Ek Dham Yatra Tours
Badrinath Pilgrimage Tour 
Badrinath Yatra with Valley of Flowers
Yamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath and Badrinath are four major shrines in Garhwal Himalaya. Gaumukh is the source of River Ganges which is nearly 19 Kms from the road head of Gangotri. Valley of Flowers Hemkund Sahib and Panch Kedar circuit is one of major attraction in Garhwal Himalaya.
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Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations Covered : Har Ki Peri, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanparyag, Nandaprayag Joshimath, Narsing Mandir, Vishnuprayag, Mana Village, Byas Gufa, Ganesh Temple, Saraswati River, Bheem Pul, Badrinath Temple, Narad Kund. Gobind Ghat - Ghangriya - Valley of Flowers Etc..
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi - Rishikesh (225 kms. 6 hrs. drive)
Upon arrival meeting and assistance followed by drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check at Hotel. Rishikesh is located some 24 km north of Haridwar on the right bank of the Ganga, surrounded on three sides by the Himalayan ranges. Legend has it that God revealed himself to Raibhaya Rishi as Hrishikesh, after long penance and this sacred spot was henceforth known as such. A renowned centre of Yoga discipline and learning, Rishikesh is dotted with shrines and ashrams. Some 5 km away is the famous temple of Laxman Jhoola, dedicated to Laxman, the brother of Lord Ram, where he is believed to have performed penance. Rishikesh is also the starting point of several treks and pilgrimages to the holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Evening you may go to Laxman Jhullah and further walk up to Parmarth Niketan to witness the Aarte ceremony at the time of Sun set. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 02 : Rishikesh - Joshimath (250 Kms.)
Morning drive to Joshimath, en-route visit Rishikesh. Enroute visit four major Prayag called Devprayag - Rudra Prayag - Karna Prayag - nand prayag and finally you will arrive at Joshimtah check in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Joshimath : The name Joshimath is a distorted version of the Sanskrit word 'Jyotirmath', the place of the Jyotirlinga of Shiva. It is believed that sage Shankracharya established one of the four piths (centers) for sanyasis at this place. Joshimath falls on the way to Badrinath and it is believed that lord Vishnu resides at this place in the winters.
Day 03 : Joshimath - Badrinath (45 Kms)
Morning Pooja and Darshan of Adi Sankracharya Samadhi and Sri Narsingh Mandir at Joshimath and drive to Sri Badrinath. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Afternoon visits temple, Mana Village, Byas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Saraswati and Saraswati River. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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 : Narad Kund : Brahama Kapal : Sheshnetra : Charanpaduka : Mata Murty Temple :
Mana Village : Vasundhara : Bhim Pul :
Vyas Gufa (cave) are some of the major sites at Badrinath temple and around. Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Drive Badrinath to Gobind Ghat ( 35 Kms) & trek to Ghangriya ( 14 kms)
After breakfast drive to Gobind Ghat. Approx one and half hour drive will take you to this trek point and gear up for your trek to Valley of Flowers. Horses / Pony and Doli arrangements are under the Local Association and on fix charges basis. Should you need to avail the services as such you may proceed to the counter and reserve the horses/ Pony / Doli as per the requirements. Cross the Alaknanda river and follow the trail to Ghangriya which is the hub for trek to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. It may take approx 6 - 7 hours to reach at Ghangriya. Enroute you will find local shelters where you may have facility to get snacks/ drinks and food. You will be following river Pushpawati which is coming from Valley of flowers. Enjoy the trek and encounters with the pilgrims enroute. Check in at your guest house / camp / Tourist bungalow and overnight.
Day 05 Trek to Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangriya for overnight
After breakfast trek to Valley of flowers. At the entrance gate you need to register yourself with the forest department and a nominal entrée fee for valley of flowers will be charged. This may differ for the foreign national and Indian national. Camera fee for both normal and professional will be charged separately. Follow the trail and enjoy the flora and fauna at this beautiful place of Valley of flowers.
Valley of Flowers at an altitude of 3,600 meters above the sea-level. A conical shaped valley stretched for nearly 10 kms with the back drop of snow covered mountains.. valley lay frozen during the winter, and open from may to September or early October. Every year, the valley was splashed with color as it bloomed with hundreds of kinds of flowers, taking on various shades of colors as months progressed. Finally one day, nature condescended to bless humans with this heavenly sight, when Frank Smith - mountaineer, explorer, and botanist - chanced upon it in the monsoon of 1931. He authored a book called "The Valley of Flowers" which unveiled the beauty and floral splendors of the valley and made the world sit up and watch. It was declared a national park in 1982, and now it is a World Heritage Site. The locals, of course, always knew of the existence of the valley, and believed that it was inhabited by fairies.
