Before one of our client-groups departed for the Char Dham Yatra yesterday, we organised the puja (sacred ceremony). Our guests from abroad, and our drivers got their blessings for the journey.
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In Hindu tradition the Char Dham Yatra belongs to the TOP 3 pilgrimages in India, next to the visit of the famous Kumbh Mela (the world’s largest gathering of sadhus, saints and seekers) and the Shakti Peethas (where the Mother Goddess is worshipped).
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A pilgrimage is a journey or search of spiritual significance, typically done to a sacred place, such as a temple. Often people go on a pilgrimage when they are at a crossroad in their lives, when undergoing a change in their life’s direction or relationships. Others may be in search of mystical insights, healing and forgiveness.
A pilgrimage is traditionally done by foot, with minimal luggage (if any at all) and great faith. Not only is a pilgrimage tour a physical challenge, but also demands the traveller’s openness (to meet new people, change plans or improvise when something turns out differently than originally planned). Whatever challenge or blessing is experienced on the way to the holy destination (and back home) can be understood as a signal or lesson for one’s personal growth.
So pilgrimages can be a life-changing, transformational experience. It is the time of letting go of the old to let the new come in. Pilgrims don’t merely visit a place as tourists, they come away inspired and changed by it in some way. Going on pilgrimage may give us a new sense of awareness and wonder.
Apart from the classic trip by car, we offer also Helicopter Tour Packages:
2 Dham Yatra in a Single Day:
Visiting Kedarnath & Badrinath, incl VIP Darshan and Lunch;
Helicopter trip ex Haridwar;
Char Dham Yatra in 4 Nights/5 Days:
Visiting Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath, incl Darshan
Accommodation, meals and local sightseeing;
For prices and further details, please contact our team:
Sohan Tours & Travel
Badrinath Road (next to Kentura Plaza)
Laxman Jhula/Tapovan, 249192 Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)
INDIA
mobile (India): +91 9557 417765
or: +91 9358 574861
sohantoursandtravel(at)gmail.com
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Now is an excellent time for taking walks along Ganga. The temperatures throughout the day are pleasant and the waters are pristine.
If you want to take a dip in our holy river early morning, just wait until the sun comes out from behind the hills before you dive in.
For recommendations on where to go for walks and how to combine it with a temple visit, rafting tour or trekking trip, just contact us.
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As we are committed to provide fair and transparent pricing to our clients, please find below an overview of fees for the most popular CAR TRIPS. All prices listed here include fuel, road tax, state tax and parking fees:
Below rates might vary when fuel prices increase/decrease.
GOING TO RISHIKESH
With a 4 seater car:
Haridwar to Rishikesh: 1000
Jolly Grant airport to Rishikesh: 900
Dehradun City to Rishikesh: 2000
Delhi to Rishikesh: 4500
Kunjapuri to Rishikesh: 1500
Neelkanth to Rishikesh: 1800
Vashishta Cave to Rishikesh: 1800
Rajaji National Park to Rishikesh: 1200
Mussoorie to Rishikesh: 3500
With a 6 seater car:
Haridwar to Rishikesh: 1800
Jolly Grant airport to Rishikesh: 1800
Dehradun City to Rishikesh: 3000
Delhi to Rishikesh: 7000
Kunjapuri to Rishikesh: 2000
Neelkanth to Rishikesh: 2000
Vashishta Cave to Rishikesh: 2000
Rajaji National Park to Rishikesh: 2000
Mussoorie to Rishikesh: 4000
LEAVING FROM RISHIKESH
With a 4 seater car:
Rishikesh to Haridwar: 1000
Rishikesh to Jolly Grant airport: 900
Rishikesh to Dehradun City: 2000
Rishikesh to Delhi: 4500
Rishikesh to Kunjapuri: 1500
Rishikesh to Neelkanth: 1800
Rishikesh to Vashishta Cave: 1800
Rishikesh to Rajaji National Park: 1200
Rishikesh to Mussoorie: 3500
With a 6 seater car:
Rishikesh to Haridwar: 1800
Rishikesh to Jolly Grant airport: 1800
Rishikesh to Dehradun City: 3000
Rishikesh to Delhi: 7000
Rishikesh to Kunjapuri: 2000
Rishikesh to Neelkanth: 2000
Rishikesh to Vashishta Cave: 2000
Rishikesh to Rajaji National Park: 2000
Rishikesh to Mussoorie: 4000
All prices allow drop/pick up before Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridge. If you need a taxi on ‘the other’ side, an small additional charge applies. Just contact us for further information.
If you book a return trip (= both ways) we offer a discount.
If you require day trips or journeys with Tempo Traveller or to other destinations, just contact us.
Apart from Taxi and Driver Services, we offer ticketing for flights, trains and public buses.
Note: once you bought your bus ticket from us, the bus conductor or bus station managers might change your arrangement. This is very rare but it can happen (not in our hands!).
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A few days ago, we decided spontaneously to attend the closure ceremony of the Badrinath temple and drove with a group of friends and business partners up the Himalayan serpetines.
Badrinath is a holy town at 3300m, close to the Tibet/China border, and it is the most important of the four sites of India’s Char Dham pilgrimage. Because of the extreme weather conditions in the region, the temple is only open for six months a year (between April and November).
On the day of closure, Akhanda Jyothi (eternal light) is lit – a lamp filled with ghee to last for six months.
