Intermediate Destinations of Your Teen Dham Yatra from Haridwar
Those places which fall on the route of the primary destinations are the intermediate destinations. If you get idle time and want to explore then you should visit the local attractions of these places as well.
- Uttarkashi
- Haridwar
- Joshimath
- Guptkashi
- Sonprayag
Know Your Destination of Teen Dham Yatra from Haridwar
Religious History of Gangotri:
The greatest of all rivers and the most pious, Ganga has its origin point in Gaumukh glacier. It descends into the earth in Gangotri. According to the legends, King Bhagirathi performed here great penance to appease Shiva so that his ancestors could be freed from the curse of Sage Kapila. That was when the Ganga river came flowing out of Shiva’s locks as only she could make them meet for salvation.
A million devotees reach there every year to wash off their sins and to have holy darshans of the temple.
Importance of Harsil:
When you’re on your route to Gangotri from Uttarkashi, you’ll witness the beautiful Harsil Valley. So here are some insights into this Harsil valley. You should take a few minutes break here and click memorable pictures for your life.
Harsil is the major production house of Apple in India. This area in Uttarakhand was supposed to be introduced by a British man named Fredrick E Wilson. Local people here believe that he came here with a purpose to trade but fell in love with a local young woman and decided to stay here for the rest of his life. Later, he laid the foundation of Apple production which proved as a boon to its economy.
Harsil also organizes a big fair for the Apple festival that draws in a heavy crowd. The apples of Harsil are also world-famous and are expected throughout the country.
Religious History of Uttarkashi:
The land of Uttarkashi town has been important for Hindus since ancient times. It is believed that here many sages and saints performed various rituals and did penance. This holy site is regarded as the epitome of solace and tranquillity powerhouse where even devatas reside. In the Hindu scriptures like Mahabharata, it’s stated a sage named, Jada Bhartha executed mortification in Uttarkashi, and even in Skanda Purana’s Kedarkhand one can find many references related to Uttarkashi and the following places.
In Uttarkashi, there is also a trident in the Shakti temple which is believed to be thrown by the Goddess Shakti or Durga herself to kill evils and demons. No one can move it a cm even after applying all the pressure of the body.
Religious History of Guptkashi:
The five sons of King Pandu also known as Pancha Pandavas. After fighting a battle with their cousins and killing a huge number of Brahmins at Kurukshetra sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva so that they could start their repentance. However, Lord Shiva being profoundly upset by their doings, evaded them, and disguised himself as a Bull to avoid meeting with them.
Later, Pandavas recognized him regardless of his looks. When one of them, the second brother Bheema tried to catch him; he disappeared into the grounds and since then the place has been known as Guptkashi.
Religious History of Haridwar:
Lying in the Upper Doab area, Haridwar has occupied a profoundly sacred and sanctified place in the hearts of Hindus since its inception. This pilgrimage site is believed to be one of those places that received a few drops of Amrita (cure for being eternal). When the bird Garud, the carriage of Lord Vishnu, was carrying it in Pitcher at the time of Samudra Manthan.
Besides this, in the religious old literary works of Hinduism, the great eminence of Haridwar has always been written there and is also mentioned in its former names. In addition, King Bhagirathi performed penance here and found a gateway for the River Ganga to descend into the Earth.
Package Inclusions of Your Teen Dham Yatra from Haridwar
This Teen Dham Yatra Package includes almost all of the basic amenities that you need while on the trip. So here we are sharing the detailed insights of Package Inclusions.
Accommodation
From Day 1 to Day 7, we shall provide you with stay options for every night. According to the package cost and your customization, we shall arrange a hotel or homestay for you.
Food
Under this Teen Dham Yatra package, we shall serve breakfast and dinner every day on time for you. However, due to schedule limitations, we shall not offer breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 7. Due to limited resources, we shall serve north Indian meals. But if you have any other requirements, kindly let us know during customizing your package.
Transport
From Haridwar Railway Station to go everywhere on the trip, we shall arrange a car or taxi for you. Except for the Kedarnath, we shall make you reach near the temples easily.
Darshan
The main objective of your yatra is Darshan. Hence we shall ensure that you get the Darshan of all the primary temples included in the Package.
Sightseeing
Besides Darshan, whatever places will be en route to your destinations. We shall give you time and guidance for sightseeing.
Emergency Help
During the trip, if you are in an emergency at any time, feel free to contact us. We shall provide you with our emergency numbers and will help you to come out of any unfortunate situation.
Package Exclusions:
Here are the details of the services that we shall not provide to you under this package.
- Lunch
- Wi fi
- Laundry
- VIP Darshan
- Palki or Pony
- Travel Insurance
- Helicopter Services
Booking and Payment Information
After you are sure about the package that you are choosing for the Yatra, click on the book now.
- First, we shall discuss all the important details of the tour package with you.
- Thereafter, if you want to do any customization then we shall discuss that also. The customization of the tour package will depend on the costs of extra services.
- At the last, you will have to pay registration fees and book our tour package for your Teen Dham Yatra.
- Since then, we shall be in touch with you and will keep updating you with necessary things.
