The trip was fabulous. Shimla is an amazing place with lots to see and do. Our tour operator was excellent. All of their suggestions and recommendations were solid. We loved our hotel and the location. All the tours were high-quality and we experienced no difficulties with pickups. Mr. Nitin was extremely pleasant to work with and truly wanted us to have a fabulous time.
Kirti Saxena
We cannot recommend this travel company enough! My husband and I had been wanting to go to India for quite some time but had not done so due to lack of time to plan a worthwhile trip. Booking with this company was exactly what we needed--we told them the types of places and sites we wanted to see and they took care of the rest.
Martin S
I got exactly the vacation I wanted for almost no work and probably cheaper than I could have done it myself. I told this travel company what I wanted and they just did the rest. The hotels and tours/activities were great! Couldn't have asked for more. Great service too they were very responsive and helpful!
Chirag K
Dodham Yatra
Kedarnath
Kedarnath has one of the holiest hindu temples and is an ever most well known destination for hindu travelers and tourist from everywhere throughout the world in a beautiful spot at the birthplace of the waterway Mandakani.....
Badrinath is viewed as the holiest of the four imperative sanctums. The town is at an elevation of 3,133 m. above ocean level, arranged on the left bank of river Alaknanda and precisely between the two mountains Nara and Narayan.
The Dodham Yatra is considered as an absolute necessity went by journey visit keeping in mind the end goal to get salvation. Consistently, more than 2 Lac travelers visit these sacred hallowed places. In Hindu mythology, it is trusted that the ancient Hindu thinker Shri Adi Shankaracharya coined the term ‘Dodham’. The strict importance of this term is two homes God or Holy Destinations. These two holy places are in the area that is well known for the enamoring mountains encompassed by a thick layer of snow and unadulterated climate.
In India, the Hindus trust that the Dodham visit opens the entryways of salvation by washing ceaselessly every one of their transgressions. It is likewise trusted that this excursion must be embraced in any event ideal. These two holy places have an awesome criticalness and spot in Hindu mythology. As indicated by this mythology, Shri Adi Shankaracharya gained opportunity from rebirth in the Shri Badrinath Dham. The entryway to the Yatra is Yamunotri. Next destination is the eminent Gangotri place of worship. From that point the explorer needs to visit Shri Kedarnath Dham lastly Shri Badrinath Dham. After completing the Dodham pilgrimage tour, the pilgrim achieves an absolute serenity of the mind.
Badrinath
Badrinath Dham is one of the oldest of Hindu places of worship. On the right bank of the river Alaknanda lies the sacred shrine perched at an altitude of 3133 m above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain peaks Nar & Narain with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid back-drop. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badries, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu. he revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name 'Badri Van' meaning 'forest of berries.' Built by Adi Shankaracharaya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colorful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. References to Sri Badrinath have been made in the Vedas & perhaps it was a popular shrine during the Vedic age also. The Skand Purana gives an accvount of the Adiguru consecrating the idol of Lord Badri Vishal in the temple after recovering it from Narad Kund, in a pursuance of a divine call from heaven.Badrinath is viewed as the holiest of the four imperative sanctums. The town is at an elevation of 3,133 m. above ocean level, arranged on the left bank of river Alaknanda and precisely between the two mountains Nara and Narayan. The place of worship is committed to Vishnu, the preserver and falls in the religious schedule of each ardent Hindu.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath has one of the holiest hindu temples and is an ever most well known destination for hindu travelers and tourist from everywhere throughout the world in a beautiful spot at the birthplace of the waterway Mandakani, the place of worship of Kedarnath is most loved amongst the hindu pilgrimes.
The Kedarnath place of worship, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a beautiful spot arranged, against the scenery of the superb Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the defender and the destroyer. As per legend, the Pandavas subsequent to having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt regretful of having executed their own siblings and looked for the endowments of Lord Shiva for reclamation. He evaded them more than once keeping in mind escaping took shelter at Kedarnath as a bull. On being tailed he jumped into the ground, leaving his protuberance at first glance. The rest of the parts of Lord Shiva showed up at four different places and are loved there as his signs. The arms showed up at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the tummy at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four aforementioned hallowed places are dealt with as Panch Kedar.
