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Day 1 –
Hardwar
Arrival Hardwar, 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 2 Hardwar to Syana Chatti
(240kms/7hr)
Drive to Syana Chatti via Mussoorie. Check
in Hotel at Syana Chatti
Day 3 Syana Chatti - Yamunotri - Syana Chatti (5kms
by Road & 13kms Trek (one side)
Drive to Hanuman Chatti, trek start to Yamunotri & Back. 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
4 - Syanachatti to Uttarkashi (137kms/4hr).
Drive to Uttarkashi via Barkot. 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
5 - Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Uttarkashi ( 200kms/7hr)
Drive to Gangotri and back, 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
6 Uttarkashi to Rudraprayag (175kms/6hr)
After early breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag. Check in Skylark Resort,
night halt.
Rudraprayag:
It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.
Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple
(3 Kms).
Day
7 Rudraprayag to Kedarnath (75kms by road &
14kms Trek one side)
Drive to Gaurikund, 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
8 Kedarnath to Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)
Trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Rudraprayag from Gaurikund.
Check in Skylark Resort at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.
Day
9 Rudraprayag to Badrinath (165kms/5hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Skylark Camp Resort / 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 Hardwar (320kms/9hr)
Drive to Hardwar enroute visit Srinagar, Devprayag & Rishikesh.
On arrival, transfer to Hotel. Night Halt.
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