11 Days Uttarakhand Package with Do Dham 1H1G1K2C2J1R2M Standard

Morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will 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 local jeep for Gaurikund & then your trek strat for Kedarnath Ji. After darshan, you follow same & back to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so the driver will back tp another palace if his contact no. in 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 the 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. The Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with the mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

On reaching Chopta,enjoy the views of meadows and Himalayan peaks.Visit the famous Deoria Tal You can also take small walks around the city of Chopta.

Start your day right on time with a trek to Tungnath Temple & Chandrashilla. The Chandrashila is highest point of the peak where Tungnath is located, and offers a 270 degree view of the Great Himalayan range, distinctly visible from here. At a height of about 4000 meters, and 1.5 kms further from Tungnath, Chandrashila is worth your time, if you’re excited about photographing the Himalayan peaks, or just like the rush of the hilly wind in your hair. On your way back you should visit Kanchula Kharak Musk Deer Sanctuary .

Reach Joshimath, check inn at the hotel.Localsightseeing in Joshimath covering Adi Shankracharya math, Nanda devi park,, Narsingh temple, Kalpvriksha.Rest of the day free at leisure.

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 the evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is another interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three km of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

• 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 waterfall. This place is 5 km. from Badrinath out of which 2 km. 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.

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 snowfalls. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.

On arrival in Rishikesh,start your day with visit to Ramjhula & Laxman Jhula. Both these iron suspension bridges built in 1986 across the river Ganges are one of the iconic landmarks of Rishikesh. Near Laxman Jhula visit Kailash Niketan Temple, a temple with 13 storeys. The view from the top of this temple is magnificient. Enjoy the river rafting in river ganga in case you are seeking for adventure or if travelling with small kids visit famous Beatles Ashram,Swarg Ashram, Bharat mata Mandir and not to miss Ganga Aarti in Parmarth Ashram Rishikesh.

Reach Mussoorie. Start sightseeing tour of Mussoorie covering Mussoorie Lake,Company Garden, Happy Valley, Gun Hill,Sir George Everest house, Camel’s Back Road. You can take a cycle rickshaw to Company Garden and back (do not pay more than Rs. 160). On return to Mall Road, you can trek up to Gun Hill. Sadly, there is no view from the top of this Mussoorie’s second highest point, as it is completely infested with shops. You would rather give this a miss!.Start walking on Camel’s Back Road.At the end of this road, you will be shown the a rocky outcrop in the shape of a camel’s hump. This is a must see, there is a very nice market at the end of Camel’s Back Road. Check it out if you still have some time. Also rediscover the magic of our very own Maggie in Mussoorie!

RTake a tour to Kempty Falls and Dhanaulti. Trek up the falls at Kempty instead of going down, this will be a new experience other than the commercialised down area of Kempty falls. Beware of monkeys snatching away things at Kempty. Do not miss the ECO park & Surkanda devi at Dhanaulti! It is simply superb… trek all the way up inside and discover beautiful and breath-taking sights.

Transfer from Mussoorie to Haridwar. Tour ends with happy memories…