Haridwar Trip Overview
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Duration: 9 days
Starts: Haridwar, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
At Namaste India trip, we offer all kinds of Indian holidays and vacation packages. We specialize in Honeymoon tours, Adventure, Jungle safaris, Dessert Safari, Educational tours, Religion and pilgrimage, Heritage, Yoga and meditation, Village, Cultural, and Ethnic Tourism, etc. along with luxurious accommodation. According to the interests of our clients the Tour packages provided by us are designed in such a way so that our clients get the best return for time and money spent vis-à-vis providing comfort and ease of traveling.
Itinerary
Day 1: Haridwar – Barkot (200kms/7 hrs)
Stop At: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
Welcome to Haridwar. You are greeted and assisted on arrival at Haridwar Railway station by Namaste India Trip representative and proceed with Chardham yatra via Haridwar & Mussoorie. En-route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas,(route may be changed as per road condition & traffic)later drive straight to Barkot for night stay.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Samrat, Barkot
Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (45 Kms road/ 6kms Trek)
Stop At: Yamunotri, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Early Morning drive to Jankichatti, trek starts from here to Yamunotri (6kms). On arrival leave the vehicle and start to ascend on the trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). On arrival at Yamunotri purchase, Prasad forms local small shops, then proceed to holy dip in natural hot water spring or in river Yamuna (icy cold water). One can cook rice in “Surya Kund” (hot water spring), dipping in a muslin cloth and take cooked rice home as “Prasadam”. Pooja can be offered to mythological “Divya Shila”. Take blessings of Mata Yamuna and trek down to Jankichatti. Later drive back to Barkot for night stay.
Yamunotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna who is believed supposed to be a daughter of Lord Surya and sister of Yamraj. Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. Being at high altitude it was destroyed several times by avalanches in the present century and rebuilt again.
Surya Kund: There is a number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is “Surya Kund” dedicated to Lord Surya.
Divya Shila: According to mythology, river Yamuna came out very first time from “Divya Shila”. This is worshipping the place of Yamuna Mata.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Samrat, Barkot
Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi (90kms/4hrs)
Stop At: Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Morning departs to Uttarkashi, en-route visit Prakateswar Mahadev (Shiv Cave) & famous Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel
Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of holy river Bhagirathi which is a prime tributary of river Ganges. This place is associated with Lord Shiva, once he resided here. Some of the important temples worth visiting are Kashi Vishwanath temple, ancient Shakti Mata temple with a huge mythological trident (Trishul), Hanuman temple, etc.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi
Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/4hrs)
Stop At: Gangotri, Gangotri, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Morning proceeds to Gangotri (3048mts), en-route enjoy the drive parallel to River Bhagirathi and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival, Gangotri has a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of the river. Then proceed for darshan of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vinayaka and Bhagirath Maharaj, have blessings and return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Harsil: Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttrakhand, dense Deodar forest, gushing water Bhagrati River, chirping of Birds, salubrious environment & pleasant weather make it a perfect destination.
Gangotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga who is supposed to be the daughter of Heaven. The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Sitapur (280kms/8 Hrs)
Stop At: Sitapur, Sitapur, Sitapur District, Uttar Pradesh
Morning drive to Sitapur /Guptkashi. On arrival do Registration for visiting Kedarnath, overnight stay at Hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel JPG, Sitapur
Day 6: Sitapur – Kedarnath (19 kms Trek/6 Hrs)
Stop At: Kedarnath, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
Early morning drop to Sonprayag (for trek route) trek starts from here to Kedarnath. Start to ascend on the trek route either by walk or pony / doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath, so one can take the helicopter to Kedarnath (at own cost). Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries, and clothes. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnath Ji. Return To Sitapur. Overnight stay at Hotel
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingam 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 legends, Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in 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 Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with a head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel JPG, Sitapur
Day 7: Sitapur – Badrinath (230 kms / 9 Hrs)
Stop At: Badrinath, Badrinath, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning transfer to Badrinath, en-route visit Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnu Prayag, & Joshimath (Narshimha Temple) on arrival check-in at a hotel, in the evening visit Badrinath temple, overnight stay at hotel.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and Alaknanda, Rudranath, Temple & Narad Silla.
Karanprayag: It is the confluence of river Pinder and Alaknanda
Nandprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and Alaknanda
Vishnu Prayag:- It is the confluence of river Dhauliganga and Alaknanda
Joshimath: Is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Joshimath is one of four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Narsimha in the commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity withers with time and the popular belief holds that the day arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and God’s residence will transfer to neighboring Niti Valley at BhavishyaBadri.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Govind Palace, Badrinath
Day 8: Badrinath – Pipalkoti (80kms / 2 hrs)
Stop At: Pipalkoti, Pipalkoti, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Morning visit temple after a holy dip in Taptkund. Proceed through the colorful entrance of the temple have Darshan of Badrivishal along with Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Udhhav, Nar & Narayan. Also see another small temple inside the temple compound i.e. Laxmimata, Nar-Narayana, Hanuman, Ghantakarn and Kaamdhenu. One can get ‘Charnamirt’(abhishekamjal) in the side compound. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddam Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus), one can perform rite here.
Later a visit to Mana Village (India’s last village towards Indo-Tibetan border), which includes Vyasa Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul, Saraswati river, etc, In the evening transfer to Pipalkoti, Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.
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”.
TaptKund: 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 TaptKund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered by Jagad Guru Shankaracharya and established in the temple.
Brahma Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Charanpaduka: 3kms. Away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata MurtyTemple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include SeshNetra Temple, Urvashi Temple, and Charanpaduka.
ManaVillage: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
BhimPul:- 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, there is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Comfort Inn, Pipalkoti
Day 9: Pipalkoti – Rishiesh – Haridwar (220kms/7 hrs)
Stop At: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Morning drive back to Rishikesh. En-route see the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda in Devprayag. On arrival at Rishikesh visit Shivanand Ashram, Ram jhoola, Laxman jhoola, Gita Bhavan, Pramarth Niketan, later drive to Haridwar, Here tour ends with happy memories as you drop to the Haridwar Railway station for the journey to onward destination
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Comfort Inn, Pipalkoti
