Badrinath with Mana - Ex Delhi in Uttarakhand
Nov
13
4 Days 3 Nights
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in Uttarakhand
Badrinath with Mana - Ex Delhi
Day-by-day plan, stays and inclusions
A road trip from Delhi to Badrinath Temple, one of the Char Dhams, on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Garhwal Himalayas, with a visit to Mana, known as the last village of India. The trip starts and ends in Delhi.
At Badrinath, take a dip in the Tapt Kund hot springs before darshan of Lord Vishnu. In Mana, 3 km from Badrinath, see Bhim Pul, Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa and the origin of the Saraswati River. The drive follows the Alaknanda valley past the Panch Prayags.
- Darshan at Badrinath Dham, between the Nar and Narayan ranges
- Holy dip in the Tapt Kund thermal sulphur springs
- Mana village: Bhim Pul, Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa
- Views of Neelkanth Peak over the Badrinath temple
- Tea at the last Indian tea shop in Mana
Difficulty: Easy · Age: 12+ years
Itinerary
Travel: Private Vehicle — Traveller/MUV
The journey starts from Delhi. Time is of the essence in any experience. Joshimath is around 513 km away from Delhi and takes approximately 13 hours to reach.
Route - We make our way through Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, before reaching Joshimath the following day.
The journey to Rishikesh is an overnight one, after that we buckle up for another 8 hours of a little strenuous yet stunning mountain drive! Most part of the journey traverses the mountain side, with the river flowing below you. (Don’t forget to take pictures at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devprayag.)
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Joshimath
Travel: Private Vehicle — Traveller/MUV
- Reach Devprayag in the morning to Witness confluence of Rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi.
- Pit-stop at srinagar for Breakfast and depart for our Destination.
- Reach Joshimath, check in to your comfortable accommodation ( Camp / hotel / homestay), and relax for a while before enjoying the bonfire music session.
- Take a sound sleep in your camp / hotel / homestay after having a buffet dinner at night.
Hotel
Dinner
Joshimath / Pandukeshwar
Travel: Private Vehicle — Traveller/MUV
Today, after an early morning breakfast, embark on a scenic journey to Badrinath, a revered temple town nestled in the Himalayas. Check into your hotel and freshen up.
Later, visit the sacred Tapt Kund, a natural hot water spring, and take a rejuvenating dip. Proceed to the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and have a divine darshan (visit). Witness the evening aarti (prayer ceremony) and soak in the spiritual atmosphere.
Badrinath Temple, situated at an altitude of 3,300 meters (10,279 feet), boasts a stunning idol of Lord Vishnu made of black stone, depicting the deity in a meditative pose. The temple was established by Adi Shankara, a renowned Vedic scholar and teacher, in the 8th century.
According to legend, Lord Vishnu meditated under the Badri tree, hence the name Badrinath. Spend the night in Badrinath, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Himalayas.
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
Mana Village
Travel: Private Vehicle — Traveller/MUV
Morning: Badrinath Darshan
- Early morning, visit Badrivishal for darshan
- Seek blessings from Lord Vishnu
Mana Village Exploration
- Visit Mana Village, the last village of Uttarakhand
- Explore:
- Bhim Pull, a scenic bridge
- Vyas Gufa, a sacred cave
- Saraswati River, a holy river
- Last Tea Shop of Uttarakhand, a unique spot
Joshimath Darshan and Departure
- Proceed to Joshimath, a sacred town
- Visit Narsingh Devta Temple for darshan
- Seek blessings from Lord Narsingh
Drop at Delhi
- Drive to Delhi
- Vehicle will drop you at Botanical Garden, marking the end of the trip
Trip Ends Here
- Return home with memories of a lifetime
Note:
- Please follow the itinerary as planned
- Listen to the trip captain's instructions
- Respect local culture and traditions
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Breakfast, Dinner
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