Swargarohini Trek Tour

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Haridwar

Arrival from your home to reach us at Haridwar. We will welcome you warmly and depart towards Srinagar in Uttarakhand. After check-in at the hotel we have reserved for you, we will have you attend a briefing session by the Tour Manager to let all your queries regarding the journey cleared. Overnight stay at Srinagar.We will depart towards Badrinath quite early in the morning. Enjoy the amazing views of Himalayan peaks, valleys and the holy Alaknanda River as we ride towards Badrinath. We will reach the holy Dham by evening. Let us tell you more of the glories of Badrinarayan and the spiritual importance of Satopanth Trek. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 2 : Haridwar to Badrinath

We will depart towards Badrinath quite early in the morning. Enjoy the amazing views of Himalayan peaks, valleys and the holy Alaknanda River as we ride towards Badrinath. We will reach the holy Dham by evening. Let us tell you more of the glories of Badrinarayan and the spiritual importance of Satopanth Trek. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 3 : Lakshmi Vana

We will have an early darshan of Badrinarayan. After the blissful darshan of the Lord, attend the basic training our tour guide would provide you for the trekking ahead. We will then drive to the famed ‘India’s last village’ of Mana, which is also where the trek begins from. We will visit Mata Murti Mandir, the alleged site at which Draupadi fell. This is followed by the mesmerizing Vasudhara Falls and Anand Vana (the site at which Nakula fell). We will trek towards Lakshmi Vana, which will be our first stopover during the trek. Total trekking distance covered in the day: 9 km. Overnight stay at Lakshmi Vana.

Day 4 : Chakra Tirtha

On the second day of the trek, we will be passing through grasslands. The air would be filled with the beautiful aroma of healing herbs. We will pass through Sahastradhara, whose name translates to thousand water springs. It is at Sahastradhara that Sahadeva fell and left his mortal body. We will have trekked for about 10 km as we reach the halt for the day at Chakra Tirtha. Overnight stay at Chakra Tirtha.

Day 5 : Satopanth

We will begin our trek towards Satopanth Lake quite early in the morning. Although the path comes across as uneven, it will gift you some of the best scenery you would ever come across. Alkapuri, the kingdom of Kubera lies en route. Along with the darshan of alkapuri, also enjoy views of Bhagirathi peaks. It is said that Arjuna left his mortal body at Satopanth Lake. Once we reach this holiest of the holy water reservoirs upon earth, you can take a holy dip in its waters. The rest of the day can be spent in spiritual activities be it bhajan, meditation, mantra yoga etc. Trekking distance covered in third day: 3 km. Overnight stay at Satopanth Lake.

Day 6 : Swargarohini

On the fourth day of the trek, we will move towards the alleged steps to Heaven, i.e Swargarohini. It is at Swargarohini that Bhima left his mortal body. As per the legends, King Yudhishthira entered Heaven alive. We will have the darshan from a distance. We will also visit Chandra and Suraj Kunda. We will return to Sahastradhara or Chakratirtha later. Overnight stay.

Day 7 : Return to Badrinath

We will continue our trek towards Badrinath. As we reach Badrinath, we can rest at the hotel Overnight stay.

Day 8 : Journey to Srinagar

We will bid adieu to the holy destination of Badrinath. We will drive you to Srinagar, as we reach Srinagar, we will have you check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Day 9 : Haridwar Departure

The Yatra concludes on the ninth day. We will all attend a feedback session. After sharing our experiences of this once-in-a-lifetime trek, we will drive you to Haridwar. Thank you letting us guides you in this wonderful trek. Hopefully, this has catalyzed your own unique spiritual journey.

