ITINERARY NO: PHDY 09

BADRINATH, KEDARNATH from Delhi (Kedarnath by Helicopter )

Duration : 07 DAYS/ 06 NIGHTS

Day 01

Delhi to Haridwar (230 kms/6-7hrs)
Arrival Delhi Railway Station / Airport / Hotel, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.

Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas . The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.

Day 02

Haridwar to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi (210kms/7-8hr)
Drive to Guptkashi enroute visit Devprayag. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 03

Guptkashi – Phata Helipad (10kms) - Kedarnath – Phata (By Helicopter) – Guptkashi

Morning drive to Phata (Helipad), transfer to Kedarnath by Helicopter. Visit Kedarnath Temple, Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. Return back to Phata. Later drive back to Guptkashi. Rest day at leisure. Overnight stay.

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, 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 r! emaining 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.

Day 04

Guptkashi - Badrinath (210kms/7-8hr) HT : 3133 MTS
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.

Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".

Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.

Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.

Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple , Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.

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

Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.

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.

Day 05

Badrinath to Joshimath (44kms/3hr) / Rudraprayag (160kms) / Kirtinagar (200kms/7-8hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Later drive back to Joshimath / Pipalkoti / Kirtinagar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.

Day 06

Joshimath to Rishikesh (255kms/8-9hr) / Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (140kms/4-5hr) / Kirtinagar – Rishikesh (100kms/3hr)

Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math. Later, Drive back to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Rishikesh, the '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.

Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram.

Day 07

Rishikesh to Hardwar via Delhi (250kms/7-8hr)
Drive back to Delhi . On Arr. Delhi , transfer to Railway Station / Airport.

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TOUR COST : Per Person Per Tour Basis ( In Rupees )

Rates Upto 3 Star & Lower Hotels
TOTAL PAX Transpo-rtation Guide Stan-dard Package Supe-rior Package Deluxe Package
(Min.) (Exclu-sive)   (No Meal) (No Meal) (Break-fast)
02 Pax (01 Room ) Tata Indigo / Dzire No INR 23570 INR 24990 INR 28370
02 Pax (01 Room ) Toyota Innova No INR 29730 INR 31150 INR 34530
02 Pax (01 Room ) Crysta No INR 32110 INR 33530 INR 36910
04 Pax (02 Rooms ) Toyota Innova No INR 19200 INR 20620 INR 24000
04 Pax (02 Rooms ) Crysta No INR 20390 INR 21810 INR 25190
06 Pax (03 Rooms ) Toyota Innova No INR 15900 INR 17320 INR 20700
06 Pax (03 Rooms ) Crysta No INR 16700 INR 18120 INR 21500
06 Pax (03 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (09 Seater) No INR 20880 INR 22300 INR 25680
08 Pax (04 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (09 Seater) No INR 17980 INR 19400 INR 22780
10 Pax (05 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (12 Seater) No INR 16550 INR 17970 INR 21350
12 Pax (06 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (12 Seater) No INR 15330 INR 16750 INR 20130
14 Pax (07 Rooms ) Mini Coach (15 Seater) No INR 16230 INR 17650 INR 21030
16 Pax (08 Rooms ) Mini Coach (18 Seater) Yes INR 17600 INR 19020 INR 22400
16 Pax (08 Rooms ) Mini Coach (27 Seater) Yes INR 19200 INR 20620 INR 24000
18 Pax (09 Rooms ) Mini Coach (18/20 Seater) Yes INR 16660 INR 18080 INR 21460
18 Pax (09 Rooms ) Mini Coach (27 Seater) Yes INR 18080 INR 19500 INR 22880
20 Pax (10 Rooms ) Mini Coach (27 Seater) Yes INR 17190 INR 18610 INR 21990
20 Pax (10 Rooms ) Mini Coach (20 Seater) Yes INR 15910 INR 17330 INR 20710
Extra Matt-ress / Extra Person NIL NIL INR 6300 INR 7540 INR 9150
Dinner Supple-ment NIL NIL INR 1300 INR 1300 INR 2000

 

Rates 3 Star & Above Hotels
TOTAL PAX Transpo-rtation Guide Luxury Package Prem-ium Package
(Min.) (Exclu-sive)   (Dinner & Break-fast) (Dinner & Break-fast)
02 Pax (01 Room ) Tata Indigo / Dzire No INR 34770 INR 41940
02 Pax (01 Room ) Toyota Innova No INR 40930 INR 48100
02 Pax (01 Room ) Crysta No INR 43310 INR 50480
04 Pax (02 Rooms ) Toyota Innova No INR 30410 INR 37580
04 Pax (02 Rooms ) Crysta No INR 31600 INR 38770
06 Pax (03 Rooms ) Toyota Innova No INR 27110 INR 34280
06 Pax (03 Rooms ) Crysta No INR 27900 INR 35070
06 Pax (03 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (09 Seater) No INR 32090 INR 39250
08 Pax (04 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (09 Seater) No INR 29190 INR 36360
10 Pax (05 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (12 Seater) No INR 27760 INR 34920
12 Pax (06 Rooms ) Tempo Traveler (12 Seater) No INR 26540 INR 33700
14 Pax (07 Rooms ) Mini Coach (15 Seater) No INR 27430 INR 34600
16 Pax (08 Rooms ) Mini Coach (18 Seater) Yes INR 28820 INR 35970
16 Pax (08 Rooms ) Mini Coach (27 Seater) Yes INR 30400 INR 37570
18 Pax (09 Rooms ) Mini Coach (18/20 Seater) Yes INR 27860 INR 35040
18 Pax (09 Rooms ) Mini Coach (27 Seater) Yes INR 29280 INR 36450
20 Pax (10 Rooms ) Mini Coach (27 Seater) Yes INR 28400 INR 35560
20 Pax (10 Rooms ) Mini Coach (20 Seater) Yes INR 27110 INR 34280
Extra Matt-ress / Extra Person NIL NIL INR 14430 INR 18090

