Kedarnath Tungnath Package

Description

Kedarnath and Tungnath Tour Package Ex-Haridwar
Tour : Kedarnath Tungnath Package
Duration : 04 Nights/05 Days
Destination Covered : Haridwar - Guptakashi - Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Ukhimath - Chopta - Tungnath - Rudraprayag - Devprayag - Rishikesh

Itinerary

Day 01: Haridwar – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) Height: 1319 MTS.

Meet our driver at Haridwar Railway station / hotel / home and transfer to Guptakashi via Devprayag & Rudraprayag. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.

Day 02: Guptkashi – Kedarnath Ji (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS.

Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund, start your trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (by Pony / Doli / Helicopter at your own cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple. After temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.

Kedarnath Temple– Lord Shiva’s seat, is among the most popular of all pilgrimage seats, which are included in the Chardham yatra. Every year, millions of devotees flock here to seek the solace of mind and experience spiritual enrichment. Kedarnath Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, the temple is situated near the source of Mandakini River, which exceeds its beauty and spirituality.

Day 03: Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Ukhimath (45kms by road & 16kms Trek one way)

In the Morning Darshan at Kedarnath Temple Return to Gaurikund by Trek or reach Guptakashi/Phata by Helicopter, Later drive for Ukhimath/Chopta. On Arrival at Ukhimath check-in the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 04: Ukhimath – Tungnath – Rudraprayag (75kms by road & 4 kms Trek one way)

In the morning drive to Chopta and start the trekking to tungnath, its approx 4 Kms trek. On arrival at Tungnath Mandir, Get Pooja and Darshan, Later trek down to Chopta and drive for Rudraprayag. On Arrival at Rudraprayag check-in the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 05: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh - Haridwar

Morning after breakfast, transfer to Haridwar via Rishikesh, Visit "Ram Jhula" and "Laxman Jhula" at Rishikesh. Later drive for Haridwar, On Arrival at Haridwar drop at Haridwar Railway Station/Hotel/Home.

Tour End With SHRINE YATRA.

Price

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Hotels Details:

Inclusions

Hotel accommodation as per package same or similar hotels.
Breakfast + Dinner.
Transfers and sightseeing as prepackage car.
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
All applicable hotel and transport taxes.

Exclusion

GST @5%
Lunch does not include in Package.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance.
Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges.
Helicopter Ticket INR 8500/- per person (As per Uttarakhand Goverment).
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
VIP Darshan for Kedarnath Darshan.

FAQ for Kedarnath Tungnath Package

Q. How to perform puja Archana inside Kedarnath temple? Is there any Puja booking facility?

A. Inside the temple Pujas can be categorized into several types that may involve pilgrims undertaking. However, because of the enormous settling of devotees, a technique is search for doing Pujas. The Badri-Kedar Temple Samiti facilitates advance booking through phone reservations allowing the pilgrims to secure their Puja slots. Kedarnath has a wide of Pujas from which to choose.

Q. Can I travel to Kedarnath in Bike/ Scooty or Hatchback car?

A. Although the Kedarnath Yatra is known for its gruelling and long trek, it brings out a plethora of hidden treasures and an astounding experience. The journey to the Kedarnath region is decorated with beauty of nature and the view of the temple and its backdrop is un describable. A trip to the castle on Adi Shankara Samadhi is also necessary to discover Kedarnath fully. A good DSLR camera can augment the experience. A hike to Vasuki Tal, an alpine lake 8 kms away from Kedarnath by foot is suggested if possible.

Q. Is it true that all pilgrims’ vehicles have to park at Son Prayag? Then how to reach Gaurikund?

A. Yes, all pilgrims are required to park their vehicles at the Sonprayag Parking area. To travel from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, shared taxi services are available, primarily due to the narrow road conditions along this route.

Q. Where can I do registration for Kedarnath Yatra?

A. Obviously, every pilgrim has to leave his car at the Sonprayag Parking zone. The shared taxi services along this route are mainly being carried because of the nature of narrow road which is typical along this trail from Sonprayag to Gaurikund.

Q. How to explore Kedarnath Yatra at the fullest, if money is not a constraint?

A. Kedarnath Yatra is notorious for a thrilling uphill hike, but nonetheless it has much hidden treasure and golden fact that can be touched during the trek and at Kedarnath Masjid. One wouldn’t be able to describe the beauty of the temple at Kedarnath against its backdrop as it is heavily natural. To travel Kedarnath, the person must travel Bhauravnath Temple which is at the nearside of the temple on a hill. A top-tier DSLR will enhance the aesthetic of the experience. If open, the trekel should be made to Vasuki Tal (Open Lake, 8 kms from Kedarnath).

Q. Where to stay in Kedarnath? Are rooms easily available there, or we have to book in advance?

A. Kedarnath temple is located in the high Himalayan region, even during May-June nights might be cold. The packing of heavy warm woolen clothes should be considered such as the jacket, coat, sweater, gloves, and woolen socks. Furthermore, take strong-soles shoes with good grip, as well as flipflops and sandals. As the weather is unpredictable, a raincoat is inevitable. Kedarnath ensures basic medical facilities but it is recommended to have a personal first aid kit and other necessary medications, which should be properly prescribed. During the trip, you should have a letter from the physician. Both Gaurikund and Kedarnath are endowed with many prasad shops that desist the pilgrims from carrying offerings themselves. Kedarnath contains donation boxes and the Badri-Kedar Samiti office for those willing to make donations.

Q. What to bring for Kedarnath Yatra? What to offer at Kedarnath Temple?

A. You can choose either GMVN or other private agencies for your travel, provided that they handle their services in a reputable, cost effective and affordable way. On the way, there are 3-star hotels that belong to the deluxe category and offer only the most basic meals. Another convenient option for those who are flexible with their budget is hiring a cab from Delhi or Haridwar for the entire trip. Otherwise, you can look for independent Char Dham operators. Be it hiring a cab or booking a Kedarnath tour package with complete itinerary, ShrineYatra.com is a trustworthy source for your travel requirements!

Q. Should I choose state govt operated GMVNL or private tour operator for Kedarnath tour?

A. Kedarnath offers 2-3 budget hotels as many others were washed away in 2013 floods. The demands for accommodation needs are addressed by GMVN that provides a sufficient number of tents and pre-fabricated huts and has 1000 bed spaces at Kedarnath Dham. The Pilgrims can easily book online in advance through the official GMVN website.

Q. How do I visit Kedarnath Temple from Haridwar or Delhi?

A. The Kedarnath shrine can be approached trekking, dandi, kandi, mules or helicopter from Gaurikund, a highland destination. One metalled road that is well connected to Haridwar goes to Gaurikund/Sonprayag, which is itself connected to major cities such as Delhi. The Kedarnath Yatra would also be starting from the capital city of India, either from Delhi or from Haridwar. Delhi being the capital of India has many flight connections to different cities all over the world, and the road trip from Delhi to Haridwar is easy, stretching for about 210 km in around 5 hours. Another option for air travelers would be a flight to Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) only 40 km away (about 1 hour ride) from Haridwar. Alternatively, tourists can land at Rishikesh, which is 20 km away from the airport.

Q. When does Kedarnath Yatra Starts & Ends?

A. The pilgrimage begins from the month of April or May onwards (Akshay Tritya) and concludes with Bhai Dooj after Diwali. Bhai Dooj doors of the shrine are closed for the following five or six months after Bhai Dooj due to heavy snow fall and very cold weather, where all shrine is located in Himalayan Mountain where life is not very easy to survive due to uncertain weather conditions.