Do Dham Yatra Packages - Delhi Weekend Getaways

Do Dham Yatra Packages - Delhi Weekend Getaways

Badrinath is situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, with the towering Neelkanth peak (6,597mts.) in the background. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that to revive the lost prestige of Hinduism and to unite the country in one bond, Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya built four pilgrimage centres in four corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram (Badrinath temple) in the north, Rameshwaram in the south, Dwarkapuri in the west and Jagannath Puri in the east. Badrinath situated at an elevation of 3,133 mts. is considered to be amongst the most pious. The revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name ' Badri Van ' meaning 'forest of berries.' Built by Adi Shankaracharaya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colourful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. Inside Badrinath Temple A flight of steps takes pilgrims to the main gate & then into the Badrinath temple . The temple is divided into three parts - the ' Garbha Griha ' or the sanctum sanctorum, the ' Darshan Mandap ' where the rituals are conducted and the ' Sabha Mandap ' where devotees assemble. The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold offered by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar. The complex has 15 idols especially attractive is the one-metre high image of lord Badrinath, finely sculpted in black stone. It represents Lord Vishnu seated in a meditative pose called padmasan. Darshan Mandap : Lord Badrinath is sitting meditating in the padmasana (lotus yogic posture). As you look at the Deities, standing to the right side of Badrinarayana is Uddhava. To the far right side are Nara and Narayana. Narada Muni is kneeling in front on the right side and is difficult to see. On the left side are Kubera, the god of wealth, and a silver Ganesh. Garuda is kneeling in front, to the left of Badrinarayana. Special pujas are also performed on behalf of individuals. Every puja must be preceded by a holy dip in the Tapta Kund. Some of the special morning pujas are Abhishek, Mahaabhishek, Geeta Path. Some special evening pujas are Aarti & Geet Govind. Such pujas are to be booked in advance. The Badrinath temple opens at 0430 hrs & closes at 1300 hrs. Once again it opens at 1600 hrs & closes at 2100 hrs after the divine song Geet Govind. Rawal is the administrator-Pujari of the temple well versed in puja ceremonials & Sanskrit language and is expected to be celibate.. Badri refers to a berry that was said to grow abundantly in the area, and nath refers to Vishnu. Badri is the Sanskrit name for the Indian Jujube trees, which has an edible berry. Some scriptural references also refer to Jujube trees being abundant in Badrinath . Legend has it that Goddess Lakshmi took the form of the berries to protect Lord Vishnu from the harsh climate during his long penance. The Opening Date of Badrinath Temple shrine - 2011 Note: Badrinath temple opening date in 2011 will be decided on Shivaratri. The opening date of Badrinath Temple is fixed on Basant Panchami by Raj Purohit and closure date is fixed on Vijaydashmi by Mandir Committee. The temple opens every year in the month of April-May & closes for winters in the third week of November. Joshimath is the winter deity of Badrinath . Special booking of pujas can be done at Badrinath Mandir Committee by paying some fees. The pooja is organized before the temple is open for general public. Some festivals celebrated in Badrinath are: Mata Murti ka mela , Krishna Janamashtami and Badri-Kedar utsav . Kedarnath is the seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve " Jyotirlingas " of Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 m at the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath Temple is amongst the holiest pilgrimage for the Hindus. It is no wonder that Adi Guru Shankaracharya - a great scholar & saint, chose to enshrine Lord Shiva in this land, where the unholy becomes oly and the holy becomes holier. Kedar meaning powerful is another name of Lord Shiva the protector and the destroyer. Situated in the backdrop of the majestic Sri Kedarnath range, Kedarnath Temple is a 14 km trek from Gaurikund. At Kedarnath there are several Kunds (pools, tanks) that are known for their religious significans - shivkund, Retkund, hanskund, Udakkund, Rudhirkund are the most important. A little away from Kedarnath is a temple dedicated to Bhaironathji who is ceremoniously worshipped at the