Do Dham Shri Kedarnath & Badrinath 7 Nights/ 8 Days from Delhi
Tour Includes Hotel Meals Transport Sightseeing
Sri Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath Temple is one of the Char Dhams and is a major religious place. It is located in Rudrapraag of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. According to Hindu Puranas, the Pandavas built a temple of Lord Shiva in Dwapar Yug to get salvation from the sin of fratricide in the Mahabharata war, which is known as Shri Kedarnath Dham. Here Lord Shiva appeared to the Pandavas in the form of a vine, but this temple was lost due to the ravages of time. Later, a temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, which remained covered with snow for 400 years.
Every year a large number of devotees visit Shri Kedarnath Dham to have darshan of Lord Shiva. To reach the temple, devotees have to walk about 17 km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, which takes about 4-5 hours, which can also be covered with the help of horses, mules and palanquins. The entire route of this joyful and exciting journey is full of amazing views. The famous Kedarnath Dham temple is situated on the banks of the holy Mandakini river at an altitude of about 3584 meters above sea level. On one side of the temple is 22000 feet high Kedarnath, on the other side is 21600 feet high Kharchkund and on the third side is 22750 feet high Bhartkund mountain and at the same time there is the confluence of 5 holy rivers (Mandakini, Saraswati, Swarnagauri and Kshirganga), some of which have become extinct at present.
After the darshan of Baba Kedar, devotees can make their journey even more memorable and unforgettable by enjoying the other famous places around Kedarnath valley (Trijuginarayan Temple, Gaurikund, Bhairav Temple, Kalimath, Tungnath, Sonprayag, Ukhimath, Chopta, Vasukital Lake, Chandrashila etc.).
Sri Badrinath Dham
Shri Badrinath Dham is one of the four major holy pilgrimages of Hindus. It is situated on the banks of the holy Alaknanda river in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This holy temple of Hindu religion is situated at a height of about 10280 feet above sea level. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu established Shri Badrinath Dham in Satyuga. Vishnu ji had performed severe penance there and it is believed that even today Lakshmipati Lord Vishnu himself resides at that most holy place.
After visiting Kedarnath Jyotirling, devotees come to Badrinath and visit Lord Nar-Narayan, which liberates all their sins. The distance of Shri Badrinath from Haridwar is about 321 kilometers, which devotees take 10-12 hours to cover and the distance from Kedarnath is about 219 kilometers, which devotees can cover in 7-8 hours.
After having the Sharadpurn Darshan of Lord Nar-Narayan in Badrinath Dham, the devotees' journey becomes even more auspicious and joyful by visiting the major temples around here such as Charanpaduka, Taptkund, Bhimpul, Vyasgufa, Pandukeshwar, Narsing Mandir etc. There are many other beautiful, famous and historical places around Badrinath such as India First Village - Mana, Nitti, Joshimath, Vishnuprayag, Alkapuri Glacier, Vahsudhara Water Fall, Satapath, Swargarohini, Auli, Hemkund Sahib, Ghanagria, Valley of Flowers, Govind Ghat, Malari (Indo-Tibetan Border), Gopinath Temple, Karnprayag (Yogasthali of Karn) Adibadri etc
Itinerary
Travel: Drive from Delhi to Haridwar
Distance: Approximately 219 km.
Time: Around 5-6 hours.
Drive 206 Km
Haridwar is the starting point of your Badrinath Kedarnath tour package. After arriving at Haridwar, proceed to Guptkashi. As soon as you arrive, check into your hotel and settle in. Make sure you get a medical check-up before you depart for Kedarnath the next day. After dinner, check into your hotel for the night.
Breakfast is served this morning, followed by check-out from the hotel and a drive to Gaurikund, the base for the trek to Kedarnath. Kedarnath can be reached by hiring a palki, riding a horse, or trekking alone. Kedarnath can be described as a paradise due to its striking mountains, lush streams, picturesque forest, and continuous chants of Jai Bholenath. Check-in at Government camps or cottages is the first step after arriving. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the camp as well as a delicious dinner.
