DO DHAM YATRA KEDARNATH BADRINATH TOUR

Day 01: Dehradun – Haridwar (51 Km)
Arrive at Dehradun Airport/Railway Station/Hotel to find our representative waiting for you. Proceed for an assisted drive to Haridwar by road. Upon your arrival at Haridwar, check in into your hotel. Located at the feet of the splendid Shivaliks, Haridwar, which literally means entrance to God's realm is a wonderful gateway to the majestic Ganges. The river makes way to the plains form this holy city. It is also the same site where the great Suryavanshi Prince Bhagirath performed severe penances to salvage the souls of his ancestors who were cursed by the great sage Kapila. As his austerities were answered, the mighty River Ganges flowed down from the thick locks of Lord Shiva and thus blessed the sixty thousand sons of King Sagara, who were subsequently revived. Following the same tradition of Bhagirath, devotees and pilgrims pray for the salvation of their ancestors in the holy water of Ganga. In the evening, attend the wonderful "Ganga Aarti" by the river bank at HarkiPauri. The sight of hundreds of floating earthen lamps is a breathtaking sight. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. .

Day 02: Haridwar – Guptkashi (195 Km)
After a healthy breakfast in the hotel, drive straight to Guptkashi. En-route enjoy the views of the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara, which originates in Kedarnath. On arrival in Guptkashi, check-in at the Hotel. Later proceed for Kedarnath Pre-registration.Mythology describes that Lord Shiva stayed here hidden from the Pandava brothers who were searching for a glimpse of the Lord. There are more concrete connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Rudraprayag / GuptKashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through GuptKashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.Get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Guptkashi-Gaurikund-Kedarnath (23 kms by road,19 kms by trek one way)
After breakfast, we proceed to Sonprayag. Bus will drop you at Sonprayag. Board a local cab for Gaurikund (Payable directly by guest). After medical check-up we proceed to Gaurikund. Then we begin our trek to Kedarnath. The government has put up tents for stay at Gaurigaon, Bhimbali, Lencholi and Kedarnath, they will also provide meals and medical facilities at these locations. After darshan at Kedarnath overnight stay.

Day 04: Kedarnath to Badrinath (Trek 218 kms)
Early in the day enjoy a hearty breakfast. Checkout of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Enjoy the picturesque scenery. En-route. 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. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".On arrival, check-in the Hotel. Later in the evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Before you enter the holy abode of Lord Vishnu, purify ourselves with a bath in the TaptKund. The natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, offers waters with medicinal qualities.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: Badrinath to Rishikesh – (293 Kms)
After an early meal, drive to Rishikesh. Today you will visit 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. In the holy town known as the Yoga capital of the world, visit Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, and Sivananda Ashram. In the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Rishikesh To Dehradun (43 Kms)
After an early meal, drive to Rishikesh. Today you will visit 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. In the holy town known as the Yoga capital of the world, visit Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, and Sivananda Ashram. In the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram. Overnight stay at hotel.