The valley is home to many celebrated flowers like the Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily. It is a much sought after haunt for flower-lovers, botanists and of course trekkers, for whom a sufficient excuse to embark on a mission to reach a place, Back to Ghangriya by the evening and overnight at your hotel / Guest house / Tourist Bungalow.
Day 06: Trek from Ghangriya to Gobind Ghat & Drive to Joshimath ( 10 Kms)
After breakfast retrace back to Gobind Ghat. It may take approx 4 - 5 hours fro a normal trekker to come down. Your vehicle awaits for your pick up and drive you up to Joshimath. Check in at your hotel and spend another night at this small but important and religious place called Joshimath
It would be interesting to visit couple of places in Joshimath. Narsingh temple which is a winter seat of Lord Badrinath. Shankaracharya Temple / Parmartha Niketan / Shankaracharya Cave / kalpa Vriksha etc are some of the main features at this place. Auli is another destination which is famous for its Himalayan Panorama and winter sport - Skiing. Well connected by Cable Car and Road for 12 kms approx.
Day 07: Drive Joshimath to Haridwar ( 275 Kms)
After breakfast drive back to Haridwar for nearly 8 - 9 hours. Check in at the hotel and evening witness the Aarte ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.
Haridwar is located at the foot of the Shivalik hills on the banks of the holy Ganga. Known as Mayapuri in the Puranas, it is mentioned in the memoirs of the Chinese traveller Huien TSang. Legend has it that the ancestors of Raja Bharigarh were burnt at this holy spot by the curse of Sage Kapila. They were redeemed by the Raja's penance which brought the Ganga down from Lord Shiva's locks. Millions of devotees flock to this temple city annually to redeem themselves. The most sacred of the bathing ghats lining the river is Har-ki-Pauri. This is the venue of the Kumbha and Ardh Kumbha Melas, held every 12 and 6 years respectively, when hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims, priests and sadhus gather Overnight at hotel in Haridwar
Day 10: Drive Haridwar to Delhi ( 200 Kms)
Morning check out and drive back to Delhi. Approx 6 hours drive will take you to the capital and you will be dropped at railway station / Airport.
Destinations Covered : Har Ki Peri, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanparyag, Nandaprayag Joshimath, Narsing Mandir, Vishnuprayag, Mana Village, Byas Gufa, Ganesh Temple, Saraswati River, Bheem Pul, Badrinath Temple, Narad Kund. Gobind Ghat - Ghangriya - Valley of Flowers Etc..
Upon arrival meeting and assistance followed by drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check at Hotel. Rishikesh is located some 24 km north of Haridwar on the right bank of the Ganga, surrounded on three sides by the Himalayan ranges. Legend has it that God revealed himself to Raibhaya Rishi as Hrishikesh, after long penance and this sacred spot was henceforth known as such. A renowned centre of Yoga discipline and learning, Rishikesh is dotted with shrines and ashrams. Some 5 km away is the famous temple of Laxman Jhoola, dedicated to Laxman, the brother of Lord Ram, where he is believed to have performed penance. Rishikesh is also the starting point of several treks and pilgrimages to the holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Evening you may go to Laxman Jhullah and further walk up to Parmarth Niketan to witness the Aarte ceremony at the time of Sun set. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 02 : Rishikesh - Joshimath (250 Kms.)
Morning drive to Joshimath, en-route visit Rishikesh. Enroute visit four major Prayag called Devprayag - Rudra Prayag - Karna Prayag - nand prayag and finally you will arrive at Joshimtah check in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Joshimath : The name Joshimath is a distorted version of the Sanskrit word 'Jyotirmath', the place of the Jyotirlinga of Shiva. It is believed that sage Shankracharya established one of the four piths (centers) for sanyasis at this place. Joshimath falls on the way to Badrinath and it is believed that lord Vishnu resides at this place in the winters.
