In Hinduism, the trinity of God has much significance where the Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh have been personified in the form of creator, preserver and destroyer respectively. And the best form of the trinity can be visualized perfectly at Uttarakhand. The state that proudly hosts the most sacred Chardham Yatra and that includes a visit to four most popular shrines namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Chardham Yatra is a spiritual expedition that symbolically means four pious abodes of God.
Out of all these four abodes of God, the Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra has much significance. The Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra that together forms the Do Dham Yatra take you to the Himalayan valleys of Uttarakhand where the famous Badrinath Temple and Kedarnath Temple respectively can be visited.
Best time to visit: May – June & September – October
Region: Garhwal Himalaya
Duration: 05 days
Day 01: Haridwar – Guptkashi (185 kms)
Our outdoor crew will meet you at Haridwar in morning. After breakfast, Drive to Guptkashi Via Devaprayag and Rudraprayag. You will reach Guptkashi by evening. Upon arrival check in to a hotel and have a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 02: Guptakashi – Kedarnath (32 kms Drive, 14 kms )
In the morning drive to Gaurikund (32 km from one side). Upon arrival, you will have to walk through a zigzag route. En-route the lunch is scheduled at Rambara. Post lunch continue trekking towards the Kedarnath Temple. On arrival, check into a hotel or tourist bungalow. Freshen up and visit the Kedarnath Temple. Pay homage at the holy shrine and then in the evening visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, located just behind the temple. Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Kedarnath – Pipalkoti (14 Kms trek 145 kms Drive)
Trek down to Gaurikund in the morning, and on arrival drive towards Pipalkoti. By evening you will check into a hotel at Pipalkoti. Relax and enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 04: Pipalkoti – Badrinath (72 kms)
In the morning, post breakfast drive to Shri Badrinath Ji. There are various temples that will fall in the way like the Narsingh Temple and other temples. Visit these shrines for attaining peace of mind and then continue the drive to Badrinath. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. Later, take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund, followed by a visit to the main temple. In the late afternoon, visit the Mana Village, the last village before the Tibetan border, Bheem Pul, Byas Cave & Ganesha Cave. Drive back to Badrinath and in the evening you can visit the shrine for Aarti Darshan. Later, enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 05: Badrinath – Haridwar (320 kms)
If you want to see the Holy bath of the Sri Badrinath then wake up early in the morning by 03:30 am and enjoy the beautiful sight.
After breakfast drive to Haridwar via Joshimath, Chamoli, Nanda Prayag and Karna Prayag. In evening our outdoor crew will drop you at Haridwar railway station or bus stand.
Tour Ends with sweet memories…