| Day-2-
Haridwar - Joshimath ( 10-hrs.) Leave
Rishikesh/Haridwar early morning for Joshimath/Rudraprayag via
Devprayag, Ruderprayag, Karanprayag and Nandprayag see those places
famous for confluence of two great river and proceed to Joshimath
via Chamoli and Pipalkoti. Arrived Joshimath late afternoon visit
Adi guru Shankracharya seat Narshimha temple or a visit to Auli
(famous winter hill resort for skiing) by lift chair car on extra
cost. Night stay at Joshimath/Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river
Mandakini and river Alaknanda.
Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar
Temple (3 Kms).
Day- 3- Joshimath - Badrinath ( 3-hrs.)
Leave Joshimath/Rudraprayag early
in the morning for Badrinath ji reach Badrinath at 11 am.
Badrinath:
The
temple of
Shri
Badrinathji on the banks of the Alaknanda river, dates back to the
vedic times. Situated at an altitude of 3,133 mts., the present
temple is believed to have been built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya- an
8th century's philosopher-saint, who also established a 'math' here.
Also known as 'Vishal Badri', Badrinath yatra is one of the Panch
Badris. and chardham .
Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on
the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe
before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near
Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was
recovered.
Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the
bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for
their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder
having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the
Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful
meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the
mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh
Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an
Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests,
vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from
Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana
village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the
roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water
thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is
believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among
the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village,
this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the
Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
overnight at Badrinath.
Day-4- Badrinath -
Joshimath
.
After Breakfast and pooja
drive to Joshimath visit Auli by cable car overnight at
Joshimath.
Day- 5- Joshimath -
Rishikesh ( 9-10-hrs.)
After early Breakfast Drive to
Rishikesh.
Rishikesh : 24 Kms.
from Hardwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is
surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy
Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred
as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment
of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along
the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage
centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for
many important centres of Hindu religious thought and spirituality,
and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and
Yoga institutes here. Rishikesh is also the gateway and the
start-off point for journeys to important religious places like
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
overnight at rishikesh.
Day-6 - Rishikesh - Delhi ( 7-8-hrs.)
After Early Breakfast Drive to Delhi.
Tour Ends. |
