Kedarnath - Badrinath Yatra , Uttarakhand
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- 5 Days 4 Nights
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- Best Season - Summer (May, June, July) September October
Uttarakhand is a highly revered state known for many ancient temples and shrines. With a rich history of Gods and Goddesses, many pilgrims visit various destinations to pay respect to their revered Gods in order to receive their blessings. The Char Dhams are situated at Uttarakhand, which is commonly referred to as the ‘Land of God’. The Char Dham route is the most popular among all holy sites and is on the list of many devotees. Millions of devotees travel to these four holy places every year. ‘Char Dham’ was coined by ShriAdiShankaracharya. It means ‘four abodes of Gods’. These are holy pilgrimage sites. The significance of these places is that these places help attain salvation; or freedom from the cycle of life and death. It helps bring self-knowledge and realization.Initially the char dham yatra take place from the west to the east, the chardham yatra places first starts from Yamunotri then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath at the end.The tour to Divine ChardhamYatra of Uttarakhand involves driving and trekking. You can also choose for Chardhamyatra by helicopter.Chardham pilgrimage tour packages Chardhamyatra packages are one of the best pilgrimage tour packages in India.
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Highlights
04 Nights / 5 Days (Ex – Haridwar)
Guptkashi 2N, Kedarnath 1N, Badrinath 1N
Customized bookey tour for Dev Darshana of Uttarakhand.
Covers Do dhams of the Uttarakhand region - Kedarnath, Badrinath.
Well planned Tour itinerary.
Best Stay Arrangements through out the Yatra.
Stay in Destinations that have all the basic facilities like Hospitals, Market nearby.
Also covers All the Major Sightseeing which are enroute Yatra.
Being a Localities we have good terms in all the regions which is very helpful for Great support in case of emergencies.
Proudly operating Char Dham Yatra from Past 5 Years.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be inside ancient Hindu Mythology? Well, we have a trip made with a perfect combination of places that will give the actual taste of it! While the trek to Kedarnath will offer you a spiritual delight, peace, and tranquillity, the jaw-dropping beauty of the Badrinath and the intimidating mountain range of Narayan parvat will leave you mesmerized.
Badrinath temple is located in a small plain area sorounded by snow capped hills at an height of 3133 meter. This 15.25 meter temple is located by the side of the river Alaknanda ( Rishi Ganga ). Behind the temple there is the hill named Nara Parbat ( Nara Hill ), back of this hill is the snow capped peak of Neelkhant. This majestic Neelkhat peak adds lot of beauty to the surroundings of the Sri Badinath temple. The source of Alaknanda river is Alkapuri glacier located at a distance of 16 KM from Badrinath
No matter if you join solo, as a couple, or with a group, the trip won’t fail to give you new friends and create strong bonds. You will feel different with the same people around you, as the vibrant of these mystical places will bring out a new perspective in you. So, what are you waiting for, grab your trekking boots, pack your bags and hop on to experience this life-changing expedition with TravelMite!
Who should attend?
According to Hinduism the Pilgrimage tirthayatra , is one of the five duties of every Hindu, along with Dharma, Worship, Sanskaras and Observing religious festivals. A pilgrimage is an exercise in willpower, humility and faith, when the devotee travels to often difficult locations, leaving his problems at the feet of the Deity and forgetting everything but God.
A pilgrimage is an intimate experience, a direct connection between the seeker and the sacred. A devotee goes on pilgrimage to see holy men and women, to worship at holy shrines, to have darshan of Deities abiding in ancient sanctums. A pilgrim journeys to see God have a life-changing, bliss-engendering, karma-eradicating contact with the Divine.
Private Vehicle
Sedan / SUV / Traveller
Hotel
Hotel / Swiss Camps / Resort
Dinner
(All Veg Meals)
Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station/ Dehradun Airport & Drive to Guptkashi view Devprayag and Rudraprayag on the way. Later in the evening check into the Hotel & Overnight stay.
Guptkashi is located on the route to Kedarnath on a ridge on the west side of the Mandakini river valley at an elevation of 1,319 mts above sea level. The main temple of Guptkashi is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vishwanath – “Lord of the Universe ''. It is built of regional stones and is situated in an enclosed courtyard. The small temple to its left is Ardhanarishvara. Guptkashi is situated on the mountain facing Ukhimath town. When the Pandavas were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shiva first concealed himself in GuptKashi but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath. Guptakashi is a religiously important town of Uttarakhand as it houses ancient temples like Vishwanath temple and Ardhnarishwar temple.
Guptkashi Weather - pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.
