Uttarakhand 9N

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Barkot is a town, near Uttarkashi and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river.

Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town located in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. Uttarkashi town is headquarters of the district. Uttarkashi is also known as Somya Kashi. Uttarkashi is a religious place for spiritual and adventurous tourism. Uttarkashi town is also called as Shivnagri.

Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres in the Kedar-khanda, in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one in Varanasi.

Price Includes

Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis with Extra Bed/CWB & CNB.
Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac 12 seater Temo on sharing (A/c will switch off in Hills).
Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.
1 night stay in Kedarnath(Neat and clean GMVN camp on sharing basis/basic hotel accommodation, which is best available at Kedarnath with EP)

Price Excludes

GST @ 5 %
Air Fare/Train Fare.
Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary.
Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.
Charges of palki, pony & Helicopter tickets etc.

Itinerary

Day 1 - DEHRADUN u2013 BARKOT/KARSALI (205 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS/250 KM: 8 TO 9 HRS)

This morning arrival at Dehradun airport & depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. Drive via Mussoorie and visit Kempt Falls on the way. On arrival at Barkot, check in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 2 - BARKOT/KHARSALI u2013 YAMUNOTRI (45 KM: 2 HRS + 5 KM START TREK) u2013 BARKOT/KHARSALI

After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), JankiChatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in 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. Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.

Day 3 -BARKOT/KHARSALI u2013 UTTARKASHI (85 KM: 3 HRS/132 KM: 4 TO 5 HRS)

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 4 - UTTARKASHI u2013 GANGOTRI (97 KM: 3 TO 4 HRS) u2013 UTTARKASHI

Day 5 - UTTARKASHI u2013 GUPTKASHI (203 KM / 7 TO 8 HRS)

Day 6 -GUPTKASHI u2013 SONPRAYAG u2013 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). Kedarnath Temple: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. 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. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar. The present temple built in 8th century AD by Adi Guru Shankracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built by Pandavas. Temple has a Conical Lingam – the assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 year old. Behind the Kedarnath temple lies the Samadhi of final resting place of Adi Guru Shankracharya. It is believed that after establishing the four Dham in India he went for his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years….

Day 7 - KEDARNATH u2013 SONPRAYAG u2013 GUPTKASHI (20 KM TREK + 30 KM / 52 KMS DRIVE)

Days 8 - GUPTKASHI u2013 JOSHIMATH u2013 BADRINATH (200 KM: 7 TO 8 HRS)

Day 9-BADRINATH u2013 JOSHIMATH u2013 SRINAGAR (190 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. Srinagar 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 Srinagar town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.