Yamunotri-Gangotri-Kedarnath Ex-Haridwar 2023

Morning meets our driver at Haridwar Railway Station, then we will drive towards Barkot via Mussoorie/Vikas Nagar. On reach check in into the hotel, after refreshed have dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

Early in the morning, we will begin our journey towards Jankichatti/Phoolchatti. Upon arrival, you can start your trek to Yamunotri, which is 6km away. You have the option of walking, riding a horse, or taking a Doli, but this will be at your own cost. At Yamunotri, you can take a bath in the warm water of JamunabaiKund and pay your respects to Yamunaji before trekking back to Jankichatti. We will then drive to Barkot and check into our hotel. After freshening up, we will have dinner and spend the night in Barkot.

The Yamunotri Temple was built in the 19th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur. It has been destroyed twice in this century and rebuilt both times. A unique experience at Yamunotri is cooking rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapt Kund. Pilgrims often take this cooked rice home as a sacred offering.

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before checking out of your hotel and embarking on a scenic drive towards Uttarkashi. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Uttarkashi. Upon arrival in Uttarkashi, check into your hotel and take some time to refresh yourself before enjoying a delicious dinner and settling in for an overnight stay.

Uttarkashi is a town known for its rich spiritual heritage, boasting a number of ashrams and temples. The town's name reflects its location in the northern region of India, similar to the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi), and like Varanasi, Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganga.

The Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in northern India and was reconstructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in a traditional architectural style. Located in the heart of Uttarkashi, the temple features a massive iron trident, an iconic symbol of the divine mother, that has been worshipped for centuries. Additionally, small shrines dedicated to Ganesh Ji, Sakshi Gopal, and Markandeya Rishi can be found within the temple complex.

Visitors can also witness the Akhand Jyoti (eternal flame) and take part in the Akhand Abhishek (continuous prayer) and special morning and evening aarti (prayer) ceremonies. According to Skanda Purana, Uttarkashi is known as "Saumya Varanasi," the abode of Lord Shiva in the Kali Yuga and is considered to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (sacred abodes of Lord Shiva).

We will embark on a journey to Gangotri early this morning. Along the way, we will stop at Gangnani for a refreshing dip in the holy waters of Garam Kund. As we continue driving through the picturesque Harsil Valley, we will be treated to breathtaking views of the deodar trees and mountains. Upon arriving at Shree Gangotri Temple, we will take a holy dip in the pristine waters of the sacred river Ganges, also known as Bhagirathi at its origin. After performing pooja and darshan, we can unwind and take in the serene surroundings. Later, we will return to Uttarkashi and enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for the night at our hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel then drive towards Guptkashi/Sitapur via Ghanshali. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from the Kedarnath. later drive to hotel, on reach check in into the hotel, after refreshed have dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi/Sitapur.

Today morning after breakfast, our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek starts for Kedarnath ji. Reach Kedarnath Ji Mandir, attend Bhajan Sandhya in Kedarnath Ji and overnight stay at Kedarnath. •Gouri Kund: - Local tradition claims that Gouri Kund is the spot where Gouri Lived while carrying out practices and it was here that shiva finally admitted his love for her. check inn into hotel and overnight stay in Kedarnath. By Heli: - Morning after breakfast, then we will drive towards Guptkashi/Phata/Sirsi helipad as per your Pree-book ticket. Then we will proceed to flying for Kedarnath via Heli, on reach Kedarnath helipad, then process to Kedarnath Temple, after perform Pooja, Darshan of Baba Kedarnath Ji, attend evening arti of Baba Kedarnath Ji Arti at Kedarnath Temple, and overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Today morning we will darshan of Baba Kedar ji and then process to back Sonprayag by Trek. Meet our driver at Sonprayag. Later drive to Guptkashi hotel, after refreshed takes dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi. By Heli: - Today morning, Darshan of Baba Kedar ji, perform Pooja and then process to back Phata/Sirsi/Guptkashi helipad. Meet our driver at Helipad. Later drive to Guptkashi. On reach Guptkashi, after refreshed takes dinner and overnight stay at Guptkashi. 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. 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 remaining 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 Madhyamaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.