Kedarnath Calling

After medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by
Pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an
overnight halt at Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against
the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the
destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt
guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded
them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived
into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four
other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at
Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the
four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar

Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag. Further drive to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel.
Night Halt.

Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight
stay.
Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is
situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar &
Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once
carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
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.

Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal
is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like
Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just
within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag / Kirtinagar via Joshimath. Check in
Hotel. Overnight stay.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the
four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is
brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples
in the township. The most important is the temple of Nir Singh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of
this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that the day the arm completely withers
Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at
Bhavishya Badri

Drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is
surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard
penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as
Rishikesh.
Visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir,
Shivananda Ashram.
Later transfer to Haridwar Railway Station / Dehradun Airport. Tour Terminate

Approx Distance: 125 Km • Est. Travel Time: 5 hours - After breakfast, checkout from the hotel
and take departure transfer to Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.