Kedarnath Badrinath

About Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. The name “Kedarnath” means “the lord of the field”: it derives from the Sanskrit words kedara (“field”) and natha (“lord”). The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April (Akshaya Tritiya) and November (Kartik Purnima, the autumn full moon).

The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 22 kilometers (14 mi) uphill trek from Gaurikund. According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath. The temple is one of the four major sites in India’s Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of Northern Himalayas and is the first of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage sites. This temple is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas.

The temple, at a height of 3,583 m (11,755 ft), 223 km (139 mi) from Rishikesh, on the shores of Mandakini river, a tributary of Ganga, is a stone edifice of unknown date. It is not certain who built the original Kedarnath temple and when.

About Badrinath

Badrinath Temple is Among the oldest pilgrimage sites in India, Badrinath Dham or Badrinath temple has immense significance for Hinduism. Nestled in the Garhwal hills near the Alaknanda river, at an altitude of 10,279 ft, the temple offers scenic views of the snow-clad Himalayas and quaint surroundings

It is no wonder then, that Badrinath welcomes more than 1 million visitors every year, making it one of the most visited religious destinations in India. It is widely believed that the temple was founded by the renowned ascetic, Adi Shankaracharya.

According to a popular legend, Lord Vishnu came to the present-day site of the Badrinath temple seeking a quiet place where he could meditate. Enveloped by the undisturbed peace, Vishnu was so deeply engrossed in meditation, he could not even feel the bitter cold against his body. Goddess Lakshmi, who was his consort, manifested herself in the form of a Badri Tree (also known as Jujube) to make sure he was protected from extreme weather conditions. Impressed by Lakshmi’s devotion, Lord Vishnu named this site Badrikashram.

Dates : 11 to 20 October 2024

Destinations: Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rishikesh – Haridwar – Rudraprayag – Devprayag

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Departure from Mumbai
Day 02: Delhi to Haridwar
Day 03: Haridwar to Badrinath
Day 04: Badrinath to Sonprayg / nearby
Day 05: Sonprayag – Kedarnath Trek & Stay
Day 06: Kedarnath – Sonprayag
Day 07: Sonprayag – Rishikesh
Day 08: Rishikesh Adventure & exploration , late-night Train to Delhi
Day 09: Reach Delhi early morning, Catch a flight/train for Mumbai/Pune
Day 10: Reach Mumbai / Pune .

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Mumbai / Pune – Delhi

• Departure from Mumbai as per the train timings
•  Dee Garibrath 12216  at 12:00 PM

Day 2 : Departure to Haridwar from Delhi

• Reach Delhi and depart for Haridwar by evening
• Rest of time free to explore Haridwar by self
• Meal: Dinner

Day 3: Haridwar – Badrinath

• After early morning breakfast check out drive for Badinath through the route that passes by Joshimath.
• Once you reach the sacred destination of Lord Vishnu’s Dham, settle into your hotel accommodation and take a moment to relax. As the evening approaches, grab the opportunity to witness divine Badrinath darshan and attain evening Aarti ceremony.

Day 4 : Badrinath – Sonprayag/Sersi

• After early morning breakfast check out & drive for Sonprayag/sersi.
• Check in at hotel. Rest of the day free time to self exploration
• Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 : Kedarnath Trek : Sonprayag/Sersi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

• We will start The journey towards Gaurikund as early as possible in the morning.
• Start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (or by Pony/Doli at your own cost).
• The high endurance trek starts from Gaurikund and continues till Kedarnath for about 22kms.
• Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 : Kedarnath – Sonprayag/Sersi

• We can bid prayers to the Kedarnath at the time of sunrise. Standing in the queue to offer devotion to Lord Shiva for a few hours is worth the wait.
• As soon as we step out of Kedarnath temple, we must return to Sonprayag
• Meal: Breakfast & Dinner.

Day 7 : Sonprayag – Rishikesh

• Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh, a profound city and the Yoga capital of the world.
• On the way we will visit Rudraprayag & Devprayag.
• Overnight Stay at Rishikesh
• Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 : Rishikesh self exploration and late-night travel to Delhi

• We head out for River Rafting – other activities at our own cost & Rest of time to self explore Divine Rishikesh.
• After exploring this divine city, will head towards Haridwar & in the late evening departure for Delhi.
• Meal: Breakfast

Day 9 : Reach Delhi early Morning & depart for Hometown

• Reach Delhi early morning. (approx. at 3 AM)
• Participants can take their flights or Return Train will be 12215 Bdts Garib Rath from Delhi at 8:55 AM

Day 10: Reach Mumbai / Hometown

• Reach hometown after divine experience & with Memories for Lifetime

Event Fee:
Rs. 19,990/- Per person (Delhi to Delhi)
Rs. 22,990/- Per Person (Mumbai to Mumbai)
Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.

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Includes

The cost per head includes the following.

• Accommodation in Standard Hotel on triple sharing Basis
• Note: Only Stay at Kedarnath top will be in dorms, as there is only basic facilities available at Kedarnath Top. Other stays will be in hotels / homestays.
• All Meal (5 Breakfast & 5 Dinner)
• Transportation and Internal Travel
• All necessary permits and entry fees
• Basic First Aid kit & Expertise Charges
• Experienced & professional trek leaders (From Mumbai) , Local guide and support staff
• First Aid Kits

Cost Excludes

• Any additional expenses such as personal nature.
• Food during train journey
• Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
• Additional accommodation / food costs incurred due to any delay in travel.
• Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
• Any other services not specified above in inclusions.

Things to carry

• Identity Card
• Good Backpack and Daypack
• Torch with Extra Cell
• Water Bottle at least 2 of 1 ltr. Each
• Dry Snacks – Energy Bars / Dry Fruits etc.
• Personal Medical Kit – Please consult your Family Doctor and bring with you
• Clothes, towel, Down Jacket or Hollofil Jacket – 1 Nos.
• Windcheater or Poncho
• Sun Screen Cream – Hand Sanitizer – Moisturizer – Antibacterial Powder – Lip Balm – Toilet Kit, Sun Glasses
• Personal Sanitary requisites: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo etc.
• Toilet Paper & Wipes – Quick Dry Towel – Sun Cap – Woolen Cap – Balaclava – Buff
• Good Shoes and Breathable Socks
• Charger Power Bank

Terms and Conditions

• 100% payment to be deposited before the trip starts.
• Final Confirmation will be provided on full payment.
• Kindly inform us about your medical issue in advance, if any.
• Participants will be responsible for their own belongings and health issues.
• Avoid wearing gold or other costly jewelry.
• Maintain discipline and follow the leader’s instructions for your own safety.
• Trip leader’s decision will be final and binding. Mumbai Pune Adventures reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plan without prior notice.
• Mumbai Pune Adventures will not be responsible for any injury, death, property damage or loss resulting there from during trip and traveling.
• Vehicle provided as per the mentioned tour plan (Point to Point Basis only)
• Any changes done on the trip, applicable charges will be charged.

Important Notes

• Considering it is an outdoor activity, please prepare accordingly.
• We advise participants with any medical issues /history not to opt for this event. Still If he/she does so, it should be at the participant’s risk. The management will not be responsible for any incident like injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from traveling and traveling.
• If possible do not carry Suitcase or Heavy Luggage, we recommend you to carry a backpack.
• We request you to go through the complete itinerary. Since it is a group event, we will not be in a position to entertain any request of leaving early from the event. Respecting the fellow trek buddies, please adhere to the schedule and take back love
• If a trip is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike/bandh etc.) Organizers are not responsible and will not give any refund & also participants will pay an extra amount of any extra facilities required due to change in itinerary.

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