindu legend, Goddess Ganga descended here when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair.
Kedarnath: 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 for Lord Shiva, the protector, and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty for 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.
Badrinath is a town and Nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. A Hindu holy place, it is one of the four sites in India’s Char Dham pilgrimage and is also part of India’s Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. It gets its name from the Badrinath Temple.
Rishikesh also spelled as Hrishikesh, is a city governed by the Rishikesh Municipal Corporation (since October 2017), and a tehsil in the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas” and “Yoga Capital of the World“.
Evening worship of Holy River Ganges at Har-Ki-Pauri, the most popular bathing ghat which has a footprint of Lord Vishnu, the Hindu God of preservation on stone. Overnight at the hotel.
Proceed to Barkot. En-route take a look from the road for Kempty Fall: The most fascinating and the biggest waterfall. Upon arrival Barkot, check-in at hotel. Barkot is a place of great scenic beauty with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains all around & located on the foot of Yamunotri. Overnight at hotel
From Jankichatti, start the trek to Yamunotri. Upon arrival here, you can take a holy dip in Taptkund (Hot water spring) before entering the Temple. Visit Yamunotri Temple & Divyashila. Later trek down to Jankichatti & drive to Barkot. One can take Pony Ride/Palaki/Kandi for the Yamunotri trek on a direct payment basis. Overnight at hotel
Today proceed to Uttarkashi, situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Later visit Vishwanath temple, one of the oldest Shiva temples. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mothers’ is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Overnight at hotel
After early breakfast, proceed to Gangotri. En-route take a holy dip in a Hot water spring at Gangnani. Most devotees take a holy dip in this natural hot water spring before heading towards Gangotri. Continue drive to GANGOTRI & Upon arrival take a dip at the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. After a dip visit, Gangotri Temple is the highest and the most important temple of Goddess Ganga. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. En route enjoy the beauty of Harsil Valley. It is famous for its natural beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. Overnight at the hotel.
Today proceed to Guptkashi. En-route have a look for beautiful “Rudraprayag Sangam” (River Alaknanda & River Mandakini). Upon arrival at Guptkashi, check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Today proceed to Sonprayag (35 kms/ Approx 1.5 hrs). Upon arrival here take local Jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund (03 kms)- on direct payment basis (Only local vehicles are allowed from Sonprayag to Gaurikund). Start trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (17 kms trek). Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple and evening enjoy magnificent Lord Shiva Aarti (Worship). One can take Pony/Palaki/Kandi & Helicopter services for Kedarnath on extra payment basis. Overnight at the hotel.
Today trek down to Gaurikund. Upon arrival take Local Jeep (On a direct payment basis) to Sonprayag & further drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Today proceed to Badrinath via Chopta. Chopta, a picturesque hamlet that is still unexplored by travelers, is also famous as the "Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand". En-route have a look for “Karanprayag Sangam” (River Alaknanda & River Pinder), “Nandprayag Sangam” (River Alaknanda & River Nandani) and “Vishnu Prayag Sangam” (River Alaknanda & River Dhauli Ganga). Continue drive to Badrinath & on arrival check in at the hotel.
Evening visit Temple and witness for Lord Vishnu Aarti (worship)
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning visit Badrinath Temple. If time permits, visit Mana village- the last Indian village before the Tibet border (03 km from Badrinath). Visit here Vyas Cave & Bhim Pul. Later drive to Auli & check in to camp. Later Enjoy a return rope way ride for Auli – on a direct payment basis
Evening back to Camp. Overnight at Camp.
Today drive to Rishikesh. En-route have a look for beautiful “Devprayag Sangam” (River Alaknanda & River Mandakini). Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later sightseeing at Rishikesh. Visiting LAKSHMAN JHULA- the world's popular suspension bridge named after Lord Lakshman, the brother of the Hindu epic Ramayana's hero Lord Rama, RAM JHULA- Lying close to the Lakshmana Jhula, the Ram Jhula is named after Sri Rama, the hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana. The iron bridge also is a connector between the Shivanand Ashram and Swarg Ashram, SWARG ASHRAM- It is not just an ashram but represents an entire spiritual community. Tourists can reach the place by taking a walk just 2 km south of Lakshmana Jhoola. The entire place turns into a spectacle both at sunrise and sunset. The place offers a wonderful mix of local traditional charm and foreign accents. Evening enjoys the worship of the Holy River Ganges at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight at hotel.
Today in time transfer to Haridwar railway station OR Dehradun airport to connect onward Train / Flight.
