Rediscovering Kedar Badri Do Dham - Ex Haridwar
Uttarakhand
All About It
- 5 Days 4 Nights
- 12 Slots
- Difficulty - Moderate
- For 12+ years
- Best Season Summer (May, June, July) Monsoon (Aug, Sept, Oct) November
“Fire (the sky) is his head, his eyes the sun and the moon, the quarters his ears, his speech the Vedas disclosed, the wind his breath, his heart the uni- verse; from his feet came the earth; he is indeed the inner Self of all things “- Upanishads. The being described here is Lord Shiva, also known as Kedar who forms the essence of this Itinerary apart from the visually appealing trails of course. Located in the most spectacular location of the Char Dham temples, Kedar- nath, devoted to lord Shiva is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindu.
It is set amidst the astonishing mountainscape of the Garhwal Hima- layas at the head of the Mandakini River. The holy place is very scenically placed, and is surrounded by haughty, snow – covered mountains, and during summer verdant meadows cover the valleys. Right behind the temple, is the lofty Kedar Dome peak, which is even visible from far off distances.
Up until 2013 there was an old route which passed through Rambada. Due to the unfortunate massive flash floods, this route got destroyed and is now not accessible for the trek. Alternatively, a new route is now shaped to reach Kedarnath temple.
Kedarnath is a holy Hindu town located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand in India. It is one of the Char Dhams located in the Himalayas. Kedarnath is situated at an astonishing height of 3584 meters above sea level near the head of Mandakini River.
The Kedarnath temple lies amidst the majestic snow-capped Garhwal Himalayan ranges and is thronged by thousands of tourists each year.
Also, nestled in the laps of the mighty Himalayas in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand lies ‘Chandrashila’ – the summit of Chandranath Parvat. At an elevation of approximately 13,000 feet above sea level, the Chandrashila Summit is undisputedly one of the most sought after treks in Uttarakhand. With easy accessibility, it draws trekkers, photographers (Insta-worthy shots guaranteed!), tourists, wanderers, history enthusiasts, bird watchers or simply someone who is just searching for peace, tranquility and rejuve- nation. The Tungnath temple of Panch Kedar, in particular, offers a mes- merizing panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba.
This trek takes one through bewitching meadows and rich rhododendron trails. The scent of deodar trees envelops you – a veritable Bird Lov- ers/Watchers paradise. For those with a keen eye, you will definitely have a chance to spot some rare species of birds. So keep your binoculars ready!
Highlights
04 Nights / 05 Days (Ex – Haridwar)
Guptkashi 2N, Kedarnath 1N, Badrinath 1N
Customized bookey tour for Dev Darshana of Uttarakhand.
Covers Do dhams of the Uttarakhand region - Kedarnath, Badrinath with Tungnath and Auli.
Well planned Tour itinerary.
Best Stay Arrangements through out the Yatra.
Stay in Destinations that have all the basic facilities like Hospitals, Market nearby.
Also covers All the Major Sightseeing which are enroute Yatra.
Being a Localities we have good terms in all the regions which is very helpful for Great support in case of emergencies.
Proudly operating Char Dham Yatra from Past 5 Years.
Who should attend?
According to Hinduism the Pilgrimage tirthayatra , is one of the five duties of every Hindu, along with Dharma, Worship, Sanskaras and Observing religious festivals. A pilgrimage is an exercise in willpower, humility and faith, when the devotee travels to often difficult locations, leaving his problems at the feet of the Deity and forgetting everything but God.
A pilgrimage is an intimate experience, a direct connection between the seeker and the sacred. A devotee goes on pilgrimage to see holy men and women, to worship at holy shrines, to have darshan of Deities abiding in ancient sanctums. A pilgrim journeys to see God have a life-changing, bliss-engendering, karma-eradicating contact with the Divine.
Guptkashi
Enroute, you will witness some enchanting view of River Ganga, the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in Devprayag. After the visit, take a halt at Srinagar, where you will have lunch at the Dhabas or local restaurants and check your inventory for the trip, If you require anything for your journey, this is the last stop. Resume your drive and witness the mesmerizing view of Rudraprayag, after reaching Guptkashi. Check-in at the hotel and have an overnight stay.
