25368 Mr. Sharthak Saluja

13 June – Day 01: Pickup from Haridwar Railway station & Stay Haridwar

Pick up from Haridwar railway station transfer to hotel check inn o/n stay at haridwar

14 June – Day 02: Haridwar – Guptkashi (210kms/7-8hr)  HT : 1319 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, drive straight to Guptkashi. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath, where it stays for the winter.

Weather – Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

17 June – Day 05: Guptkashi – Badrinath (210kms/7-8hr)  HT : 3133 MTS.
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.
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”.
Tapt Kund : 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 Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye

Bhim Pul : 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, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

18 June – Day 06: Badrinath – Govind Ghat (25kms/1hrs)

Morning drive to govindghat check inn hotel o/n stay

19 June – Day 07: Govind Ghat (20kms drive) – Pulna (3kms drive local jeep) – Ghangaria (10kms/4hr Trek)

We will start early after breakfast and drive to Govindghat, further reach Pulna Village by road (Shared taxi available on direct payments basis). Pulna is a small village 3 km from Govindghat. Earlier the trek used to start from Govindghat but now a new road has been constructed between Govindghat and Pulna. From Pulna the trek to Ghangaria is 10 km. You will see beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beautiful river while you trek towards Ghangaria. You can also see beautiful birds on the way. Stay will be in hotels at Ghangaria (3000 mts).. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

20 June –  Day 08: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (6kms/4hr each side)

After breakfast, start trekking to Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib, one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimages. Guru Gobind Singh meditated here. The place is described as Hemkund Parbat Sapat Sring, the “lake of ice” “mountain” adorned with “seven peaks”, surround the shrine, looming over lush green pastures. The tenth and penultimate Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji, meditated for years in these mountains, finally leaving his earthly form and uniting with the Almighty. The star-shaped Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji, at a height of over 4,239 mt, is as such, a memorial to Guru Gobind Singh ji and a reminder of the saint’s mission. Snow-covered peaks and mountains makes the backdrop for ‘The Hemkund Lake’. Return to Ghangria, Overnight stay. 

21 June – Day 09: Ghangaria – Govindghat (10kms trek down & 3kms by Jeep) – Joshimath (20kms)  

Return back to Govindghat, further drive to Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Package Rates are per Couple in INR and details as below

 Inclusions

• Accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels – 08 Double Bed Room 
• Meals as per above Table. breakfast  basis Breakfast & Dinner
• Transportation by A/C URBANIA
• Taxi cost includes Toll, Entry & Parking

• Air/Rail fare
• Any meals other than specified in above table
• Any sightseeing other than specified above
• Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
• Any items of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.

• Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).
• If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
• Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
• Hotel check in is 1400hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options
• Cost for 5* hotels will be quoted on request.