A VERY SHORT TRIP TO KEDARNATH

Today, you will begin the drive from Dehradun Airport / Railway station very early in order to avoid rush-hour traffic. The drive will take you through the towns and villages across the Gangetic plains, before reaching Guptkashi, Today, you will begin the drive from Dehradun to Guptkashi via devprayag, Rudraprayag & Agastmuni. On the way you can see the beautiful view. You can also visit Mandakini, it River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit ArdhNarishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Stay overnight at the Guptakashi. Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible relations as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter. Guptkashi Weather – Agreeable in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

Early morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnathdham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan. Stay overnight at Kedarnath. By Helicopter: Morning our driver will drop you your prebook Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (Note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package). By Trek: Morning our driver will transfer you at Sonprayag/Gaurikund& then your trek start for kedarnathji. After darshan you follow same & return to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so driver will back to other palace if his contact no. in not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, feel guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for ransom. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.     Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high elevation the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and agreeable while winter is severe. During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme chilly climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.

Morning after darshan, you will start your trek to Gaurikund. And after that on arrival at there, pick the cab and move to Guptkashi and if you have time then you can also visit Sonprayag. Check in to the hotel arrival dinner & overnights stay at there.

After morning breakfast, moving for Dehradun.& on arrival atDehradun Hotel / Airport/Rilway station and on arrive at theredrop with the sweet memories. Package Inclusions:-

• Accommodation in 1 Room at the hotel.
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner included at Hotel.
• Transfer and sight seeing by Individual Dzire /Etioz Or similar cab for entire tour.
• Arrival and departure transfers
• All Taxes included (driver charges, fuel charges, toll taxes etc)
• GST Included

Package Exclusions:-

• Any Camera fee or Permit Expense
• Any Personal Expense.
• Chopper Charges.
• Anything which is not mentioned above