Kedarnath:
The Kedarnath shrine is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, situated against the backdrop of the magnificent. Kedarnath range. Legend has it that after the battle of Mahabharata, Pandavas were filled with guilt and grief of having killed their own cousins and decided to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. However, Lord Shiva eluded them and took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull and when followed by Pandavas, he dived into the ground, leaving his hump behind. It is believed that the arms of Lord Shiva appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, his belly at Madmaheshwar, and his head with hair at Kalpeshwar.
Badrinath:
Badrinath was re-established as a major pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the 8th century. In earlier days, pilgrims used to walk hundreds of miles to visit the Badrinath temple. The temple has been repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes and avalanches. As late as the First World War, the town consisted only of the 20-odd huts used by the temple's staff, but the site drew thousands each year and up to 50,000 on its duodecennial festivals (every twelve years). In recent years its popularity has increased still more, with an estimated 600,000 pilgrims visiting during the 2006 season compared to 90,676 in 1961. The temple in Badrinath is also a sacred pilgrimage site for Vaishnavites. Badrinath is also the gateway to several mountaineering expeditions headed to mountains like Nilkantha.
Tungnath
Tungnath is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of 3,680 meters (12,073 feet) above sea level, making it the highest Shiva temple in the world. Tungnath is one of the Panch Kedar temples and is considered to be the third temple to be visited in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage, after Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar. The temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old and is one of the oldest temples in India. It is also a popular trekking destination and attracts a large number of tourists and devotees every year. The trek to Tungnath starts from Chopta, which is well-connected by road to other major cities in Uttarakhand. The trek is relatively easy and can be completed in 3-4 hours. Apart from the temple, Tungnath is also known for its scenic beauty and offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including Nanda Devi, Trishul, just below the peak of Chandrashila and Chaukhamba.
Batch 1 : 26th May - 01st June 2024
Batch 2 : 02nd June - 08th June 2024
Batch 3 :16th June - 22nd June 2024
Day 01, Sunday: Reach Haridwar railway station
Please meet us at our Haridwar Hotel any time on Sunday.
Night Stay at Haridwar
( Meal - Dinner )
Day 02, Monday: Haridwar to Guptakashi (221 km)
05:00 Hrs: Good Morning!! Freshen up and have Breakfast
07:00 Hrs: Get Ready for travel to Barasu which is situated 65 kms before the holy shrine of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath. It is located on the route to Kedarnath on a ridge on the west side of the Mandakini River valley. Enroute, Guptakashi is a religiously important town of Uttarakhand as it houses ancient temples like Vishwanath temple and Ardhanareshwar temple.
02:00 pm Reach Barasu / Phata. Check in and have lunch and rest.
05:00 pm Good Evening!! Evening snacks time and explore Guptakashi Barasu / Phata.
Night stay at Barasu.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 03, Tuesday: Guptakashi to Kedarnath Temple (21km)
03:00 am Good Morning Mountains!! Freshen up and Have Tea/Coffee and get ready.
04:00 am Post breakfast, it’s time for travel till Sonprayag and start Kedarnath Trek (21 Kms).
02.00 pm Reach Kedarnath and freshen-up. Visit Kedarnath temple, attend evening aarti and seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Dinner and night stay at Kedarnath
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 04, Wednesday: Kedarnath To Chopta
05:00 am : Waking up to beautiful sunrise and spiritual view of Kedarnath Temple
08:00 am : Post breakfast, it’s time for Kedarnath to Chopta travel.
12:00 pm: Reach Chopta by private vehicle, check-in to the hotel, Explore Chopta, Dinner and night stay at Chopta in tents.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 05, Thursday: Drive from Chopta to Starting point of Tunganath Trek Base ( approx. 3 to 4 km one way)
06:00 am Good Morning!! Waking up to beautiful sunrise view, Freshen up and get ready for a 3 to 4 kms trek to Tungnath post Breakfast
09:00 am Visit Tungnath Temple and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding peaks
03:00 pm Trek back to Chopta and freshen up / Travel to Lower Auli for stay.
10:00 pm Dinner and Night stay at Lower Auli.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 06, Friday: Lower Auli to Badrinath approx 44 km.
05:00 am: Wakeup call and get ready for a drive to Badrinath Temple around 44 km.
06:00 am: Enroute Breakfast
Small halt at Hanuman Chatti Temple on way
08.00 am, Visit Badrinath Temple and other nearby attractions (including Mana village)
12.30 pm, Visit the last Indian village Mana
03:00 pm: Check into a hotel and rest for the day.
Night Stay at Pipalkoti.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 07, Saturday: Joshimath to Haridwar (280km)
Reach Haridwar Station By 5 pm and catch the next train/flight for Home
(Meal - Breakfast)
What is included in the tour
- Transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar by Pvt Vehicle ( Pickup from Station / Airport on Day 1 is not included )
- Accomodation on Triple / Quadraple sharing basis
- Breakfast and Dinner from Day 2 to Day 7
- Dormitory stay in Kedarnath
- First aid medical kit
- Permits and entry permissions
- Qualified & experienced trek guide and support staff
- 5% GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Transportation By Rail/Airways from Mumbai - Haridwar
- Any kind of insurance or medical expenses
- Lunch on all days
- Meals during Transportation
- Personal expenses or for porters or ponies
- Other costing involved due to any kind of natural calamity or forced circumstances that are out of our control
- Spend time in Kedarnath temple area. Attend evening aarti
- Attend morning aarti. Watch sun rays falling on the temple
- Darshan at Badrinath Temple
