




KEDARNATH AND BADRINATH TOUR
Departure Dates from Delhi :
Season:
May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June: 7, 14, 21, 28
September: 6, 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11
Off Season:
July: 5, 12, 19, 26
August: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Cost : ₹19,499/person (Ex Delhi - Regular Sharing)
Cost : ₹21,999/person (Ex Delhi - Couple Sharing - Except Kedarnath)
Major Attraction :
Kedarnath Trek, Chopta and Tungnath (Highest Shiv Temple), Badrinath Temple, Rishikesh SIghtseeing and Ganga Aarti, Devprayag and Rudraprayag
Key Info :
Region : Uttarakhand
Mode of Transport : Tempo-Traveller or Mini bus from Haridwar
Batch Size : Minimum 12, Maximum 25 Participants
Age Group: 12 to 50 Years
Places to visit:
Rishikesh: Ganga Aarti, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Ramjhula to Laxmanjhula
Rishikesh: River Rafting /Bungee Jumping or flying fox (not included in cost)
Devprayag: Bhagirathi & Alaknanda river confluence
Rudraprayag: Mandakini & Alaknanda river confluence
Dharidevi temple: A beautiful temple of goodness Kali in the middle of the river
Kedarnath dham: 21 km trek, Bhairav temple at Kedarnath, Shankaracharya Statue at Kedarnatm
Chopta: Beautiful meadows
Tungnath: Highest Shiva temple at 12200 feet
Nand Prayag, Karn Prayag
Badrinath Temple
Mana Village: Bhim pul, Vyas Gufa, Saraswati River
Short Itinerary :
Day 0: Saturday: Overnight Journey from Delhi to Haridwar (230 km/5 hrs)
Day 1: Sunday:Morning halt at Haridwar & Explore Rishikesh
Day 2: Monday: Rishikesh to Guptkashi (210 km/8-10 hrs) via Devpryag-Rudraprayag-Dharidevi Temple
Day 3: Tuesday: Kedarnath Trek and Stay
Day 4: Wednesday: Kedarnath descend trek
Day 5: Thursday: Guptkashi - Tungnath trek - Chopta Stay
Day 6: Friday: Chopta - Badrinath - Mana - Stay at Badrinath/Pandukeshwar
Day 7: Saturday: Badrinath - Rishikesh - Delhi Overnight
Day 8: Sunday: Early morning arrival at Delhi
Detailed Itinerary:
• Day 0 - Saturday:
Arrival at Delhi, free time to explore delhi, Reporting at meeting point at 11.00 pm, departure for for Haridwar/Rishikesh
- Arrival at delhi from hometown
- Explore delhi own your own (We will suggest/arrange daytime budget stay and freshen up place in delhi)
- Meeting at pickup location at 11.00 pm
- Overnight journey by volvo bus/similar AC seater bus from Delhi to Haridwar
Pick up: Kashmiri Gate ( Swaminarayan Mandir- Civil Lines metro)
Dep time: 11.00 pm
Distance: 230 km | 5 hours
• Day 1 - Sunday:
Haridwar ganga aarti- Explore Rishikesh
- Early morning arrival at Har ki Pauri ghat, Haridwar
- Load your luggage in tempo/minibus
- Take a dip into ganga river and freshen up at ghat
- Later breakfast on the way
- Reach rishikesh around 11.00 am
- one can do following activities in Rishikesh
- River Rafting & Cliff Jumping- 2-3 hours (not included)
- Bungee jumping or Flying fox (not included)
- Laxman jhula to Ram jhula local market by walk
- Beatles Ashram
- Cafe hopping near river ghats
- Ganga Aarti at one of the following places Shatrughan Ghat, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Dinner at street foods and cafes
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Stay: Rishikesh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Day 2 - Monday:
Rishikesh - Devprayag - Rudraprayag - Dharidevi temple - Guptkashi/Phata
- Early breakfast and leave for Guptkashi/Phata
- Get into a tempo/minibus and drive towards Guptkashi
- On the way visit
• Devprayag - River confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river
• Rudraprayag - River confluence of Mandakini and Alaknanda river
• Dharidevi temple - Goddess Kali tempe in the middle of River
- Check in to hotel/camp at Guptakashi/Phata
- Dinner & Rest for the day
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- Distance: 210 km || 8-9 Hrs
- Stay: Guptkashi/Phata
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
• Day 3 - Tuesday:
Guptkashi - Sonprayag - Gaurikund - Kedarnath trek
- Start your day as early as possible
- Leave extra luggage at hotel only
- One hour drive towards Sonprayag/Sitapur
- Sonprayag to Gaurikund by local jeep
- Take a visit to hot water spring at Gaurikund besides Mandakini river when you start your trek
- Carry your pack breakfast
- Start 21 km trek towards kedarnath dham - 9-12 hours
- Enjoy scenic beauty throughout the trek
- Reach at kedarnath temple
- Check in to hotel room near temple
- Evening aarti darshan at kedarnath temple
- Plan your darshan/VIP darshan as per crowd situation
- Have a light and healthy dinner & Rest for the day
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- Distance: 26 + 5 | 1 Hrs by tempo + 30 min by Jeep
- Trek: 21 km | 9-12 Hrs
- Stay: Kedarnath
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
• Day 4 - Wednesday:
Kedarnath trek down- Gaurikund - Sonprayag - Guptkashi/Phata
- Wake up call in the early morning and get ready for morning darshan
- Kedarnath darshan and aarti in the morning
- Spend enough time to explore surrounding area such as Bhimshila, Adi Shankaracharya Statue, Bhairav temple
- Breakfast and check out from hotel before 10 am
- Start trekking down towards Gaurikund - 5-7 hours & 1 hour to reach Gaurikund to Sitapur parking