Travel Tips & Things to Carry for Dodham
If inquire for direction ask only shopkeepers make sure at least two, or use services of Govt. tourist Information Center.
Due to climate changes may suffer with throat sore so carry some throat relieving tablets. or gargles with salt warm water.
Boiled and fried food is better & safer avoid cold or raw vegetable, bitter salad or ice. Always carry a hand sanitizer.
Keep a small first box with having some pain killer, anti fever, cough-cold tablets, antibiotic, antiseptic cream, bandages etc.
Keep always with yourself a Touch and lighter as electric city light may go off at any time.
If you are carry Handy cam, Digital Camera, mobile phone so carry additional battery because availability of electricity at every place is fluctuate.
Do not take photo at prohibited places and temples. Also respect the sentiments local peoples.
Carry some woolen clothes with yourself as you travel at high altitude region.
Your physical and mental health should be good as you will trek at high altitude about 14000ft. if necessary carry a small oxygen cylinder.
Before yatra do some practice of walking approx 4 to 5 km daily.
Always hired a registered Porters, Pony or doly. Walk with dolies or pony as they carry your luggage.
Keep some dry food, biscuits, Sugar, Candies, Glucose powder, milk powder, assorted dry fruits, honey or lemons, Water bottle, spoons, tumblers, saucers and plates.
Please consider environments, don’t throw wrappers of chips, chocolates, polythene, cold drink bottle, water bottle etc. on road or in the forest. Use dustbin.
Carry enough money with yourself for personal expenses as ATM is very rare.
Non veg meal, alcohol is completely prohibited in yatra route.
Avoid a rest where board of caution indicated.
Avoid carry jewellery.
Don’t endeavor to clean hands, feet, clothes or bath in the rivers while there is no special ghat or place.
Make sure your vehicle has fitness and necessary permits to route of yatra. AC is not working on hill drive.
Do's & Dont's
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Don’t
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Prior Hotel Bookings is a must.
Don’t throw wrappers of chocolates etc on road or in the forest trek during journey, better to use dustbins if possible otherwise keep it in your pocket and throw when you find dustbin.
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While on high altitude, eat only what is cooked over there.
Don’t overstrain on steep gradients.
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Carry sufficient heavy woolens clothes including sweaters, woolen thermal body warmers, trousers, monkey caps, mufflers and any other cold fighting apparel.
Also wind sheeters, raincoats, sleeping bags, blankets, water proof shoes with sufficient grips, small water proof tents, torch with sufficient batteries and walking sticks should also be carried. Ladies are advised to wear body hugging clothing like Salwar Kamiz, pants, etc instead of sarees.
Places where warning signs are fixed should not be used for relaxation.
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Cover your head with Monkey cap or any other woolen clothes while on high altitude to avoid hill-sickness, giddiness etc., at Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri.
Don’t break traffic discipline.
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Carry dry eatable stocks with you like biscuits, Sugar, Candies, Chocolates, milk powder, assorted dry fruits, honey, lemons and tinned foods and other items suiting your palates.
Also carry Water bottle, spoons, tumblers, saucers and plates.
Heavy jewellery should be avoided during journey.
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Trek only on hill-side, avoid trekking or standing on valley side, as pony (horse) coming from opposite direction may push you down to the valley which may cause serious casualty.
Don’t try to wash hands/ clothes/ bath in the rivers on the way.
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Only registered pony walla, porter, dandy man may be hired as they are available for prefixed tariffs.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited
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To avoid inconvenience, ponies carrying luggage and eatables should remain with you all the time. At no point of time should you should not get out of touch with them at any point of time. While carrying your luggage through the porters tie it properly as to avoid any loss of luggage
Never overtake the overtaking vehicle.
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While on trekking, trek in one motion (Slow step), avoid any competition.
