DAY: 9) KEDARNATH – GAURIKUND – SITAPUR / GUPTKASHI ONE SIDE TREK 16 KMS / DRIVING 35 KMS /6-7 HRS: (16.06.2022)

Early morning today 5: am visit the Kedarnath temple for Pooja/Darshan/ Abhishek. Amongst the 12th Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva 11th is situated in Kedarnath. The ancient temple of Kedarnath was built by Pandavas and renovated by Jagat Guru Shankaracharya      in 7th century. After breakfast checkout from hotel and trek down to Gaurikund 16km trek. On arrival to Gaurikund take shuttle Taxi services for Sonprayag (own cost) pickup & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Sitapur /Guptkashi.

DAY: 10) GUPTKASHI / SITAPUR- BADRINATH / 220 – 250 KMS / 9-10 HRS: (17.06.2022)

Today after early morning breakfast proceed to Badrinath, en route visit Narsingh Swami Temple at Josimath. In evening arrival to Badrinath (3400m), transfer to hotel after freshens up visit Badrinath Temple for evening Arati / Darshan. After the visit to the shrine come back to hotel, dinner overnight stay in Badrinath.

DAY: 11) BADRINATH –RUDRAPRAYAG / 170 KMS / 6-7 HRS: (18.06.2022)

Early morning 4: am today visit Badrinath Temple for Abhishek/ Alankar darshan. The present holy temple of Badrinath was built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya during 7th century. The main idol of Lord Vishnu is built of black stone known as “Salegram”. Before the visit of Badrinath temple one must take a holy dip inside “Taptkunda” a natural hot water spring situated outside the temple. After the darshan of temple also perform the pooja/tarpan outside the temple near Brhamkapal. After breakfast checkout from hotel drive to Mana the last village of India situated on Indo–Tibet Border visit Ganesh Gufa, Beas Gufa, Bhimpool and Saraswati river. Later on proceed to Rudraprayag for overnight Stay.

DAY 12-RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR / 160 KMS / 6-7 HRS: (19.06.2022)

Today morning after early breakfast leave Rudraprayag and proceed to Haridwar. On arrival sightseeing of Mansa Devi & Chandi Devi. Evening enjoy Ganga Aarti. Dinner overnight stay at Haridwar.

DAY 13- HARIDWAR – (20.06.2022)

After breakfast checkout from hotel and drop to railway station to board train HW BDTS 19019 (departure time at 13.30 pm).

DAY 14-VADODRA-Surat – (21.06.2022)

Train arrival at Vadodra station at 14.25 pm (Drop facility from Vadodra railway station to Ahmedabad for booked passenger at Ahmedabad).

NOTE:-

1. Above itinerary is only indicative and IRCTC reserves the right to change in view of operational problem/ local circumstances.

2. There will be no refund for un-utilized services.

3. All sightseeing places are subject to time availability and schedule running of trains. IRCTC cannot be held responsible for the train delay and cancellation.

4. While we take due care in keeping the information on these pages updated, train timing, hotel rules, opening & closing hours at monuments/museums/parks/gardens/shrines and sites, etc mentioned in the itinerary may change and may not be updated on the pages. IRCTC does not take any responsibility for such changes.

5. IRCTC will not be responsible for any Natural or Social calamities.

6. The visit to the sightseeing places is subject to weather & road conditions.

7. In hotels for an extra Adult/ Child, Rollaway bed/mattress/sofa cum bed shall be provided as per hotel policy

Package Includes:

• Return train  fare sleeper class (Surat -Vadodara -Haridwar-Surat )
• Accommodation in Deluxe hotels/Resorts for 11 nights.
• Local Transfer from Railway station & Sightseeing by Non-Ac Comfortable Pushback Tempo Travellers.
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per the Itinerary. (AP)
• IRCTC Tour Manager for the entire tour.
• Parking Charges , Driver Batta , Toll Tax
• GST.