- Reach Sonprayag/Sitapur parking by 5.00 pm
- Drive towards Guptkashi
- Reach hotel at Guptkashi, freshen up
- Dinner and Campfire
- Rest for the day
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- Trek: 21 km | 5-7 Hrs
- Distance: 5 + 26 km | 30 min by Jeep + 1 Hrs by Tempo
- Stay : Guptkashi
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
• Day 5 - Thursday:
Guptkashi - Tungnath Trek - Chopta
- Wake up and Breakfast
- 3 hours scenic drive towards Chopta
- Trekking towards world's Highest shiva temple
- 4-5 hours of beautiful yet challanging trek to reach tungnath temple
- Witness majestic mountain of Himalayas range including Chaukhamba massive, Kedar dom through out the trek
- Reach back to campsite, Dinner and rest for the day
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Stay: Chopta
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Friday: Chopta to Badrinath
• Wake early morning, Drive towards Badrinath - 6-7 hours journey
• Reach Badrinath by late afternoon
• Visit - Mana Village, Saraswati River, Bhim pul
• Evening darshan at Badrinath Temple
• Stay at Badrinath/Pandukeshwar
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Stay: Badrinath/Pandukeshwar
Meal : Breakfast and Dinner
Distance: 40 + 200 km | 1.5 Hrs + 6Hrs by road
Day 7: Saturday: Joshimath - Rishikesh - Delhi Overnight
• Wake and Breakfast, around 9 am start return journey to Delhi
• On the way visit
Nand Prayag - Confluence of Alakhnanda and Nandakini River
Karn Prayag - Confluence of Alakhnanda and Pindari River
With some pit stops we will reach Rishikesh and Further journey to Delhi
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Meal : Breakfast
Distance: 500 km | 12-14 Hours
Day 8: Suday: Early morning arrival at Delhi
- Late night or early morning drop on or before 06.00 am arrive at Delhi
- Take your return train or flight as per your schedule
Inclusions :
Tempo traveller or minibus from Delhi/Haridwar
6 Night accommodation on sharing basis as per itinerary
7 Breakfast & 6 Dinner
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Local support & itinerary
Trip Coordinator
Exclusions :
Any personal expenses not mentioned above
Lunch, Extra meals, beverage not mentioned above
Any cost arising due to any unforeseen situation including any medical emergency or natural calamities, Unexpected delay due to road block etc
Any local transportation not mentioned for example
Sonprayag to Gaurikund jeep - 70-200rs, Local
Airport or railway station pick up and drop
Any paid activities and ride not mentioned above
Things to Carry :
Basic Essential (Main Bag - Preferably rucksack, Small Bag - 20-30L for Day hikes/sightseeing, Water bottle (Mandatory-refillable), Sports/Trekking Shoes confortable for long hikes, Original ID card)
Clothing Essential & Head Protection (Pairs of light clothing as per need, Warm Clothing Sweater/ Woolen/Jacket, Towel- handkerchief - Napkin, Slipper/Sandals, Cap/Hat/Scarf to protect head in case of direct Sunlight)
Personal Utilities & Accessories (Personal Medication (if required), Lip balm, Mosquito Repellent, Sunscreen, Body-lotion, Toothbrush-Paste (as per personal need), Camera, Charger, Earphone, Power bank)
Important Note :
1. Sometimes we change/add places or experiences in the itinerary to make the overall experience unique for each batch depending on group interest, weather, Special occasion and crowd conditions. So please be open to experience something authentic.
2. Instructions and rules have been adopted for the safe enjoyment of the
activity and I agree to adhere to those regulations mentioned or instructed
during the event.
3. Smoking or drinking alcohol, indulging in drugs or doing anything that leads to
intoxication is restricted during any activities that involve risks. We do not
encourage it to do the same anywhere else.
4. Any inconvenience created for fellow participants, organizers, respective
owners of the property or locals in terms of intentional delays, property
damage, vehicle damage, abuse or misbehave may lead to termination of
participation
Overview :
Standing magnificently at an altitude of 3,580 meters and enveloped in the mighty
Garhwal Himalayas, Shree Kedarnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of
Lord Shiva. Kedarnath forms one of the four sites of the Chota Char Dham
Pilgrimage site of Uttarakhand (Those are Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath,
Badrinath) and one among the Panch Kedar ( Those are Kedarnath, Rudranath,
Tungnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Kalpeshwar). Reconstructed by Adi Shankracharya in 8th century, The temple is said to be covered in snow for more than 400 years during the period of little ice age of 1300-1900 AD.
Badrinath Temple is located at an altitude of 3300 meter in the lap of snow-clad
mountains of Garhwal Himalayas in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The temple is
dedicated to lord Vishnu, and is one of the four major pilgrimage sites of India
(Chardham: Badrinath in the North, Dwarka in the West, Rameshwaram In the south
and Jagannath Puri in the East). The temple is Re-established by Adi
Shankaracharya in the 8th century.