Kedarnath-Badrinath with Kausani and Nainital
Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Kedarnath-Badrinath-Kausani-Ranikhet-
Nainital-Delhi
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Tour Code : DHRiKeBKRND

  

Day 01:

Delhi-Haridwar (200 Kms)
Pick Up from Airport or Railway Station. Departure for Haridwar. Evening free for Sightseeing and Aarti Puja at Haridwar. Overnight stay at Hotel Classic or similar.

Day 02 :

Haridwar - Rudraprayag (173 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Monal Resort.

Rudraprayag: Named after Lord Shiva is situated at the confluence of river Mandakini originating from Kedarnath Dham and river Alaknanda from Badrinath Dham- a beautiful sight to behold. The confluence has a great religious significance and thousands of pilgrims come here to take a holy dip.

Day 03:

Rudraprayag - Gaurikund-Kedarnath (74 Kms / 14 Kms on Foot)
Early morning leave for Gaurikund 74 Kms drive and 14 Kms on foot for Kedarnath. Overnight stay at Bikaner GuestHouse.

Gaurikund: is the last Bus station and the trekking base to Kedarnath. A temple dedicated to Gauri and thermal springs of medicinal value are noteworthy. Before proceeding people bathe in the Hot water pond here and visit the Gauri devi temple. This is the Place where Goddess Parvati meditated to attain Lord Shiva.

Kedarnath Temple: The present temple built in 8th century A.D. by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas.
The temple has a Conical lingam- the main idol, a statue of Nandi - the celestial bull, a 'Garba Grah' for worship and a mandap for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 years old.

Behind the Kedarnath Temple lies the Samadhi or final resting-place of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. It is believed that after establishing the four dhams in India he went for his samadhi at an early age of 32 years.

Day 04:

Kedarnath-Gaurikund-Rudraprayag.
After Dharshan and Pooja leave for Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Monal Resort.

Day 05:

Rudraprayag - Badrinath (142 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Badrinath. Overnight stay at Narayan Palace.

Badrinath: Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines- Badrinath along the left bank of Alaknanda with towering Neelkantha Peak as the Splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with ' badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van.

Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descent to earth to help suffering humanity, the earth was unable to withstand the force of its descent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.

The temple of Shri Badrinathji on the banks of the Alaknanda River dates back to vedic times. Situated at an altitude of 3,133 mts., the present temple is believed to have been built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya - an 8th century Philosopher saint, who also established a math here. Also Known as "Vishal Badri', Badrinath is one of the Panch Badris. The temple has three parts - Garbha Griha ( the sanctum sanctorum), Darsham Mandap ( for Pujas) and Shobha Mandap ( for devotees to assemble.

Day 06:

Badrinath - Day free at leisure.
Day free at leisure Dharshan of Badrinath Temple, Sightseeing covering Bhimpul Vyas Gufa and Charan Paduka. Overnight stay at Narayan Palace.

Badrinath with its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the vicinity attracts an ever-increasing number of secular visitors each year. Significant places are Panch Dharas, Panch Shilas, Tapt Kund, Narad Kund, Brahma Kapal, Sheshnetra Charan paduka and Neelkanth.

Panch Badris: Badrinath, Yogdhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Bridha Badri, Adi Badri from the Panch Badris situated in the valleys along the Alaknanda River.

Day 07

Badrinath - Auli - Kausani (197 Kms).
Early morning depart for Rishikesh (via Auli) to Joshimath. Overnight stay at Krishan Mountview, Kausani.

Auli: 16 Kms from Joshimath (56 Kms from Badrinath). Auli flanked by Coniferous and Oak forests offers a panoramic view of Himalayas Peaks like the Nanda Devi (7817 mts.), Kamet (7756 mts.), Mana Parvat (7273 mts.) and Dunagiri (7066 mts) seeming only a short distance away. Auli offers perfect skiing conditions. Seasonal skiers have clean stretches of absolutely virgin slopes to sport on. Winter skiing is now being professionally run at the Auil slopes.

Kausani: The complex knot of the great Hiamalyan range studded with summits whose names ring with reverence present a panoramic view from Kausani. The various peaks are NANDA DEVI, the goddess of bliss (7,817 meteres); TRISHUL, the trident of Shiva (7120 meters); NANDA GHUNTI, the veil of Goddess (6309 meters); SWARGAROHINI. The ascent of heaven (6,252 meters); NEELKANTHA, the Blue throated Shiva (6596 meters). There are hundreds of peaks above 6000 meters many unnamed and unclimbed. In Kausani tourists draw pleasure simply form being in the unspoilt places in the folds of the mountains., the facinating topography of Uttaranchal holds enough surprises to occupy them.

Day 08:

Kausani-Nainital (110 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Nainital Covering the sightseeing in Ranikhet. Arrivel Nainital in the Evening. Overnight stay at Hotel Krishna, Nainital.

Nainital: Nanital occupies unique position amongst the numerous lakes of Kumaon, comprising Pithoragarh, Almora, Nainital. At and elevation of 1,935.4 metres (6530 Feet), with an extraordinary variety of scenery set off by imposing mountains, reflected in its limpid waters, the lake is 1,372 metres (4,500 feet) long and 457 metres (1500 feet) broad. Unmatched in climatic comforts, Physical setting, mountain scenery Nainital is Uttranchal's only lake resort.

Day 10 :

Nanital
Day free for Leisure & Sightseeing covering Bhimtal - Sat-Tal, Naukuchiyatal. Overnight stay at Nanital

Day 11.

Nanital - Delhi (310 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Lunch enroute. Arrival Delhi in the Evening. Tour Concludes.



PACKAGE COST

DELHI-HARIDWAR-YAMUNOTRI-GANGOTRI-KEDARNATH-BADRINATH-RISHIKESH-DELHI

Transportation by

2 Person

4 Person

6 Person -
8 Person

 

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Indica Car A/C

Rs. 42,587.00

         

Indica Car Non A/C

           

Ambassador Car A/C

Rs. 38987.00

Ambassador Car Non A/C

           

Qualis A/C

           

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Package Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Guide Charges
  • All Taxes




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