Overview
Shree Gangotri Dham
In Hinduism, Gangotri is revered as the birthplace of the holy Ganga (Ganges) River, making it one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The primary source of the Ganga is the Gaumukh glacier, situated 19 kilometers from the Gangotri temple. Built in the 18th century by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, the temple stands on the left bank of the Bhagirathi River, surrounded by deodar and pine trees. A short walk from the temple leads to the Bhagirath Shila, a sacred rock where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, and it is believed that the water brought from Gangotri soothes Shiva’s throat after he swallowed the poison.
Shree Badrinath Dham
Badrinath, one of the 108 divya desams or incarnations of Lord Vishnu, holds immense significance for Vaishnavites. The Badrinath Dham is surrounded by the Panch Badri temples, including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri, and Vriddha Badri.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel accommodation
- Meals as per package (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Transfers and sightseeing
- All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances
- Horse / Paalki / Helicopter for Trekking
- Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
- Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges
- Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges
Tour Plan
- Drive from Rishikesh to Gangotri (270 km/8-9 hours).
- En route, visit Tehri Lake and have lunch.
- Upon reaching Gangotri, join the Ganga Arti, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Barkot.
- Gangotri Weather: Summer temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C. Light woolen clothes are recommended. Winters are chilly, with heavy snowfall, leading to the closure of the pilgrimage center.
- Morning Ganga Bath and Temple pooja.
- Drive to Uttarkashi (100 km/4 hours) and check into the hotel.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
- Uttarkashi Weather: Summer temperatures range from 30°C to 35°C.
- Drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh and Lambgoan.
- Visit the attractive river Mandakini at Tilwara.
- Reach Rudraparyag, check-in at the hotel, and if time permits, visit Rudraparyag Sangam.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
- Proceed to Badrinath (150 km/7 hours).
- Visit Narsingh Temple en route.
- Check in at the hotel, take a bath in Taptkund, and proceed for Darshan of Badrivishal ji & Arti in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
- Spiritual sojourn to Badrinath Temple.
- Drive to Rudraprayag, dinner, and overnight stay.
Notable Stops:
- Tapt Kund: Holy bathing at riverbank hot springs.
- Mana Village: Last Indian township before Tibet.
- Vasundhara: A breathtaking waterfall.
- BhimPul: A natural rock bridge over the Saraswati river.
- Vyas Gufa (cave): Believed to be where Ved Vyas composed the Mahabharata.
- Drive to Rishikesh (150 km/5 hours).
- Visit Dhari Devi Temple en route.
- Drop-off at Rishikesh station/hotel. Tour concludes.
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