Early morning drive to Barkot via Dehradun &
Mussoorie. En route visit Kempty Fall and later
continue drive to Barkot, Check in Hotel. O/N
Barkot
morning after breakfast (packed
breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti &
trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by
walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After
taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water
and cook rice by packing it in a cloth and
dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund.
Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad".
Having Darshan of “Yamunaji” return to
Jankichatti by trek. Overnight stay at Barkot
Morning after leisurely breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi.
Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Evening visit
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at
Uttarkashi.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.
Early
morning (packed breakfast) drive to
Gangotri(3048 mts), enroute at Gangnani take a
holy dip in Garam Kund, have bath drive to
Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous
for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of
the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at
Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river
Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin.
Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for
some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive
back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri- Gangotri is the place high in the Garhwal
Himalayas from where the holy Ganges originates.
According to the legend, it was here the Ganga
descended on the earth, when Lord Shiva released
the mighty river from the locks of his hair. The
temple of Gangotri, dedicated to Goddess Ganga
stands on the bank of the river
Morning after
breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh &
Lambgoan. En route, you can see the beautiful
river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River
comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river
to reach Guptakashi, and visit Ardh Narishwar
Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel on
arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at
Guptakashi.
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund, Trek
start from Gaurikund to Shri Kedarnath ji (3584
mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Yatra members
should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen,
tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Shri
Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. After freshening up, visit
Shri Kedarnath ji Temple & perform Pooja. In the
evening also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
behind the Temple. Overnight stay at Kedarnath
hotel..Shri Kedarnath- is a majestic sight, standing in
the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by
lofty snow Covered peaks. The temple of
Kedarnath, located at a height of 3,581 mts,
stand at the head of the Mandakini river. The
present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi
Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of
an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The
inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated
with figures of various deities and scenes from
mythology. Outside the temple door a large
statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard. It is
said that devotees who die here become one
with Shiva himself.
On this day we will stay in Sitapur to keep a
buffer time in hand to handle any last moment
delay because of bad weather or any technical
or medical reason This is best way to arrange an itinerary or
program for both trekkers and flyers to Shri
Kedarnath Ji. In lack of geographical knowledge
and climate conditions of this divine land some
passengers or some travel agents or tour
operators use to keep neck to neck to program
for 02 nights in Kedarnath Ji region this always
create problem and they themselves use to
disturb their further program. You should cover
the sight-sing or Darshan of Shri Triyugi
Narayan Temple (Optional and Chargeable
Extra) for maximum use of this day if we stay in
Guptkashi .
After a comfortable stay at Joshimath
hotel;, proceed to Badrinath ji via Govindghat
& panndukeshwar.After reaching Badrinath ji,
cover all the sightseeings at Badrinath for the
full day and then return to Joshimath.Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan
of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant
for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other
interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa,
Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of
the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee.
Overnight stay at Joshimath. Shri Badrinath- Shri Badrinath is
one of the most important of all the four(Char) Dhams in India.
This temple located between Nar & Narayan mountain ranges
and in the shadow of Nilkantha peak at the height of 3,133 mts.
It is the most popular of Vishnu pilgrimages among the five
Badries, also known as Vishal Badri. Tapt Kund: Natural thermal
springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is
customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a
pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of
Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include
SeshNetra Temple, Urvashi Temple and
Charanpaduka Mana Village: Inhabited by an
Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village
before Tibet. Bhim Pul: 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.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a
rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have
composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic
commentaries.
Visit on Rudraprayag: One of the holy prayag of five famous
prayag of Uttarakhand. Confluence of River Alaknanda and
Mandakini. Narsingh Temple: This is an ancient temple of Lord
Vishnu in Narsingh Avtar and main temple of Joshimath. When
Badrinath temple remain closed during winter every year, one
idol of Lord Badri is brought to Narsingh temple and worshiped for
six months. he way Narsingh Temple in Joshimath. Overnight stay
at haridwar
Day 9: Shri Badrinath – Joshimath
/Pipalkotiharidwar (77/46/187/155 kms 7-9 hrs)
Heights: 895 MTS:- M
:-If time
permits ,you can visit
LaxmanJhulla, Ramjhulla, etc.
After this, drop at Hotel/Railway
Station.