Badri-Kedarnath Yatra - A Pilgrimage
Duration: 7 nights/8 days
Places visited: Rishikesh,Haridwar,Badrinath,Kedarnath,Gaurikund,Joshimath
Day 1: Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh
Morning pick-up from Delhi airport/Hotel/Railway Station & drive 6.5 hrs to Rishikesh This ancient Hindu pilgrimage town is gateway to Garwhal Himalayas & holy ganges river enters the indo-Gangetic plains here It is associated with yoga centres & meditation ashrams Check into hotel on arrival.After brief rest,proceed to Holy ganges. Riverbank to walk across Laxman Jhoola & ram Jhoola swinging bridges & visit to Swarg Ashram,with optional stop at famous "Chotiwala" restaurant. Meanwhile your tourist vehicle proceeds to obtain Hill permit papers from local transport authority.
N ight stay Rishikesh.
Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Sonprayag
Morning check-out from Rishikesh hotel & Drive 7.5 hrs to Sonprayag village town(located at 6000') enroute photo stop at Devprayag(confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirithi river) & Rudraprayag (confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakani river & with ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva). Check into guest House on arrival & night stay. Sonprayag is the confluence of river Basuki & Mandakani.
Day 3: Drive from Sonprayag i to Gaurikund & trek to Kedarnath
Early morning check-out from Sonprayag hotel & drive 1 hr to Gaurikund (at height of 6000') ,closely associated with legend Elephant God- Lord Ganesha After bath in warm waters of holy pond,proceed for steep 14 km/5 hrs up-hill trek to Kedarnath(at height of 11,800') Ponies & Palanquins are also available on hire to assist you in this steep climb Kedarnath Shrine is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva & located in lovely foreground of mighty snow covered peaks night stay in budget guest house/ashram.
Day 4: Trek back to Gaurikund & drive to Guptkashi
after early morning temple darshan in Kedarnath ,climb down slowly to Gaurikund,where your transport awaits you to drive you 1.5 hrs to Guptkashi (located at height of 4400 '). Literally meaning "Hidden Benares" ,this important pilgrimage town has numerous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Night Stay Guptkashi
Day 5: Drive from Guptkashi to Joshimath
Check out from Guptkashi guest house in the morning & drive 7 hrs to Joshimath (at height of 6200') through scenic thick forest near Chopta & enroute stop at Pipalkoti. Check into hotel on arrival in Joshimath.Home to the Badrinath shrine,during winters ,Joshimath is said to be one of the original four muths established by Adi Shankracharya in 9th century
Day 6: Drive from Joshimath to Badrinath
Early morning check-out from Joshimath hotel drive steep uphill 4 hrs drive to Badrinath (at altitude of 10300') ,dedicated to Lord Vishnu & said to be one of the holiest shrines for Hindus Take a dip in the hot spring of tapt kund,before entering the main Lord Badrinarayana temple ,located near Alaknanda river.
Night stay Barinath.
Day 7: Drive from Badrinath to Haridwar
Early morning check-out from Badrinath hotel & proceed for steep downhill drive of 10 hrs to Haridwar Check into hotel on arrival & night stay Haridwar Take part in the evening lamp immersion aorta at Har ki pauri on river ganges Haridwar is one of the holiest cities for Hindus,as per mythology & also referred to as Gateway to the Gods,Mayapuri,Gangadwar & Mokhadwar. It is one of 4 sacred spots where Kumbh Mela is held.
Day 8: Drive from Haridwar to Delhi
After morning cable car ride to nearby located Chanda devi temple Check out from Haridwar temple & drive back 5 hrs to delhi.
Drop at Airport/Hotel/Railway station.
Tour ends.
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