Nestled in the western coast of India, Goa is a state that is associated with beaches, nightlife parties and 300-year-old Portuguese architecture. With rich flora and fauna, thousands of tourists, both domestic and international visit Goa every year. Referred to as the city of churches by many, the culture of Goa has the lingering effect of being a Portugal colony.
Tour
Day 01
Haridwar – Guptkashi (225 kms / 09 hrs drive)
Pick up from Haridwar Railway Station/Prescheduled destination and proceed to Guptkashi (It’s situated at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath) The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel/camp.
Day 02
Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 kms /02 hrs drive & 19 kms Trekking)
Early morning check out the hotel and keep your luggage at Reception and drive to Sonprayag till Transport Parking. You have to take local vehicle/jeep to reach at Gaurikund (02 kms) at own cost. After reaching at Gaurikund, you can start trekking for Kedarnath (19 Kms one way) Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for Pony for return journey- Poni Rs 2500/-, Palki 10000/- while those who are going by Helicopter which cost is approx Rupees 9000/- will be drop at Guptkashi/Phata/Sirsi Helipad will take dropping accordingly.
Note: Those who are staying in Kedranath to have to book their Helicopter/Poni/Palki with overnight stay on prior information to booking counter). Upon arrival visit Kedarnath check into the Hotel/Camp which is a basic accommodation with limited facility due to high altitude. Evening attend Sandhya Aarti & Darshan. Have dinner and overnight stay at Kedarnath.
About Kedarnath Temple: It’s standing magnificently at an altitude of 3,580mts, Mandakini River one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. “Jai Bholenath – Om Nam Shivaay” chants echoes in the mountains.
Day 03
Kedarnath – Guptkashi / Phata (19 kms Trekking & 30 kms /02 hrs drive by road)
After check out the hotel/Camp and start trekking early in the morning to return back Sonprayag on right time and better you co-ordinate with driver who will waiting for you in Sonprayag/Phata/Sirsi on your respective time. Have Dinner and Overnight Stay at Guptkashi.
Day 04
Guptkashi/ Phata – Pandukeshwar / Badrinath (200 kms / 08 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, Pipalkoti. Upon arrival Pandukeshwar/Badrinath, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permit. Overnight stay.
Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site which holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meter. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple.
Day 05
Badrinath – Rudraprayag / Srinagar (187 Kms/07 Hrs drive)
Those who has been not visited Badrinath Temple earlier day has visit Badrinath Temple. Do the rituals and pooja. And back to the hotel. After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for Rudraprayag/Srinagar. En-route you can drive through Karanprayag, Rudraprayag do the darshan and click pics from main road. . Upon arrival Rudraparayag / Srinagar, check-in to the hotel. Have your dinner and stay Overnight Stay
Day 06
Rudraprayag / Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (165 Kms/05 Hrs drive)e
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Upon arrival Rishikesh visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Munu Ki Reti. Later drive to Haridwar (25 Kms). Upon arrival drop at Railway Station/ Airport as per your pre-scheduled departure. Tour Concludes.
Inclusion
- Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary or similar.
- 1 Litter bottle of water per person per day.
- Daily Buffet Breakfast at the hotels.
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Services of professional guides.
- 1 Half Day sightseeing tour of North Goa
Exclusion
- International airfares.
- Entrance Fees to the monuments/sightseeing places.
- Personal expenses such as laundry.
- Travel insurance.
- Communication charges.
- The cost of obtaining passport or visas.
- Gratuities to your escort.
Extra Activities
One of the most frequented tourist destinations in India, it also attracts travellers worldwide. However, while Goa remains the ‘land of beaches’, there’s a Goa beyond it as well; and simultaneously both North Goa andSouth Goaare very different in nature but have something for every kind of traveller.
