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Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot (210kms/7-8hr)
Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station / Doiwala Airport, Drive to Barkot via Dehradun & Mussoorie. Enroute visit Kempty Fall and others later drive straight to your Hotel for night halt.

Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek – one way}
Drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warn water and having “Darshan” of pious “Yamunaji” returning to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again.

Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.

Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr)
Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Later Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt.

Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.

Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Oernight stay at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.

Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.

Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr)
Early morning, drive straight to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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.

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 09: 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 10: Rudraprayag – Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)
Drive to Haridwar enroute visit Rishikesh Sight Seeing. Later transfer to Haridwar Railway Station. Tour End.

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.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

COST INCLUDES (Standard, Regular & Deluxe Packages):
Accommodation on twin sharing (Double Bed Room) on EPAI / CPAI Basis (As mentioned).
Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle 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 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	40,825	33,195	29,330	22,810	20,980
02	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga	44,950	37,320	33,455	26,935	25,105
02	Toyota Innova	46,550	38,920	35,050	28,530	26,700
04	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga	35,465	27,835	23,970	17,450	15,620
04	Toyota Innova	36,240	28,610	24,745	18,225	16,395
06	Tavera / Xylo	32,525	24,900	21,030	14,510	12,680
06	Toyota Innova	33,050	25,415	21,550	15,025	13,200
06	Tempo Traveler(09 seater)	35,795	28,165	24,300	17,780	15,950
08	Tempo Traveler(09 seater)	33,375	25,750	21,885	15,360	12,790
10	Tempo Traveler(12 seater)	31,910	24,280	20,415	13,895	11,960
12	Tempo Excel (12 Seater)	30,910	23,280	19,415	12,890	11,065
12	Mini Coach (15 seater)	33,865	26,240	22,375	15,850	14,020
14	Mini Coach (15 seater)	32,810	25,180	21,315	14,795	12,965
16	Tempo Traveler + Innova	33,275	25,645	21,780	15,260	13,430
16	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	34,500	26,870	23,000	16,485	14,655
18	Tempo Traveler x 02	33,610	25,975	22,110	15,590	13,760
18	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	33,610	25,975	22,110	15,590	13,760
20	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	32,890	25,260	21,395	14,875	13,050
20	Tempo Traveler x 02	32,890	24,230	21,395	14,875	13,050
Extra Mattress / Person		13,875	10,850	7680	4,600	3,500
SUPPLEMENT (Breakfast)		NIL	NIL	NIL	1,100	1,000
SUPPLEMENT(B/F & Dinner)		NIL	NIL	2,300	3,000	2,800

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

HOTELS

HOTELS DETAILS:-

Destination	Standard Package Hotels (EPAI)
Barkot (02 Night)	Chauhan Annexe / Raturi / Himalayan / Dipin
Uttarkashi (02 Night)	Shree Niwas / Bhagirathi / Mahima / Akash Ganga
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)
Badkot (02 Night)	Chauhan Annexe (S.Dlx) / Athithi Niwas / Durga Resort
Uttarkashi (02 Night)	Hotel Shivlinga (Dlx.)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Mritunjay Palace / Hotel Shubham / Himalayan
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Std Room) / Agra House
Rudraprayag (02 Nights)	Pushpdeep / Aradhana / Narayana
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Charan Paduka / Hotel Dwarikesh

 

Destination	Deluxe Package Hotels (CPAI)
Barkot / Vajari / Chammi              (02 Night)	Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents) / Kalindi Spa Resort
Uttarkashi (02 Night)	Ganga Ashray (A/C Superior Room)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx. Room)
Rudraprayag(02 Nights)	Hotel Mandakini (A/C Superior Room)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel New Snow Crest / Narayan Palace (S.Dlx)

 

Destination	Luxury Package Hotels (MAPAI)
Vajari / Chammi / Badkot               (02 Night)	Kalindi Spa Resort / Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents)
Uttarkashi (02 Night)	Hotel Ganga Ashray (A/C Dlx – River Facing Room)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Nirwana Camps (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag(02 Nights)	Hotel Mandakini (A/C Dlx Room)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Sarovar Portico

 

Destination	Premium Package Hotels (MAPAI)
Barkot (02 Nights)	The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)
Harsil (01 Night)	The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)
Uttarkashi (01 Night)	Hotel Ganga Ashray (A/C Dlx – River Facing Room)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag(02 Nights)	Monal Resort (A/C Premium)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Sarovar Portico