Panch Kedar Trek
Places to Visit : Delhi - Rishikesh - Pipalkhoti - Gaurikund -
Kalpeshwar - Dumak - Toli - Rudranath - Ansuya Devi Temple - Tungnath
- Kalimath - Madhmaheshwar - Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Haridwar - Delhi
Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Day 01 Delhi
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Panch Kedar Trek"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the
day.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 02 Delhi -Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Rishikesh, situated
on the banks of the Ganges. Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of
sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga.
It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had appeared as
an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the
place derived its name.
Upon arrival, check in your pre-booked hotel. Relax for a while and
later visit Rishikesh City of Nirvana dotted with numerous yoga centers.
Laxman Jhula :- one of the biggest tourist attractions in Rishikesh,
Laxman Jhula is a suspended bridge on the Ganges. Legend has it that
Laxman had crossed the river Ganges at this spot on a bridge of ropes.
Now a suspended iron bridge 450 ft long, built in 1939 exists here.
The Laxman Jhula is something you cannot simply miss on a tour to
Rishikesh.
Ram Jhula :- another suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and
Sawarg Ashram, Ram Jhula has been named after Laxman’s elder
brother Ram.
Bharat Mandir :- built by Adiguru Shankracharya, the Hindu saint in
12th century, this is the oldest temple in Rishikesh. It is located
on the bank of river Ganges in the old town and is dedicated to Lord
Vishnu, whose idol carved out of a single 'Salagram' stands here.
Rishikund :- Legend has it that, the river Goddess Yamuna was so pleased
with the saint Kubz that she filled this tank with water.
Nilkanth Mahadeo :- according to Hindu mythology when the ocean was
being churned out for “amrit” by the gods and the demons,
it was venom that first oozed out. This venom was swallowed by Lord
Shiva at this spot and the place got its name from that event.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 03 - Rishikesh - Pipalkoti
Morning after breakfast drive to Pipalkhoti. On the way, sightseeing
at Deoprayag. Deoprayag is the confluence point of Alaknanda and
Bhagirathi rivers, through the vast network of tributaries, to form
Ganges. It is only from Deoprayag that the sacred river starts being
called Ganga. At a height of 2700 feet above sea level, it is a
sacred pilgrimage centre and is considered the second most divine
confluence centre in India, next only to Prayag. One of the famous
temples here is the Raghunath Temple, which is considered as one
of the 108 most important temples in India
Continue drive to reach Pipalkhoti. Upon arrival, check into your
hotel. Relax for rest of the day or you can visit local market in
the evening.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 04 - Pipalkoti - Kalpeshwar
This morning after breakfast drive to reach Helaing. On arrival
start trekking to reach Kalpeshwar in 5 hrs. Trek on the way.
Visit Urgam village and evening Puja at the temple.
Kalpeshwar is situated in the picturesques forests of Urgam Valley.
The Kalpeshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva where the Lord’s
head (and hair) is particularly worshipped.
Overnight: Tent
Day 05- Kalpeshwar - Dumak
Early morning after breakfast start trek for Dumak. En route
visit to the Garhwali villages for meeting with the local families
and traditional dress. Arrival Dumak, a very small village and check
into your hotel. In the evening visit village and temple.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06 - Dumak - Toli
Early morning, after breakfast start trek 6 hrs gradually ascending
through thick forest containing a reach variety of flora and fauna
numerous herbs areas found in this area. And the local are known
to pick them for local use.
Overnight: Tent
Day 07 - Toli - Rudranath
Early morning after breakfast start trek walk to cross the pass
of Rudranath Gradual but long up walk of 7 hrs.
At Rudranath, the face of Lord Shiva is worshipped as Neelkanth
Mahadev. Some of the holy Kunds like Suryakund, Chandrakund, and
Tarakund are situated nearby. The temple site offers breathtaking
views of Hathi Parvat, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Trishuli and other
peaks. In the evening visit Shiva Temple and around beautiful panorama
mountain with snow cover.
Overnight: Tent
Day 08 - Rudranath - Ansuya Devi Temple
Early morning after breakfast start trek to Ansuya Devi passing
through the coniferous forest. In the evening visit the famous temple
of Ansuya Devi.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 09 - Ansuya Devi - Tungnath
Early morning after breakfast start trek down 5 kms to road
ahead and drive to Chopta and Trek Chopta to Tungnath.
Afternoon witness Puja with Brahman.
Overnight: Tent
Day 10 - Tungnath - Kalimath
Early morning visit temple of lord Shiva. Then after breakfast
trek down 5 kms road ahead and drive to Kalimath.
Visit the famous temple Kalidevi.
Overnight: Tent
Day 11 - Kalimath - Madmaheshwar
Early morning after breakfast trek 8 hrs and on the way visit
traditional village.
Visit temple.
Overnight: Tent
Day 12 - Madmaheshwar - Kalimath
Early morning after breakfast trek come back Kalimath.
Overnight: Tent
Day 13 - Kalimath - Gaurikund
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund. On the way visit
Okhimath.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 14 - Gaurikund - Kedarnath
Early morning after breakfast walk up towards Kedarnath 5 hrs
along with of hindu pilgrims from different cultures of India on
the way is full of Sahadus Chanting Religious hymns. Kedarnath is
most significant of all Hindu Shrines the feeling and atmosphere
and aweing spiring Shrine temple and participate with flowers.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 15 - Kedarnath - Gaurikund
Early morning after breakfast trek down to Gaurikund. Evening
at leisure to explore local market.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 16 - Gaurikund - Haridwar
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is also
famous by the names of gangadwar, Mokshadwar, Tapovan and Mayapuri.
It is at Haridwar that the Ganga finaly energes into the northern
plains. Upon arrival check into your hotel.
Evening for Arti ceremony witness at Har Ki Pairi, ganga simmering
with Purning temples and Echoing Prayers.
Har Ki Pairi Ghat: Har Ki Pairi ghat is the prime tourist attraction
of Haridwar. This wonderful riverside bank was constructed by King
Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is said that
all the sins that a mortal commits are washed out by bathing at
this river-bank. In the evening just when the Sun is about to go
down below the horizon, priests perform the religious rite on the
bank of the river. This is extremely scenic and people join in the
devotional song. After the ritual is over, small candles are floated
on the river. The place looks enchanting. The atmosphere is very
peaceful and you will surely love it.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 17 - Haridwar
Early morning after breakfast visit to Mansa Devi Temple for
hill view of Ganga and this religious town.
Later visit the amazing Ghat Hindus pour ashes of their end.
Evening free.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 18 - Haridwar - Delhi
Early morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival,
check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 19 - Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of
Delhi.
Visit main attraction like Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan
Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and
Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal
Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
In the evening transfer to Delhi International Airport to board
the flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable
memories of "Panch Kedar Trek' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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