 

HOTELS USED

Place

Night

Deluxe Package Hotels

Supe-rior Package Hotels

Stan-dard Package Hotels

Meal Plan

 

Break-fast

Break-fast

Break-fast

Hari-dwar

01

Lakshay (A/C) / Crystal Ganga (A/C) / Classic Residency (A/C) / Brinjal (A/C) / Hyphen (A/C) Hotel Khanna Palace (A/C) / Devganga (A/C)    Matri Neer (A/C) / Laxmi Sadan (A/C) / Madhav Inn (A/C) / Romson (A/C) / Pinaki (A/C)

Gupt-kashi

02

Advanta (Swiss Tents) / Himalayan Orchid / Sunshine / Shree Narayana Mritunjay Palace / Vijay Palace / Jagatraj / Raj Palace / Devdham Hotel Rajhans / Paradise / Subham / Kanha / Anoop 

Badri-nath

01

Hotel Narayana Palace / Badri Villa Hotel Charanpaduka / Laxmi / Shivkadam Bholagiri / Parmarth / Bharat Shree / Urvashi

Birahi / Rudra-prayag / Srinagar / Kirti-nagar

01

Samrat Resort (A/C) Shangrilla (A/C) / Prachi (A/C) / Srikot Castle (A/C) / Ashirwad (A/C) Hotel Anmol / Alpine / Hotel Srikot Castle / Ashirwad

Rishi-kesh

01

Kamakshi (A/C) / MJ Hills (A/C) / Yog Vashisht (A/C) / Arctic Hills (A/C) Trihari (A/C) / Shivansh Inn Resort (A/C) / Ganga Ashoka (A/C) / NV Tapovan (A/C) Yog Tapovan (A/C) / Devoy Inn (A/C)

Rates 3 Star & Above Hotels

Place

Night

Luxury Package Hotels

Pre-mium Package Hotels

Meal Plan

 

Break-fast & Dinner

Break-fast & Dinner

Hari-dwar

01

Hotel Godwin (A/C) / One Hotel (A/C) Hotel Radisson Blu (A/C)

Gupt-kashi

02

Village Retreat / Kailash Residency / Kedar River Retreat Charmachan (Cottage) / La Fiyoli Resort (Cottage)

Badrinath

01

Hotel Lord Palace / Snow Crest (Sup) Hotel Sarovar Portico / Snow Crest (Premium)

Birahi / Rudra-prayag / Srinagar / Kirti-nagar

01

Monal Resort (A/C Standard) / Riverside Resort (A/C) Monal Resort (A/C Deluxe)

Rishi-kesh

01

Regenta Inn (A/C) / Bliss Ganga (A/C) Divine Resort (A/C Ganga View)

PACKAGE COST INCLUDES
::-- Assistance on Arrival & Departure
::-- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
::-- Meals as per Plan mentioned above
::-- All Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by A/c Vehicle as per the size of the group.( Delhi to Haridwar & Haridwar  To Delhi A.C & Rest tour will be Non Ac)
::-- All inter-state taxes, toll taxes, driver allowance & parking etc.
::-- All prevailing applicable taxes.

PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDES:
::-- Air fare / train fare.
::-- Any meals other than those specified in ‘Cost Includes'.
::-- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
::-- Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes'.
::-- Porterage during trekking
::-- Ponies / Dollies during trekking
::-- Entrance fees during sightseeing.
::-- Destination Guide
::-- Any item of personal nature like Laundry, Telephone, tips,  donations at temples, extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
::-- Goods & Service Tax 5%

IMPORTANT NOTES:
::-- All extras (F&B and any other services) availed by the customer will be on direct payment basis
::-- In case of odd number groups, the extra person shall be accommodated in the same room with an extra bed / mattress.
::-- The above rates are applicable to the Indian Nationals only .
::-- In Rishikesh, Green card permit will be taken from Uttrakhand Govt. the time may vary depending upon crowd there while taking the permit.
::-- Any Meals , services not utilized , partly utilized are non refundable.

::-- THE CUSTOMER HAS TO BEAR THE PROPORTIONATE TOUR COST IN CASE OF EXTENDED STAY OR TRAVELLING DUE TO ANY REASON. WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGE IN THE ITINERARY DUE TO LANDSLIDES, FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, WEATHER CONDITIONS OR ANY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ADDITIONAL COST INCURRED WILL BE IN ADDITION TO THE COST.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
::-- Minimum Cancellation is 10% or INR 3000 whichever maximum Per Person Per Tour
::-- 25% Between 45-30 Days Before Tour Departure
::-- 50% Between 30-15 Days Before Tour Departure
::-- 75% Between 15-05 Days Before Tour Departure
::-- 100% on the Same Day & No show & 05 Days remaining.
::-- Cancellation charges as % of Total Tour Cost.

Note: - As per the Government directive, you are requested to produce your photo identity document such as Driving License/Pan Card/Voter ID Card/Passport/Company ID Card etc at the point of check in at the hotel. We appreciate your cooperation

: - In case of non-availability of requested hotel / hotels, we will provide accommodation in a similar category hotel / hotels.

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