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Yatra 2007
Pilgrimage to Char Dham Kedarnath, Badrianth, Yamnotri & Gangotri  

Yamnotri

Gangotri

Badrinath

Kedarnath

Fixed Departure Tours 2007

Group No.  

Month of Operation

Date of Starting

01, 02, 03, 04, 05

May

 2nd ,9th,16th,23rd,30th

06, 07, 08

June

6th,13th, 20th,

09

September

26th

10,11, 12, 13

October

3rd,10th,17th,24th

 

Day

PLAECS FROM / TO

Detailed Programme

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY

DAY

00

ARRIVE RISHIKESH

Arrive Haridwar / Rishikesh . Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel . Evening visit the Ghat's s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges" " the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel. Meet the other members of the group followed by welcome dinner. Overnight hotel.

Exclusive Ganga Arti on the banks of Ganga.Sightseeing of Rishikesh

Day 01

RISHIKESH / MUSSORIE / HANUMANCHATTI DRIVE 8-9 HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning drive to Hanuman Chatti. We stop at Mussorie for a while. After lunch at Mussorie drive to Hanumanchatti. The Entire drive is along the Yamuna river today. Arrive Hanumanchatti and transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

Stop over in the queen of hills , Mussoorie.

Day 02

HANUMANCHATTI / JANKICHATTI JEEP
JANKICHATTI / YAMOTRI / JCHATTITREK/ PONY JANKICHATTI/ HANUCHATTI JEEP

Morning take a local jeep from Hanumanchatti to Jankichatti ( Half way ) arrive Jankichatti and commence trek/pony to Yamnotri , the source of Yamnuna, the second most important life giving river in India. After Darshan & Puja trek/ pony to Janki chatti. Arrive and take Jeep back to the hotel. Overnight hotel

Puja and Darshan of Yamnotri temple.

Day 03

HANUMANCAHTTI / UTTERKASHI.    DRIVE 5-6 HRS. OVENRIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. . Arive Utterkashi. Visit to famous Vishwanath temple. Check in to the hotel . late evening visit the market of the hill town. Overnight hotel.

Visit to Vishwanath temple in Utterkashi.

Day 04

UTTERKASHI/GANGOTRI / UTTERKASHI DRIVE 7-8  HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Enroute we stop to explore Harshil valley and hot springs of Ganganani. Arrive Gangotri and visit the temple Darshan. After visiting the famous fall, Overnight hotel..

Visit to Harshil Valley Refreshing bath in Gangnani hot Springs Ganga Darshan at Gangotri Temple.

Day 05

UTERKASHI/ RUDRAPRAYAG / GUPTAKASHIDRIVE 7-8 HRS.

Morning after breakfast drive to Guptakashi. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudra prayag. Arrive Gupta Kashi and transfer to hotel. Evening visit the Gupta Kashi Temple. Overnight hotel.

Visit to Gupta Kashi , The invisible Varanasi for Gods.

Day 06

GUPTAKASHI / GAURIKUND DRIVE :
2-3 HRS.
KEDARNATH TREK / PONY
5-6 HRS

Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund . Arrive Gaurikund and commence trek /pony to Kedarnath. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening visit the temple for Darshan. Overnight hotel.

Darshan and puja of lord Kedarnath

Day 07

KEDARNATH / GAURIKUND /
RUDRAPRAYAG.
TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3HRS.

After morning puja trek down to Gaurikund. After lunch break and refreshing bath at Gaurikund hot springs we drive to Rudra Prayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and check into hotel for overnight stay

Visit to Gauri Kunda Visit to Trijuginarayan, the famous remote temple , venue of Lord Shiva - parvati marriage.

Day 08

RUDRAPRAYAG / BADRINATH.
DRIVE 7-8 HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning drive to Badrinath. The entire drive up to Joshimath is along the Alaknanda river. We stop at Joshimath for some time. Later we drive to Badrinath. Arrive Badrinath and check in to hotel. Evening visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight hotel.

Stop over at Karanprayag, one of the panch Kedars. Darshan and puja of Shree Badrianth Jee

Day 09

BADRINATH / JOSHIMATH / AULI / RUDRAPRAYAG

Early morning Puja and darshan of Badrinath Jee. After late breakfast drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath. One can take rope way to Auli or explore Joshimath visiting shankraCharya temple etc. After late lunch drive to Rudraprayag. Arrive and transfer to hotel . Overnight hotel

Rope way to Auli , one of the finest skiing resorts of India. Visit to Shankracharya temple.

Day 10

RUDRAPRAYAG / DEVPRAYAG / RISHIKESH

Morning visit the prayaga (confluence of Rudraprayag) . Later drive to Devprayag. Visit the ancient temple of Devprayag at the beginning of the holy Ganges. After lunch drive to Rishikesh.

Tour terminate upon arrival at Rishikesh.

One can stay overnight or drive/take train for Delhi.

Visit to the confluence of Rudraprayag & Devprayag.

 The Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:

1
. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION IN SATNDARD ROOMS   IN BEST AVAILABLE HOTELS / TOURIST BUNGLOWS/CAMPS   DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP
.  ( As we give round the year business to the hotels we get very god discounted rates which are finally passed  on to the clients , as we calculate the cost of the TRIPS  on discounted rates.)

 2.TRANSPORTATION FROM RISHIKESH TO  RISHIKESH BY Toyota Qualis / Tempo traveler  ( we have our own brand new Toyota quails & tempo travelers  with hand picked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads)

 3.SERVICES OF ENGLISH SPEAKING TREKKING GUIDE , COOK & CAMP STAFF  DURING THE ENTRIE TRIP. ( All our tr Guides , camp staff & drivers  are from this area only and know the area very well. All Guides and most of the camp staff have dome First Aid and CPR courses and do refreshing courses every year )

 4.ALL TOURIST TAXES AND OTHERS DURING THE TRIP.

 5.VISIT TO ALL IMPORTANT TEMPLES AND PLACES DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.

 For the cost s and other details , please email us with the number of persons and the No. of the group you wish to Join

:Tailor Made Trips :

Other than Fixed Departure Trips, GHE has specialized in best value to money Tailor made yatra programs. You can choose from the following options or write to us with your requirement.  We can also combine your yatra trip with other areas you wish to visit in India.

 Option A. Transport only : We can provide you transportation   with  good drivers and you can arrange your accommodation and meals your self.

 Option B. Transportation, Accommodation , Guide and meals ( All Inclusive package)

Other than transportation and accommodation  hygienic  meals  are provided on the trip. Good English speaking guide on the trip will ensure all the arrangements and can help you too get the Pooja & Darshan  done and arrange  ponies etc on the trip.

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations  Pvt. Ltd.

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Garhwal  Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company  specialized  in trekking, rafting, Yoga Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttaranchal,  handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Uttaranchal (Garhwal) Himalayas for rafting,  trekking, pilgrimage, yoga retreats   & special interest tours . GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars, jeeps & buses, latest world class rafting &  trekking equipment, hotels &  best located guest houses camps & Retreats,  and do not sublet its clients to other operators.  GHE has it own -

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