BADRINATH ( UTTARAKHAND ). Sample itinerary 2.

Sample itinerary 2:

4N/5D Do Dham Yatra Ex Dehradun ( with helicopter ride ):

Day 1

GUPTKASHI

Welcome to your ‘ Do Dham Yatra’Upon arrival at Dehradun Airport, our driver will pick you from the station or airport and drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Day 2

GUPTKASHI

Early morning at 6.30 AM report to the helipad in time to board the chopper for Kedarnath. Upon arrival in Kedarnath,proceed to visit Shri Kedarnath Temple, performing Pooja and Darshan. Later reach the Helipad in time to board the Chopper. Our driver will pick you from Helipad point and transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Shri Kedarnath- is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow Covered peaks.

The temple of Kedarnath, located at a height of 3,581 mts, stands at the head of the Mandakini River. The present temple,built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands guard. It is said that devotees who die here become one with Shiva himself.

Day 3

BADRINATH

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Chopta. Chopta known as Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand surrounded by meadows and evergreen forests with spectacular views of the mighty Himalayan ranges.Upon arrival at Badrinath, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening, visit to Shri Badrinath Temple Aarti [If time permits].

Shri Badrinath Temple – This sacrosanct destination, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, has been committed to the welfare of humankind. The area, where Lord Vishnu pondered under a Badri tree for a thousand unremitting years and taught us a definite way to benefit humankind, is exceptional on the planet. Today, this temple is considered as one of the holiest Hindu temples.

Day 4

RUDRAPRAYAG

Morning, after bath in the Taptkund, visit the Shri Badrinath Temple.Brahma Kamal is significant for the Pind Daan Shradh of ancestors (Pitru). There are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Mata Murti Temple, Bhim Kund and the “Mukh ” of the Saraswati River, just within three kms. of Badrinath Ji. After the sightseeing tour, drive towards Rudraprayag. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

Day 5

RUDRAPRAYAG

After breakfast, check-out and drive to Haridwar/Dehradun Airport. We will drop you at Haridwar/Dehradun Airport.

( End of the itinerary ).