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 5 : Syana Chatti - 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 6 : 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.
Day 7 : Uttarkashi - Rampur/Sitapur (175kms/6hr)
After early breakfast, drive to Rampur/Sitapur . Check in Hotel, night halt
Rampur/Sitapur : It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river
Alaknanda. Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms).
Day 8 : Rampur/Sitapur - Kedarnath (kms by road & 14kms Trek)
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 Parvathi 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 Kaurava 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 9 : Kedarnath - Rampur/ Sitapur ( 75kms/3hr by Road)
Trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Rampur/Sitapur from
Gaurikund. Check in Hotel at Rampur/Sitapur . Night Halt.
Day 10 : Rampur/ Sitapur - Badrinath (200kms/6hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel, Night halt.
Joshimath: Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerels in the
8th Century 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 : overnight at Hotel
Day 11 : Badrinath
Badrinath: 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 12 : Badrinath - Srinagar ( 200 kms / 7 hrs Drive )
Morning Drive to Srinagar . Overnight Halt at Srinagar .
Day 13 : Srinagar - Haridwar (150kms/4hr)
Drive to Haridwar enroute visit Srinagar, Deoprayag & Rishikesh. On
arrival, transfer to Hotel. Night Halt.
Day 14 : Haridwar - Delhi (230kms/6hr)
Morning drive to Delhi and transfer in time for early check-in at
International Airport Railway station .
Cost for the Above Programme
(Given Rates are valid for the following confirmed Deparure Dates)
| S.No. |
Departure Dates |
| Group No.1 |
13 May 2005 |
| Group No.2 |
03 June 2005 |
| Group No.3 |
24 June 2005 |
| Group No.4 |
08 July 2005 |
| Group No.5 |
29 July 2005 |
| Group No.6 |
12 August 2005 |
| Group No.7 |
26 August 2005 |
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Know the Rate for Other Dates -
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With Basic Accommodation (Dormitory Type)
Non A/c Bus and all Meals Rs. 10,000/- Per Person -
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With Standard Accommodation
Non A/c Bus and all Meals Rs.13,500/- Per person -
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With Standard Accommodation
A/c Bus and all Meals Rs.18,000/- Per Person -
