Tour Itinerary

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 01:- Delhi /Haridwar to Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS.

On arrival pick up from Delhi /Haridwar and start journey to Guptkashi. The Mandakiniriver comes from Kedarnath, drivealongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit ArdhNarishwar Temple inGuptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay atGuptakashi.

Guptakashi:-The name GuptKashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythologydescribes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva,Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them furtherup the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wishfulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas(priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnathtemple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through GuptKashion its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

DAY 02:-Guptkashi Phata – Kedarnath (30 kms by road & 19kmsTrek)   Height: 3384 MTS.

After medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag,Trek start from Sonprayag  toKedarnath (3584 mts) by Pony /Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletriesand clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple.Overnight stay. 

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop ofthe majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According tolegend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war,felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings ofLord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing tookrefuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into theground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shivaappeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations.The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly atMadhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and thefour above-mentioned shrines are treated as PanchKedar.

Day 03: Kedarnath –Guptkashi (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)

Early morning you get up before dawn and aftertaking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ toKedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touchthe idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc.After Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag. Further drive to Guptkashi. Checkin Hotel. Night Halt.

DAY 04:-Guptkashi - Badrinath (200 kms/7hr) Height: 3133 MTS.

Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check inHotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is oneof the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at anelevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain rangesknown as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing asplendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thusthe place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest ofberries".

Day 05: Badrinath/ Joshimath - Rudraprayag –  Srinagar- Rishikesh
Early morning, pilgrimsafter having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Thereare other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti,Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Justwithin the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Srinagar. 
Enroute take a stopover at Rudraprayag. Visit to KoteshwarMahadev Temple. Later proceed towards Rishikesh. Reach Rishikesh and checkinto the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06: Haridwar/Delhi & Departure
Today morning afterbreakfast check out and visit to Laxman Jhula, Tapovan, Ganga Ghats. AfterwardsReach Haridwar/Delhi and visit to Har ki Pauri – The Main Ghat etc.

Later drop at Haridwar/Delhi for onwards journey. 

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

CostExcludes:                                                                                    

Ø  Anythingnot mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions

Ø  Allpersonal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.

Ø  HelicopterTickets

Ø  Allpersonal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.

Ø  Vehicleservice for sightseeing or transfers not included in the itinerary.

Ø  Medicaland travel insurance.

Ø  Anykind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.

Ø  Tipstravel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water,telephone charges.

Ø  Allitems of personal nature.

Ø  Porter,pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.

Ø  05% GST

Payments Terms

30% Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.