Kedarnath Yatra
Overview:
“Kedarnath” temple is devoted to lord “Shiva”. It means “Lord of the fields”. This temple holds a great importance for Shaivite sect. It’s the first amongst “Panch (five) Kedar” temples. Namely Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar & Kalpeshwar. “Kedarnath temple” is also part of “Chota char dham” which comprises of Badrinath, Gangotri & Yamunotri. It is also a part of twelve Jyotirlingas which are all across the India. All “Panch Kedar” temples are located in Garhwal Himalayas. Location of these temples are given in map below.
History of temple:
Pandavas defeated their cousins Kauravas in the epic war of Mahabharata. But, at the cost of killing the gotra & brahmanas. For self-mortification they left their kingdom & went in search of lord Shiva. First they reached Varanasi or Kashi which is one of the favourite city of Shiva. But, Shiva was deeply hurt by dishonesty of Kurushtetra war so, he was insensative to Pandavas prayers. He assumed the form of Bull (Nandi) & disappeared in Garhwal Himalayas. When Pandavas reached Garhwal region Bhima one of the five Pandavas saw the Nandi in “Guptkashi” region. “Guptkashi” means hidden kashi or Shiva. Bhima understood that Shiva is the in the form of Bull & hurried to catch him. During this event Bull disappeared in ground & reappeared in parts in various regions of Garhwal Himalayas namely, hump at Kedarnath, arm at Tungnath, face at Rudranath, nabhi or naval at Madhyamaheshwar & hair at Kalpeshwar.
Included/Exclude:
- Pick and Drop from Haridwar or Dehradun
- Breakfast & Dinner on each day
- Sightseeing: Devprayag, Rudraprayag & Sonprayag
- Private vehicle
- All stays
- Customer support
- Helicopter or Mule charges
- Lunch on each day
- Food during Kedarnath Mandir stay
- Special entry for Dharshan
- Anything which is not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Amenities:
Accommodation
Meal
Registration
Sightseeing
TransferTour Plan:
- Get up early by 3 AM.
- Post breakfast your bags will be submitted in our hotel & we will proceed for Kedarnath temple.
- Private vehicle will drop Yatris at Sonprayag & trek beings from here.
- Sonprayag: This is a scenic hamlet in Uttarakhand, India, serving as the base camp for the Kedarnath trek. It's located at the confluence of Mandakini and Basuki rivers, offering serene surroundings for pilgrims.
- Spanning approximately 16 kilometers from Gaurikund, it includes steep ascents, scenic valleys, and breathtaking vistas. Pilgrims endure the challenging path to seek blessings at the sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, nestled amidst majestic peaks.
- Gaurikund: Is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, India. It serves as the starting point for the trek to Kedarnath Temple and is named after Goddess Parvati, known as Gauri.
- Average 8 to 9 Hrs trek time is there for Kedarnath temple.
- You can get Mule or dolis in between which can take directly to temple.
- Stay will arranged in our camping site near temple.
- Pilgrims queuing early before dawn at the Kedarnath Temple.
- As the sun rises, they enter the sanctum to offer prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking blessings for a new day.
- Bhairavnath temple is also 1.5 Kms from Kedarnath temple, which is also one of the sacred point.
- Post Darsha descend at Sonprayag & by Vehicle back to Phata hotel.
- Meal included: Dinner
- On the last day of the Kedarnath trip from Phata to Haridwar, you'll pass through Devprayag and Rudraprayag, two significant confluences of rivers.
- Devprayag is where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to form the Ganges.
- Rudraprayag marks the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.
- These scenic spots offer stunning views and spiritual significance, encapsulating the essence of the Himalayan pilgrimage.
- In between attend Ganga Aarti at Rishikesh at 5.30 PM.
- Then cab will drop you at Haridwar railway station by 7PM.
- Meal Included: Breakfast
Pricing Information for the tour:
- This event is private for group of 2 to 12 people. Pricing as per number of people can be automatically reflected when you select number of adults in booking section.
- For reference prices are given below as well:
- 2 People: 15,000/- Per Person + 5%GST
- 3 People: 12,000/- Per Person + 5% GST
- 4 People: 10,250/- Per Person+ 5%GST
- 5 People: 9,500/- Per Person+ 5%GST
- 7 or more: 9,300/- Per Person+ 5%GST
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