Stay Details
| Standard Hotel | Deluxe Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
| Hotel Giriraj / Badri Vijaya Palace/ Hotel Shiv Vilas or Similar | Buransh Resort / Mandakini River Resort or Similar | Buransh Heli Resort/ Village Retreat / Kedar River Retreat or Similar |
Travel Not Included
Hotel
Ordinary Lodge on Sharing Basis
Breakfast, Dinner
(All Veg Meals)
Today early in the morning after having breakfast, drive to Sonprayag later take shared cabs to reach Gaurikund. Devotees will get Horse, Palki or they can start trek to Kedarnath from Gaurikund. Reach Kedarnath Temple and Check into the hotel and later have darshan and Overnight stay.
Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva “God of Universe”. It is said that the original Temple was built by the Pandavas and the Present temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 18th Century. The temple is 1200 years old and it is one among the 12 jyotirlingas in India. It is located at the height about 3,583mtr(11,755ft) above the sea level. You can reach the Temple only after trekking 18 km from the Gauri Kund or you can take Horse or Palki.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your pre book Helipad.
By Trek: Today wake up early in the morning around 4 am & Start your Journey towards Kedarnath Temple. In the afternoon check into the hotel/Camp in Kedarnath, After fresh n up visit temple & Have darshan of Lord shiva 12 Jyotriling. Later visit Bhairav Temple which is just above the Kedarnath temple. Later back to the hotel & overnight stay.
Kedarnath: The temple was built by Pandavas and revived by Adi Sankaracharya and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. In 2000 BC, AdiShankaracharya came to Kedarnath with 4 of his disciples. However he preferred to go the final 14 kilometers alone to Kedarnath temple from GauriKund hot springs , which he created for his shivering disciples. Kedarnath temple Shiva lingam is pyramid shaped and hence is unique among Shiva temples. Apart from that, Kedarnath is a part of the char dham pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of 11,755 ft
Kedarnath Weather - Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During the summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.
Private Vehicle
Sedan / SUV / Traveller
Hotel
Hotel / Swiss Camps / Resort
Breakfast, Dinner
(All Veg Meals)
Get up early in the morning and start moving to the temple for Morning Aarti, later will be having breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Guptkashi. Upon arrival check-in at the Hotel , relax while relishing the hot served dinner. We advise our travelers to get proper rest before we get up . Overnight stay at the hotel .
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your pre book Helipad. After Back our car will drop you at the Hotel for rest.
By Trek: You have to come by trek till Gaurikund then take a local jeep for Sonprayag where your Driver will wait. There is a big parking issue so the driver will go back to another palace if his contact no. is not working then you have to arrange another taxi or wait for your driver & send the message to any other driver.
Stay Details
| Standard Hotel | Deluxe Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
| Hotel Giriraj / Badri Vijaya Palace/ Hotel Shiv Vilas or Similar | Buransh Resort / Mandakini River Resort or Similar | Buransh Heli Resort/ Village Retreat / Kedar River Retreat or Similar |
Private Vehicle
Sedan / SUV / Traveller
Hotel
Hotel / Swiss Camps / Resort
Breakfast, Dinner
(All Veg Meals)
Post breakfast transfer from Guptkashi to Badrinath, check into the hotel later, visit Tapta kund, take a dip into the hot water, have the Darshan of Badrivishal Aarti in the evening. Brahma Kapal is significant for PinddanShraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, VyasGufa, Mata Murti, Charan Paduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinath Ji. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath was re-established as a major pilgrimage site by AdiShankara in the 8th century. Char Dhams is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage sites 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. Badri refers to a berry that was apparently said to grow abundantly in the area, and nath means "Lord" / "Lord of" as per the context in which it is referred. Badri is also the Sanskrit name for the Indian Jujube tree, which has an edible berry. Some scriptural references refer to Jujube trees being abundant in Badrinath.
TaptKund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bath before entering the Badrinath temple.
ManaVillage : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, Vasudhara is a magnificent waterfall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms is motorable up toMana.
BhimPul : 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.
VyasGufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where VedVyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.
Stay Details
| Standard Hotel | Deluxe Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
| Parmarth Lok/ Maa Urvashi / Neelkanth Hotel or Similar | Neelkanth/ Narayan Palace / Badri Valley / Shankar Shri or Similar | PanchVati Inn / Hotel Yoga / Hotel Mangalam or Similar |
Private Vehicle
Sedan / SUV / Traveller
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
After breakfast transfer from Badrinath to Haridwar view Dhari Devi temple, Devprayag & Rishikesh on the way later drop at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport. Yatra Ends Here
Joshimath; is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Mathas' established by AdiShankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. This is an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu in Narsingh Avtar and the main temple of Joshimath. It has an idol of Lord Narsingh, which is considered established by Shankaracharya. As per local belief, the right hand of this idol has become as thin as hair. On the day when it will break, the mountains Jay-Vijay (which are situated on a way to Badrinath) shall join and become one and Lord Badrinath of Badrinath temple will disappear from the present temple and re-appear as black stone (Shaligram) at new place called Bhavishya Badri, which is situated at a distance of 10 km from Joshimath. During the period when Badrinath temple remains closed during winter every year, an idol of Lord Badri is brought to Narsingh temple and worshiped for six months.
