Kedarnath Temple , is a Hindu temple(shrine) dedicated to Shiva. Located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, Kedarnath is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April (Akshaya Tritiya) and November (Kartik Purnima, the autumn full moon).
During the winters, the vigraha (deity) from Kedarnath temple is carried down to Ukhimath and where the deity is worshiped for the next six months. Kedarnath is seen as a homogenous form of Shiva, the ‘Lord of Kedarkhand’, the historical name of the region.
The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 22 kilometers (14 mi) uphill trek from Gaurikund. Pony and manchan service is available to reach the structure.
According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath. The temple is one of the four major sites in India’s Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of Northern Himalayas. This temple is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas.
ITINERARY
Day 01:BOARD THE TRAIN FROM MUMBAI
Train Tickets will be given to you before the departure , With assign seats ( Mumbai / Pune / Gujarat /Nagpur / Indore / Bhopal / Delhi / Haridwar ) . Board the train from your station and move towards Haridwar.
Day 02:Delhi/Haridwar Leisure Time
Our Cab/Buses will pick you up from Delhi and take you towards Haridwar hotel . Check in in to the hotel , get your self fresh and rest for sometime. Afterwards our cabs will take you up for local Haridwar sightseeing (Ghat Visit , Temple Visit , Ganga Aarti etc .) Later come back to the hotel . Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
DAY 03:DEPARTURE FOR GUPTKASHI
Wake up in the morning have breakfast and depart towards Guptkashi.
**REACH GUPTKASHI | LEISURE DAY**
On the route to Guptkashi, we will cross the picturesque Devprayag, Srinagar and Rudrapyarag and also get a chance to witness the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River first and then the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini River. Reach Guptkashi and check-in to your hotel / Guest House / Home Stay, overnight stay with dinner.
DAY 04:TREK TO KEDARNATH DHAM|TREK DISTANCE:21KM
Drive to Sonprayag, from where we will take government cabs to reach Gaurikund. The Trek starts from Gaurikund, 21 Kms one way to reach Kedarnath Temple.
During the trek we can see numerous beautiful waterfalls; also there are many resting points where you can get a chance to get a gulp of Burannsh juice which also helps in tackling lack of oxygen problem faced by people at height.
Once Reach Kedarnath, take darshan in temple. Overnight stay in Kedarnath (Hotel / Guest House / Home Stay / Camps).
DAY 05:TREK DOWN|REACH BACK TO GUPTKASHI
In morning, go for DARSHAN at Kedarnath Shrine.
The Kedarnath Shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against true backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedarnath ranges. Take a moment to breathe in the spiritual aura of this place and witness the scenic beauty of Garhwal Himalayan range surrounding the temple which will give a feeling that it is indeed Shiva’s adobe.
After Darshan, trek down to Gaurikund. Reach Guptkashi, have dinner and overnight stay (Hotel / Guest House / Home Stay)…
DAY 06:DEPARTURE TOWARDS RISHIKESH
After breakfast, will board the Cab / Traveller and depart towards Rishikesh. Reach Rishikesh ,check in into the camp, enjoy the light music with some snacks, overnight stay in the camps with dinner .
DAY 07:RISHIKESH LOCAL SIGHTSEEING AND DEPARTURE TOWARDS DELHI
It has been a tiring trip. Just relax for a while and admire the nature. After breakfast will check out from the camps and some local sightseeing of Rishikesh (temple, Laxman Jhula etc), with river rafting and Depart towards Delhi. Overnight Journey to reach Delhi.
DAY 08:BOARD THE TRAIN FOR MUMBAI
Arrive Railway station and board the assigned train for Mumbai. Board the train; get yourself relaxed on the assign seats. Exchange the memories, clicked, and experienced, during the journey with the co travelers.
DAY 09:REACH MUMBAI WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
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INCLUSIONS
- Train Tickets from Mumbai to Delhi and back.
- Complete journey from Delhi in a Deluxe Tempo Traveler / SUV / Car
- 1 Night Stay in Haridwar ( Quad / Multiple Sharing Basis)
- 2 Nights stay in Guptkashi (Quad / Multiple Sharing Basis)
- 1 Night Stay in Kedarnath. ( Quad / Multiple Sharing Basis )
- 1 Night Stay in Rishikesh (Quad / Multiple Sharing Basis)
- Meals included in Total (4 Breakfast + 4 Dinner)
- All Local Sightseeing as per the Itinerary.
- Assistance of Team Captain throughout the trip.
- 24×7 customer support
EXCLUSION
- Meals which are not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any personal Expenses like Laundry, Telephone Bills and Tips ,travel insurance, medical insurance, liquors , mineral water, telephone charges etc.
- Any Expenses arising any natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, Route changes etc. (To be borne by the client directly on the spot)
- Any other items which are not specified under cost inclusions.
- Porter Charges, Pony/Dolly Charges to reach Kedarnath Temple.
- All Applicable taxes.
- Food and drinks during the travel not included in the itinerary.
- Anything extra will cost extra
- Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’.
- Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
- Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in inclusions.
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Trip Cost : (Per Person)
** Mumbai / Pune / Gujarat /Nagpur / Indore / Bhopal / Delhi / Haridwar / ETC **
** Quad / multiple Sharing **
** With 3 Tier AC Train :- 17,999/- Per Person + 5% GST **
** With Sleeper Non AC Train :- 14,999/- Per Person + 5% GST **
** Delhi to Delhi :- 13,500/- Per Person + 5% GST **
** Customization available on Pvt trip basis / Double sharing Basis**
Cancellation Policy:
NON – TRANSFERABLE AND NON – REFUNDABLE
IF ORGANISERS IS FORCED TO CHANGE OR CANCEL A TRIP AFTER IT HAS STARTED BECAUSE OF EVENTS AND SITUATIONS OUTSIDE ITS CONTROL – “FORCE MAJEURE” – NO COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID
50% of the amount refunded 30-60 days before the commencement of the journey.
No Refunds applicable on cancellation before the commencement of the journey.
If the trip is cancelled due to natural calamities in that case, no refund shall be provided, but you can complete your trip in the batches after june.
In case of any natural calamity like landslide, heavy rainfall or by any means if the travelers get stuck for extra days anywhere apart from the accommodations and travel schedule mentioned in the above itinerary, the travelers will have to bear their extra expenses.
NOTE
PLEASE VISIT AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF MOTHER NATURE BUT THEN ALSO KEEP GOOD TO NATURE AND AVOID THROWING TRASH OR ANY KIND OF GARBAGE EVEN IF YOU ALREADY SEE TRASH, CARRY IT, IF NOT AT LEAST DO YOUR PART BY NOT THROWING YOUR GARBAGE.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
ALL LOCAL LAWS APPLIES TO THE TOUR PARTICIPANTS, ADHERENCE TO SAME IS IMPLIED. PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE PERSONAL INSURANCE COVER BEFORE THE TOUR. PARTICIPANTS SHALL NOT HOLD RESPONSIBLE ANY OF OUR STAFF WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY FOR ANY INJURY, ACCIDENT, ILLNESS AND SUCH OTHER UNFORESEEN EVENTUALITIES DURING THE TOUR.