Kedarnath

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Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindu. It is set amidst the stunning mountains cape of the Garhwal Himalayas at the head of the Mandakini River. Kedar is another name of lord Shiva, the protector & the destroyer. Shiva is considered the embodiment of all passions - love, hatred, fear, death & mysticism which are expressed through his various forms.

Lord Shiva manifested in the form of Jyotirlingas or the cosmic light. Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. This ancient and magnificent temple is located in the Rudra Himalaya range. This temple, over a thousand years old is built of massive stone slabs over a large rectangular platform. Ascending through the large gray steps leading to the holy sanctums we find inscriptions in Pali on the steps. The present temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya. The inner walls of the temple sanctum are adorned with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form. The temple, believed to be very ancient, has been continually renovated over the centuries. It is situated at an altitude of 3,581 mt. it is a 14 km trek from Gaurikund.

Badrinath
is located in Uttaranchal in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayan county of India, is very near from the sea-level. Badrinath tour (Yatra) is single among the Char Dham tour. Badrinath Dham is an essential pilgrimage hub in India. The rocky area of Badrinath is tripped by plenty of pilgrims in each year. The holy places tour in Badrinath ji is a vital Hindu pilgrimage. The Badrinath place obtains its title from Badri Van which means forest of berries.

Badrinath tour (Yatra) is totally holy tour for Indian visitors. It is the nest of attractive places as Har-ki-Pauri, Ganga Aarti, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag and various Kunds such as Tapt Kund, Narad Kund and etc. Badrinath Dham tour (Yatra) offers their visitors for touring these beautiful and holly regions because these places links us to my God and Goddess.

Day 1: Haridwar - Rudraprayag
Morning visit Haridwar Local Sight Seeing, later drive to Rudraprayag enroute visit Devprayag. On Arr. Rudraprayag, Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Rudraprayag - Gaurikund
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.

Day 3: Kedarnath - Rudraprayag
Early morning, pilgrims after Darshan of Kedarnath Temple. Return back to Gaurikund & Drive straight to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 4: Rudraprayag - Badrinath
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay.


Day 5: Badrinath - Joshimath
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinath. Later drive back to Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Joshimath.

Day 6: Joshimath - Haridwar
Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharya Math. Later, Drive back to Haridwar.