YAMNOTRI, KEDARNATH & BADRINATH

If you are planning to visit Yamnotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath dham, but don't know how to plan your tour to these pilgrimages, don't worry. We provide package tour, which include everything that needs to be considered. Badrinath, known as Vishal Badri, is situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, while Kedarnath is situated in the backdrop of Kedarnath range of hills that requires trekking of 14 kilometers from Gaurikund.The first stopover for the Char Dham Yatra is the westernmost shrine of Yamunotri in the Garhwal Himalayas. Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Perched atop a flank of the Bandar Poonch peak (3165 mts. above sea level) and is situated opposite to Gangotri, the shrine attracts devotees In large numbers from May to October. Yamunotri Is the source of the revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier, lying 1 kin ahead of the shrine. at an altitude of 4421 mts. as It is not easily accessible. Obviously a journey to all three of the pilgrimages is not easy if you do not have proper planning and arrangements. That's why we have all these three dham Pilgrimage tour arrangements for groups or individual families. This tour, spanning a week. Hence, you need not worry about vehicle arrangement,meals and hotels, when you book your teen dham tour with us.

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  1
  Haridwar - Barkot / Rana chatti

  This morning, you depart for Barkot / Rana Chatti. As you drive through Mussoorie, you can visit the famous Kempty Falls on your way & Laksha Graha ( The house of lakha was meant to be a death trap for Pandavas made by Kauravas, since lacquer is highly flammable). On arrival at Barkot / Rana chatti, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the trek Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot / Rana chatti.

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  2
  Barkot / Rana chatti - Yamunotri (5 K.m trek)- Barkot / Rana chatti

  After breakfast, depart for Janki Chatti. Here you will begin the First trek Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You have an option of hiring palki or a horse for your trek. The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is snuggled in the Banderpunch range (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja. Return via the same route back to Barkot / Rana chatti, check in at Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

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  3
  Barkot/ Rana chatti - Guptkashi / Sitapur

  After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Guptkashi / Sitapur. On arrival check in into the hotel. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Guptkashi / Sitapur.

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  Guptkashi / Sitapur - Sonprayag - Kedarnath (18 K.m Trek one sided)

  Early morning after breakfast in the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 18 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek. Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. "Jai Bholenath" chants echoes in the mountains. The mists envelop the mountains and slowly lift away. When you can view the picturesque beauty you are left mesmerized. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges at Own cost (If you stay in kedarnath dham).

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  Kedarnath - Sonprayag - Pipalkoti / Joshimath

  Back to Sonprayag by trekking, & drive to Pipalkoti / Joshimath, via visitng Chopta (Mini Switzerland Of Uttarakhand, India). Take dinner & Night Stay.

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  Pipalkoti / Joshimath - Badrinath - Pipalkoti / Joshimath

  This morning, drive to Badrinath. After having your breakfast in the morning. Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site which holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meter. After driving through some wonderful Ghati road you arrive at Badrinath. First you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. After Badrinath dharshan go to MANA Village (The last village of India). Mana village is also a originated place of Swarsati River & other place (like - Ganesh Gufa, Vyas Gufa, Vasudhara, & the way of Swargarohini - It is famous for way to Heaven, Swargarohini derives it names from the legends associated with that it peaks forms the path to heaven that was followed by Pandavas, but only one pandava [Yudhishthira] and a dog had reached heaven. According to the legends it is believed that this is the only way one can go to heaven with the human body itself).

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  Pipalkoti / Joshimath - Haridwar

  Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh, go out for sightseeing. Visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar.