The Kedarnath Winter Tour package is one of the best journeys you can have for spiritual exploration and scintillating beauty of nature and culture in the pristine Garhwal Himalayas. This six-day itinerary takes you through some of the most cherished destinations in Uttarakhand, that is, the holy towns of Haridwar, Rishikesh, Ukhimath, and Guptkashi. And during this winter retreat, you will see the still beauty of snow-covered mountains, ancient temples, and sacred ghats while steeping yourself in spiritual bliss.
It starts from Dehradun and proceeds on to the sacred cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh. These are the places you go to explore some iconic landmarks and attend some soulful Ganga Aartis. Then you pass through the picturesque hill station and winter seat of Lord Kedarnath, which provides you with some really fascinating view of the Himalayas. Apart from this, you will visit the holy Triyuginarayan Temple, it is believed that it is the marriage place where Lord Shiva got married with Goddess Parvati. Return to Haridwar ends that circuit of divine energy, scenic splendour.
Your journey begins from Dehradun Airport or Railway Station, which is about 1.5 to 2 hours from Haridwar or Rishikesh. Once you get checked into your hotel, you can spend the evening getting into the spiritual environment by attending the soulful Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar or Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh. Witness the holy river of thousands of oil lamps when prayers are filled in the air to set the tone for a divine journey ahead. End the day with an overnight stay at comfort.
Begin your day with a heavy breakfast, then proceed to view the icon of Rishikesh, known as the world's yoga capital. Visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula for architectural beauty and the place for spiritual significance. Deeper spirituality experiences would be found visiting Parmarth Niketan Ashram and Beatles Ashram, which holds history. For the adventure seekers, river rafting or trekking can be arranged on demand. End the day with the beautiful evening Aarti at Triveni Ghat and return to your Rishikesh hotel at night.
It would start with a delectable breakfast and then depart for the picturesque town of Guptkashi, which is a good 3 hours journey. En route, it was planned to visit the ancient temple of Triyuginarayan, where according to local folklore, Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Parvati, and one still finds the eternal flame which has been burning since then. Further, proceed to Guptkashi. Visit the Ardh Narishwar Temple, an excellent shrine that is the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Spend the night there in Guptkashi.
Leave Haridwar in the morning post-breakfast to drive around the lovely landscapes of Garhwal Himalayas on your back road journey which would roughly take 7 to 8 hours. Enjoy seeing all the powerful rivers and their confluences all over your drive. Stay overnight in a hotel after reaching there; one can shop around some great local market or unwind. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
You have a relaxed breakfast on your last day of the tour, check out from the hotel, and then take transfers to Dehradun Airport or Railway Station for further journey. Uttarakhand will thus bid farewell to you as you leave with memories to be cherished forever about a spiritually fulfilling and scintillating winter break in Kedarnath and the adjacent areas.
