Family Getaway 6 Days Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath with Rudraprayag Vacation Package

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Haridwar - Guptkashi (210kms/7-8hr) The most awaited Badrinath Kedarnath Dham Yatra starts as you arrive at Haridwar. You will be picked up from the Haridwar Railway station for a straight drive to Guptkashi. The name of this holy place referred to as Hidden Varanasi’ is connected to Kedarnath by a number of means. According to mythology, this is the place where Lord Shiva concealed himself when Pandava brothers were searching for his divine glimpse. Lord Shiva first hid at Guptkashi but later proceeded further up and reached the valley to Kedarnath. Here the Pandavas finally got his Darshan and their wish fulfilled. Gupkashi is the place where the pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) of Kedarnath live during the winter when the temple is closed. Also, the Bigraha (idol) of Kedarnath passes through Guptkashi to reach Ukhimath where the idol is worshiped for six months of winter. On arrival at Guptkashi, check-in at the hotel and take rest. Guptkashi has pleasant weather in summer with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. In the evening, visit the Ardhnarishwar Temple. This temple is located beside the Viswanath Temple where the deity is half male and half female that symbolizes Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

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Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek) Your Badrinath Kedarnath tour package includes a medical check-up on day 2 of the tour in the morning. This is due to check your fitness level as you are going to experience Kedarnath trek from Sonprayag that will take you 3,583 m above sea level. Participants are requested to carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries, and clothes as you will stay at Kedarnath and night will be really chilled here. Start your trek from Sonprayag to Kedarnath by pony or Doli. On arrival, check-in at the pre-booked guest house. Thereafter go for Kedarnath Darshan, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Attend the evening Aarti accompanied by holy chants at the Kedarnath temple. The Kedarnath shrine is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in India situated against the scenic backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Here, Lord Shiva, the God of protection and the destruction according to the Hindu belief is worshiped as Kedarnath. Kedarnath is one of the Chardham in Uttarakhand and there are many myths regarding how the holy shrine was evolved. It is told that Pandavas who wanted to clean their sin after the Kurukshetra war reached Kedarnath for a glimpse of Lord Shiva. There Lord Shiva was living in the form of a bull and as he dived into the ground to elude the Pandavas, his hump was left there. The remaining parts fall at four different places namely Tungnath(arms), Rudranath(face), Madhmaheshwar(belly) and Kalpeshwar(head) evolving five sacred shrines collectively known as Panch Kedar. Stay overnight at Kedarnath.

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Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19Kms down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road) Today you rise before the sun rises and reach the Kedarnath temple to attend the Abhishekh ceremony at 4.45 in the morning. This time all the devotees are allowed to enter the Garbha Griha and seek blessings by touching the idol. Thereafter start a downward trek to Sonprayag and then drive to Guptkashi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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Guptkashi - Badrinath (210kms/7-8hr) In the morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. On arrival at the sacred Dham of Lord Vishnu, check-in at the hotel and take rest. Thereafter visit the holy places in Badrinath such as Tapt Kund, Narad Kund, Brahama Kapal, Sheshnetra, Charanpaduka, Mata Murty Temple, Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, and Vasundhara. In the evening, go for Badrinath darshan and attend the evening Aarti. Badrinath is one of the Four Dhams and the most famous pilgrimage sites in India. The holy Dham is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters surrounded by the two mountain ranges Nar & Narayan at the splendid backdrop of the towering Neelkanth Peak. The place is also known as Badri van meaning forest of berries as was once covered by wild berries. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160kms) / Kirtinagar (190kms) Rise early before dawn and take a bath in the warm water of the Tapt Kund a natural thermal spring and attend the Abhishekh ceremony of Badrivishal. Thereafter, start your return journey from Badrinath Kedarnath Dham Yatra. Drive to Rudraprayag Kirtinagar and en route, visit Joshimath. Joshimath is the winter home of Badrinath. The sacred place is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Here you can visit one of the four Maths founded by Adi Shankaracharya. The idol of Badrinath is installed in the temple and worshiped for six months of the winter. You can also visit the temple of Narasimha an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On arrival at Rudraprayag, check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Rudraprayag to Rishikesh to Haridwar (160kms/5hr) On the last day of your Badrinath Kedarnath tour, start for Rishikesh in the early morning. Rishikesh is known as the place of sages. This famous spiritual town is located on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by the Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. You can visit the sacred places in Rishikesh such as Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, and Shivananda Ashram. Later get transferred to Haridwar Railway Station / Dehradun Airport where the sacred journey comes to end.