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Bhakti Tour

Chardham yatra (EX HARIDWAR)

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Itinerary

Pick up location :- Haridwar railway station

Reporting time:- 8.30 am

Departure time :- 09.00 am

Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute to Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive
straight to Barkot. Check into

the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.

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

Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold,temp
ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.

Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti
/ Phoolchatti & star trek

from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli
at own cost). After taking

bath in Jamunabai Kund‟s warm water and having “Darshan” of
“Yamunaji” return to

Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at
Barkot.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the
19th Century. It was

destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At
Yamunotri, One can cook rice by

packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapt
kund. Pilgrims take this cooked

rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be
offered to Divya Shila.

Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs near the temple,
which flows into

numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.

Yamunotri Weather – In summer the maximun temp is 18 degrees and the
minimum is 10

degrees celsius. The days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel
arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit

Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the
town reflects its similarity

to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to
Varanasi, the town of

Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga.

Vishwanath temple – Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva
temples in Northern India.

Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the
ancient architectural

style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron
trident, symbolic of divine mother‟s,

is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex.
Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal,

Markandeya Rishi‟s small shrines are also part of the temple
complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as

Akhand Abhishek, special aarti in the morning and evening are offered.
As per Skunda Puran,

Uttarkashi is known as „Saumya Varanasi‟, the abode of Lord Shiva
in Kaliyug and counted as

one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Shakti temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti
temple. It has a big „Trishul‟

of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom.
Though there are different

views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made
up of iron and the lower

one is of copper. As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the
devils by the Goddess

Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is
erected over here.

Uttarkashi Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges
from 30-35 degree

Celsius but nights are pleasant, Cold in winters.

Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri, enroute at
Gangnani take a holy dip in

Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via the beautiful Harsil Valley.
Harsil is famous for its

natural beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and
mountains. On arrival at Shree

Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also
called Bhagirathi at its origin.

Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the
lovely surroundings. Later drive

back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar
Singh Thapa in the

18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.

Gangotri Weather – The maximum temperature during summer can go up
to 20° Celsius.

Summer nights can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10°
Celsius. Light woolen clothes

are required while visiting Gangotri during summer. Winter season is
very chilly in Gangotri.

Gangotri will be covered in sheets of snow during winter. Pilgrim
centers remain closed

throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan.
Enroute you can see the

beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from
Kedarnath, drives

alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, and visits ArdhNarishwar
Temple in Guptakashi. Check

into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.

Guptakashi:- 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

Guptkashi, 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

(priests) live in Guptkashi 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 (across

the valley), where it stays for the winter.

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

Cold in winters.

Morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath
Darshan. Overnight

stay at Kedarnath.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your pre book
Helipad. You can inform the

driver about your arrival time whether it will be by helicopter or by
trek, so that Driver will be

there to pick you up. (note: helicopter ticket is not included in this
package).

By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have
to take a local jeep for

Gaurikund & then your trek strat for kedarnath ji. After darshan you
follow the same & back to

Sonpraag. There is a big parking issue so the driver will go back to
another palace if his contact

no. is not working then you have to arrange another taxi or wait for
your driver.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord
Shiva, is a scenic spot

situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar
is another name of Lord

Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the
Kaurava in the 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.

Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude the weather in
Kedarnath remains cold for most

part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is
severe. During the summer

season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is
recommended. Winter

season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as
0°Celsius. During this time the

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place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic
conditions, this time is usually

avoided by tourists.

Morning after darshan, back to Guptkashi, by Track or helicopter.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel
arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims

after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal &
Aarti in evening.

Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus).
There are other

interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti,
Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and

the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of
Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at

Badrinath.

Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last
Indian village before Tibet.

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.

Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18°
Celsius and the

average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence
required for a stay in

Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often
accompanied by snow falls. Winter

is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the
extreme climatic conditions,

this time is usually closed for tourists.

Morning after breakfast, driver for Srinagar.

Srinagar Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges
from 35-40 degree

Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold,
temp ranges from 20 deg

to 05 deg.

Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh
„place of sages‟ is a

celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by
Shivalik range of the

Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard
penances, God appeared by

the name of ” Hrishikesh ” and this area hence firth came to be
known as Rishikesh. visit

Rishikesh Temples & Sightseeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at
railway station.

Varanasi-ayodhya-gaya prayagraj

Itinerary

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel by private car.

Pickup from Varanasi Airport / Railway Station then transfer and check-in to Hotel. Followed by the holy temple tour in Varanasi covering the Kashi Vishwanath Temple – one of the famous Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the river Ganges. Visits other temples – Anpurna Temple, Kal Bhairav temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, Tulsimanas temple, BHU.Night stay in Varanasi.