Things To Carry

•    Wind & Waterproof Jacket (lightweight).
•    Fleece-2, Trek Pant -2, Full Sleeve T-shirt-2, T-shirts – 2, Warm nightwear set.
•    Warmers/Thermal-1 pair (Top & Lower).
•    Woolen Cap, Neck-Warmer, Gloves, Woolen Socks-1, Normal Socks-6, Sun Cap, Early-Dry Towel.
•    Poncho/Rain Suit (Mandatory).
•    Waterproof Trekking Shoes with Good Grip.
•    Cold Cream, Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush, Face Wash, Paper Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Personal Toiletries & Toilet Paper.
•    Energy Bars, Dry Fruits, etc.
•    Water bottle – 2 (Mandatory).
•    Goggles – 1, Trekking Pole – 1 (Mandatory).
•    Backpack 45 Ltrs.
 

Note:

– Trekker has to carry his/her backpack on his/her own if someone requires a personal porter, ask during bookings so we can arrange accordingly. Charges extra.
– Please don't come with sports shoes, trolley bags, or jeans
– Pack light as much as you can or ask NTP expert to help you.

Trekking Essentials

Following gears would be required to accomplish a Himalayan trek in convenient manner. Please check with us if anything is doubtful.

 - A Daypack / Knapsack (that you self-carry during the hike and it should include your pack lunch, water bottle, jacket, poncho, etc.)
 - Rucksack and/or Duffel bag worth 50/60 liters for your other essential items (can be carried by porter or ponies as a self-paid service)
 - Poncho / snow-cheater for yourself self and covers for your backpack and knapsack/day pack
 - One pair Trekking dedicated boots (Leather/rain proof/high ankle) that has a robust Vibram sole
 - Trekking poles will give you more stability and balance and reduce your energy consumption as Himalayan trek has steep ascents and descents. In addition, two trekking poles will give you greater stability and       balance.
 - One pair of floaters/sandals/slippers
 - Inner thermals (upper and lower, can be used for night wear)
 - One mountain jacket (Down feather or similar)
 - One fleece jacket
 - Minimum one Trekking Trouser needed during the hikes
 - 2-3 T-shirts (full sleeves, sports super dry)
 - Warm skull cap / woolen caps
 - Sun hat / Toupee
 - 3-4 Pairs of warm socks (for trekking as well as for night use)
 - Extra pairs of undergarments
 - Bath towel + face towel
 - 2-3 Handkerchiefs/Hanky
 - Durable Water bottle or Hydra-pack
 - Dark Sunglasses against Sun
 - Head lamps / Torch / Flashlight with spare batteries
 - Powerbank (recommended)
 - Sunscreen for UV protection
 - Personal toiletry (A compact kit)
 - Warm hand gloves

The above list very much sums up the essentials you need to carry for the trek. Please check with us for anything else that you think must be carried during the trek.

Inclusion & Exclusion

Package Inclusions

• All car / taxi / cab service
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary
• Driver allowance, parking fees, fuel charges
• Pick up and drop off service

Package Exclusions

• Medical and travel insurance
• Any expense of personal nature
• Monument entrance fees
• Tipping, phone bills, etc.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions section

Tips for Travellers for Planning their Tour

Travel Tips

More information on Satopanth Swargarohini Trek, including all details about how to prepare well for it, would be provided a month before the actual commencement of the journey.

We have just provided a likely schedule. The actual schedule would be subject to alterations as deemed necessary by the Tour Manager.

Please do not consider the trek if you suffer from asthma or arthritis

If you are not able to continue the trek, you would be safely escorted back to Badrinath. The additional boarding charges at Badrinath will have to be paid separately. Alternatively, you can hire pithus to carry you on the trek from Badrinath.

If the Yatra is delayed due to bad weather conditions or landslide, the extra charges for boarding and lodging will have to be borne by the guests themselves. If you plan to return, the ticket costs will also have to be borne separately.

If bad weather persists, we might cancel the trek since we prioritize your safety over everything else. We cannot be held responsible for such inadvertent halts/delays/cancellations of the trek. The extra charges of boarding and lodging at Badrinath will have to be paid separately by the guests.