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From the time immorial Garhwal has been a destination for the devout. The five Kedars (seats of Shiva), the Five Badris (Shrines of Vishnu) and the five Prayags (holy confluences) are the cherished goals of the Hindu Pilgrim. Deliverance from unhappiness is also promised to those who complete the arduous journey to the sources of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna. There are more than a dozen celebrated trithasthans (auspicious places) located in two adjacent areas in Garhwal which have traditionally been identified as the domain of Shiva, Kedar khand, and the realm of Vishnu , Badrikshetra. Although at times the entire Uttarakhand, particularly Garhwal, is referred to as _Kedarkhand_, the entire is more appropriately applied to the tract of land lying between the valleys of the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda.

Badrinath is consideration an Adisiddhapeeth- a place renowned for its mystico-magical power and hence considered conducive to the practice of spiritual- meditational exercises, tantric ritual or penance. There are interesting tales attached to its name. Badri is the Sanskrit word for a common berry, ber, usually offered to Shiva. The faithful believe that a gigantic badri tree is situated here which is not visible to mortals in the age of Kali.
Considered one of the Char Dham or four principal places of Hindu worship, Badrinath is perched comfortably at an altitude of 3,122m on the slopes of a U-Shaped valley, protected from avalanches by a rocky projection above. Nilkanth stands by like a sentinel, and below the temple flows the crystals-clear torrent of the Vishnu Ganga. A short distance and a hard climb away from the main shrine are the Vyas and Ganes Gufas (cave). The Mahabharata, according to tradition, was composed and dictated there.

Kedarnath is considered to be the holiest of Shiva_s shrines in the Himalayas. It is likened in the Skanda Purana to Jahnavi (Ganga) amongst rivers, the Brahmin amongst men, and gold amongst metals. Devout Hindus believe that whoever dies here becomes one with Shiva, and the properties of the sacred land are believed to cleanse the most hardened sinner. The temple stands at the head of the Mandakini river in the shadow of the Kedarnath peak. It is dedicated to the worship of Sadasiva, the invisible form of Shiva. The symbolic phallus , the Jyotirlinga or resplendent lingam, one of twelve scattered over India, is in the form of a natural rock and is also called the Shankaracharyashiva. Beyond the temple stretches the snowy expanse known as the mahapanth-the highway of heaven. A short distance away is a precipice known as Bhairav-jhanp-_Shiva_s leap_. Untill the first quarter of the last century, certain devotees would commit ritual suicide by throwing themselves off the edge in the belief that Shiva would thereby grant them instant salvation. Not very far away is the Chorabari Tal, now renamed the Gandhi Sarovar, where the river Mandakini originates. There are a number of glacial lakes within a radius of 5 km from Kedarnath.

Gangotri or Gangavatari marks the descent of the celestial to earth. Gangotri is situated behind Kedarnath on the south bank of the river, amidst a thick stand of deodars at an altitudes of 3,100m.A little distance away the Kedar Gnaga joins the Bhagirathi at Gaurkikund. This pool is consecrated as the site of the goddess Gauri's ritusnan (ritual bath celebrating the attainment of ouberty).The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. According to another legend, Pandavas performed the great 'Deva Yagna' here to atone the deaths of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. High structure made of white granite

Yamunotri at an elevation of 3235 meteres above sea-level, the shrine of Yamunotri is one of the 'Four Dhams' of Uttarakhand.According to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and glaciers, it is one of the most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu pilgrim.

Deva Prayag (DeoPrayag) is where the tranquil Alaknanda embraces the tempestuous Bhagirathi and it is here that the Ganga is truly born. Devout Hindus consider this prayag second only to the Triveni in Allahabad. The most ancient stone inscriptions found in Uttarakhand are located here. The famous Raghunatha Math, one of the many names for the Rama Temple, is also situated here and it is at Deva Prayag that the priests of Badrinath sojourn in winter. According to an old legend this spot is named after Deva Sharma, a poor Brahmin who performed rigorous austerities at this spot and obtained the favor of Vishnu_s incarnation Rama. The hero of the Ramayana had come here to expiate the sin of brahma hatya (Brahmin-slaughter) after killing the demo-king Ravana. King Dashratha, the father of Lord Rama, is also said to have undergone penance here.

