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3 Jyotirlingam - North Tour Package

Mahadev. Shiva. The Destroyer of Evil. Called by different names but ultimately the Supreme Being. Being a Hindu, most of the people come across the term “Jyotirlinga” quite a few times while growing up. Shiva’s Jyotirlinga is highly revered among the Hindus. A Jyotirlinga is a shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. Now you would ask what a Jyotirlingam is? It is the radiant sign (phallus symbol) of The Almighty. A Jyotirlinga is a holy representation of Lord Shiva. The word ‘Jyoti’ means light and ‘linga’ means sign. Jyotirlinga is the light of Lord Shiva.

The Legend of the "Jyotirlinga" is mentioned in the Shiva Purana. When Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva were debating over who is supreme, Lord Shiva had produced a vast pillar of light and asked both of them to find the end of the light in both directions. To which, Lord Brahma lied that he found the end, but Lord Vishnu accepted defeat. Lord Shiva then cursed Lord Brahma that even though he is the creator of the Universe, he won't be worshipped. And the Jyotirlingas here are believed to have appeared from that infinite pillar of light produced by Lord Shiva.

There are 12 Jyotirlinga in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva first manifested himself on Earth on the night of the Aridra Nakshatra, thus the special reverence for the Jyotirlinga. There is no unique appearance to mark the Jyotirlingas. Many people believe that you can see these lingas as columns of fire piercing through the earth after you reach a high level of spiritual attainment. Originally there were 64 Jyotirlingas out of which 12 are considered to be highly auspicious and holy. The 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India take the name of the presiding deity. Each considered a different manifestation of Lord Shiva. The primary image as all these lingas is the “lingam” representing the beginning and end stambh pillar or the infinite nature of Lord Shiva.

Day 01 :

No of temples covered: 00 Temple

Total distance covered: 211 Kms

On your arrival at Delhi our company representative will receive you and a short briefing about the tour will be done. Drive to Haridwar and Darshan Ganga Aarthi in the evening and proceed for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02 :

No of temples covered: 00 Temple

Total distance covered: 204 Kms

After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Lunch will be provided on the way. Check in to the hotel at Guptkashi and rest. In the evening take a walk about 1 km to Darshan Viswanath and Ardhanarishwar temples and walk back. Dinner and night stay at the hotel. After Darshan dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 :

No of temples covered: 01 Temple

Total distance covered: 60 Kms

Travelling to Kedarnath by pony/walk/doli: Around 4 am in the morning drive to Sonprayag (about 30 km drive). Alight from the vehicle and drive to Gourikund (about 4 km) by local jeep,

Trek about 21 km from Gourikund to Kedarnath by pony. You will have packed breakfast and lunch on the way. After reaching Kedarnath , alight from the horse and walk about 2 km and reach the Kedarnath Mandir and have Darshan. This is one of the Jothilingams. Immediately return back to Sonprayag after Darshan (By the same pony to Gourikund and jeep to Somprayag). Drive back to Rampur for dinner and overnight stay.

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Trek about 21 km from Gourikund to Kedarnath by walk or doli. You will have packed breakfast and lunch on the way. You will reach Kedarnath in the evening and have Darshan. After Darshan, you will have dinner and overnight stay in the tent camp provided by the army at your own cost (cost for dinner and stay of the doli men should be also borne by you). Around 4 am in the morning, start returning to Sonprayag by the same doli and jeep. Reach Rampur at your own cost and have breakfast provided by us to you.

Travelling to Kedarnath by Helicopter:

Around 6 am drive to the helipad by your own cost and fly to Kedarnath. Alight from the Helicopter and walk about 2 km to reach and Darshan Kedarnath Mandir. You will have packed breakfast and lunch which you carry along. Return back to the helipad by the Helicopter and reach the hotel at Rampur at your own cost and followed by dinner provided by us and overnight stay.

NOTE: Please note that the above itinerary as per Day 3 will be subject to change, depending upon the weather conditions, land slides and other unforeseen conditions.

Dinner and night stay at the hotel in Guptkashi

Day 04 :

No of temples covered: 00 Temple

Total distance covered: 204 Kms

After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Rishikesh and visit the following places:

  • Ram Jwula
  • Lakshman Jwula

Drive back to Haridwar for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 :

No of temples covered: 00 Temple

Total distance covered: 206 Kms

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi airport and fly to Varnasi and Check in to the Hotel.Dinner and Overnight Stay in Varnasi

Day 06 :

No of temples covered: 01 Temple

Total distance covered: 247 Kms

After breakfast darshan Kasi Vishwanath Mandir After the darshan had lunch and check out from hotel and drive to Gaya for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07 :

No of temples covered: 01 Temple

Total distance covered: 364 Kms

After breakfast proceed to Deogarh. Lunch will be provided on the way. Deogarh – Baba Baidhyanath After Darshan return to the hotel in Gaya for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08 :

After breakfast we will drop you at the Gaya airport and bid farewell for your onward journey.

* Inclusions and Exclusions as applicable for your tour package.

Cost Includes :

1. Pickup and drop at railway station / Airport / Bus stand

2. Air-condition accommodation on Twin share basis

3. Vegetarian food for the entire trip (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

4. All transfer and temple visits by AC Vehicle

5. Vehicle permits, Toll, parking charges, driver allowance

6. Tour Manager and Guide Charges

7. One litre Water bottle three per day for each person

8. 2 Coffee or Tea per day for each person


Cost Excludes :

1. Onward and return flight tickets/ Train Tickets/ Bus Tickets

2. Doli charges as applicable in various temples

3. Auto charges

4. Special Darshan Tickets in temples, if required

5. Any expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry, telecom, internet, mini bar, room service, Tips and porter fees.

