Kedarnath,Badrinath Tour

rahulbosekolkata · Sep 18th, 2009, 14:58

Hi everyone...I have been a regular reader of this forum but this is my first thread.I congratulate all those who are associated with this forum for their marvellous effort in trying to help out others.Before I post my queries I would like to mention here that I am a 33 yrs. old teacher from Kolkata and had to undergo a series of treatments including chemotherapy and a major surgery in the mediastinum region(thoracic).Now I am more or less alright with a few peripheral discomforts.

I am planning a Kedarnath,Badrinath Tour in September 2009...
My itenery

24/9-Arrival at Haridwar

25/9-Departure from Haridwar for Gaurikund (night halt)

26/9-Departure from Gaurikund for Kedarnath (night halt)

27/9-Departure from Kedarnath for Ukhimath Via Gaurikund (Night halt)

28/9-Departure from Ukhimath for Badrinath (night halt)

29/9-Badrinath stay

30/9-Departure from Badrinath for Syalsaur (night halt)

01/10-Syalsaur stay

02/10-Departure from Syalsaur for Haridwar.

Please comment on the above itenery, if it's O.K. or any changes needed.

My Queries:

1.Distance between two consecutive destinations.

2.Trek to Kedarnath...gradient of the trail,approximate time it takes,what time should I start the trek.

3.Vehicle from Haridwar to Haridwar....we are 8 people and want to travel comfortably..looking for Winger or Tempo Traveler.Approximate rates and contact informations of agents.

4.Any other suggestions.

Please do reply and thank you in anticipation.

Cheers.

debajyoti · Sep 18th, 2009, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahulbosekolkata

Hi everyone...I have been a regular reader of this forum but this is my first thread.I congratulate all those who are associated with this forum for their marvellous effort in trying to help out others.Before I post my queries I would like to mention here that I am a 33 yrs. old teacher from Kolkata and had to undergo a series of treatments including chemotherapy and a major surgery in the mediastinum region(thoracic).Now I am more or less alright with a few peripheral discomforts.

I am planning a Kedarnath,Badrinath Tour in September 2009...
My itenery

24/9-Arrival at Haridwar

25/9-Departure from Haridwar for Gaurikund (night halt)

26/9-Departure from Gaurikund for Kedarnath (night halt)

27/9-Departure from Kedarnath for Ukhimath Via Gaurikund (Night halt)

28/9-Departure from Ukhimath for Badrinath (night halt)

29/9-Badrinath stay

30/9-Departure from Badrinath for Syalsaur (night halt)

01/10-Syalsaur stay

02/10-Departure from Syalsaur for Haridwar.

Please comment on the above itenery, if it's O.K. or any changes needed.

My Queries:

1.Distance between two consecutive destinations.

2.Trek to Kedarnath...gradient of the trail,approximate time it takes,what time should I start the trek.

3.Vehicle from Haridwar to Haridwar....we are 8 people and want to travel comfortably..looking for Winger or Tempo Traveler.Approximate rates and contact informations of agents.

4.Any other suggestions.

Please do reply and thank you in anticipation.

Cheers.

Hi Rahul,
First of all , Hat's off to You for your spirit and mental strength.

On 28/9 , You can spend some time @Chopta, It will be on the way from Ukhimath to Josimath. Chopta is a very nice place.There You will find the picturesque wide angle view of Himalayan Peaks.
The trek to Tunganath(3.5 km X 2) starts from Chopta also.

The trek from Gaurikund to Kedar is not vey tough, Lot of options like Pony,Duli,Kandi are also available. After Rambara , the path is little steep. But You will feel nice and energised to travel with fellow pilgrims chanting "Om Namay Sivah"

One small suggesstion i have. You can think for stay @Josimath also instead of Badrinath on 28/9.

I hope you are aware of the Gate opening timings near Pandukeshar on the way to Badrinath.

There are lot of Kedarnath-Badrinath related threads, You can go through that also

Thanks
Debajyoti

rahulbosekolkata · Sep 18th, 2009, 18:50

Thanks Debajyoti for your reply...pony & duli I could understand but what is a kandi? Could you please inform me about the rates of these?

Thanks again.

delhiwala · Sep 18th, 2009, 20:04

Kandi is a Palki...

debajyoti · Sep 18th, 2009, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahulbosekolkata

Thanks Debajyoti for your reply...pony & duli I could understand but what is a kandi? Could you please inform me about the rates of these?

