Best Possible Trip to Hrishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Maana-The Last Indian Village, Auli and Chopta Within 8 days

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I must say, an unplanned trip is always an adventurous trip because till starting date of trip we were not sure that this trip will happen or not. Moreover, we have made plan to Visit “Valley of flower” but we end up with something else ….

I am not here to telling you my story, but the reason behind telling all this to inspire you guys . if there any place to visit in India, Uttrakhand will the first choice for sure. Uttarakhand has its own value. Whether it been from sacred perspective or from adventure perspective. Uttrakhand will give you immense pleasure.

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Hrishikesh – Entrance to Devbhoomi

We supposed to leave at Friday night but because of some issues we left next day at 1PM afternoon. So Hrishikesh was our first stoppage of our trip bit late. And by 6 PM, we reached to destination. It was magnificent. Then We went to see Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula. Although I have seen these 3 times earlier as well but whenever I go there and it feels awesome. And same night, I sat at bank of Gange and dip my legs. My ears were filled with gurgle of river Ganga.

Next Morning, we woke up early and left for Triveni Ghat to see Ganga Aarti at dusk of Ghat. Believe me, the ringing bell in Temple, Sounds like amazing music. It will give you so peace. You guys can do rafting and play water games as well. Who never did river rafting, they have done at least once in a life. Its life time experience.

Sonprayad/ Gaurikund :

As I have already mentioned we have plan to visit to “Valley of Flower”. We move little further and stopped at Restaurant. We got to know, weather is very bad due to thunderstorm. So we changed our plan and move KedarNath. Our next stoppage was Sonprayag. A Little village in embrace of mountains. No bus or any other vehicle can move further. We spend a night there and go ahead with our journey to Kedarnath next Morning

Kedarnath Dham:

Kedarnath has been a pilgrimage centre since the ancient times, and it is situated around 11500ft above the sea level and to reach there Either you can walk from Sonprayagz itself or you can take a local taxi for 5 Km till Gaurikund. After that, an easy trek of 16 KM but due to low oxygen, it is become bit difficult but overall its fine. You will see beautiful water falls in way of Kedarnath. it will require 7-8 hours of walk. But there are alternatives as well. You can take horse ride or local “Pitthu”. We have preferred to walk. We got little music system and played Lord Shiva songs. Around 9 PM, we reached Kedarnath. Although it was closed for pilgrims but it looks marvelous. Next morning, we went to see Lord Kedarnath, sat there for some time. And then we left for Sonprayag again. We spent that night in Sonprayag and Next day we left for Badrinath.

 

Badrinath and Maana: Last indian Village:

Around 3 PM, we reached at the Badrinath Temple. This Temple is situated around 1KM away from Bus Stand. Badrinath temple is the main attraction of Badrinath. Since the Seeing the Badrinath Lord, Time is already over so we moved ahead. Maana the last indian village is 4 KM away from Badrinath. If you are with your friends, I advise you guys to take a walk or you can Taxi as well.

We met local people and they are very joyful and friendly. One most special things, I forgot to mention. They have some mountaineering tea. It is so tasty.

We went to Last tea shop of Indian border. I am dropping one image of Saraswati River which is just 200-Meter-long and get merged to Alaknanda River. After spending 2 to 3 hour, we came back to Badrinath and spend night.

Next morning, we went to temple and attended the Aarti. We take a Bath at Tapt Kund. It is very famous for it hot water nearly 45 degrees Celsius. It is believed to be medicine of Skin disease.

Auli, Chopta (Tungnath and Chandrashila):

So when we move ahead, we left for Auli and Chopta. Since we were at Auli in Off season and weather is also not good but it was nice though. We took Rope train and reached at top of the mountain. When you sit there, you will be able to see all mountain across you and clouds are just kissing your bottom legs. We spent an hour or 2 we left for Chopta and it is small region of meadows situated in embrace of green forest. When I saw out of the window at 4 PM, it was already dark like night. So we won’t prefer to walk out more. We just had dinner and slept.

Next morning, we prepared a time chart because we have to leave today for home as well. But we have to cover Tungnath and Chandrashila. Chandrashila is situated at 13000 ft above the sea level with little oxygen. it took more than 5 hours to visit both the places. but these places are best for peace. and when you have friends, it can't be better than that.

Auli view from Front

On the way to TungNath and Chandshilla

Tunghnath- Teesre Kedar

GangaDham Chadrashila

I have clicked more than 3000 pics on this trip but cannot share each and everyone.. but atleast i can share few glimpses of this beautiful trip...

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