Kedarnath is the seat of Lord Shiva.It is one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 m at the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath Temple is amongst the holiest pilgrimage for the Hindus.Kedar meaning powerful is another name of Lord Shiva the protector and the destroyer.
Badrinath is situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, with the towering Neelkanth peak 6,597mts. in the background. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, Among them were Badrikashram (Badrinath temple) in the north, Rameshwaram in the south, Dwarkapuri in the west and Jagannath Puri in the east. Badrinath situated at an elevation of 3,133 mts. is considered to be amongst the most pious.The revered shrine of
Gangotri, situated at an altitude of 3,200 mts. about sea-level amidst sylvan surroundings, constitutes one of the most important pilgrimages for the devout Hindu. Every year thousands of pilgrims through the sacred shrine between May & October. The water from Gangotri is carried to offer to Lord Shiva. It is believed that this water has amrit (nectar) in it and will soothe the throat of Shiva who gulp the poison.The sacred shrine of
Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away).The actual source a frozen lake of ice & glacier (Champasar glacier also known as Yamunotri Glacier) located on the Kalind mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level, about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible and hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the temple itself.
Chardham Yatra 13N/14Days:- (1N)Haridwar -(1N)Mussourie-(2N) Jankichatti/Yamunotri-(2N) Uttarkashi-(1N) Guptakashi-(1N) Kedarnath(1N) Pipalkot-(1N) Badrinath-(1N)Auli-(1N)Pauri-(1N) Haridwar
D1:On arrival at Haridwar rly stn.Check-in at hotel. evening Ganga Arti at Har Ki Pauri,O/n stay.
D2:After b/f check-out from hotel and proceed for Mussourie.(100Kms/2.5Hrs).on arrival check-in at hotel.After refreshing visit Kempty falls,Nagdevta temple, Camels Back Road.In the evening back to hotel O/night stay.
D3:After b/f check-out & transfer to Phoolchatti (135Kms/5Hrs drive)via Barkot and then walk to Jankichatti 2kms.On arrival check-in at Hotel.O/n stay.
D4:Early morning at 6 Am trek from Jankichatti to Yamunotri (10Kms trek),Darshan & Puja,leave from Yamunotri back to hotel at 05.30PM. & O/n stay.
D5:After break-fast check-out from hotel & drive to Uttar Kashi (117Kms/5hrs).On arrival check-in at hotel for dinner & O/n stay.
D6:After break-fast leave for Gangotri (98 km 4 hrs drive), and back to hotel for O/n stay.
D7:After break-fast check-out & transfer to Guptakashi via Chirbatiya (225 km. 8 hrs Upon arrival check-in at hotel for O/n stay.
D8:Early morning leave for Kedarnath(driving distance 33Kms/Gaurikund),then trek to Kedarnath (14kms).check-in at Dharmshala.O/night stay.
D9:Early morning , leave for Gourikund down trek 14 kms. Guptakshi via Chopta, Gopeswar, Pipalkoti(135kms/ 5 hrs drive).check-in at hotel for O/night stay.
D10:Early morning leave for Sri Badrinath Ji.78 kms/ 3 hrs drive,Darshan & puja .O/night stay.
D11:After break-fast leave for Auli (59 kms/ 2hrs).On arrival check-in at hotel, rest of the day free .O/night stay.
D12:After break-fast, leave for Pauri(193 kms/7 hrs drive)on arrival check in & o/n stay.
D13:After break-fast, transfer to Haridwar (139kms /5 hrs),on arrival check in at Hotel for o/n stay.
D14:Free till check out for your onward/return journey.
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- Packaging Details: Hardwar is well connected by Rail & road from all major cities in India. Hardwar is also connected by Air from Dheradun from Delhi.