Thanks again.

Rahul,
I am not sure about their rates , But as You are travelling in end of September , so the rates will be less (compared to May-June) as it is not the peak season over there.
You will get great weather i believe.

All the best for Your trip.

Debajyoti

delhiwala · Sep 18th, 2009, 23:16

Official Kandi charges are Rs. 650 for same day retun. For night halt at Kedarnath it is Rs. 840.

But sometimes kandi men ask for more...you may have to bargain...

rahulbosekolkata · Sep 18th, 2009, 23:43

Thanks for your replies Debajyoti & delhiwala.

rahulbosekolkata · Sep 19th, 2009, 12:09

Hi,
Could any one please provide me with contact details of car rental agencies from Haridwar,I don't have much time as I am leaving Kolkata on 23rd September.

livinhimalayas · Sep 20th, 2009, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

Kandi is a Palki...

Actually Dandi is the palki, Kandi is a wicker basket that can carry a child or luggage, I have seen older people also being carried in it, but I would hate to be travelling on a porters back in a basket hanging on a strap across his forehead.

delhiwala · Sep 22nd, 2009, 14:20

livinhimalayas, Thanks for correcting....

livinhimalayas · Sep 22nd, 2009, 19:30

you are welcome. It is not often that anyone has to correct you

delhiwala · Sep 22nd, 2009, 19:55

Ha Ha..

Now I recollect that once upon a time we used to call baskets 'Kandis'...

rahulbosekolkata · Sep 23rd, 2009, 00:06

I thank you all for the suggestions for the trip ,in this thread and all other threads on Uttarakhand..tomorrow I will start from Kolkata ....I will write about my tour once I return..

Thanks again.

tilak2909 · Sep 23rd, 2009, 00:22

good wishes for your yatra rahul

anuragkumarlko · Sep 24th, 2009, 14:18

Although u must already be on your way but if you get time you can read my travelogue on Badrinath and kedarnath at the link below. I was there in June 2009. By the way I have been to 7 jyotirlingas and 3 Dhams so if you have any query about them maybe I wil be able to answer.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/9510279...7619578951636/

Sep 18th, 2009, 14:58	#1
rahulbosekolkata Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 6	Kedarnath,Badrinath Tour Hi everyone...I have been a regular reader of this forum but this is my first thread.I congratulate all those who are associated with this forum for their marvellous effort in trying to help out others.Before I post my queries I would like to mention here that I am a 33 yrs. old teacher from Kolkata and had to undergo a series of treatments including chemotherapy and a major surgery in the mediastinum region(thoracic).Now I am more or less alright with a few peripheral discomforts. I am planning a Kedarnath,Badrinath Tour in September 2009... My itenery 24/9-Arrival at Haridwar 25/9-Departure from Haridwar for Gaurikund (night halt) 26/9-Departure from Gaurikund for Kedarnath (night halt) 27/9-Departure from Kedarnath for Ukhimath Via Gaurikund (Night halt) 28/9-Departure from Ukhimath for Badrinath (night halt) 29/9-Badrinath stay 30/9-Departure from Badrinath for Syalsaur (night halt) 01/10-Syalsaur stay 02/10-Departure from Syalsaur for Haridwar. Please comment on the above itenery, if it's O.K. or any changes needed. My Queries: 1.Distance between two consecutive destinations. 2.Trek to Kedarnath...gradient of the trail,approximate time it takes,what time should I start the trek. 3.Vehicle from Haridwar to Haridwar....we are 8 people and want to travel comfortably..looking for Winger or Tempo Traveler.Approximate rates and contact informations of agents. 4.Any other suggestions. Please do reply and thank you in anticipation. Cheers. __________________ Rahul Bose

Sep 18th, 2009, 20:04	#4
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rahulbosekolkata Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 6	Thanks Debajyoti for your reply...pony & duli I could understand but what is a kandi? Could you please inform me about the rates of these? Thanks again.

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rahulbosekolkata Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 6	Thanks for your replies Debajyoti & delhiwala.

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Sep 24th, 2009, 14:18	#15
anuragkumarlko Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lucknow, India Posts: 3	Although u must already be on your way but if you get time you can read my travelogue on Badrinath and kedarnath at the link below. I was there in June 2009. By the way I have been to 7 jyotirlingas and 3 Dhams so if you have any query about them maybe I wil be able to answer. http://www.flickr.com/groups/9510279...7619578951636/