Summary-
i. World famous Kashi Vishwanth Temple, Anapurna Temple.Kal Bhairav Temple
ii. Bharat Mata Mandir, Durga Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsimanas Temple & BHU

Early morning, we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. Experience the different ghats of Varanasi. Each ghats has his own history and Hinduism value. Come back to hotel for breakfast
After noon, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum.
At evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front).Night stay in Varanasi.

Summary-
i. Early morning (at sunrise) boat rides in Varanasi
ii. Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological museum)
iii. Ganga Aarti

After breakfast, we drive to Allahabad to have holy bath in Sangam (Meeting point) of the three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati. Sangam – overlooked by the eastern ramparts of the fort, wide flood plains and muddy banks protrude towards the sacred Sangam. At the point at which the brown Ganges meets the Greenish Yamuna, pandas (priests) perch on small platforms to perform puja and assist the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. Beaches and ghats are littered with the shorn hair of pilgrims who come to offer pind for their deceased parents. Covers the other spot in Allahabad like Hanuman Temple, Anand Bhavan- one of the country’s best-running museums in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru. Swaraj Bhawan -the house where the former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born. Return back to Varanasi in Evening. Night stay in Varanasi.

Summary-
i. Sangan bath
ii. Hanuman Temple
iii. Anand Bhavan
iv. Swaraj Bhavan

After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya, the place of Buddha’s Supreme Enlightenment, the most hallowed place on earth to Buddhists. During the Buddha’s time, this place by the banks of the river Niranjana was known as Uruvela. Emperor Ashoka was the first to build a temple at this sacred spot & since his first visit in the year 259 BC, countless pilgrims have visited this cradle of Buddhism without intermission for more than 2500 years. For Buddhists, Bodhgaya is the most important of the four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Lord Buddha.Night stay in Bodhgaya.

After breakafst visit the Mahabodhi Temple, undoubtedly the most exquisite-looking building in Bodhgaya. Standing 52 m high, it consists of a straight pyramidal tower surmounted by a stupa. Its roots go back to 3rd century BC when Emperor Ashoka built the shrine there. In subsequent centuries, renovation & further construction took place & the entire Mahabodhi Temple, as seen today, is mainly the structure of the Huviska period (111-138 AD). As it was built over the remains of Ashoka’s Shrine, the Vajrasana Throne retains its original position as the Seat of Enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha sat & attained Supreme Enlightenment is situated behind the Mahabodhi Temple. It is a Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) said to have sprung up at the same time when the Buddha was born. It has a long history of destruction & re-plantation & the present tree originates from sapling of the original tree from Sri Lanka. It is suggested to spend some time in the tranquil atmosphere of this sacred spot & reflect upon the virtues of Lord Buddha, attain fullness of faith & calm, followed by meditation.Night stay in Varanasi.

After breakfast take an excursion to Ramnagar fort tour situated around 14 Kms from Varanasi. This lofty fort was made up of Chunar sandstone in Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. Ramnagar Fort houses numerous influential buildings like Darbar Hall used for public audiences, Temple devoted to the author of the Hindu epic Mahabharat named Ved Vyas, A museum showcases an aristocratic collection of Vintage cars, armor, ivory work items, antique clocks, and royal carriages. Due to its rich cultural heritage, the fort was used by numerous filmmakers for shooting. The section of the fort is still used by the royal family of the Banaras as their residence which is not open for the tourists. Ramnagar Fort also houses a giant clock named Dharam Ghari built in 1852 which not only displays year, month, week, and day, but also the details about the sun, moon and the stars.
After that check out from the hotel and transfer to the Airport/ Railway Station for your onward journey.

Summary-
i. Ramnagar fort famous as historical and ancient

DEPART WITH SWEET MEMORIES

Vaishno Devi

Itinerary

Arrive Jammu by Train OR by Air. Meet and assist on arrival at Railway Station or at Airport and proceed straight to Katra by Car .Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, proceed for visit to “Mata Vaishnodevi” Darshan
Onward to Bhawan by foot or Ponies (to be arranged directly) OR by Chopper. After darshan, leave by Chopper / Ponies for Katra back. After Darshan, Check in at Hotel for Rest. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Shiv Khori – the Holy Cave abode of Lord Shiva situated at a distance of 70 Kms from Katra. The cave is a real wonder to be seen and measures nearly half a kilometer in length with a 4 feet high naturally formed Shiv-lingam at the heart of the Sanctum Sanctorum. Have darshans of Lord Shiva and back to Katra in the evening. If time permits, en route, visit Siar Baba waterfalls, Baba Dhansal & Nau Devis.

After breakfast checkout from hotel and our driver will drop you at station according to your train time.

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