Stay Details
| Standard Hotel | Deluxe Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
| Giriraj Hotel / Shiv Vilas / Kedar Badri Hotel or Similar | Mandakini Resort / Shiv Vilas / Amazing Hotel / Raja Resort or Similar | Monal Heli Resort / Kedar River Retreat or Similar |
Rishikesh
Devprayag
Rudraprayag
Rishikesh Arti
Kedarnath Darshan
Up, Uppity Up! As we gear up for the most enthralling day of the itinerary. We start early morning and make our way towards Gaurikund. The commencement point of the 16km trek to Kedarnath and named after god dess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva is Gauri Kund. It is also known for its hot water spring, it is believed that taking a dip in the holy water of the pond will wash away the sins. You can spend some time here before proceeding to Kedarnath Temple. We traverse through beautiful forest trail up until Rambara. Post Rambara we cross a bridge over the quaintly flowing Mandakini River and trek towards the base camp. The valley is surrounded by astounding glaciers and waterfalls. Our estimated arrival time is around 5-6 pm. The traveler’s can either opt to go for the evening Aarti or retire for the evening.
Trek to Kedarnath
Kedarnath Darshan
Rambara
Kedarnath Temple
Trek
Today early in the morning visit Temple for Morning Darshan & After having breakfast trek down to Gaurikund and take cab to reach Guptkashi hotel & Overnight Stay.
Stay Details
| Standard Hotel | Deluxe Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
| Giriraj Hotel / Shiv Vilas / Kedar Badri Hotel or Similar | Mandakini Resort / Shiv Vilas / Amazing Hotel / Raja Resort or Similar | Monal Heli Resort / Kedar River Retreat or Similar |
Kedarnath Shrine
Garwal Himalaya
Chopta
Scenic Views
Joshimath / Pandukeshwar
Today early in the morning after having breakfast, proceed to Badrinath and check into the hotel. After relaxing, visit Tapt Kund, take a dip into the Hot water & Have a Darshan of Badri Vishal evening Arti and Stay Overnight.
Badrinath is a temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated at the height of 3,300mts (10,279 feet). In the temple Idol of Lord Vishnu made in black stone, which is sitting in meditation Form. Adi Shankara was a Great Vedic Scholar and Teacher who made Badrinath Temple in the 8th century. It is said that Lord Vishnu meditated under the Badri tree then the place got its name.
Stay Details
| Standard Hotel | Deluxe Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
| Parmarth Lok/ Maa Urvashi / Neelkanth Hotel or Similar | Neelkanth/ Narayan Palace / Badri Valley / Shankar Shri or Similar | PanchVati Inn / Hotel Yoga / Hotel Mangalam or Similar |
Mana Village
Today early in the morning after having darshan of Badrivishal visit Mana Village which is the last Village of Uttarakhand. In Mana Village Visit Bhim Pull, Vyas Gufa, Saraswati River and last Tea Shop of Uttarakhand later proceed for Joshimath and have a darshan of Narsingh Devta Temple. After taking darshan, drive to Haridwar , vehiclel will drop you at Haridwar.
Trip Ends Here.
Inclusions
- Transport support from Haridwar to Haridwar
- Meals (5 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners)
- Accommodation
- Guide and Support staff
- Comfortable Stay
Exclusions
- Any additional expenses such as personal nature/Medical Exigency/insurance
- Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delayed travel
- Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions
- Any Airfare/Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation from which is outside the itinerary
- Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing
- Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities or Delays
- Any other services not specified above in inclusions
- Weather being unpredictable in the upper regions of the Himalayas, keep an account for this by adding a buffer day in your travel plan
- Pony/Mules excluded
Things to Carry
1.Trekking Shoes- Shoes that are sturdy, have good grip, have ankle support, and can handle snow.
2. Rucksack & Day Bag pack - Make sure your backpack has good hip support, shoulder support, and quick access pockets.
A day bag pack will help you carry your tiffin box , water bottle and mobile while trekking.
Trolley Bags are Not Allowed
3. Clothes –
• Wearing layers is the mantra in the mountains. Layers give you maximum protection from all elements. You will need at least 5 warm layers (Insulin layers). You will need at least 1 pair of inner thermals, 2 light fleece layers, 1 light sweater, and 1 padded jacket. Ensure your padded jacket has a hood as well.
• A minimum of one pair and a maximum of two pairs of trek pants should suffice for this trek. Wear one pair and carry one just in case it rains/snows. Trek pants with zippered cut offs at the thighs are very suitable for treks. Also, choose quick-dry pants over cotton.
• Wearing layers is the mantra in the mountains in winters. Layers give you maximum protection from all elements. You will need at least 5 warm layers (Insulin layers). You will need at least 1 pair of inner thermals, 2 light fleece layers, 1 light sweater, and 1 padded jacket. Ensure your padded jacket has a hood as well. A minimum of one pair and a maximum of two pairs of trek pants should suffice for this trek. Wear one pair and carry one just in case it rains/snows. Trek pants with zippered cut offs at the thighs are very suitable for treks. Also, choose quick-dry pants over cotton.
4.Mandatory Accessories:
1.Sunglasses- Sunglasses are to prevent snow blindness. A small overexposure to direct sunlight on snow can lead to snow blindness (about a half hour’s exposure). That’s because fallen snow is like thousands of mirrors that reflect direct UV rays. So you need sunglasses with UV protection.
Buying Tip: Try getting sunglasses that wrap around instead of those that have openings on the side. Even peripheral UV ray exposure is not a good idea.
2. Sun Cap
3. Synthetic Hand Gloves Get synthetic hand gloves that have waterproofing on the outside and a padded lining on the inside. If you find the combination difficult to get (not likely), wear a tight-fitting fleece hand glove inside a synthetic hand glove. Hand gloves are mandatory on this trek.
4. Woollen Cap - a woolen head cap that covers your head and ears is absolutely essential.
5.Socks - Apart from three to four pairs of sports socks, take a pair of woolen socks. Sports socks give you cushioning plus warmth. Again the mantra is to wear synthetic socks or at least a synthetic blend. Cotton socks soak in water and sweat. They are very hard to dry. As for woolen socks, they help you to keep warm and snug in the night. If you cannot get woolen socks, wearing two sports socks serves the purpose as well.
6.Power Bank ( Strongly recommended as the campsite runs on Solar energy hence is weather dependent)
7. Water bottle
Make sure you bring 2 water bottle & a thermal water bottle for hot water.
8. Medication (As per medical conditions if any and is subscribed by a doctor).
9. We are located in the middle of a wildlife Sanctuary so there are bound to be insects please try carrying an insect repellent if possible.
10.Extra cover for your electronic gear items/Valuables.
11. Quick Dry Towel/Towel
12. Torch/headlamp
13. A tiffin box with a spoon for packed lunch is Mandatory we try reduced usage of plastic/paper as much as possible .
14. Poncho/Raincover
15. Do not leave plastic wrappers(chips,chocolates etc) behind while on Trek and yes! don't forget your "Mask" ofcourse!
HOW TO REACH
Nearest Railways Station: Haridwar Railway Station .
Nearest Airport: Dehradun Airport .
Terms and Conditions
1.Full Payment of the trip cost must be made before the trip begins. Pending Payments may eventually lead to thecancellation of the trip.
2.The IDs will be verified before boarding. No boarding shall beentertained without a valid Govt. ID.
3.The Transfer of the bookings is not permitted. Only the names mentioned at the time of confirmation shall be allowed to travel.
4.No refunds shall be made towards any inclusion(s) not availedby the Client.
5.Travelers must take care of their luggage & belongings. The management shall not be accountable for missing items along the tour.
6.The time of departure is stated & fixed. All travelers mustupdate their status with the Trip Coordinator(s), & report at the pickup point 30 mins prior to the scheduled departure.
7.The Air Conditioning will be switched off in the hills. Also, during the trip, it shall be the driver’s discretion to put off the AC as & when required, considering the travelers’ safety & ease of travel along uneven & dangerous routes.
8.Drinking & Smoking are strictly prohibited during journey due to the health & safety of fellow passengers.
9.No act of misconduct or indiscipline shall be tolerated on the tours. We are a cordial travel community and we aspire to bring to you a hassle-free and memorable experience.
10.TravelMite shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or indirectly incurred expenses in cases such as natural hazards, accidents, breakdown of machinery, weather conditions, landslides, political closure, or any untoward incidents.
12.We do not provide any insurance policy to cover the expenditure on sickness or accidents or losses incurred due to theft or other reasons.
13.Numerous factors such as weather and road conditions the physical ability of participants etc. may bring alteration in the itinerary.
14.We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being!
Cancelation policy
- We understand that plans change sometimes. If you need to cancel/reduce/amend a guaranteed reservation, please do so latest by 12 noon, 30 days prior to arrival, to avoid cancellation charges. 100% non-refundable should there be any cancellation within 30 days of arrival.
- For all bookings, if the guest doesn’t show up/leave the trek/trip mid-way the complete booking will be non-refundable.
- There would be no refund provided in case any issue arising due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Any changes which require additional charges would need to be borne by the guests.
- If a trip is cancelled at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, medical, heavy Traffic etc.) then the guest would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount. (Subject to availability). There will be no refund.
- If a stay has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh,Heavy , Medical, Traffic etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.
- Travelmite will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, Arranging transportation etc.).
Rediscovering Kedar Badri Do Dham - Ex Haridwar
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