Kedarnath

Kedarnath is the abode of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India and the only one in the Uttarakhand. While there is a motor able road to Badrinath, Kedarnath could only be reached by foot. The 18 km trek begins from Gaurikund. After the 2013 Himalayan floods, the trek currently is of more than 18 km due to washing away of trekking paths.

Badrinath

Badrinath is the abode of Lord Vishnu, who is called ‘Badri Vishal’, Badri the Big One. Legend has it that Badrinath was the abode of Lord Shiva, who used to reside there with his consort Parvati. It is Located in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand.  Lord Vishnu happened to like the place and wished to reside there permanently, so He took the form of an infant and started crying inconsolably. Mother Parvati’s heart melted and she picked up the infant Vishnu and started cradling Him. The crying of the infant, however, disturbed the meditation of Lord Shiva and unable to bear the crying He left for higher reaches of the Himalayas and made Kedarnath His home. Once Lord Shiva left, Mother Parvati too followed, which gave an opportunity to Lord Vishnu to take His original form and remain at Badrinath forever. The priests of Badrinath are from the southernmost part of India, i.e. Kerala. This is according to the rules laid down by Adi Shankara. Badrinath remains out of bounds for pilgrims for 6 months a year, from October to May

Day 01: Start
Start for your location towards Haridwar.

Day 02: In Train
Full day and night in train.

Day 03:Haridwar Sightseeing
Early morning reach Haridwar and check-in to the hotel. After breakfast local sightseeing of Haridwar. After lunch visit the rest sightseeing of Haridwar. Overnight stay in Haridwar.  

Day 04: Haridwar to Guptakashi/Sitapur
Early morning with packed breakfast proceed to Sitapur (227 KM / 08.00 Hrs), lunch on way. Reach Guptakashi/Sitapur in evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Guptakashi/Sitapur.

Day 05: Kedarnath
Full day excursion of Shree Kedarnath by (Helicopter/Pony Ride/Dandi) at your own cost. Back hotel in evening. Overnight stay in Guptakashi/Sitapur.

Day 06: Guptakashi/Sitapur to Badrinath
After breakfast with packed lunch drive to Pipalkothi (197 KM /06.00-07.00Hrs). Reach Badrinath in evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 07: Badrinath-Pipalkothi
After breakfast full day excursion of Shree Badrinath ji. After lunch visit MANA village (the last village of india), and proceed to Pipalkothi for Overnight stay. Overnight stay in Pipalkoti.

Day 08: Pipalkothi-Haridwar
After breakfast drive to Haridwar, Lunch on way. Rishikesh, laxmanjhula sightseeing on way. Reach Haridwar in evening and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 09: Haridwar Railway Station
full day free for individual activities, train at 23.45 PM

Day 10: In train
Full day and night in train.

Day 11: Back Home
Back your home in the morning.
Tour Terminate……….

COST INCLUDES: 

• Deluxe Accommodation.
• Accommodation on Double / Triple Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan : MAP (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Vehicle – Exclusive Private vehicle
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

COST EXCLUDES:

• Air Fare / Train fare.
• Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral /soft / hard drinks, rafting, joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Room Heater, Local Cab fare, Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
• River cruise, Traditional Dance & Elephant or Jeep Safari.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Travel Insurances.
• Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

BY AIR

The city of Haridwar does not have an airport. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest one. It is a domestic airport that is connected to various cities in India, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Chennai and Lucknow. The major airlines serving the airport are Air India Regional, IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Ventura AirConnect. Tourists from other cities in India and abroad can reach Haridwar from Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi. It is an international airport that is well-connected to most of the cities across the world such as New York, Paris, Beijing, Moscow, Melbourne, Toronto, Dubai, etc., via

BY TRAIN

The main railway station serving the area is Haridwar Railway Station. It comes under Northern Railway Zone and it is connected to major cities and tourist destinations in India, such as Delhi, Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, etc. Some of the trains that pass through this station are Bandra Terminus Haridwar Express, Kochuveli-Haridwar Link Express, Haridwar Mail, Allahabad Haridwar Express, Amritsar Haridwar Jan Shatabdi Express, Haridwar Howrah Kumbha Express and many more.

BY ROAD

Haridwar is well-connected to many cities across India, through many highways. National Highway 58, passes through Haridwar connects it to Delhi, Muzzafarnagar, Roorkee, Ghaziabad, Meerut and Badrinath. National Highway 74 originates from Haridwar connects it to Kashipur, Pilibhit Kichha, Nagina and Bareilly. Various public and private buses ply through these routes. You can choose between A/C, non-A/C, deluxe, ordinary, semi-deluxe and many such options. 

Haridwar in Summer (March – June) 

The month of March is pleasant for spending holidays in Haridwar, as the weather is neither too cold nor too hot. The skies are painted in blue during the daytime, becomes orange during dawn and splattering red during sunsets. You get the best views of Haridwar from Lakshman Jhula. Ramnavami celebrations in Haridwar can be enjoyed during this time as well. April marks the arrival of plenty of sunshine and days start getting warmer due to the rise in temperature. However, the ambience of this weather is ideally warm enough to go on outdoor trips. The clear blues skies will make your excursions even more joyful. Whether you chose to take a holy dip or go out for exploring the mesmerising sights, the weather will not be a hindrance in your venture.

Haridwar in Monsoon (July – September) 

The arrival of July brings about a change in the weather patterns of Haridwar as dark blue skies and thundering clouds replace the warm winds. Spells of rainfall keep on refreshing the environment, making the daytime ventures quite enjoyable and revitalising. Since monsoons are not preferred for tourism, you can avail the special offers and discounted deals on accommodations and tour packages. Dark clouds keep dominating the skies in August, because of which the holy lands are drenched with heavy rains. The rainfalls lend a serene touch to the ambience and provide much-needed relief from the blistering heat. Haridwar looks even more amazing after being washed by storms, and rain lovers will have a great time during monsoons. It is necessary to carry proper rain gear while venturing outdoors.

Haridwar in Winter (October – February) 

The chill inviting days in Haridwar begin in November. The entire month is ideally pleasant for spending enjoyable holidays or going on a pilgrimage tour in this holy city. Winters are also a favoured time to plan sightseeing tours and take boat rides in rivulets. As the temperature tends to drop by a few degrees in the evenings, especially by the end of November, it is advisable to carry light woollens. The month of December is blessed with lovely sunny days and hence the ideal month for tourism. Even though it is still winter, the skies remain partially cloudy. The temperature continues to drop down further while remaining within a comfortable range, as the month approaches its end. Do not forget to pack warm jackets, heavy woollens and boots to make the most out of your sightseeing and pilgrimage tours.