The photos show Badrinath temple and the surroundings on the closing day, already covered by snow.
Attending the opening ceremony of Badrinath temple (which we did this year) AS WELL AS the closing of the temple on the last day of the season, is seen as highly auspicious.
Enjoy the snapshots and Be blessed!
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Sohan Tours & Travel are wishing you and your families a Very Happy Diwali!
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The Char Dham Yatra season 2017 has begun! And a couple of days ago we went to the official opening of Badrinath temple, high up in the Himalayas. For those who could not make it there, below some snapshots of the breathtaking and beautifully decorated site (flower garlands alert!).
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On the opening day, 6. May, also President Pranab Mukherjee was present during the gate opening of shrine. CM Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat and State Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj accompanied Mukherjee during his visit (in the picture below with the shrine’s chief priest).
For the first time in many years, this 1st day celebration in Badrinath was visited by more than tenthousand people, Indians as well as foreigners. Pedestrians around the shrine were so crowded that each visitor had to queue 2-3 hours before entering the temple. And just check the car line on the road leading to Badrinath on the picture below!
The re-awakened popularity of the four sacred pilgrimage sites is probably linked to a.) the properly rebuilt road network (after the Uttarakhand disaster 2013) and b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recent visit of Kedarnath. On Wednesday he paid obeisance at Kedarnath as the portals of the shrine were reopened after remaining closed for six months during the winter season.
Be blessed!
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All pictures © 2017 Sohan Tours & Travel (except third from top: Indian Express)
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New Weekly Taxi Sharing Service:
EVERY WEDNESDAY
from Rishikesh to Manali
Per Person charge: INR 2500 all incl.
(including road tax, state tax, parking fee)
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Departure time: 6:00 PM
Departure point: Sohan Tours & Travel, Tapovan/Rishikesh
*BY RESERVATION ONLY*
Call or email us:
mobile: +91 9557 4177 65
or: +91 9358 5748 61
sohantoursandtravel@gmail.com
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This new season we offer:
TAXI SHARING going from Rishikesh to Delhi:
Delhi Airport & New Delhi Railway Station
Per Person charge: INR 1100 all incl.
(including road tax, state tax, parking fee)
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Call or email us:
mobile: +91 9557 4177 65
or: +91 9358 5748 61
sohantoursandtravel@gmail.com
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Sohan Kumar, founder and owner of Sohan Tours & Travel, expanded his entrepreneurial activities. Recently opened hotel ‘The Lily Rishikesh’ has partnered up with Treebo. And in addition, as a sign of commitment to highlighting local and regional culture, Sohan Tours & Travel was chosen as trusted agency partner and travel consultant for the hotel guests.
Dear Clients, Friends and Cooperation Partners,
we are pleased to introduce Treebo – The Lily | Rishikesh:
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The Lily is a 15 rooms boutique hotel overlooking the Ganga valley of the Himalayan foothills. It offers hospitality with heart – professional, friendly, attentive service and fine quality accommodation. For your comfort and convenience, the hotel has its own spa, restaurant, cafe, yoga hall – and travel agency.
Scenically located in the city’s Tapovan / Laxman Jhula area, The Lily is the ideal starting point for pilgrimages into the epic Himalayas, to explore nature and visit the renowned yoga schools, famous temples and ashrams.
Hotel amenities include:
FREE guest car parking
FREE wifi
24 Hour reception
CCTV security cameras
Vegetarian restaurant & Cafe
Yoga & Event Hall
Spa for ayurveda & massage therapy
Laundry Service
On site iron & Ironing board
Bespoke toiletries
International plugs
Trusted travel agent
ATM
The Rooms:
The Lily features 15 double rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, AC/ temperature control, LCD television, seating and desk area, free water and tea maker. Open and airy, thanks to large windows, all rooms feature neutral, soothing colours with just a dash of bright tones for that unique Indian Look & Feel.
Room Facilities:
Free wifi
Free tea
Free mineral water
Flatscreen TV
AC & Ceiling fan
Modern rain shower
Kimirica toiletries
Plush white towels
Slippers
Hairdryer
Sewing kit
Shaving kit & Dental kit
Iron & Ironing board (on request)
bespoke toiletries, organic tea and even in-room yoga mats!
The Name:
The lily has many meanings. Traditionally, it is the flower of health, union and purity – bringing a quality of innocence in our lives. Therewith, it is also the flower of the spiritually advanced. Existing in the East and the West, the lily is a beautiful symbol for hospitality and bridging worlds.
Given Rishikesh’s central role in the Hindu and Yoga tradition as well as during the Satsang & International Yoga Festival season, the city is a powerspot which attracts many visitors from all over the planet. The Lily offers hospitality with heart and is positioned as hub for inspiring exchange between Indian and Western culture.
The Restaurant & Cafe
The Lily chef and his team offer you well-prepared dishes, respecting the seasons of local produce and Indian traditions…
The Spa
On the rooftop of The Lily you’ll find a heaven for classic Ayurveda and holistic Massage Therapy for detoxifying, relaxing or re-energising your body, mind and spirit. It comprises a spaceous lobby, four treatment rooms, a steam room, shower, plush towels and fine essential oils…
The Hall
The spacious, well equipped Yoga Hall is used for regular yoga and meditation classes. Courses are run by residential certified Yoga teachers. The hall is also an ideal venue for events, talks and workshops… Check The Lily events calendar!
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