Do Dham Yatra in Himalayas

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There are four Abodes in Himalayas collectively referred as “Chota Char Dham of India ” and popular as “CharDham Yatra” which includes four holy shrines of Hindus: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

“Do Dham Yatra” which includes Shri Kedarnath & Sri Badrinath.” 

All of these temples are situated within the Garwhal region of Uttarakhand state in North India.Among four Scared sites Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

DAY 1 –HARIDWAR /GUPTKASHI – DRIVE 200 KMS / 7-8 HRS:

Morning Arrival, Drive to Guptakashi, On Arrive Check in at Hotel / Camp.

Guptakashi (“hidden Kashi”) – a temple city with beautiful views of the snowy peaks, located in the Garhwal Himalayas, is one of the most important and beautiful centers of pilgrimage. It is believed that the Pandavas after the Battle of Kuruksetra, described in the Mahabharata, wanted to atone for Shiva for fratricide. He wanted to avoid meeting them at Kashi and went to Guptakashi in the form of a bull, Nandi. Bhima exposed the deity, and the brothers tried to grab the bull by the tail and paws, but he disappeared into the cave to return to five different forms of Shiva. This disappearance gave the name of the city.

Dinner & overnight stay at Camp/Hotel.

Day 2: BY TREK / HELICOPTER TO KEDARNATH (18 kms per side )

By Trek

Early morning, Drive to Sonprayag Parking then cover 02 kms to  Gaurikund ( Starting point for Trek) by using Local Transport & Trek to Kedarnath.

By Helicopter

Early morning at 6:30 report to helipad, Fly to Kedarnath, Check in at Hotel. Later visit Tempo for performing pooja and Darshan.

Kedarnath Temple The 1000 years old temple with a carved exterior is located in a courtyard protected by Nandi bull. This spot has great significance in the legendary Mahabharata epic. Inside the main sanctum is one of the 12 naturally formed ‘Jyotirlingas’ of India. The temple has carved shapes of the Pandavas, and Lord Shiva.

Dinner & overnight stay at Camp/Hotel.

Day 3: BARKOT – UTTARKASHI – DRIVE 80 KMS / 2-3 HRS

Morning Darshan, Later check out & down trek to Gaurikund  & Later drive to Guptkashi, Check in at Hotel & overnight stay.

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Early morning at 6:30 report to helipad & fly down to Guptkashi and later you will be transfer to hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 4 –GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH – DRIVE – 190 KMS / 7-8 HRS:

After breakfast, transfer to Badrinath, On Arrive Check in at Hotel.

Badrinath is a village located at an altitude of 3133 m, protected by the mountains of Nara and Narayana on the bank of the Alakananda River. The place of appearance and the abode of Nara-Narayana, which, along with Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath, is revered as one of the four Garvale shrines.

The name of the temple “Badrinath” is associated with the ancient tradition, according to which, Lord Vishnu performed austerity in this place. In order to save her husband from the scorching rays of the sun, the goddess Lakshmi took the form of a tree of Vishala-Badari (Great Fig tree), hiding the god under the shade of the branches. Satisfied with the devotion of a consort, Lord Vishnu said that from now on this place would bear her name. The gates of the temple are open only six months a year. This is due to extreme weather conditions in the Himalayas. At the entrance to the temple are the sacred hot springs. Those interested can visit the village of Manna – located on the Indo-Tibetan border and Vasudhara Falls

Overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath .

Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 5 –BADRINATH / JOSHIMATH /KARANPRAYAG /RUDRAPRYAG – DRIVE – 170 KMS / 6 HRS:

After bath in the Tapt kund visit & Darshan of Badrivishal.

After Darshan drive to Rudarparyag.

 Rudrapryag – The city stands at the confluence of two great sacred rivers – Mandakini and Mahaalaknanda. The first originates from the icy snow over Kedarnath, and the second from the heights of the Himalayas due to Badrinath. Both are sacred to the Hindus; at the confluence they give rise to the sacred Alaknanda River. 

DAY 6 – RUDRAPRYAG /DEVPRYAG/ RISHIKESH/HARIDWAR – DRIVE – 195 KMS / 6-7 HRS:

After breakfast & Drive to Haridwar, on the way stop in Devprayag.

Devprayag – the place of the confluence of two sacred rivers: Baghirati and Alaknanda. In this place of confluence the great Ganges originates, here she finds her name, Visit the ancient temple on the banks of the sacred river Ganges. 

Later straight drive to Haridwar railway station for board your evening train.

Things to Carry:-

• Sunglass & amp; moisturizer or sun screen cream.
• Heavy & light woolen clothing and wind sheeter jacket & raincoat
• Hand gloves & cap (woolen and sun cap)
• Personal medical kit
• Umbrella and small hand bag

We are ready to serve you again:

• Sanitized vehicles with best chauffeur.
• Accommodation in proper sanitized Hotel & Camp.