Tour 5: Rishikesh-Adibadri-Virdhbadri-Timbersain (Bhavishya Badri)-Yogdhyanbadri-Rishikesh

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Reporting place

Rishilok Tourist Complex, Munikireti

Reporting time

One day before departure ( Pre accommodation )

Meals

Own Payment Basis

How often it runs

Subject to the Group booking basis

Prices

• Non AC Cab

  Min 2 pax
  ₹18,135

  per seat
• Innova

  Min 4 pax
  ₹16,170

  per seat
• Non AC Tempo Traveller

  Min 8 pax
  ₹11,840

  per seat
• Non AC 2x2 Bus

  Min 17 pax
  ₹10,095

  per seat

A price is quoted for a group of at least the size shown. The reservation office confirms the final price.

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1: 180 kms drive

   Rishikesh (Dep 07:00 A.M.): After breakfast drive to Rudraprayag. On the way see the confluence of Alkananda & Bhagirathi & visit Raghunath temple at Devprayag. Devprayag Devprayag Rudraprayag (Arr 09:00 A.M. Dep 10.00 A.M Arr 12.30 P.M): The drive is the most completed showcase of legends, heritage & traditions. At Devprayag the Bhagirathi from Gaumukh and Alakananda from Satopanth/Badrinath unite and becomes the sacred Ganga.The most important Raghunath temple is worth to visit.Lord Dashratha & Rama did penance here. Rudraprayag is situated at the holy confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini & blessed with immense beauty. Lunch break at TRH. Rudraprayag (Arr 01:00 P.M.) Rudraprayag (Dep 03:00 P.M) KaranPrayag (Arr 05:00 P.M.): View of Confluence (Alaknanda & Pinder) visit Umadevi Temple and Karn Shila. Dinner & Night halt at TRH

2. 2

   Day 2: 160 kms drive

   Karanprayag (Dep 07:00 A.M): 21 Km Drive To AdiBadri AdiBadri (Arr 08:30 A.M.): Adi Badri group of sixteen temples(one of the five Badris)mostly belonging to the late Gupta period.The most important is the Naraian temple where a black stone idol of Vishnu, 3 ft. height is enshrined. Darshan & Pooja. AdiBadri (Dep 10.00 A.M.) Joshimath (Arr 01:00 P.M.): Lunch Brek Joshimath (Dep. 02.30 P.M) Pandukeshwer (Dep 03:30 .PM.): On the way see confluence view of Alaknanda & Dhauli Ganga at Vishnuprayag, Darshan & Puja at Yog Dhyan Temple. In winter the idol of Udhav ji, the representative of lord Badrivishal is worshipped here.Puja darshan at yog dhyan mandir (one of the Panch Badri) Pandukeshwer (Dep 5.00 PM) Joshimath (Arr 6.00 PM): Visit to Narsingh temple the winter seat of Lord Badrivishal ji, Nav Durga temple and Vasudev temple. Darshan & Pooja. Joshimath /Jyotrimath is one of the four maths established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. Dinner & Night halt at TRH

3. 3

   Day 3: 170 Kms drive & (4+4) km trek

   Joshimath (Dep 08:00 A.M.): Timmarsen Cave of Niti Village in Uttarakhand has become very famous in the past few years as it holds a similar Shivalinga to the one in Amarnath. The cave of Timmarsen has emerged as the second abode of Baba Barfani, where he sits. Niti Village is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is known as the last village of the district. The village is located very close to the Indo-Tibet border. However, it is believed that Baba Barfani has been seated in this cave for centuries, but the place is still lesser-known to non-natives. Devotees can offer their prayers to Baba Barfani from March till mid-April. This pilgrimage is also called the Timmarsen Niti Mahadev Temple, which is named after its location in Niti Village. The Sulpher water Spring, a bath is quite stimulating.The trek to Bhavisya Badri (5+5 km trek) starts from Saldhar village.Darshan of Gudari baba cave & close up view of Nandadevi,the second highest peak in India. Timmarsain Mahadev /Bavisya Badri (Arr. 10.30 A.M) Timmarsain Mahadev /Bavisya Badri (Arr. 04.30 P.M) Joshimath (Dep. 07.30 P.M.): Dinner & Night halt at TRH

4. 4

   Day 4: 260 drive

   Joshimath (Dep 08:30 A.M.): After tea / breakfast VirdhaBadri: This holy Vishnu temple and one of Panch Badris is situated in Animath Village, which is situated at distance of only 7 kms from Joshimath. Vridha Badri is said to be the place where Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of an old man before sage Narada who undertook penance here. Therefore the idol presiding the temple is also in the form of an old man. It is also believed that before Badrinath was designated as one of the Chardhams, Vridha Badri was the place where the idol created by Vishkarma was enshrined and worshipped. This is also the only temple amongst the Panch Badri that remains open all through the year for performing pilgrimage. Srinagar (Arr 01.0 P.M.): LUCH Break Srinager (Arr. 02.00 P.M) Kaudiyala (Dep 02.00 P.M): White water rafting centre of GMVN The drive is alongwith with the view of soaring mountains looking down and the sacred Ganga flowing down and creates long stretches of white sandy beaches.The region offers and attract the adventurers to the challenging sport of white water rafting. Various colorful rafts,canoes, kayakes flowing down is the witness of rafting thrills enjoyment. Rishikesh (Arr. 03.30 P.M.): Local sight seeing along the route (Tour concludes)

Notes

Transport: 27 Seater 2X2 Non AC Bus/Tempo Traveller/Innova/Non A.C Cab Accommodation: Twin/Double sharing in Tourist Rest Houses