Do Dham Yatra – Gangotri Badrinath
6 Nights / 7 DaysHaridwar – Uttarakashi (Gangotri) – Rudarprayag – Badrinath – Haridwar
Itinerary
Day 01 :Haridwar Pick up
We will receive you from Haridwar Railway Station to proceed toward hotel. Haridwar is the focal point of Chardham Yatra. Upon arrival check into the hotel and relax for whole night. If possible attend the Ganga Arti and later relax following dinner.
Things to Do
Rituals & Activities : Start your journey with a spiritual note and do special rituals like Ganga Snan, Prayer, etc. If possible then you can also explore nearest places.
Day 02 :Haridwar – Uttarakashi /Gangnani (180 Kms / 07 hrs)
Do breakfast in the morning and leave hotel for Uttarkashi. You can visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Gangnani. Evening will be free for leisure. Activities and whole night stay at Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi – It is a beautiful city situated between two rivers of India called Varuna and Ashi. The town is situated at a height of 1588 m and quite similar to Kashi due to same kind of temple and ghats. The popular temple is the Vishwanath Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva. Other two visited temples are Annapurna and Bhairav temple. It is said that once it was the centre of many temples.
Day 03 :Uttarkashi / Gangnani – Gangotri – Harsil – Gangnani / Uttarkashi (120Kms / 05 hrs) round trip
Get up in the morning to drive towards Gangotri. Offer prayer there and later return to Uttarkashi. On the way, stop for Gangnani and do overnight stay. Gangotri is a temple of Goddess Ganga, which was built in 18th Century. The temple shares its neighborhood with sacred stone where king Bhagirath used to worship Lord Shiva. It is believed that Ganga had touched the earth first here. Gangnani is situated on the way to Gangotri, where you can find a hot water spring to take a refreshing bath.
Things to Do
Do snan at Gangotri Ghat, prayer at the temple, see Bhagirath Shila, while returning visit Gupteshwar Mahadev and Tibetan market.
Day 04 :Uttarkashi – Rudarprayag 170 Km 7 hr
Following breakfast drive to Sitapur, stay overnight at the hotel on arrival in Rudarprayag.
Day 05 :Rudarprayag – Badrinath (220 kms / 07-08 hrs)
Following breakfast proceed to Badrinath. On arrival, enter into the hotel and stay overnight.
Things to DO
Take a holy dip in the morning at the Tapt Kund, see Badri Vishal and if time allows visit Nag Nagin Pith and other important places. Return to Rudraprayag.
Badrinath : This holiest temple is cradled in the twin mountain ranges and shares its area with the river Alaknanda. Neelkantha Peaks make beautiful backdrops for the place. The place is connected with many historical stories that happened over here and let you know about all.
Narad Kund : It is a recess in the river, near Tapt Kund where the Badrinath Idol was found. Brahama Kapal is a flat platform a few yards north of the temple and on the bank of river Alaknanda. It is an important place for Shradh ceremony of offering pinds to make sure a heavenly place for dead ancestors or manes.
Sheshnetra : It is a large stone carrying an eye of Sheshnag. The eye shape is quite natural and located 1.5 kms away from the city making an impression of the legendary serpent. Also visit Mana village an Indo Mongolian tribe. It is the last Indian village before Tibet. People visit the temple and offer Choli to the deity.
Bhim Pul : Opposite side of Mana village, a huge rock shaping a natural bridge situated over the roaring Saraswati River. It offers a wonderful view of water flowing down the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been located there by Bhim, Pandav brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave) : Located near Mana village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas used to write Mahabharata and other spiritual books.
Day 06 :Badrinath – Haridwar (325 kms/07-08hrs)
After breakfast leave the hotel to back Haridwar. Stay overnight at the Haridwar.
Day 07 :Departure
After breakfast, take a drive to Haridwar Railway Station.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation on Twin Shearing basis in mention or Similar Hotels
- Breakfast & Dinner as per the itinerary.
- All Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary (Non Air-condition).
- All inter-state taxes, toll taxes, driver allowance & parking etc.
- All prevailing applicable taxes.
Exclusions:
- 5% Government Service Tax.
- Air fare / train fare until mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any meals other than those specified in ‘Inclusions’.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, Pooja samagri etc.
- Any other item not specified in ‘Inclusions’.
- Porterage at hotels / airport / railway station and during trekking.
- Ponies / Dollies during trekking.
- Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Camera fee / Emergency & medical cost.
- Helicopter tickets for any of the Dhams.
- Cost incidental due to road blocks, landslides, change in the itinerary/ stay on account of cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and or any factors beyond control.
Note:-
- Hotels can be change without prior notice or Depends on distance covered by vehicle.
- May be you have to start your journey early in the morning cause of same day Darshan.
- Early journey may become cause of breakfast loss.
- We charged only for 10 Night accomodation, Extra night due to any reason will be on direct payment basis.
- In case of Helicopter Darshan guest have to stay in Guptkashi or Nearby places.
Advance Booking Fee
45 or more days before departure : Rs 25% per person
30 days before departure : 50% of total amount
Less than 30 days before departure : 100% of the total amount
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