Kedarnath Badrinath Tour Package (6 Nights / 7 Days)

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar. (230Kms / 6-7Hrs drive)

Arrival Delhi Railway Station/airport/home, Meet and greet by representative and proceed to Haridwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Hardwar and check-in to your Hotel. In the evening you can visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti. Back to your hotel, Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.

Haridwar: The holy place "Haridwar" translates to “Gateway to God,” and the breathtaking city, replete with temples, is a magnet for religious pilgrims from all over the globe. Religious festivals hold even further draw, and tourists can’t helped but be compelled by the city’s aura of intense spirituality. Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places of the Hindus, located on the banks of River Ganges. The sheer numbers of people gathering around Har-ki-Pairi Ghat give Haridwar a chaotic but reverent feel.

Day 02: Haridwar – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS.

After Morning breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Devprayag and Rudraprayag. drive alongside the river ganga and Mandakini to reach Guptkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi,visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptkashi, Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Guptakashi: The name GuptKashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shiv-ji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

Day 03: Guptkashi – Kedarnath -Guptkashi (30kms by road and 20kms Trek one way) Height: 3385 MTS.

After breakfast at the resort you will fly to Kedarnath. Due to Government regulation, Due to massive floods last two year ago all accommodation facilities in Kedarnath have been damaged. Night halt will not be provided in Kedarnath, instead we will offer night halt facilities in Guptkashi area.

Guests can get in touch with our local partner to avail special entry or to perform any special puja at Kedarnath with the temple committee office. Cost for any such arrangements will be paid directly by the passengers to Our local partner.

Kedarnath Temple : 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.

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, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

Day 04 : GUPTKASHI - BADRINATH (190 Kms / 7 Hrs)

After Breakfast leave for Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Badrinath: - Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holies of the four main shrines-badrinath along the left bank of Alaknanda with the towering Neelkanth peak as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted eith “Badri”or wild berries and hence was famous as Badrivan.

Legend has it when the ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity, the earth was unable to with stand the force of its descent, There for the mighty ganga was split in to 12 holy channels, Alaknanda was one of then that later became the abode of Loard Vishnu or Badrinath Ji. Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 05: Badrinath - Rudraprayag/ Srinagar/Devoprayag (165Kms / 4-5 Hrs drive)

Early morning begins the trip for Badrinath-ji darshan. Post darshan, return to the hotel for breakfast and continue for the sightseeing. Visit beautiful villages of Mana, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Mata Murti Temple.As afternoon approaches, move back to Rudraprayag via Karnaprayag, which also one of the panch prayags of the Alaknanda River. Check-in to the hotel as you arrive in the town. Rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore the beautiful Rudraprayag Town. Return to the hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06: Rudraprayag/Srinagar/Devoprayag - Haridwar (165 Kms / 5-6 Hrs drive)

Early morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh, Rishikesh is one of the most spiritual town and the Yoga capital of the world. Explore the wonderful town with its charming locations. Visit fascinating temples, spiritual sites and Ghats. Local Sight Seeing (Ram Jhulla, Laxman Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Shivananda and Gita Kutir).

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Enroute you can choose to stop at Shivpuri. here you may opt to enjoy some adventure activities like River rafting, etc. on own.

After Lunch, drive to Haridwar. Check in Hotel Later, Drive back to haridwar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 07: Haridwar - Delhi (230 Kms / 6-7 Hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour End.