Discover Shiva and Krishna Temples with Mahavatar Babaji Cave in Himalayas
Shiva and Krishna Temples with Mahavatar Babaji Cave places to be covered- Rishikesh, Devprayag,(Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi River ), Srinagar, Rudraprayag,(Confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini River ) Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Pipalkoti, Joshimath, Badrinath, Vyas Gufa, Bheem Gufa, Saraswati River, Neelkanth Mountain, Karnparayag, Babaji Cave, Dwarahat & Rishikesh.
Overview: Shiva and Krishna Temples with Mahavatar Babaji Cave
One of Hinduism’s most sacred pilgrimages, the four temples collectively called the Chardham Yatra are all in the northwestern state of Uttarakhand. How did these temples become so world-renowned? Listen closely and you’ll hear the incredible story: According to an ancient legend, it was a revered philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya, who began this pilgrimage and spread awareness of it in an effort to reawaken Hindus and help them understand their own religion.
Having visited all four destinations himself back in the eighth century, Shankaracharya made it his mission to educate people about their faith while they were on this journey – hence giving rise to one of India’s most revered pilgrimages!
Who is Mahavatar Babaji?
Mahavatar Babaji is known to be the great Indian saint who lives in the form of a man and has actually been seen by his followers. On various occasions, he was seen by Paramahansa Yogananda several times and described as one slight man with two eyes but deep wisdom contained within them.
On various occasions, Mahavatar Babaji was also seen by Sri Yukteswar Giri describing him as an old man with great strength and understanding contained within. Personally, I believe we can take inspiration from these people and their stories so that we can even see our own lives filled with success.
Projected Itinerary
Day 1 Rishikesh Arrival
Arrive in Rishikesh, if time permits visit some places in Rishikesh, like Ram Jhula Suspension Bridge , Sivananda Life Divine Society Ashram, Shatrughan Ghat and Ganga Aarti, Walk into the lanes of Bazars of Ram Jhula along the Ganges , visit Gita Bhavan Asham , Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Beatles Ashram etc. Dinner and overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 2 Rishikesh To Rampur / Guptakashi
Morning breakfast and drive for Guptakashi ( 180 km / 6 hr), en-route visit
Devprayag ( Confluence of 2 holy rivers ) , Rudraprayag is famous for Shiva temples and holy confluence of Mandikini And Alaknanda rivers, Guptkashi the ancient shiva temple located in the Guptkashi before Kedarnath Temple , upon arrival check in and dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Guptakshi to Kedarnath Temple
Moring Heli flight for Kedarnath Darshan and back to Guptkashi, dinner, and overnight. In case of flight not flying take a pony ride for the same and return to Guptakashi. For comfortable trip to the Kedarnath temple, we advise to stay for e nights first night at base of trek route and second night beside the temple and third night at bast of trekking route. The Kedarnath temple trekking distance is 18 km and considers the difficult and high altitude trek here. So, this trek is the best for those are physically fit and have dare to take challenge.
Day 4 Guptakashi – Badrinath
Morning Breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive for Badrinath, 200 km 8 hr, will be a long road trip full day, if time permits, you can make some key stops to visit some famous temple and sites , like Joshimath, Gopeshwar etc. upon arrival in Badrinath temple place , check-in the hotel and visit to evening Aarti of Badrinath Temple. Dinner overnight.
Day 5 Badrinath Temple to Karnprayag ( 125 km )
Morning Breakfast and visit again for morning visit of Badrinath temple and Mana village the last village of India , famous for ancient sites and rivers and Tibetan community which just 3 km far from the temple later drive back to the hotel and check out and drive for Karnprayag Temple, on the way visit Joshimath Temple and Mutt , upon arrival at Karn Prayag hotel dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Karnprayag to Babaji Cave, Dwarahat ( 130 / 4-5 hr )
Early morning check out and drive for Dwarahat, on the there is a group of temple is called Adi Badri group of 14 temples that falls on the way to Babaji cave, so take a walk into the temple and spend some time and later continue you journey to Babaji cave, upon arrival check-in hotel and Later drive for Babaji cave 25 km / 1 hr, visit Babaji cave and spend rest time at Babaji cave, later drive back to Dwarahat and dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Day 7 Dwarahat to Rishikesh 300 km ( 8-10 hr)
Morning breakfast and visit Dwarahat group of temples , Dwarahat is know as city of temples in this Himalayan state of India. There more than 40 temples to visit but 3 temples are very popular that is Guajr Dev Temple, Mrityunjay Temple and Badrinath Temple and later go for drive, is a long trip up to Rishikesh, upon arrival check-in Hotel and overnight. Tour ends.
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