Karna Prayag is one of five sites where the confluence of sacred rivers occurs. The five prayags are Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karanprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag. Allahabad where the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati join is known as Prayag and is one of the holy places of Hindu pilgrimage. The confluence of the Pindari River, which arises from the icy Pindari glacier, and the Alaknanda occurs at Karanprayag. There is a temple dedicated to Karna, a mythical hero from the Mahabharata, at Karanprayag. Karna was the child of Surya the Sun god and Kunti. Karna worshipped his father here and received boons from him of impenetrable armour and protective earrings, which made him unvanquishable.

Yatra 2011

Pilgrimage to Char Dham

Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrianth


Fixed Departure Tours 2010
Group No. Month of Operation Date of Starting
01, 02, 03 May 16th , 23rd , 30th 
04, 05,  06, 07 June 6th , 13th , 20th, 27th
08,09, 10,11, 12 October 3rd , 10th , 17th , 24th 


Day 01 : Arrive Haridwar- HARIDWAR/ RISHIKESH Drive  01 hr
Arrive Haridwar Met upon arrival & drive to Rishikesh Arrive & transfer to hotel in Rishikesh. Evening visit the Ghat's s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges" " the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.

Day 02 : RISHIKESH / MUSSORIE / SATANACHATTI/CHATTI DRIVE 8-9 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
Morning drive to Sayanna Chatti. We stop at Mussorie for a while. After lunch at Mussorie drive to Saynnachatti. The Entire drive is along the Yamuna river today. Arrive Schatti and transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 : SAYANNACHATTI / JANKICHATTI JEEP JANKICHATTI / YAMOTRI / JCHATTITREK/ PONY JANKICHATTI/ SAYANNACHATTI JEEP
Morning take a local jeep from Hanumanchatti to Jankichatti ( Half way ) arrive Jankichatti and commence trek/pony to Yamnotri , the source of Yamnuna, the second most important life giving river in India. After Darshan & Puja trek/ pony to Janki chatti. Arrive and take Jeep back to the hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 03 : HANUMANCAHTTI / UTTERKASHI/GANGOTRI DRIVE 7-8 HRS.
Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. . Arive Utterkashi. Visit to famous Vishwanath temple. After lunch Enroute we stop to explore Harshil valley and hot springs of Ganganani. Arrive Gangotri and visit the temple Darshan. After visiting the famous fall, Overnight hotel.

Day 04 : SAYANNA CAHTTI / UTTERKASHI. DRIVE 5-6 HRS. OVENRIGHT HOTEL.
Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. . Arive Utterkashi. Visit to famous Vishwanath temple. Check in to the hotel . late evening visit the market of the hill town. Overnight River Side Resort.

Day 05 : UTTERKASHI/GANGOTRI / UTTERKASHI DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Enroute we stop to explore Harshil valley and hot springs of Ganganani. Arrive Gangotri and visit the temple Darshan. After visiting the famous fall, Overnight River Side Resort.

Day 06 : UTTERKASHI/ RUDRAPRAYAG / GUPTAKASHIDRIVE 7-8 HRS.
Morning after breakfast drive to Guptakashi. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudra prayag. Arrive Gupta Kashi and transfer to hotel. Evening visit the Gupta Kashi Temple. Overnight hotel.

Day 07 : GUPTAKASHI / GAURIKUND DRIVE : 2-3 HRS. KEDARNATH TREK / PONY 5-6 HRS
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund . Arrive Gaurikund and commence trek /pony to Kedarnath. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening visit the temple for Darshan. Overnight hotel.

Day 08 : KEDARNATH / GAURIKUND / RUDRAPRAYAG. TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3HRS.
After morning puja trek down to Gaurikund. After lunch break and refreshing bath at Gaurikund hot springs we drive to Rudra Prayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and check into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09 : RUDRAPRAYAG / BADRINATH. DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Morning drive to Badrinath. The entire drive up to Joshimath is along the Alaknanda river. We stop at Joshimath for some time. Later we drive to Badrinath. Arrive Badrinath and check in to hotel. Evening visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight hotel. Enjoy sun set and sunrise on Neelkanth peak above the Badrinath temple. night stay.

Day 10 : BADRINATH / JOSHIMATH / AULI / RUDRAPRAYAG
Early morning Puja and darshan of Badrinath Jee. After late breakfast drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath. One can take rope way to Auli or explore Joshimath visiting shankraCharya temple etc. After late lunch drive to Rudraprayag. Arrive and transfer to hotel . Overnight hotel.

Day 11 : RUDRAPRAYAG / DEVPRAYAG /HARIDWAR
Morning visit the prayaga ( confluence of Rudraprayag) Later drive to Devprayag. Visit the ancient temple of Devprayag at the beginning of the holy Ganges.Lunch Enroute. Visit to the confluence of Rudraprayag & Devprayag.