Rudraprayag: An ancient shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of 'Rudra'. Rudraprayag is of immense significance for the pilgrims of Char DhamYatra, as it is the junction for visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham. Rudraprayag Is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River. It is the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy town is located 86 km from Rudraprayag.
Rishikesh: Named after the Lord Vishnu, Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus. Located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India it is also known as the yoga center of the world and is home to many world renowned ashrams. Rishikesh styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge. The fast-flowing Ganges is surrounded by forested hills inside the city.
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Inclusions
Accommodation
2 Night Stay in Guptkashi
1 Night Stay in Kedarnath in Guest House / Lodge
1 Nights Stay in Badrinath
Meals as per package 4 Breakfast 4 Dinner
Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Transportation
Basic Medical Kit
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
Exclusions
Any additional expenses such as personal nature/medical exigenc
Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delayed travel
Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions
Any Airfare/Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclu- sions” or any type of transportation from which is outside the itinerary
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges
Helicopter Ticket Cost and VIP Ticket for Kedarnath Darshan is not included
Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing, if any
Costs incurred due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Road- blocks, heavy traffic and other natural calamities
Any other services not specified above in inclusions. Travel Insuranc
Applicable Taxes
THINGS TO CARRY
- Woollen clothing - including thermal pants and shirts, a pair of woollen gloves, woollen and sun caps, 3 pairs of woollen socks, a woollen scarf, thick jackets, etc.
- At least 1 litres of bottled water and instant food like cookies and cakes.
- Necessary toiletries like hand sanitizers, towels, napkins, etc.
- Extra plastic bags
- Sunglasses and lip balms.
- Waterproof rucksack and rain cover for rucksack.
- Medical kit, including any prescribed medicines
- Torch with fresh batteries
- Relevant trekking and camping gear like trekking shoes, trekking backpack, trekking poles, etc.
- Power Bank
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Haridwar Railway Station
Policy and Terms
We understand that plans change sometimes. If you need to cancel/reduce/amend a guaranteed reservation, please do so latest by 12 noon, 15 days prior to arrival, to avoid cancellation charges. 100% non-refundable should there be any cancellation within 15 days of arrival.
Bookings made on non-cancellable/non-amendable packages/rates cannot be cancelled/amended. On doing so, the full amount of advance paid will be treated as the cancellation fee. The same terms apply in case if the guests don’t show up.
For all bookings, other than non-cancellable, if the guest don’t show up the complete booking will be non-refundable or if they choose to check-out early, one night’s room rate, including taxes, will be charged.
No cancellations will be taken over the call or WhatsApp message. Please reply to the email of email confirmation that you have received at the time of booking regarding the cancellation.
There would be no refund provided in case there occur some problems due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. On the occasion of any such happenings, we have a backup plan ready most of the time and we'll be moving onto that. There are times when we would have to cancel some activities mentioned in the itinerary but it's only due to the reason that we would be bound by a circumstance that is not in our control.
If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount. (Subject to availability)
If a trek/trip has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.
Travelmite will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.).
Terms and Conditions
IDENTITY PROOF
- In keeping with Government regulations, we request all guests (on single/double/triple occupancy) to carry a photo identity to present on check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their valid passport and visa. Indian nationals can present any government issued photo identity address proof card e.g. driving license, passport, Aadhar card or voter’s ID card. PAN Card will not be accepted as the above. Also do keep handy proof of corporate affiliations, if you have made a corporate booking.
NO SMOKING
- The Government of India has introduced a ‘no smoking’ rule for hotels, restaurants and all public places. This means smoking is prohibited in all parts of the campsite except in designated areas.
PAYMENT POLICY
- 50% payment at the time of Confirmation. Balance payment upon boarding.
- Please note that the room/s and the rate will be confirmed subject to availability, at the time of receipt of the advance deposit details.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT POLICY
- Our check-in time is 2 pm and our check-out time is 11 am.
- Check-in Early/Late, or sleep in and check-out late, we will be happy to oblige however is subject to availability. Both may entail a nominal additional charge.
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