KEDARNATH YATRA 

Arrive at Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station, where you will be met by our guide and driver. They will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After checking in, you may choose to attend the Ganga Snan and Ganga Aarti in the evening.

Morning after Breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Reach Guptkashi and explore local temples in the vicinity of Guptkashi town.

Guptakashi:

Located in the Northern Himalayan belt in the Mandakini River valley, which has lush green forests. Several streams and rivulets drain into the main Mandakini River. It has salubrious climate with its elevation being around 1,319 meters (4,330 ft). The snow sparkling view of the Chaukhamba peak is a lovely sight to behold in the hours of sun rise and sun set from here.

ARDHNARISHWER TEMPLE : The temple is dedicated to Ardhnarishwer the union of lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.  Both the temples are in same Compound.  

It is believed that Lord Shiva had proposed to Goddess Parvati in the same place, before marrying in Triyugi Narayan.

 VISHWANATH TEMPLE:  The Sacred Shrine is located in the town of Guptkashi. The Vishwanath Temple looks a lot like the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The temple has a peaceful feeling, and the silver-capped snowy peaks of Chaukhambha in the background make it even more beautiful.

In front of the temple, there's a place called the Manikarnika Kund. It is believed that this pool of water is filled by two underground streams, one from the Yamuna River and the other from the Ganga River.

In the early morning, you'll check out from your hotel, and your driver will take you to either Seetapur or Sonprayag. From Sonprayag, you have to hire shuttle services of local cab to get to Gaurikund. Once you arrive in Gaurikund, your journey to Kedarnath begins. This trek covers a distance of 18 kilometers and follows a well-marked path. It typically takes about 9 -10 hours to reach Kedarnath on foot.

If walking the entire way seems challenging, you have the option to hire a Palki (a kind of sedan chair) or use horses that are available in Gaurikund. Breakfast and lunch will be on the way to kedarnath.

Temples To Visit

Kedarnath:

 A majestic site, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with carved figures of various Hindu deities, the scenes originated from mythology. A huge solid piece of granite is carved into the shape of Nandi (Bull) erected facing the East towards the main sanctum.

There are other numerous holy sites, like Adi Guru Shankracharya Samadi, Bhim Shila (Is a huge slab of rock firmly settled that could protect the temple from tremendous force of devastating of landslide, happened in 2013 tragedy), Bharav Temple and Garur Chatti are worth visiting.

Early morning after Pooja & Darshan, have your breakfast and then trek down to Gaurikund. Reach sonprayag where driver will be waiting for you. Drive to Guptkashi for night stay.

Morning after breakfast drive to Ukhimath and visit Omkareshwer temple, then further drive towards Joshimath.

At Joshimath stop for lunch and visit Narsingh Temple. Reach Badrinath by evening. Check into hotel.

visit Badrinath temple for Pooja & Darshan.

Temples To Visit

OMKARESHWER TEMPLE:  In the charming town of Ukhimath, merely 10km away from Guptkashi, stands a magnificent temple devoted to Lord Shiva. This sacred shrine holds immense significance as it serves as the winter abode for two revered Kedars - Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwer. Legend has it that King Mandhata dedicated years to penance, and in response to his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared in the divine form of "OM" at this very place, showering his blessings upon the king. Hence, the place came to be known as Omkareshwer, a name that resonates with the eternal sound of the sacred syllable "OM."

BADRINATH TEMPLE: The famed town of Badrinath is Among the Four dominant Chardham pilgrimage site of India, as well as Uttrakhand. It is perched at an elevation of 3300m on the Bank of Alaknanda River. The holy Temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. The badrinath temple was established by Aadi Guru Shankaraycharya. it is said that shaligram Idol of lord Vishnu was found in river Alaknanda by Aadi guru. 

Morning after Breakfast, Drive to Haridwar railway station or Dehradun Airport.