Duration
: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered :
Haridwar - Jhanki Chatti - Yamunotri - Syana Chatti - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
- Gurikund - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Srinagar - Rishikesh
Day
01 - Arrival Haridwar - Check in Hotel. Later we shall take you for a
visit to the Har-Ki-Pauri, enjoy the AARTI in the evening. Later back to
hotel for overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 - Haridwar
to Jhanki Chatti (260kms/7hr) Drive to Jhanki Chatti via Mussoorie. Check in
Hotel at Jhanki Chatti
Day 03 Jhanki Chatti- Yamunotri -
Syana Chatti (5kms by Road & 13kms Trek (one side) Early morning trek
start to Yamunotri & Back to Jhankichatti and then 03 kms trek to Phul
Chatti and drive to Syana Chatti. Overnight stay at Syana Chatti. Hanuman
Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River. Yamunotri
Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It
was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. Surya Kund:
There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which
flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. Divya
Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 04 Syanachatti to Gangotri - Drive to Gangotri via Barkot,
Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel, Night Halt. Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of
river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a
massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here
are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 05 Gangotri-Uttarkashi (200 kms/7hr) - Early morning visit the
Temple and then drive to Uttarkashi, overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Gangotri
Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in
the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Submerged
Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place
where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in
his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river
Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi
on its left bank. Gaumukh: The Gaumukh Glacier is the source of Bhagirathi &
is held in the high esteem by the devout that do not miss the opportunity to
have a holy dip in the BONE CHILLING icy water. It is 18 km from Gangotri by
trek.
Day 06 - Uttarkashi to Gurikund (250kms) - After
early breakfast, drive to Gurikund. Check in Hotel, night halt. Rudraprayag:
It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda. Temples:
Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms
Day 07
- Gurikund to Kedarnath (14kms Trek one side) - Trek start from Gaurikund to
Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag
and at an altitude of 1982 meters. One can take bath in the hot water pond
here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvati
meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath:
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic
spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is
another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend,
the Pandavas after having won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war, felt
guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord
Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge
at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground,
leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared
at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms
appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and
his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned
shrines are treated as Panch Kedar
Day 08 - Kedarnath to Joshimath vis Chopta
(14Kms Down Trek). - Trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to
Joshimath from Gaurikund. Check in Hotel at Joshimath. Night Halt.
Day 09 - Joshimath to Badrinath - Drive to Badrinath, Check in
Hotel, Night halt.
Joshimath: Adi Guru Shankaracharya,
who came all the way from Kerela in the 8th Centaury A.D, perform penance
under a tree here and after getting enlightenment, established a Math
(religious centre), known as "Joshimath". The name Joshimath is
derived from it. Temple of Narsingh and Nav Durga are located here.
Badrinath: one of the' Four Dhams. is one of the most
celebrated pilgrimage spots 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. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the
place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Overnight hotel.
Day 10 - Badrinath to Srinagar - Drive
to Srinagar, On arrival, transfer to Hotel. Night Halt
Day
11 - Drive to Delhi via Rishikesh