Day
1: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)
Arrival Delhi Airport, Meet & Assist further drive to Hardwar, enroute
lunch. Later drive to Hardwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri
for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.
Haridwar: Hardwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Hardwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth form Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.
Temples & Sight Seeing – Har-ki-Pauri, Chandi Devi & Mansa Devi Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Bilkeshwar Mahadev, Anandmai Ashram, Pawan Dham, Bhooma Niketan, Vaishno Devi Temple, Doodhadhari Temple & Bharat Mata Mandir..
Day
02: Haridwar - Barkot (220kms/7hr)
After breakfast drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute
visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night
halt.
Day 03: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms
drive & 7kms Trek (one side)}
Drive to Phool Chatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (7kms). 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 Hanumanchatti. Later drive
back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga &
Yamuna River.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the
temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century
and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in
the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most
important of these is Surya Kund.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering
the Yamunotri Temple.
Day
04: Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)
Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. Check in Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath
Temple. Night Halt.
Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day
05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3hr each side)
we proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil
village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas.
After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri
Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh
Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural
rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat
when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter
months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple
flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river
meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.
Day
06: Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag (175kms/6hr)
Early morning, drive to Rudraprayag enroute visit Tehri Dam. Check in
Hotel, night halt.
Rudraprayag:
It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.
Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple
(3 Kms).
Day
07: Rudraprayag - Kedarnath (75kms by road & 14kms Trek)
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.
Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at
an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here
and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated
to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath: 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 r! emaining 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.
Day
08: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive
to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.
Day
09: Rudraprayag - Badrinath (165kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit
Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.
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, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known
as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid
backdrop. 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 proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression
of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where
the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji.
Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and
Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe,
it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent
water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is
motorable upto Mana.
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
10: Badrinath - Joshimath (44kms/3hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan
of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors
(Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas
Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of
the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later
drive back to Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Joshimath.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region
Day
11: Joshimath - Rishikesh (254kms/8hr)
Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math. Later,
Drive back to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
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.
Temples
& Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni
Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram..
Day 12: Rishikesh - Hardwar – Delhi
later train from Delhi (230kms/7hr)
Morning, visit Hardwar Local Sight seeing & Temples. Later drive back
to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station to Board train for
Jammu Train No 4033 ETD 21.10 Pm Over night on Train
Day
13:Jammu-Katra(approx 55 kms , 1-1/2 hrs)
Arrive Jammu ETA 11.00 AM pick up and transfer to Katra, reaching Katra
transfer to hotel and rest Overnight stay at hotel.
Day
14:Katra
After breakfast full day free for Holy Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan.Return
back to hotel.for Overnight stay
Day
15:Jammu – Delhi flight
Late check out from Hotel on request in general 12 Pm Train from Jammu
2404 ETD 18.00 Pm to Delhi and Transfer to Station.Over night on Train
Day 16:Arrive Delhi and Trip ends after transfer to Hotel.
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