6 Days 5 Nights Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/5-6hrs)
Arrival at Delhi Airport or Delhi Railway Station. Meet and assist, then drive to Haridwar. Check in at your hotel. If time permits, visit the Mansadevi, Chandidevi, and Daksha Mahadev Temple. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri, a moving ritual where lamps are floated on the Ganges after sunset. Return to the hotel for the night. Haridwar, situated at the foothills of the Shivaliks in Uttaranchal Pradesh, holds deep significance in Hindu mythology. It is believed that the Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath prayed to bring the river Ganga to aid his ancestors. The sacred waters here are thought to provide salvation for those who have passed away. Haridwar serves as a gateway to the sources of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in the majestic Himalayas.
Weather: Generally hot in summer (35-40°C); pleasantly cool in winter (20-5°C).
Day 02: Haridwar - Guptkashi (210 kms/7-8hrs) (HT: 1319 MTS)
After breakfast, drive directly to Guptkashi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and later visit the Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel. Guptkashi, meaning "Hidden Benares," has rich mythology associated with the Pandava brothers searching for a glimpse of Lord Shiva. It's also home to the Kedarnath pandas, who stay here during winter when the Kedarnath temple is closed.
Weather: Generally pleasant in summer (25-30°C); cold in winter.
Day 03: Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms trek)**
Early morning, drive to Sitapur/Sonprayag, then transfer to Gaurikund (local jeep at own cost). Begin your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on pony/doli. Remember to carry personal medications, warm clothing, and toiletries for an overnight stay in Kedarnath. Visit the Kedarnath Temple and stay overnight. Kedarnath is one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and it holds great significance as a pilgrimage site. According to legends, this is where the Pandavas sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva.
Day 04: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19kms down trek & 30kms/1hr by road)
Wake up before dawn and reach the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can enter the Garbha Griha and touch the idol. After your darshan, trek back down to Gaurikund, return to Sonprayag (local jeep at your own cost), and drive back to Guptkashi. Check in at the hotel for the night.
Day 05: Guptkashi - Rishikesh (200kms/7-8hrs)
Drive to Rishikesh, renowned as the "place of sages," situated along the Ganges and surrounded by the Shivalik range. Legend has it that when Rishikesh was in penance, God appeared, and hence it received its name.
Check in at the hotel. Later, visit local temples and sites including Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, and Shivananda Ashram. In the evening, attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi (250kms/6-7hrs)
Drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the Railway Station or Airport. Tour concludes.
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