Religious Tours

Rishikesh: Rishikesh is situated on the trisection of three districts of Garhwal division and most of the city lies on the right bank of the River Ganga, the place of sages is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides, it is said that when Raibhya rishi did hard penances, god appeared by the name of Rishikesh and this area henceforth came to be known as Rishikesh.
It is the starting point for the char dham pilgrimage of the Hindus in which pilgrims go to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and badrinath to seek spiritual salvation. On the way to the Garhwal Himalayas and the Sikh shrine at Hemkund sahib one passes Rishikesh.

Places to see: Triveni ghat, Lakshman Jhoola, ram Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Shivan and ashram.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Our jungle Camp.

DAY 02: SHIVPURI-JOSHIMATH
Leave Shivpuri early morning for Joshimath via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag and Nandprayag see those places famous for confluence of two great river and proceed to Joshimath via Chamoli and Pipalkoti.
Arrive at Joshimath late afternoon and visit Adi Guru Shankracharya seat Narshimha temple or a visit to Auli (famous winter hill resort for skiing). Drive another 14kms to Auli and check into Our Himalayan Lodge.
Overnight stay at the our Himalayan Lodge, Auli.

DAY 03: AULI – BADRINATH- AULI
Leave Auli early in the morning for Badrinathji. Rreach Badrinath at 11 am.

BADRINATH: Badrinath is one of the four dhams of the country and situated at an elevation of 3133 mts. Above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as NAR & NARAYAN , with the towering NEEL KANTH PEAK providing a splended back-drop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild barries which gage it the name "badri Van" meaning forest of berries. Facing the temple at the back of alaknanda river there is a hot water spring known as TAPT KUND.

BADRINATH TEMPLE: Dedicated to lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinathji is 15 mts. In height built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a filt bull and spire. Legend dates the temple prior to the vedic age.
Return to Auli for overnight.

DAY 04: AULI- RUDRAPARAYAG - SONPRAYAG
After early morning Darshan at Badrinathji again start drive to Rudraprayag.We go via Chamoli, Nandprayag and Gauchar. Rudraprayag is famous for the confluence of the two rivers, Alaknanda and Mandakini.
Leave Rudraprayag for Sonprayag via Guptkashi. Arrival early afternoon at Sonprayag.

SONPRAYAG : Situated at the confluence of Soneganga and Mandakini river. The road to Trijuginarayan diverts from here.

TRIJUGINARAYAN : According to legend, this was the place where the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati was solemnized. In front of the Shiva temple, is an eternal flame, which is said to be a witness to the marriage. Trijuginarayan can be reach by 12km drive from Sonprayag.

Evening free to enjoy the surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay at Sonprayag.

DAY 05: SONPRAYAG - KEDARNATH
Early morning departure to Gaurikund (14 km trekking). After having morning bath at hot spring "KUND" Gaurikund leave for trek to Kedarnathji temple by doli or -pony (14 km) reach Kedarnathji in afternoon.

KEDARNATH TEMPLE: An imposing sight standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by snow covered peaks. The present temple built in 18th century A.D. by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent tot he site of earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi bull stands as guard.
Dedicated to lord Shiva, the exquisitely architecture, and Kedarnath temple is considered to be more than 1000 years old.

Built of extremely large heavy and evenly cut Grey Slavs of stones. It evokes wonder as to how these heavy slavs had been handled in the earlier days.