6. Any other meal/food not mentioned in the inclusion like cool drinks, Milkshakes, fruit salad, fruit juice, Ice cream.

7. Travel insurance and Medical expenses

8. Any other destination not mentioned in the itinerary.

9. Any monument, camera fees, entrance Fees

Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended that the Tour Participants acquire adequate insurance cover to secure their life, health and property as may be advised by your insurance agent to cover any eventualities, associated with your overseas travel including health, accidental injury, loss, liability and the like depending on your assessment of your risk potential. The Tour Participants are advised to discuss your insurance needs directly with your insurance agent before proceeding on the tour and at your own cost procure any additional cover as may be advised. Please note, Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation, please read the terms and conditions of the insurance document carefully before finalizing your desired insurance cover.

Dress Code

It is mandatory to wear the traditional dress as mentioned below. Otherwise the temple authorities will not permit you to enter the temple. The pilgrims shall wear Traditional Dress only.

Male: Dhoti, Shirt, Pant, Kurtha, Paijama.

Female: Saree, Half Saree, Chudidhar with Dupatta.

Do’s in Temple:

Concentrate on the Diety inside the temple.

Respect ancient customs and traditions while in temple.

Respect religious sentiments among co-pilgrims

Deposit your offerings only in the Hundi.

Follow the procedures of the temple and wait for your turn for the Darshan of the Lord.

Don’ts in Temple:

Carrying much jewellery and cash.

Wearing footwear in and around the premises of the temple

Throwing away the prasadam and theertham given to you at the temple.

Eating non-vegetarian food, consumption of liquor and other intoxicants and Smoking while in Temple.

Wearing any head guards such as helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.

Committing any act of violence or harshness in the temple premises.

Spit or be a nuisance inside the temple premises.

Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets/equipments

Goods and Service Tax:

GST will be extra and will be charged @ 5% on the mentioned package cost.

Validity:

The mentioned price is valid only till end of April 2020.

Payment Terms:

The payment terms are as follows:

50% advance payment of the total package cost at the time of booking

Balance 50% payment along with GST should be paid within 7 days before the departure

Booking Policy

Online Booking: You can purchase our services from our sales outlets at Bangalore or Chennai, or you can book your tour/services / payment online through our website. Our website provides the facility making online booking of tours and services. After confirmation in written from us via Email or by in writing.

Booking Amount

For the services contracted, a minimum deposit of 30% of the total cost is to be paid by you to Ravel Roads. The advance is required to hold the booking on confirmed basis.

Balance Payment

The full balance payment is to be paid 10 days prior to the date of start of services. Any booking made within 10 working days of the date of services would be considered as a late booking and for same the full and final payment is required to be made at the time of booking itself.

Note: Apart from above, in case of bookings for special train journeys, hotel or resort bookings during the peak season (Christ-mas, New Year) full payment is required to be made at the time of booking itself.

Payments: All payments are to be paid in behalf of Ravel Roads.

How to Pay:

Domestic payments

1. By Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft

2. By Electronic money transfer (RTGS & NEFT)

3. By Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, net banking.

International payments

1. By Bank transfer to our bank (Bank Details)

2. By Online Payment Gateway through Razor Pay.

3. By Debit Card, Credit Card

In case of payment through credit card, the bank charges (3% extra) – would be levied over and above the total amount.

Note:

1. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction.

2. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.



Cancellation / No show / Early Departure Policy:

In case of cancellation of tour or travel services due to any reason, you are requested Please inform us in writing or by Email. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

Cancellation charges for any mode of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.

Air ticket issued on special fare are non-refundable and the guest shall bear cancellation charges.

Group Tours

1. If the reservation is cancelled 30 days prior to the date of arrival – 90% may be refunded (except the transaction charges).

2. If the reservation is cancelled 15 days prior to the date of arrival – 50% may be refunded (except the transaction charges) .

3. If the reservation is cancelled 07 days prior to the date of arrival – 25% may be refunded (except the transaction charges).

If the cancellation is any later than the above stated period or in case of ‘No Show’- No Refund.

No refund or any changes will be accepted at last minute for tour starting or after starting or middle of the tour.

Individual Tours (FIT Tours)

Cancellation policy of Individual tours is subject to changes. It depends upon the cancellation policy of the respective hotels and other service operators your tour is associated with. Different hotels and service operators have different cancellation policies which we are required to abide by. In the unfortunate event of cancellation of trip by guests, we would charge 10% of total booking amount as processing charges +the charges levied by the corresponding service providers.

Please note:

The itinerary may have changed. The products and services displayed may have changed. The photos of meals/sightseeing are for reference and may differ from the actual meals/sights. Distance between places and temperatures are approximate and can change depending on travel, road conditions and climatic changes.

Itinerary may change at any time

we reserve the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes as and when they are made.

Such changes may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels/flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing.

Generally, we try to avoid dates when big Fairs, Exhibitions and other events are held in certain cities as hotels are fully booked several years ahead.

If you have to travel on such dates, you may have to stay in alternate hotels or hotels in other cities.

We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall package of services unchanged. However,

We shall not be liable to refund any amount or pay any compensation on account of any change in itinerary.