Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra From Haridwar

5 Nights / 6 Days

Overview
Itinerary

Overview

Dedicating the journey to the abode of two supreme Gods in Hinduism, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiv, the Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra from Haridwar will become a spiritual attainment for the travellers. On this 5 Nights/6 Days journey, you will undergo the absolute reverence which devotees from around the world come to experience every year. Kedarnath is the most popular Lord Shiva temple in the Himalayas. Following the beautiful landscapes and mesmerising peaks, you will do a 16-kilometre trek from Gaurikund to the Kedarnath Temple. The trek is a kind experience in itself, but the pious darshan of Kedarnath makes it ultimate. The second attraction to this tour, Badrinath Dham, is among the most revered temples in the whole of India. A Darshan of Lord Badrinarayan in Badrinath temple is akin to attaining peace of life. Along the way, the trip unfolds many beautiful places of Uttarakhand to you. You will see the unequivocal beauty of Holy rivers like the Ganga at Haridwar, Alaknanada at Rudraprayag, and Saraswati near Mana village. Take a dip in the revered Tapt Kund and Narad Kund (pool) that sanctifies the soul of pilgrims. This trip will be thoroughly adhered to deliver a blend of spirituality, reverence, and inner peace.

Highlights of the Tour :

Haridwar
Rishikesh
Devprayag
Srinagar Garhwal
Dhari Devi Temple
Rudrapryag
Gaurikund
Sonprayag
Sri Kedarnath Temple
Alaknanda River
Sri Narsingh Temple
Adi Sankracharya Samadhi
Dholi River
Sri Badrinath Temple
Byas Gufa
Ganesh Gufa
Bheem Pul
Saraswati River
Mana Village
Pinder River
Nandakini River
Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River
Karanprayag

Itinerary:

Arrival Haridwar - Guptkashi (207 kms. Drive 8 hrs)

Morning on arrival at Haridwar / Jolly Grant airport, meet to our representative than drive to Guptkashi via Devpryag, Srinagar, Rudrapryag, Tilwara, Kund, reach Guptakashi late in the evening, check in at the hotel, evening visit Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Ardh Narishwar Temple, Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Guptakashi : is located in the Northern Himalayan belt within the Mandakini river valley, which has lush green forests. A number of streams and rivulets drain into the main Mandakini River. It has salubrious climate with its elevation being around 1,319 meters (4,330 ft). The snow sparkling view of the Chaukhamba peak is a lovely sight to behold in the morning hours from here. The valley has large magnolia trees (locally called Champa) that provide a sweet scented atmosphere to the place.

Guptakashi - Kedarnath (32 kms Drive, 14 kms trek)

Morning drive to Gaurikund (32 kms drive-one way). On arrival Gaurikund start your journey on the tough Trek ahead. Stop for lunch en route at Rambara, and continue after that to arrive by late afternoon, on arrival check in to the Hotel / Guest Houses. After freshening up, perform Pooja and also Darshan at Shri Kedarnathji. In the evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Kedarnath : is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard.

Kedarnath - Pipalkoti (14 Kms trek 167 kms Drive)

Early Morning Pooja and darshan at the Temple, Morning start trek down to Gaurikund, on arrival meet with driver and leave for Pipalkoti, on arrival Pipalkoti check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Pipalkoti : is a small and scenic town situated at an elevation of 1,260mts above sea level. It is located 17kms after Chamoli on NH58. Pipalkoti acts a relaxation point for people traveling to Badrinath, Auli, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. It is nestled amidst lush green mountains and terraced fields. Pipalkoti provides delightful views of the snow clad mountains and green hills all around.

Pipalkoti - Badrinath (72 kms)

Morning leave for Shri Badrinath Ji. Enroute visit Narsingh Temple, and Adi Sankracharya Samadhi at Joshimath, than drive to Badrinath On arrival take the holy Darshan and spend time visiting Mana village the last village before the Tibetan border, Byas Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River, Overnight stay at hotel.

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.
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
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.

Badrinath - Rudrapryag (155 Kms 7 Hrs.)

Early Morning Pooja & Darshan at the Temple. Later drive to Rudrapryag, via Joshimath, Chamoli, Karanprayag, on arrival check in at the Hotel for Overnight stay.