EXPLORE UTTRAKHAND

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Tour Duration: 09 Nights/10 Days

Day 01 Haridwar- Barkot/Hanumanchatti (200kms/8hrs) Morning Afterdrive to Barkot, via Dehradun &Mussoorie. En-route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas, (route may be change as per road condition & traffic) later drive straight to Barkot/Hanumanchatti for night stay.

Day 02 Barkot/Hanumanchatti - Yamunotri (6kms Trek) Drive to Jankichatti, trek starts from here to Yamunotri (6kms). On arrival leave the vehicle and start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli. On arrival at Yamunotri purchase Prasad form local small shops, then proceed to holy dip in natural hot water spring or in river Yamuna (icy cold water). One can cook rice in “Surya Kund” (hot water spring), dipping in a muslin cloth and take cooked rice home as "Prasadam". Pooja can be offered to mythological “Divya Shila”. Take blessings of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Hanumanchatti for night stay.

Day 03 Barkot/Hanumanchatti - Uttarkashi (100kms/5hrs) In Morning depart to Uttarkashi, on arrival check at hotel, later visit famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 04 Uttarkashi - Gangotri -Uttarkashi (100 Km One Way) In morning proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), en- route enjoy the drive parallel to Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of river. Then proceed to darshan, of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vinayka and Bhagirath Maharaj, have blessings and return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 05 Uttarkashi - Sitapur (280kms/ 11 hrs) Early morning drive to Sitapur, on arrival check into hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 Sitapur – Kedarnath (22kms Trek/7 Hrs] Early morning drop to Sonprayag (for trek route) trek starts from here to Kedarnath. Start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath, so one can take helicopter to Kedarnath(at own cost). Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnath ji Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Day 07 Kedarnath - Sitapur (22kms Trek /6 Hrs) Morning after again darshan of Loard Shiva come back to Sitapur Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 Sitapur - Pipalkothi (150kms /7 Hrs) Morning proceed to Pipalkothi on the way enjoy Chopta Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 Pipalkothi - Badrinath - Pipalkothi ( 65 Km one way) Early Morning start for Badrinath after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceed through colorful entrance of the temple have Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Udhhav, Nar & Narayan. Also see another small temples inside the temple compound i.e. Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can get ‘Charnamirt’(abhishekamjal) inside compound. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus), one can perform rite here. & visit Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border)which includes Vyasa Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river etc. thereafter Proceed to Pipalkothi over Night at Hotel.

Day 10 Pipalkothi – Haridwar (260 Kms) Morning after breakfast transfer to Haridwar, enroute visit Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Rudraprayag & Dhari Devi temple, Dev Prayag, Rishiklesh Laxmanjhula and Ramjhula etc and Drop at Haridwar.

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Note : Extra Sight seen Auli, Triyuginarayan, Manna, on Direct Payment Basis to Driver. Ac Not Working In Hill area.

CHARDHAM YATRA

The Char Dham Yatra is a revered pilgrimage journey that encompasses four sacred sites nestled in the majestic Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Pilgrims embark on this spiritual journey to seek blessings and cleanse their souls at the holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT DURIND CHARDHAM YATRA

Mussoorie / Janki Chatti / Hanuman Chatti / Auli / Vishwanath Temple / Harsil Valley / Mukhwa Village / Ardhanarishvara Temple / Triyuginarayan Temple / Omkareshwar Temple / Tungnath Temple / Gopeshwar Temple / Narsingh Temple / Rudraprayag /  Devprayag

ITINERARY

Day 1 : Haridwar – Barkot (210kms/7-8hr)

Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute visit Kempty Fall (Suggestible to have your lunch at Kempty fall as further no good restaurants are available before Badkot). Later drive straight to Barkot, transfer to your Hotel. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 2 : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot {36kms Drive & 6kms Trek (One Side)} HT : 3235 MTS.

Early morning, Drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, 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 Jankichatti. Return back to Barkot, Overnight stay.

Day 3 : Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)

Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt.

Day 4 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 Each Side) HT : 3048 MTS.

Early morning drive to Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees, and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 5 : Uttarkashi – Rishikesh (170kms/4-5hr)

Drive to Rishikesh, the ‘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 as Rishikesh.

DO DHAM YATRA (KEDARNATH JI & BADRINATH JI)

However, the Do Dham Yatra is commonly known as the pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath temples, which hold immense religious significance in Hindu mythology. Badrinath is the sacred place of Lord Vishnu in the dual form of Nar Narayan, while Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

PLACES TO SEE DURING DO DHAM YATRA KEDARNATH JI & BADRINATH JI

Mana Village / Vyas Gufa / Bhim Pull / Sarasvati River Sarasvati Udgam Sthal / Saraswati Temple

KEDARNATH DHAM

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 Madmaheshwar, and his hairs with the head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Drive Haridwar to Sonprayag 260 kms Journey will start from Haridwar in your desired transport medium to your first stop Sonprayag. The drive will take around 7-8 hours to reach.

Day 02: Sonprayag- Gaurikund- Kedarnath Trek In morning drive from Sonprayag to Gaurikund using local jeep service. Gaurikund is at a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath. Gaurikund to Kedarnath trek is around 20 kms. After trekking around 7-8 hours you will reach Kedarnath. Then you will go for darshan and overnight stay in Kedarnath.

Day 03: Kedarnath – Sonorayag In morning after darshan, return to Sonprayag, by Track or helicopter. Stay overnight at a Hotel.

Day 04: Guptkashi – Rishikesh After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. There you will go local Sightseeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Temples. Overnight stay at Rishikesh Hotel.

Day 05: Rishikesh – Haridwar After Breakfast Proceed to Rishikesh Adventure Activity River rafting (camps are located just 2 km from Tapovan in Rishikesh), Enjoy cliff Jumping and Body Surfing on the way. Drive to Haridwar railway station.

PLACES TO SEE DURING KEDARNATH DHAM YATRA

• Sonprayag

• Gaurikund Temple

• Vasuki Tal Lake

• Triyuginarayan Temple

• Bhairav Temple

• Rudra Cave Kedarnath

BADRINATH DHAM YATRA

Badrinath Dham is considered form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The temple is located in Garhwal hill tracks in Chamoli district along the banks of Alaknanda River at an elevation of 3,133 m (10,279 ft) above the mean sea level. The temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Badrinath—holy shrines for Vaishnavites. The name Badrinath was derived from Badri meaning ‘berries’ and Nath meaning ‘Lord’.

ITINERARY

DAY1: HARIDWAR TO BADRINATH (275 kms)

Drive to Badrinath and night stay at hotel.

DAY 2: VISIT BADRINATH AND NEAR BY PLACES

Wakeup early in the morning and visit Temple for darshan, it will take around 2-3 hours depending upon rush. After darshan go for local attraction visit VIZ. Vasudhara Fall, Mana village*. You can also visit to Auli.Get back to hotel for nightstay.

DAY 3: BADRINATH TO HARIDWAR Drive back Haridwar via Rishikesh. Local sightseen of Rishikesh and Haridwar drop.

NOTE: MANA VILLAGE IS DRIVER SIGHTSEEN.

PLACES TO SEE DURING BADRINATH DHAM YATRA

Pandukeshwar / Mana Village / Tapta Kund Badrinath / Neelkantha Peak / Narad Kund / Bheem Pul / Ganesha Cave / Brahma Kapal / Vyas Cave / Panch Dhara and Panch Shila / Vasudhara Falls Saraswati / River Surya Kund Badrinath