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KEDARNATH
 

KEDARNATH
 
(Starting from 23rd April 2012 Onwards)

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (230kms/6-7hrs)
Arrival Delhi Railway Station / Airport, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt.
Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.

Day 02: Haridwar – Rudraprayag - Guptkashi (210kms/7-8hr)

Drive to Guptkashi enroute visit Devprayag. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 03: Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 14kms Trek)
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters. One can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.


Day 04: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.

Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.

Day 05: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (140kms/5hr)
After Breakfast drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh.

Check in Hotel. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram.. At evening visit Ganga Aarti at Parmath Niketan Ashram. Overnight stay.

Day 06: Rishikesh - Delhi (250kms/7-8hr)
Drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.


TOTAL TOUR COST (Per Person):
NETT RATES HENCE NON-COMMISSIONABLE

Total Pax.
(Min.)

Transportation
(Exclusive)

Guide

Premium Package
(MAPAI)

Luxury Package
(CPAI)

Deluxe
Package
(EPAI)

Regular
Package
(EPAI)

02

Tata Indica/ Indigo

Rs. 22,175=00

Rs. 16,963=00

Rs. 14,810=00

Rs. 12,650=00

02

Toyota Qualis/Tavera/ Xylo

Rs. 23,975=00

Rs. 18,763=00

Rs. 16,610=00

Rs. 14,450=00

02

Toyota Innova

Rs. 24,575=00

Rs. 19,363=00

Rs. 17,210=00

Rs. 15,050=00

04

Toyota QualisTavera/ Xylo

Rs. 18,850=00

Rs. 13,638=00

Rs. 11,485=00

Rs. 9,325=00

04

Toyota Innova

Rs. 19,150=00

Rs. 13,938=00

Rs. 11,785=00

Rs. 9,625=00

06

Toyota Qualis/Tavera/ Xylo

Rs. 17,300=00

Rs. 12,088=00

Rs. 9,935=00

Rs. 9,775=00

06

Tempo Traveller

Rs. 18,800=00

Rs. 13,588=00

Rs. 11,435=00

Rs. 9,275=00

08

Tempo Traveller

Rs. 17,475=00

Rs. 12,263=00

Rs. 10,110=00

Rs. 7,950=00

10

Tempo Traveller

Rs. 16,955=00

Rs. 11,743=00

Rs. 9,590=00

Rs. 7,430=00

12

15 Seater

Rs. 17,225=00

Rs. 12,013=00

Rs. 9,860=00

Rs. 7,700=00

14

15 Seater

Rs. 16,760=00

Rs. 11,548=00

Rs. 9,395=00

Rs. 7,235=00

16

Mini Coach

Rs. 18,175=00

Rs. 12,963=00

Rs. 10,810=00

Rs. 8,650=00

16

Tempo Traveller + Toyota Innova

Rs. 17,425=00

Rs. 12,213=00

Rs. 10,060=00

Rs. 7,900=00

18

Mini Coach

Rs. 17,605=00

Rs. 12,393=00

Rs. 10,240=00

Rs. 8,080=00

18

Tempo Traveller x 2

Rs. 17,475=00

Rs. 12,263=00

Rs. 10,110=00

Rs. 7,950=00

20

Mini Coach

Rs. 17,235=00

Rs. 12,013=00

Rs. 9,860=00

Rs. 7,700=00

20

Tempo Traveller x 2

Rs. 17,115=00

Rs. 11,903=00

Rs. 9,750=00

Rs. 7,590=00

22

Mini Coach

Rs. 16,932=00

Rs. 11,720=00

Rs. 9,567=00

Rs. 7,407=00

Extra Bed / Extra Person

Rs. 7,700=00

Rs. 5,110=00

Rs. 4,410=00

Rs. 2,650=00

CPAI SUPPLIMENT (Daily Breakfast)

NIL

NIL

Rs. 1150=00

Rs. 1400=00

MAPAI SUPPLIMENT (Daily Breakfast & Dinner)

NIL

Rs. 2,170=00

Rs. 2,500=00

Rs. 2,400=00

EPAI: ROOM ONLY WITHOUT MEALS
CPAI: ROOM WITH BREAKFAST
MAPAI: ROOM WITH ONE MAJER MEAL (EITHER LUNCH / DINNER) & BREAKFAST

HOTELS DETAILS:-

Destination

Premium Package Hotels (MAPAI)

Luxury Package Hotels (CPAI)

Haridwar

Hotel Hari Ganga Haveli (A/C) / Radisson Blu (A/C)

Hotel Godwin (A/C Premier) / Country Inn Suites (A/C)

Guptkashi

The Chardham Camps (Lux. Swiss Tents)

Camp Nirwana (Lux. Swiss Tents)

Kedarnath

Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House (Basic Amenities)

Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House (Basic Amenities)

Rudraprayag

Monal Resort (A/C Premium)

Monal Resort (A/C)

Rishikesh

Hotel Vasundhara Palace (A/C Suite) / Hotel Amaris (A/C Lux)

Hotel Vasundhara Palace (A/C) / Hotel Amaris (A/C) / Ganga Kinare (A/C)

Destination

Deluxe Package Hotels (EPAI)

Regular Package Hotels (EPAI)

Haridwar

Park Grand (A/C) /Hotel Lakshay (A/C) / Hotel Hari Heritage (A/C) / Classic Residency (A/C) / Grand Basant (A/C)

Hotel Sugandha (A/C) / Khanna Palace (A/C) / Hotel Drive Inn (A/C) / Hotel Sun (A/C) / Sachin International (A/C)

Guptkashi

Camp Nirwana (Lux. Swiss Tents)

Hotel Himalayan / Raj Palace / Mritunjay Palace

Kedarnath

Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House (Basic Amenities)

Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House (Basic Amenities)

Rudraprayag

Monal Resort (Dlx. Aircool) / Balbir Palace (A/C)

Balbir Palace / Shangrilla Resort / Mandakini / Narayana

Rishikesh

The Great Ganga (A/C) / Divine Resort (A/C S.Dlx.) /
Narayana Resort (A/C Cottage)

Hotel Narayana Palace (A/C) / SK Regency (A/C)

COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation on twin sharing (Double Bed Room) on EPAI / CPAI / MAPAI Basis (As mention above).
Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle (Delhi-Haridwar & Rishikesh- Delhi by A/C Vehicle Services) with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt charges.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

2.58% Govt. Service Tax, All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost include.
 

ALSO AVAILABLE PACKAGES ARE : ( ON REQUEST )

1.CHARDHAM YATRA EX HARIDWAR.

2. GAUMUKH – BHOJWASA – TAPOVAN .

3 BADRINATH – KEDARNATH WITH HEMKUND SAHIB.

4.CHARDHAM WITH GAUMUKH DARSHAN.

5.CHARDHAM WITH HEMKUND AND VALLEY OF FLOWERS.

6.HEMKUND SAHIB AND VALLEY OF FLOWERS.

7.DELHI – HARIDWAR – MUSSORIE – RISHIKESH – DELHI.