KUNJAPURI TREK (RISHIKESH)
- ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEHRADUN – RISHIKESH ( 30 KMS / 01 HR)
On Arrival at Dehradun Airport, drive to Rishikesh, Check in at Camp.
An overnight stay at Hotel.
Rishikesh one of the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is not just known for its religious connection but also for its beautiful landscape. Surrounded by hills (the Lesser Himalayas) on three sides and holy Ganga River flowing through it, Rishikesh is an ethereal experience. Rishikesh is the gateway to famous Chardham which are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. In fact Rishikesh is a favourite of those coming to meditate and seek salvation. It is believed that meditation on the land of this holy place leads to salvation. Every year many people come here in the ashrams to meditate and gain peace of mind. The place is also very famous with foreigners who come to India in search of spiritual quest. Rishikesh is famous for its ashrams on the banks of Ganga, at many such ashrams yoga is practiced and taught regularly
Evening attend Aarti ceremony at Trevenighat.
Night stay at Rishikesh.
DAY 02 : WHITE RIVER RAFTING
After breakfast, proceed for white river rafting (15 kms).
An overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 03 : KUNJAPURI TREK
Early Morning Pick up from Rishikesh’s Hotel & Drive to Narendar Nagar Village which is 40 kms drive .
After Temple Darshan &Enjoy the view of Sun Rise….
Later proceed for trek from Kunja Puri Temple to Tapovan, Rishikesh which is 8 km down trek and time approx. 4 hrs.
In this trek we pass through local Garhwali village and tropical forest with waterfall. End point is Tapovan Rishikesh and transfer to your Hotel an overnight stay.
Lying in the divine Himalayas of Tehri Garhwal district, three Siddha Peeths can be located well on top of three different mountains, dedicated to ‘Sati the wife of lord ‘Shiva’. The holy triangle of the temple is linked with a famous tale …. When Sati, daughter of Daksha Prajapat, immolated herself at the sacrificial spot lord Shiva took the dead body of his wife and started walking toward as the Himalayas. The places where the parts of her dead body fell are known as Kunjapuri, Surkanda Devi and Chandrabadni and are thus worshipped as Siddha Peeths.
Located at an altitude of 1645 mts. And lends a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks to the North and Rishikesh, Haridwar and the Doon valley to the South.
Later transfer at Hotel & overnight stay .
DAY 04 : RISHIKESH – DEHRADUN ( 30 KMS/ 02 HRS)
After breakfast, Check out from the Camp & drive to Dehradun Airport for board your flight.
Wish you Happy & Memorable Trip!!!