from 0 review
04 Nights & 05 Days
Daily Tour
1 person
English, Hindi
This morning arrive Haridwar and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting "Jai Bholenath." Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges.
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you'll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car parking and you’ll drive to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Rudraparyag/ Srinagar.
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you'll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar and drop at Haridwar Railway Station.
Haridwar is known as one of the seven holiest places in Hinduism. It is famous for its Ganga Aarti, which takes place on the banks of the River Ganges, as well as its spiritual and cultural significance.
Haridwar is well-connected by road and rail. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 35 kilometers away. Haridwar has a railway station with good connectivity to major cities.
The best time to visit Haridwar is during the winter months, from October to March when the weather is pleasant. Avoid visiting during the monsoon season (July to September) due to heavy rainfall.
Some of the major attractions in Haridwar include Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, and the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Visitors should wear modest and comfortable clothing. It's advisable to dress in layers as the weather can change quickly. Also, carry rain gear and warm clothing, even during the summer months.
Yes, there is a small medical facility in Kedarnath to provide basic medical assistance. However, for serious medical issues, you may need to descend to a lower-altitude town like Gaurikund or Sonprayag.
Photography is allowed in some areas, but it is restricted within the temple premises. Always check with the local authorities for the latest rules and regulations regarding Photography.