Drive 35 Km
After taking a bath, head to the Kedarnath shrine on the third day of your Badrinath Kedarnath tour. The ritual of worshipping Lord Shiva is called 'Abhishekam'. The shrine is a place where you can pray sincere prayers and receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. blessings of Lord Shiva. Pack your luggage once all darshans have been completed. From Kedarnath to Gaurikund, begin your return trek. Upon reaching Guptkashi, continue on your journey. Once you reach your hotel, take a shower, eat dinner, and go to sleep.
Drive 190 Km
At 8:00 am, check out of the hotel and depart for Badrinath via Joshimath. You should check into a hotel upon arrival in Badrinath and have some light snacks. Following that, you visit the Badrinath shrine in the evening. The first step is to take a bath in the divine Tapt Kund, a hot water spring. Lord Vishnu is revered at Badrinath, one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites. There is a black stone statue of Badrinarayan in the form of Lord Vishnu inside the temple, whose height is around 15 meters. Dinner and overnight are followed by a trip back to your hotel.
Drive 165 Km
Badrinath is the destination for the fifth of your Divine Do Dham Yatra. Once you have completed your puja and darshan, you can return to the hotel for breakfast, and then you can explore Badrinath on your own. There is a village called Mana, a temple called Ganesh Gufa, a temple called Mata Murti, and a temple called Vyas Gufa. As you travel back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag in the afternoon, you will stop at some temples along the way. Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers are known as holy rivers in Rudraprayag. When you reach Rudraprayag, check into your pre-booked hotel and relax. You can choose to spend the remainder of the day in the hotel room or visit the major attractions of the city. As a final step, have dinner at the hotel and then go to sleep.
Drive 160 Km
Get up early today and head to Rishikesh immediately. There are many ashrams and yoga centres in Rishikesh, which is a sacred city. Once you arrive in Rishikesh, you should visit the two hanging bridges, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Your next stop is Haridwar railway station, where you will travel to your destination.
Travel: Drive from Haridwar to Delhi.
Distance: Approximately 219 km.
Time: Around 5-6 hours.
Package Inclusion:-
- Transportation : Pickup from Haridwar/Dehradun/Rishikesh and Drop at Haridwar/Dehradun/Rishikesh
- Meals: Veg only- Breakfast and Dinner
- Hotel stay on Double/triple/Quad sharing basis(Except at Kedarnath)
- All Tolls, Taxes and Parking
- Tour Manager 24*7 to assist you in Travel
Package Exclusion:-
- Yatri Registration GST @ 5 Percent
- Meals during Transportation and Lunch
- Meals at Kedarnath
- Any kind of personal Expenses
- Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, Landslides
- Porter/mule/Helicopter charges (Personal), Back pack offloading Charges
- Cost of Evacuation in case of emergency
- Shuttle Service from Sonprayag to Gaurikund
- Sight Seeing to Lakha Mandal, Triyugi Narayan Temple, Kashi Vishvanath Temple.
Mode Of Transportation:-
- No of Persons (1-4) : NAC Sedan - Indigo, Swift or Equivalent Vehicle
- No of Persons (5-8) : NAC Ertiga/Morazzo or Equivalent Vehicle
- No of Persons (9-14): NAC Tempo Traveler
Terms & Conditions:-
- In case of any hike in the hotel rates, the package cost will be amended accordingly. In case of a change in the train / flight schedule or timing resulting in an amendment to amend the itinerary, the cost, if any, will be advised separately and the same will be paid by the guest.
- Kahvika Travels is presently not holding a hotel for your proposed tour plan. Confirmation is subject to receiving an email from Kahvika Travels of confirmation.
- If the group members do not arrive or depart with the group, additional transfer charges will be applicable
- Quote does not include any meals, which is not specified. In case the same is required, during transfers, sightseeing and day trips, additional will be charged, on actual (if applicable)
- Kedarnath stay would be an ordinary and sharing basis.
- The rates mentioned above are valid for the dates mentioned above only.
- Please note Budget Hotels in India are very basic accommodation at most of the places.
- In case of any immigration/Visa complications, the cancellation policy shall be applicable in full
Add Ons:-
- Transportation available from Delhi to Delhi at extra Charges
- River Rafting in Rishikesh ₹ 800/person
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