Do Dham yatra 2024 Ex-Haridwar Srikedarnathji and Srinadrinathji (6 days-5 nights)

ITINERARY :
HARIDWAR-GUPTKASHI-KEDARNATH-BADRINATH-RUDRAPRAYAG-HARIDWAR

Attractions :
Gaurikund, Kedarnath Temple, Bhairav Baba Temple, Badrinath Temple, Mana Village (Last Indian Village), Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Mata Murti temple, Koteshwar Temple, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula along with Panch Prayags of Garhwal Himalayas: Vishnuprayag (Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River), Nandprayag (Alaknanda River and Nandakini River), Karnprayag (Alaknanda River, and Pindar River), Rudraprayag (Alaknanda River and Mandakini River) & Devprayag (Alaknanda River and Bhagirathi River)



Day 1: HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.

Day 2: GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH (30 KM + 20 KM TREK)

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath." Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly).

Day 3: KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – GUPTKASHI (20 KM TREK + 30 KM DRIVE)
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek' to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you'll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you'll drive to your hotel/Camps. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.

Day 4: GUPTKASHI – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR (92 KM: 3 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/195 KM: 6 TO 7 HRS)
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: BIRAHI/RUDRAPRAYAG/SRINAGAR – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (230 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/165 KM: 5 TO 6 HRS/135 KM:
4 TO 5 HRS). Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar.