ITINERARY

Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar (230kms/6-7hrs)
Arrival Delhi Railway Station / Airport, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.

Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva’s hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva’s locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The ‘Aarti’ worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating ‘dia’ (lamp) is a moving ritual.

Day 02: Haridwar – Rudraprayag – Guptkashi (210kms/7-8hr)
Drive to Guptkashi enroute visit Devprayag. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 03: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30kms by road & 14kms Trek)
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

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 r! emaining 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 04: Kedarnath – Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.

Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.

Day 05: Rudraprayag – Badrinath (165kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Badrinath Temple. There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at 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”.

Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Sheshnetra: 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye.

Charanpaduka: 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.

Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.

Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Vasundhara: As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.

Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 06: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (165kms/7hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.

Day 07: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (140kms/4hr)
Drive to Rishikesh, the ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga  and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of ” Hrishikesh ” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat & Bharat Mandir. At evening visit Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight stay.

Day 08: Rishikesh – Hardwar – Delhi (250kms/7-8hr)
Drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

COST INCLUDES (Standarad, Regular & Deluxe Package):
Accommodation on twin sharing (Double Bed Room) on EPAI / CPAI Basis (As Mentioned).
Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle (Delhi-Haridwar & Rishikesh-Delhi by A/C Vehicle Services) with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt charges.

 

COST INCLUDES (Luxury & Premium Package) :
Accommodation on twin sharing (Double Bed Room) on MAPAI Basis (Room with Breakfast & Dinner).
Daily mineral water (02 bottles per pax per day)
Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle (Delhi-Haridwar & Rishikesh-Delhi by A/C Vehicle Services) with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt charges.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
3.09% Govt. Service Tax, All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost include.

COST

TOTAL TOUR COST (Per Person): NETT RATES HENCE NON-COMMISSIONABLE

PAX (Min)	Vehicle Used	Premium Package (MAPAI)	Luxury Package (MAPAI)	Deluxe Package (CPAI)	Regular Package (EPAI)	Standard Package (EPAI)
02	Tata Indigo	33,395	27,980	24,510	19,720	18,295
02	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga	35,920	30,500	27,035	22,250	20,825
02	Toyota Innova	37,200	31,795	28,325	23,530	22,115
04	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga	28,135	22,725	19,255	14,460	13,050
04	Toyota Innova	28,750	23,340	19,875	15,075	13,650
06	Tavera / Xylo	25,765	20,350	16,885	12,100	10,675
06	Toyota Innova	26,175	20,765	17,300	12,500	11,100
06	Tempo Traveler(09 seater)	27,825	22,415	18,950	14,150	12,750
08	Tempo Traveler(09 seater)	25,995	20,585	17,115	12,320	10,355
10	Tempo Traveler(12 seater)	25,200	19,795	16,325	11,535	10,025
12	Tempo Excel (12 Seater)	25,100	19,680	16,225	11,425	10,000
12	Mini Coach (15 seater)	25,765	20,350	16,885	12,100	10,670
14	Mini Coach (15 seater)	25,050	19,645	16,175	11,385	9,965
16	Tempo Traveler + Innova	26,125	20,710	17,245	12,450	11,050
16	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	27,810	22,395	18,930	14,135	12,725
18	Tempo Traveler x 02	26,265	20,855	17,390	12,595	11,175
18	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	27,030	21,620	18,150	13,355	11,940
20	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	26,410	19,650	17,525	12,735	11,325
20	Tempo Traveler x 02	25,725	19,280	16,840	12,050	10,625
Extra Mattress / Person		10,750	9,350	6,000	3,750	3,000
SUPPLEMENT (Breakfast)		NIL	NIL	NIL	1,000	900
SUPPLEMENT(B/F & Dinner)		NIL	NIL	2,100	2,350	2,250

EPAI    =          ROOM ONLY WITHOUT MEALS
CPAI    =          ROOM WITH BREAKFAST
MAPAI  =          ROOM WITH ONE MAJER MEAL (EITHER LUNCH / DINNER) & BREAKFAST

HOTEL

HOTEL DETAILS:-

Destination	Standard Package Hotels (EPAI)
Haridwar (01 Night)	Hotel Dolphin (A/C) / The Urmi (A/C)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Raj Hans / Raj Palace / Vijay laxmi
Kedarnath (01 night)	Jhalla Ram / Jhanvi / Himalayan
Rudraprayag (02 Night)	Deepak Lodge / Jwalpa / Tapovan
Badrinath (01 Night)	Bholagiri / Manav Kalyaan / Balananda / Rajasthan Guest     House

 

Destination	Regular Package Hotels (EPAI)
Haridwar (01 Night)	Hotel Dolphin (A/C S.Dlx) / Khanna Palace (A/C)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Mritunjay Palace / Hotel Shubham
Kedarnath (01 night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Std Room) / Agra House
Rudraprayag (02 Night)	Pushpdeep / Aradhana / Narayana
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Charan Paduka / Hotel Dwarikesh

 

Destination	Deluxe Package Hotels (CPAI)
Haridwar (01 Night)	Park Grand (A/C)/Hari Heritage(A/C)/Classic Residency (A/C)
Guptkashi /Sitapur (01 Night)	Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)
Kedarnath (01 night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag (02 Night)	Hotel Mandakini (A/C Superior)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel New Snow Crest / Narayan Palace (S.Dlx Room)

 

Destination	Luxury Package Hotels (MAPAI)
Haridwar (01 Night)	Country Inn Suites (A/C) / Hotel Godwin (A/C Premier)
Guptkashi /Sitapur (01 Night)	Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)
Kedarnath (01 night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag (02 Night)	Hotel Mandakini (A/C Dlx Room)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Sarovar Portico

 

Destination	Premium Package Hotels (MAPAI)
Haridwar  (01 Night)	Hotel Hari Ganga Haveli (A/C) / Radisson Blu (A/C)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag (02 Night)	Monal Resort (A/C Premium)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Sarovar Portico
Rishikesh  (01 Night)	Hotel Vasundhara Palace (A/C Suite)/Hotel Amaris (A/C Lux)/ Ganga Kinare (Exe. Suite)