opening & closing of Kedarnath. The belief is that Bhairavnathji protects this land from evil during the time when temple of Kedarnath is closed. There are more than 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district itself, the most important one is Sri Kedarnath. During the winters, the shrine is submerged in snow & hence is closed. Fortunate are those who have good weather, but twice blessed are those who are at Kedarnath on a moonlit night- the snow peak gleams like hundred silver pinnacles atop the glittering mountains. The holiest of Shiva's shrines is linked to Gold among base metals so that every pilgrims finds peace here, and it is said that devotees who die here become one with Shiva himself. Beyond the temple is the highway to heaven, called Mahapanth. Kedarnath Temple Guide The opening of date of Kedarnath Temple is fixed and depends on the Shiva Ratri and decided by priests in Ukhimath. Normally Kedarnath temple opens on Mid May. The closing date of Kedarnath is fixed on Yama Dwitiya (second day after Diwali, November). Kedarnath Temple is open for devotees from 6 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm . Shingar Darshan is from 5 pm onwards and Aarti is performed at 6:45 pm . Sharavani Annakoot Mela is celebrated on the day before Raksha Bandhan during August. Special Samadhi puja is help on the closing day of Kedarnath. The Kedarnath Temple committee office organises booking for special pooja which is performed before the general darshan in the morning. The Opening Date of Kedarnath Temple 2011 Note: Kedarnath temple opening date in 2011 will be decided on Basant Panchami. TOTAL TOUR COST (Per Person): NETT RATES HENCE NON-COMMISSIONABLE Total Pax. Transportation Guide Lux. Package Dlx. Package Reg. Package 02 Tata Indica Car Rs. 20,515=00 Rs. 18,150=00 Rs. 15,070=00 02 Toyota Qualis / Tavera / Xylo Rs. 23,155=00 Rs. 20,790=00 Rs. 17,710=00 02 Toyota Innova Rs. 24,915=00 Rs. 22,550=00 Rs. 19,470=00 04 Toyota Qualis / Tavera / Xylo Rs. 17,215=00 Rs. 14,795=00 Rs. 11,715=00 04 Toyota Innova Rs. 18,040=00 Rs. 15,675=00 Rs. 12,595=00 06 Toyota Qualis / Tavera / Xylo Rs. 15,147=00 Rs. 12,782=00 Rs. 09,702=00 06 Toyota Innova Rs. 15,741=00 Rs 13,376=00 Rs. 10,296=00 06 Tempo Traveller Rs. 17,941=00 Rs. 15,576=00 Rs. 12,496=00 08 Tempo Traveller Rs. 16,225=00 Rs. 13,860=00 Rs. 10,780=00 10 Tempo-Traveller Rs. 15,180=00 Rs. 12,815=00 Rs. 09,735=00 10 Toyota Innova x 02 Rs. 16,500=00 Rs. 14,135=00 Rs. 11,055=00 12 Tempo-Traveller Rs. 14,520=00 Rs. 11,155=00 Rs. 09,075=00 14 Tempo Excel / Mini Coach Rs. 15,196=00 Rs. 12,831=00 Rs. 09,751=00 16 Tempo Traveller + Toyota Innova Rs. 15,235=00 Rs. 12,870=00 Rs. 09,790=00 16 Tempo Traveller x 02 Rs. 16,060=00 Rs. 13,695=00 Rs. 10,615=00 18 Tempo Traveller x 02 Rs. 15,977=00 Rs. 13,612=00 Rs. 10,532=00 18 Dlx. Coach (2x2) Rs. 16,472=00 Rs. 14,107=00 Rs. 11,027=00 20 Dlx. Coach (2x2) Rs. 15,895=00 Rs. 13,530=00 Rs. 10,450=00 24 Dlx. Coach (2x2) Rs. 15,059=00 Rs. 12,694=00 Rs. 09,614=00 26 Dlx. Coach (2x2) Rs. 14,701=00 Rs. 12,336=00 Rs. 09,256=00 Extra Bed / Extra Person Rs 6,270=00 Rs. 5,005=00 Rs. 2,530=00 MAPAI SUPPLIMENT (Daily Breakfast & Dinner) Rs. 2,970=00 Rs. 2,750=00 Rs. 2,530=00 HOTELS DETAILS:- Destination Luxury Hotels (CPAI) Deluxe Hotels (EPAI) Regular Hotels (EPAI) Haridwar Hotel Godwin / Country Inn Suites (A/C) Hotel Hari Heritage / Parkview (A/C) Khanna Palace / Sugandha Dlx / Adobe (A/C) Guptkashi Camp Nirwana (Lux. Swiss Tents) Camp Nirwana (Lux. Swiss Tents) Hotel Himalayan / Raj Palace Kedarnath Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House Punjab Sindh Awas / Agra House Rudraprayag Monal Resort (A/C) Monal Resort (Dlx) / Balbir (A/C) Balbir Palace / Shangrilla Resort Badrinath Sarovar Portico (Cent. Heated) Narayan Palace / Snow Crest Hotel Dwarikesh / Patliputra Joshimath Hotel Dronagiri / Mount View (S.Dlx) Dronagiri / Mount View (S.Dlx) Hotel Snow Crest (Stn) Pipalkoti Hotel Le Meadows (A/C) Hotel Le Meadows (A/C) Hotel Le Meadows (Dlx) Kirtinagar Riverside Resort (A/C) Riverside Resort (A/C) Srikot Castle / Shree Yantra / Daisy Rishikesh Hotel Vasundhara Palace (A/C) Great Ganga (A/C) / Narayana Resort (A/C Cottage) / Divine Resort (S.Dlx.) Hotel Narayana / Neeraj Bhawan (A/C) COST INCLUDES :  Accommodation on twin sharing (DBR – CPAI / EPAI) Basis.  Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt charges.  COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:  2.58% Govt. Service Tax, All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, land slides etc. and anything not specified in cost include.