Package Excludes:

• Any service not mentioned in inclusions.
• Helicopter Shuttle Charges
• Pony Charges, Helicopter Charges & Palki Charges. It has to be directly borne by the tourist. IRCTC will have no role in this.
• Entry rickets at monuments, Zoo, sightseeing places, National Park, boat ride.
• Guide charges
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, Porterage, Still / Video Camera fees etc
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Any additional meals / en route meals, sightseeing and activities other than those mentioned in the itinerary.

Note – Official SOP from Govt. of Uttarakhand is yet to be announced.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

RESPECTIVE STATE GOVT. COVID -19 PROTOCALLS TO BE FOLLOWED

 Do’s:

1. Installation & use of Aarogya  Setu app by all
2. Wearing of face mask and hand gloves.
3. Practice of frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.
4. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a Tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.
5. Following of social distancing during boarding/de-boarding of train/ any other transport, Monuments & pilgrim places visit, lunches/dinners etc
6. Maintain Hygiene standards.

      Don’ts     

1. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.
2. Abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States/Local administration which are being visited.
3. Avoid using other tourist’s phone, Water bottle, Umbrella etc as much as possible.
4. Avoid loitering and crowding in train corridors, gates, cabins, buses, hotels/Dharmashala, Cruises etc.
5. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in tourist places, buses, hotels etc.
6. Do not touch statues/idols/holy books etc, inside the religious place.
7. No physical offerings like Prasad/distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious place.
8. Avoid physical contact while greeting each other.
9. Avoid sharing of items like in addition eatables, water bottles, toys and safety gear etc.

Note:
1.Above rates are subject to availability.
2. Cancellation charges as per company policy.
3. Room categories in all packages are the base category rooms unless stated otherwise.
4. Final confirmation in the proposed hotels is subject to the availability at the time of booking, else similar category hotel will be provided.
5. Please reach the station 1/2 hours before the departure of the train.
6. On board meals not included in tour.
9. Transfers and Sightseeing tours are on SIC (seat in coach) / shared basis by non AC vehicle.
10. Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours shall be provided as per schedule fixed by the hotel.
11. The request for an adjacent or an adjoining room will be on subject to availability
14. Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check in and checkout time of the hotel is 12 to 12 noon. Numbers of meals are always corresponding to the number of nights booked. Breakfast is not provided on the day of arrival.
15. In hotels for an extra Adult / Child either Rollaway bed or mattress shall be provided.
16. For early check in and late check out the payment is to be settled directly by the guest.
17. Hotel has the right to claim the damages incurred by any of the guest.
18. The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
20. Cost of additional services availed by the guest which are not part of our package inclusions are to be settled directly at the hotel.
21. To avail the arrival transfers please check the hotel representative holding the placard of your name / hotel name/ IRCTC name.
22. Buffet meal will be provided at fixed venue decided by the hotel.
These are the standard buffet timings observed by the hotels. Still you are kindly requested to check the perfect buffet timings at the time of check in at the hotel. Once the buffet time is over the hotel might ask you to pay for your meals.
23. IRCTC requests you that before finalizing the tour with us kindly go through the website of the hotels and read the reviews.
24. Any Itinerary posted on the website is only a proposed holiday outline.
26. In case there is any change in price the same will be communicated to yourself and only after your confirmation, we will proceed further.
27. There will be no refund for un-utilized services.  Any un-utilised services due to covid restrictions will be not be refunded.
28. The package Price is subject to change without prior notice.
29. Above tour prices are subject to change in the event of increase in hotel room rates levy by the hotel especially during peak season / holiday surcharge and major events/ fairs and conventio
30. Passenger should get full briefing about the tour from IRCTC before/after the booking to avoid any confusion.
31. IRCTC is not liable for personnel expenses, boating, porterage, theft, accidents etc.
32. Any other terms and conditions applied as may be decided by IRCTC at any point of time. 
33. The passengers will have to bear all medical expenses incurred on them, if need arises.
34. Please carry your regular medicines, doctor’s prescriptions & contact number, torch, lock & chain for securing luggage, Woolen cloths.
35. Passenger may follow any other terms and conditions applied as may be decided by IRCTC at any point of time.