UTTARANCHAL YATRA

NEW DELHI - HARIDWAR - SYANACHATTI - YANUNOTRI - GANGOTRI -

RUDRA PRAYAG - RAMPUR - KEDARNATH - GUPTAKASI - PIPALKOTI -
BADRINATH - SRINAGAR - HARIDWAR - NEW DELHI.

DURATION: 13 NIGHTS & 14 DAYS

TOUR COST : 27,975/- per person
Plus 4.95% Service Tax Extra

THE SACRED JEWEL OF THE HIMALAYAS

YAMUNOTRI: The shrine of Yamunotri, situated at an elevation of about 3,235

Mt is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential
pilgrimage. Situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri, the road bifurcates
from palace called Dharasu, some where between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi and
goes on to Yamunotri. The shrine can also be visited via Mussoorie and Barkot.

DAY 01: New Delhi / HARIDWAR

Assemble our office at 0700 hrs in the morning and proceed towards Haridwar.
On arrival transfer to Hotel Anna Purana for over night stay. Evening visit Ganga
aarti at Har - Ki - Pauri. Enroute Break fast, Lunch & Dinner at Hotel Anna
Purana .

DAY 02: HARIDWAR / SYANACHATTI

Early morning wake up call and have holy dip at Haridwar at 0500 hrs in the
morning and proceed towards Syanachatti. Enroute break fast / Lunch will be
given, dinner at Syanachatti.

SAYANACHATTI: 27kms from Barkot & 18kms from Yamunotri is a scenic spot
on the banks of river Yamuna.

DAY 03: SYANACHATTI / YAMUNOTRI / SYANACHATTI

Leave early morning after bath at room and proceed towards Hanumamchatti.
After start trekking / horse / dholi towards Yamunotri. On arrival at Yamunotri
transfer to Temple to have Darshan. Packed break fast will be given and Lunch
on your own.

HANUMANCHATTI: 13kms from Yamunotri. The confluence of hanuman Ganga

and Yamuna rivers, from where the trek to Dodi Tal (3,307mt) starts.
JANKICHATTI: 05kms from Yamunotri, it is noted for its thermal springs, where
tourists can enjoy a refreshing bath.

DAY 04: SYANACHATTI / GANGOTRI

Early morning Departure for Gangotri. On arrival transfer to Tourist Rest House /
Dharamshalas offer a comfortable stay. (Break fast / lunch enroute). In the
evening visit temple. Dinner at Gangotri.

GANGOTRI: This sacred shrine, situated at an altitude of 3,200 Mt is the source

of the river Bhagirathi. The mountain peaks of shivling, satopanth and Bhagirathi
sisters surround it. Accessible by a motor able road, it is one of the most pious
Hindu pilgrimages.

DAY 05: GANGOTRI / UTTARKASI

Early morning Darshan at Gangotri. After break fast leave for Uttarkasi. For over
night stay. Lunch enroute and dinner at Uttarkasi.

THE ETERNAL GIFT OF BHAGIRATH"S PENANCE

{a} TEMPLE OF GANGOTRI: As the legend goes, Raja Bhagirath used to

worship Lord Shiva at the sacred stone near which the temple is located. It is
believed that

Goddess Ganga first descended to earth from heaven, at this stone.

Amar Singh Thapa, the Gorkha Commander of Garhwal, in the 18th century AD
constructed this temple. It is also believed that the Pandavas came here to
perform the great " Deva Yagna" to atone the death of their kinsmen in the battle
of Mahabharat.

{b} SUBMERGED SHIVLING: Submerged in the river, this natural rock shivling
is the place where, according to mythology, Lord Shiva sat when he received the
Ganga in his matted locks. It is visible in winter months when water level
decreases.

DAY 06: UTTARKASI / RUDRA PRAYAG / RAMPUR

Leave after break fast towards Rudra Prayag. On arrival at Rudra Prayag
transfer to Ghat for holy bath at ghat. Lunch will be given enroute & dinner at
Rampur.

RUDRAPRAYAG: Situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini

rivers. The road diverts to Kedarnath from here.
After breakfast leave for Rampur, on arrival at Rampur transfer to Tourist Lodge.
Lunch at Rampur. In the evening for Triyuginarayan Temple. (Charge for Temple
Rs. 150/- per person. (Optional tour).

DAY 07: RAMPUR / KEDAR NATH

Leave early morning to Gauri Kund to have bath and proceed towards
Kedarnath, by walk / trek / dholi. Break fast will be given in packed. Lunch &
Dinner on Your own.

GAURIKUND (14Kms): the trekking base to Kedarnath. A temple dedicated to

Gauri and thermal springs of medicinal value are noteworthy. Horse and Dholi as
per Govt. of Utaranchal.

On arrival Kedarnath transfer Tourist Rest House / Dharamshalas offer a

comfortable stay. In the evening visit temple of Lord Shiva.

KEDARNATH TEMPLE: An imposing sight, standing in the middle of a wide

plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in
08th century A. D. by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an
earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are
decorated with figure of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the
temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard.

Dedicated of Lord Shiva, the exquisitely architecture Kedarnath temple is

considered to be more than 1000 years old. Built of extremely large, heavy and
evenly cut Grey slabs of stones, it evokes wonder as to how these heavy slabs
had been handled in the earlier days. The temple has a "Garbha Griha" for
worship and a Mandap, apt for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. A conical rock
formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form.

SHANKARACHARYA SAMADHI: The Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is

located just behind the Kedarnath temple. It is said that after establishing four
sacred Dhams in India, he went into his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years.

DAY 08: KEDARNATH / RAMPUR

Early morning Darshan of Lord Shiva at Kedar and leave for Rampur at 0830 hrs.
On arrival at Rampur Lunch will be given. For night stay.

TRIYUGINARAYAN: It is the mythological venue of the marriage of lord Shiva

and Goddess Parvati. An eternal Flame, which is said to have been a witness to
the marriage, burns in front of the temple even today.

DAY 09: RAMPUR / GUPTAKASI / PIPALKOTI

Leave at 0630 hrs from Rampur towards Guptakasi to have bath at Temple.

GUPTKASHI: Famous for the temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanath.

After break fast leave for Pipalkoti. Enroute lunch will be given. Dinner at
Pipalkoti.

DAY 10: PIPALKOTI - BADRI NATH

Assemble at 0430 Hrs at Pipalkoti and proceed towards Joshimath.The winter

home of Shri Badrinathji, Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the
confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four "Maths" established by
Adi Guru Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the north. After Darshan of Lord
Badrinarayan here and proceed Badrinath. On arrival at Badrinath and proceed
towards Tourist Rest Houses / Dharamhshalas. And proceed towards Tapt Kund
for Holy Bath.

BADRINATH TEMPLE: Perched at an altitude of 3,133 Mt above sea level, in

the middle of a beautiful valley, it is located on the right bank of holy river
Alanknanda. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinathji is 15mt in
height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire.

Legend dates the temple prior to the Vedicage, though the present temple is
believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century AD,
Hindu reformist.

The temple has been renovated several times due to earlier damages by
avalanches and looks modern now with a colorful "Singh Dwara" or the main
entrance gate. The temple has three parts - Garbha Griha (the sanctum
sanctorum), Darshan Mandap (for pujas) and Shobha Mandap (for devotees to
assemble).

It is believed that the image of Badrinath had been thrown into the Alaknanda
River during the time of the Buddhist era and later retrieved and reinstalled by
Shankaracharya during the following Hindu revival.

There are 15 idols in the temple complex. Finely sculpted in black stone, the
Badrinath (Vishnu) image is a meter high. Other images include those of Lame
(Vishnu's consort), Garurh (Vishnu's mount), Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesh etc.

With its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the vicinity,
Badrinath attracts an ever-increasing number of secular visitors each year.

TAPT KUND: Devotees take a holy dip in the natural thermal springs on the
banks of the river Alaknanda, before entering the Badrinath Temple. The water of
the Kund is believed to have medicinal properties.
After Darshan come back to room for lunch and rest.

Evening visit temple for Darshan.

After Darshan come back to Room for rest.

DAY 11: BADRI NATH

Early morning wake up call at 0430 hrs and proceed towards Temple for
Neermali Darshan. And leave for Brahma Kapal.

BRAHMA KAPAL: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda where Hindus
perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors. (Rs. 560/- per person).

After doing pind at Brahma Kapal and proceed towards Temple. And proceed
towards for Lunch. After lunch leave for Badrinath Local sight seeing (MANA
VILLAGE) Rs. 150/- per person charge extra. (Optional tour).

DAY 12: BARDRINATH / PIPALKOTI

After lunch leave for Pipalkoti. Dinner at Pipalkoti.

DAY 13: PIPALKOTI / DEO PRAYAG / HARIDWAR

Early morning departure from Pipalkoti towards Deo Prayag, for holy dip at Deo
Prayag.

Deo Prayag for Holy Bath at Ganges. Situated at the confluence of Alaknanda
and Bhagirathi rivers, it is commonly believed to be the birthplace of Ganga.
Break fast / Lunch enroute. Dinner at Haridwar.

And proceed towards Haridwar. Night stay at Haridwar.

DAY 14: HARIDWAR / New Delhi

Leave after lunch to New Delhi.

TOUR END