Day 03 : Joshimath - Badrinath (45 Kms)
Morning Pooja and Darshan of Adi Sankracharya Samadhi and Sri Narsingh Mandir at Joshimath and drive to Sri Badrinath. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Afternoon visits temple, Mana Village, Byas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Saraswati and Saraswati River. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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 : Narad Kund : Brahama Kapal : Sheshnetra : Charanpaduka : Mata Murty Temple :
Mana Village : Vasundhara : Bhim Pul :
Vyas Gufa (cave) are some of the major sites at Badrinath temple and around. Overnight at hotel
After breakfast drive to Gobind Ghat. Approx one and half hour drive will take you to this trek point and gear up for your trek to Valley of Flowers. Horses / Pony and Doli arrangements are under the Local Association and on fix charges basis. Should you need to avail the services as such you may proceed to the counter and reserve the horses/ Pony / Doli as per the requirements. Cross the Alaknanda river and follow the trail to Ghangriya which is the hub for trek to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. It may take approx 6 - 7 hours to reach at Ghangriya. Enroute you will find local shelters where you may have facility to get snacks/ drinks and food. You will be following river Pushpawati which is coming from Valley of flowers. Enjoy the trek and encounters with the pilgrims enroute. Check in at your guest house / camp / Tourist bungalow and overnight.
Day 05 Trek to Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangriya for overnight
After breakfast trek to Valley of flowers. At the entrance gate you need to register yourself with the forest department and a nominal entrée fee for valley of flowers will be charged. This may differ for the foreign national and Indian national. Camera fee for both normal and professional will be charged separately. Follow the trail and enjoy the flora and fauna at this beautiful place of Valley of flowers.
Valley of Flowers at an altitude of 3,600 meters above the sea-level. A conical shaped valley stretched for nearly 10 kms with the back drop of snow covered mountains.. valley lay frozen during the winter, and open from may to September or early October. Every year, the valley was splashed with color as it bloomed with hundreds of kinds of flowers, taking on various shades of colors as months progressed. Finally one day, nature condescended to bless humans with this heavenly sight, when Frank Smith - mountaineer, explorer, and botanist - chanced upon it in the monsoon of 1931. He authored a book called "The Valley of Flowers" which unveiled the beauty and floral splendors of the valley and made the world sit up and watch. It was declared a national park in 1982, and now it is a World Heritage Site. The locals, of course, always knew of the existence of the valley, and believed that it was inhabited by fairies.
The valley is home to many celebrated flowers like the Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily. It is a much sought after haunt for flower-lovers, botanists and of course trekkers, for whom a sufficient excuse to embark on a mission to reach a place, Back to Ghangriya by the evening and overnight at your hotel / Guest house / Tourist Bungalow.
Day 06: Trek from Ghangriya to Gobind Ghat & Drive to Joshimath ( 10 Kms)
After breakfast retrace back to Gobind Ghat. It may take approx 4 - 5 hours fro a normal trekker to come down. Your vehicle awaits for your pick up and drive you up to Joshimath. Check in at your hotel and spend another night at this small but important and religious place called Joshimath
It would be interesting to visit couple of places in Joshimath. Narsingh temple which is a winter seat of Lord Badrinath. Shankaracharya Temple / Parmartha Niketan / Shankaracharya Cave / kalpa Vriksha etc are some of the main features at this place. Auli is another destination which is famous for its Himalayan Panorama and winter sport - Skiing. Well connected by Cable Car and Road for 12 kms approx.
Day 07: Drive Joshimath to Haridwar ( 275 Kms)
After breakfast drive back to Haridwar for nearly 8 - 9 hours. Check in at the hotel and evening witness the Aarte ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.
Haridwar is located at the foot of the Shivalik hills on the banks of the holy Ganga. Known as Mayapuri in the Puranas, it is mentioned in the memoirs of the Chinese traveller Huien TSang. Legend has it that the ancestors of Raja Bharigarh were burnt at this holy spot by the curse of Sage Kapila. They were redeemed by the Raja's penance which brought the Ganga down from Lord Shiva's locks. Millions of devotees flock to this temple city annually to redeem themselves. The most sacred of the bathing ghats lining the river is Har-ki-Pauri. This is the venue of the Kumbha and Ardh Kumbha Melas, held every 12 and 6 years respectively, when hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims, priests and sadhus gather Overnight at hotel in Haridwar
Day 10: Drive Haridwar to Delhi ( 200 Kms)
Morning check out and drive back to Delhi. Approx 6 hours drive will take you to the capital and you will be dropped at railway station / Airport.
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