Yamunotri-Gangotri-Kedarnath Yatra Ex-Haridwar 2023

Our driver will be waiting for you at Haridwar Railway Station or your designated pickup point to begin our journey towards Barkot. We will take a scenic route via Mussoorie or Vikas Nagar to reach our destination. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel and enjoy a refreshing break. Later, we will indulge in a delicious dinner and spend the night in Barkot

Early this morning, get ready to embark on a journey to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti. Upon arrival, begin your trek to Yamunotri (6km) - you can choose to walk, ride a horse, or use a Doli at your own expense. After reaching JamunabaiKund and taking a dip in its warm waters, as well as paying respects to Yamunaji, make your way back to Jankichatti by foot. Later, continue your adventure by driving to Barkot, where you can relax and enjoy dinner before spending the night. The Yamunotri Temple, constructed by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century, has been destroyed twice in recent times but was rebuilt both times. At Yamunotri, you can cook rice by wrapping it in cloth and submerging it in the hot waters of Tapt Kund. This cooked rice is a popular keepsake for pilgrims to take home with them.

Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel then drive towards Uttarkashi. On route visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Later proceed to hotel, on reach check in into hotel, after refreshed have dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi: - is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga. Vishwanath Temple: - Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mother’s, is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganesh Ji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi’s small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti at morning and evening are offered. As per Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as ‘Saumya Varanasi’, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyuga and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas

Today early morning, we will drive towards Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri Temple, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform pooja and darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. On reach hotel after refreshed have dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast before bidding farewell to your hotel. Your next destination is the charming town of Guptkashi/Sitapur, which you'll reach via a scenic drive through Ghanshali. Along the way, be sure to take in the breathtaking views of the picturesque Mandakini River at Tilwara, which originates from the majestic Kedarnath.

After a day filled with adventure, you'll arrive at your hotel where you can check-in and relax. Freshen up before indulging in a scrumptious dinner and settling in for a comfortable overnight stay in Guptkashi/Sitapur.

Morning after breakfast, we will drive towards Guptkashi/Sirsi/Phata helipad as per your Pree-booked Heli Ticket. Then we will proceed for flying to Kedarnath via Heli, on reach Kedarnath helipad, then process to Kedarnath Temple, after perform Pooja, Darshan of Baba Kedarnath Temple, then back to helipad, flying back to Phata/Sirsi/Guptkashi Helipad. After that back to hotel, after refreshed have dinner & overnight stay at Guptkashi/Sitapur. By Trek: - Today early morning, our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gourikund & then your trek starts for Kedarnath ji (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). Reach Kedarnath Ji Mandir, Darshan of Baba Shri Kedarnath Temple and performs Pooja, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive back to Sitapur/Guptkashi. Dinner and overnight stay at Sitapur/Guptkashi. 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. 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.

Today morning after breakfast, check out from hotel then we will drive towards Haridwar via Srinagar. On route visit Rudraprayag Sangam and Devprayag Sangam. Later drive to Haridwar for drop. Drop with sweet memories.