Day 12 : Rishikesh / Hirdwar / Delhi
Morning after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing of Haridwar. Intime transferto Railway Station /Apt to Board train/flight for Delhi.


Package Tariff YATRA 2011
 

Eco Plan ( Standard)
No. of Persons Travelling together Transport Used Cost Per Person SRS Taxes
02 – 3   Persons Travelling together NAC Tata Indigo 34,989 11,989 2.57%
02 – 3   Persons Travelling together NAC Tavera 39,989 ,, ,,
04 – 05 Persons Travelling together NAC Tavera 34,989 ,, ,,
06 – 07 Persons Travelling together NAC Tempo Traveler 29,989 ,, ,,
08 – 10 Persons Travelling Together NAC Tempo Traveler 27,989 ,, ,,
11 – 15 Persons Travelling together NAC Dlx 2 x 2 Mini Bus 26,989 ,, ,,
15 – 19 Persons Travelling together NAC Dlx 2 x 2 Mini Bus 25,989 ,, ,,
20 – 24 Persons Travelling Together NAC Dlx 2 x 2 Mini Bus 24,989 ,, ,,
 
Leisure  Plan ( Deluxe)
No. of Persons Travelling together Transport Used Cost Per Person SRS Taxes
02– 03   Persons Travelling together AC Toyota Innova 49,989 15,989 2.57%
03 – 04  Persons Travelling together AC Toyota Innova 44,989 ,, ,,
05 – 07 Persons Travelling together AC Tempo Traveler 39,989 ,, ,,
08 – 10 Persons Travelling Together AC Tempo Traveler 37,989 ,, ,,
11 – 15 Persons Travelling together AC Dlx 2 x 2 Mini Bus 34,989 ,, ,,
15 – 19 Persons Travelling together AC Dlx 2 x 2 Mini Bus 32,989 ,, ,,
20 – 24 Persons Travelling Together AC Dlx 2 x 2 Mini Bus 29,989 ,, ,,


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Accommodation on twin sharing basis during the entire trip in the best hotels and camps as per the following details.
Name of the Town Hotels Used Room Plan
  Eco Plan Leisure Plan    
Rishikesh   Tapovan Resort Htl Vasundhara/Narayana Spa /Great Ganga Standard CPAI
Sayana Chatti  Hotel Himalaya Kalindi/ Camp Veda Standard CPAI
Utterkashi Mahima resort River Side Resort /Mahima Super Ldx rooms Standard CPAI
Rudraprayag Balbir palace AC Rooms Hotel Monal Resort Standard CPAI
Kedarnath Himachal House /Agra House Himachal House /P&S Awas New/ Agra House Standard CPAI
Gupta Kashi* JP Palace JP Palace Dlx Rooms /Himalaya Standard CPAI
Badrinath Parmarth/Rawal DShala/Eq Narayan Palace  Dlx Rooms / Sarovar Standard CPAI
Rudraprayag Balbir palace AC Rooms Hotel Monal Resort Standard CPAI
Haridwar Khanna Palace /Eq Hotel Godwin/ Country Inn & Suits Standard CPAI
2. Transportation from Pick up Haridwar on Day 01 Haridwar to drop Haridwar on day 12 by well-maintained Vehicles & hand picked drivers.
3. Sight seeing and Darshan during the entire trip.
4. Services of good English speaking escort / guide * during the entire trip.
5. All tourist taxes, parking etc. on the way.
6. Portage of one Pcs of Baggage on the trip.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  1. Items of personal nature e.g camera fees, laundry , telephone, insurance, medical services, evacuation and services in unforeseen circumstances etc.
  2. Riding ponies/ Dandi on trek.
  3. Travel to & from Haridwar.
  4. Meals on the Trip - Rishikesh & Haridwar Lunch – 380 Dinner 450 +12.5% tax
    Chardham Towns – Lunch 280 Dinner 350 + 12.5% Tax
The above Cost is :
1. Valid for 2011 Pilgrimage Season from May to November.
2. Subject to Govt Services tax which is 2.57 % at present.
3. Nett and non-commissionable

Number of persons on the trip: To make the trips environment friendly with personalized services the number of persons on the trip is from minimum 04/6 to Maximum 19.·

Meals: We emphasize a lot on food. Good quality hygienic food is cooked and served on the trips. Breakfast & dinners are heavy meals. To save time light picnic lunches with fruits, biscuits & Juices are served while traveling.


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