Badrinath Yatra with Hemkund Sahib

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• Day 01 – Haridwar to Badrinath

  Your tour will start as you arrive at the Haridwar Bus Station/ Railway Station and meet our representative, who will welcome you gladly and make the arrangements to transfer you to Badrinath. You’ll enjoy a scenic road trip that will take you close to nature and help you explore the natural vistas. After arriving at Badrinath, you’ll check in to your hotel. Take a rejuvenating bath in the Taptkund which is known to have miraculous water that can heal various ailments. After that, you’ll visit the Badrinath Temple and attend the Aarti. You’ll also visit other famous attractions like Mana, Mata Murti temple, Charanpaduka, the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River, Vyas Gufa, and Bhimkund. All these places are situated within three kilometers of Badrinathjee. After the sightseeing, you’ll return to your hotel and have a relaxing sleep.

  Badrinath is a sacred Hindu site situated in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Badrinath houses the Badrinath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is counted as one of the Chota Char Dham and the four Char Dham pilgrimage yatras. Nar and Narayan mountain ranges guard Badrinath from either side, with the Neelkanth Peak providing a breathtaking backdrop. Badrinath is also known as Badri Van, as it was carpeted with berries in the ancient era.

  Tapt Kund: Tapt Kund is a thermal spring situated on the Alaknanda river bank. It is known to be the abode of the God of Fire. You must take a dip in this spring before entering the Badrinath temple. As per the locals, you can relieve all your sins by taking a bath this spring.

  Mana Village: This village lies on the Indo-Tibet border in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Indo-Mongolian tribes inhabit this village. The village offers breathtaking views of the splendid sights, like the caves, temples, Saraswati River etc, mentioned in the sacred Hindu texts. It is also dotted with various challenging trails that attract thrill seekers to enjoy treks and hikes.

  Vasundhara: Vasundhara is a ravishing waterfall that falls from around four hundred feet. It is around five kilometers from Badrinath, of which two kilometers distance is motorable up to Mana.

  Bhim Pul: Bhim Pul is a natural bridge formed by a massive rock. It is perched on the other side of the Mana Village over the Saraswati River. As per the locals, Pandavas followed this path when they were walking for heaven from Badrinath temple. It is also known as SWARGAROHANI, and it is believed that Bheem placed a big Shila above the Saraswati River to enable Draupadi to cross the River. Eventually, it became a bridge.

  Vyas Gufa: This rock cave is situated near Mana Village. It is believed that Ved Vyas composed the Pauranik commentaries and the Mahabharata at this place. You’ll have to climb around a hundred steps to reach this gufa. The gufa looks like a stacked-up Vedic literature.

  Badrinath Weather: Badrinath experiences cool and chilly weather all year around. The average minimum temperature ranges around 8° Celsius, and the maximum temperature is 18° Celsius. Whenever you arrive at Badrinath, you must bring along woolen and warm clothes. During winter, Badrinath experiences heavy snowfalls. During the winters, Badrinath remains closed to the tourists.

• Day 02 – Badrinath to Govindghat to Ghangaria

  Early morning, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Govindghat. After reaching Govindghat, you’ll undertake a thirteen-kilometer trek to Ghangaria. The trek is a bit challenging but rewards you with breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. It will take around seven to eight hours to trek up to Ghangaria. En route, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of hamlets, sparkling streams, Hathi Parvat Peak, and cascading waterfalls. Have an overnight stay at Ghangaria.

• Day 03 – Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib to Ghangaria

  On the third day, you will undertake a six-kilometer trek to the highly revered Sikh shrine, Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund Sahib is situated at around 4,329 m altitude on the bank of the Hemkund Lake. From Ghangaria, you’ll have to trek for around two to three hours to reach the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara. Seek blessings and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the Gurudwara. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hemkund Lake and the snow-capped Himalayas. During the winters, the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is shrouded by layers of snow, and it reopens for visitors in the summers. After the spiritual sojourn, return to Ghangaria and have a restful sleep at your hotel, preparing yourself for the happenings of the next day of your tour.

• Day 04 – Ghangaria to Govindghat to Haridwar

  On the fourth day, you’ll trek down to Govindghat early morning. It will take around four to five hours to reach Govindghat from Ghangaria. After reaching Ghangaria, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Haridwar. The road trip to Haridwar will be around ten hours long. With this, the tour will conclude, and you’ll get back to your hometown with lots of happy memories.