Maintain discipline. Move slowly and steadily, as this is a laborious pilgrimage.
Never drive an overloaded vehicle
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Instructions of Yatra officer should be strictly followed. Respect customs of locals
Don't compete with local vehicles / drivers while driving. They know the terrain very well.
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Tap-Water is available at every place, use only tap-water or boiled water can be obtained from local chatty (tea-shop) during on trekking.
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You should Carry sufficient money to pay for your personal expenses during the journey.
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It is always advisable to carry your own personal medical kit and First aid kit containing Ointment or any painkiller tablet, Bandage, Antiseptic Ointment, Any other medicine prescribed by your doctor if you have B.P or any other problems.
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Put sweet candid in the mouth, use electrol / glucose in water while trekking.
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While hiring pony / doli /local laborer if tea/meals if offered to them, they provide better services or take more care of you.
Just returned from a small trip to Auli. We spent 5 days in Auli & Rishikesh. All arrangements done for our tour were amazing. Hotels, guides, driver etc. everything was excellent. Karni was always there to help us whenever we had doubt regarding the itinerary. He was super quick in responding to our queries. We highly recommend this tour!!
Thank you very much for your review Jay & Anushka. We appreciate your candid feedback to help us to build on areas where we are doing well and work on those which need to be improved.Thank you again and we hope you are traveling again soon with us with enhanced services.
I completed a 6 -day Uttarakhand trip with this tour company. It was an incredible experience! I am a woman, and I was traveling in India alone. Even though it was the off-season, I was so pleased that the company arranged for me to do this trek with four other women.
It was winter (and very cold), but the company arranged for some lovely accommodations along the three nights of our trek. The food was amazing, the trekking was an enjoyable challenge, and the views along the entire trek were absolutely breathtaking.
Binod, our kind and competent guide, was absolutely wonderful, and I'm grateful for him leading us through the wilderness in this magical place!
I absolutely recommend this company to everyone! Their service exceeded all of my expectations, and I'm so grateful for this experience. I can't wait to travel back to the Himalayas for more trekking.
Thank you very much for your review Lalit & Ritu. We appreciate your candid feedback to help us to build on areas where we are doing well and work on those which need to be improved.Thank you again and we hope you are traveling again soon with us with enhanced services.
We just finished the Kedarkantha trek. We had an excellent guide, Naveen. He has the widest knowledge about the geography, the plants, everything. He took care of all our needs during the trek. We highly recommend this company and especially the guide Pemba for anyone considering taking a Trek in the Uttarakhand region.
The trek was amazing, and we had very good views in the morning of the whole Himalaya range including Himalayas in the distance. On our way we had a chance to meet the local population, see how they live, and learn to make Bhang ki Chutney...
Thank you very much for your review Rahul & Priya. We appreciate your candid feedback to help us to build on areas where we are doing well and work on those which need to be improved.Thank you again and we hope you are traveling again soon with us with enhanced services.
We have just just returned home after doing the amazing 6 day Uttarakhand tour! Wow, what a fantastic experience, we were so lucky with the weather and got to enjoy incredible views of Himalayan Peaks. The trek was a lot tougher than I expected but we all survived ok. I have to say the entire All Seasons team were superb, Mr Binod ( our guide) was a true gentleman and very patient with us, his knowledge of the flora and fauna made the trek more interesting especially for m6 son who has a keen interest in nature. Just want to say thanks to Subash for his attention and responsiveness to all my queries in planning this trip, he was fantastic and I wish him well in the future, his ethos of supporting the families high up in the mountains is commendable.
Thank you very much for your review Amit & Sikha. We appreciate your candid feedback to help us to build on areas where we are doing well and work on those which need to be improved.Thank you again and we hope you are traveling again soon with us with enhanced services.
Just returned from a short and wonderful trip to Uttarakhand with amazing tour company team. They did everything and beyond to make our holiday fantastic. Thank You!!
I know this company for almost 10 years now. I guess i was one of the first customer and know Rahul`s Family really well. The Trips are fantastic, thank you so much Rahul !!!
