Badrinath Yatra

BADRINATH YATRA NEW DELHI - HARIDWAR - DEO PRAYAG - PIPALKOTI-BADRINATH RUDRA PRAYAG - HARIDWAR - NEW DELHI DURATION: 06 NIGHTS TOUR COST : Plus 4.95% Service Tax Extra

& 13,775/-

07

DAYS per

person

ABODE OF LORD VISHNU BADRINATH: Situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Par vat, with the towering Neelkanth peak (6,597mt) in the background, Badrinath is one of the most revered Hindu Shrines of India. It has been said that "there were many sacred spots of pilgrimage in the heaven, earth and The other world but neither is there any equal to Badrinath nor there one." It is believed that to revive the lost prestige of Hinduism and to unite the country in one bond, Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya built four pilgrimage centers in Four Corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram in the north, Rameshwaram in the south, dwarkapuri in the west and Jagannath Puri in the east. Badrinath situated at an elevation of 3,133mt is considered to be amongst the most pious. DAY 01: New Delhi - HARIDWAR Assemble our office at 0900 hrs in the morning and proceed towards Haridwar. On arrival transfer to Ayyappan temple for over night stay. Evening visit Ganga aarti at Har - Ki - Pauri. Enroute Lunch & Dinner at Hotel Annapuran. DAY 02: HARIDWAR - DEO PRAYAG - PIPALKOTI Assemble at 0430 hrs at Ayyappan temple in the early morning and proceed towards Deo Prayag for Holy Bath at Ganges. Situated at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, it is commonly believed to be the birthplace of Ganga. Break fast / Lunch enroute. Dinner at Pipalkoti. DAY 03: PIPALKOTI - BADRI NATH Assemble at 0430 Hrs at Pipalkoti and proceed towards Joshimath. The winter home of Shri Badrinathji, Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four "Maths" established by

Adi Guru Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the north. After Darshan of Lord Badrinarayan here and proceed Badrinath. On arrival at Badrinath and proceed towards Tourist Rest Houses / Dharamhshalas. And proceed towards Tapt Kund for Holy Bath. BADRINATH TEMPLE: Perched at an altitude of 3,133 Mt above sea level, in the middle of a beautiful valley, it is located on the right bank of holy river Alanknanda. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinathji is 15mt in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Legend dates the temple prior to the Vedicage, though the present temple is believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century AD, Hindu reformist. The temple has been renovated several times due to earlier damages by avalanches and looks modern now with a colorful "Singh Dwara" or the main entrance gate. The temple has three parts - Garbha Griha (the sanctum sanctorum), Darshan Mandap (for pujas) and Shobha Mandap (for devotees to assemble). It is believed that the image of Badrinath had been thrown into the Alaknanda River during the time of the Buddhist era and later retrieved and reinstalled by Shankaracharya during the following Hindu revival. There are 15 idols in the temple complex. Finely sculpted in black stone, the Badrinath (Vishnu) image is a meter high. Other images include those of Lame (Vishnu's consort), Garurh (Vishnu's mount), Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesh etc. With its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the vicinity, Badrinath attracts an ever-increasing number of secular visitors each year. TAPT KUND: Devotees take a holy dip in the natural thermal springs on the banks of the river Alaknanda, before entering the Badrinath Temple. The water of the Kund is believed to have medicinal properties. After Darshan come back to room for lunch and rest. Evening visit temple for Darshan. After Darshan come back to Room for rest. DAY 04: BADRI NATH Early morning wake up call at 0430 hrs and proceed towards Temple for Neermali Darshan. And leave for Brahma Kapal.

BRAHMA KAPAL: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda where Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors. (Rs. 750/- per person). After doing pind at Brahma Kapal and proceed towards Temple. And proceed towards for Lunch. After lunch leave for Badrinath Local sight seeing (MANA VILLAGE) Rs. 200/- per person charge extra. (Optional tour). DAY 05: BARDRINATH / PIPALKOTI Afternoon departure at 1400 hrs in the afternoon proceeds towards Pipalkoti. On arrival at Pipalkoti for night stay. Dinner at Pipalkoti. DAY 06: PIPALKOTI / HARIDWAR Leave Pipalkoti at 0600 hrs towards Rudra Prayag. And leave for Bathing Ghat at 0900 hrs at Rudra Prayag. RUDRAPRAYAG: Situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. The road diverts to Kedarnath from here. And proceed towards Haridwar, for evening aarti at Har - ki - pauri. Night stay at Haridwar. Enroute Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. DAY 07: HARIDWAR / New Delhi Leave after lunch to New Delhi. TOUR END