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Latest News :: FEBRUARY 05, 2014 :: The 2014 Nanda Raj Jat Yatra 2014 schedule was officially announced by the organizing committe on Basant Panchmi. The auspicious Yatra will now be conducted from August-18 to September-06, 2014. There is one notable change in yatra route with inclusion of Bedni as night halt

-Febuary 5th - Current News ::--->> Good news for Pilgrimage people waiting for Nanda raj jat yatra 2014 Nanda Raj Jat Yatra 2014 schedule was officially announced by the organizing committee on Basant Panchmi. The auspicious Pilgrimage Yatra will now be conducted from August-18 to September-06, 2014. There is one notable change in yatra route with inclusion of Bedni as night halt

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Yatra Route: Nauti – Sem – Bhagwati – Kulsari – Kulsari – Chepnue – Dewal – Mundoli – Wan (Latu Devta) – Bedni Bugyal – Pathar Nachonia – Bhagubasa (Roopkund & Jeaura Gali) – Shila Samudra – Latu Khopri – Sutol – Sitel – Ghat
 


The Nanda Raj Jat takes place once every twelve years - the journey starts from Nauti village accompanying a mythical four-horned sheep and Doli and all sorts of gifts for Nanda Devi, who is treated as a daughter revisiting her mother.

The Jaat starts from Nauti village and goes up to the heights of Roopkund and Homekund with a four horned Ram .Whenever ram of fours horns take birth, the news is communicated immediately to kansuwa village and the kunwar (Royal family) Weaves the Chintoli- the Umbrella of bamboo (one Kind of bamboo species) and reach as the nautiyal at nauti village and seek the blessing of raj jat at nauti on the day of basant panchami. After the havan - yagna is over, the Ram decorated with ornaments, food and clothing’s and the other offerings are discharged.

ANNUAL JAT

In some areas, there is a tradition of organizing annual Jat as well. These Jats are slightly different and cover smaller circuit. Such annual Jats are common in Garhwal-Kumaon areas. At many places, fairs are held and special worship is performed in Nanda temples. Places associated with such celebrations include Danpur, Katyur, Vadhan, Nainital, Almora, Johan, Kurur and Devrada. At Kurur, the celebrations continue for several days and Jat is taken upto Vaidnikund.

A VIBRANT CULTURE
 

Nandadevi Raj Jat is as excellent example of the vibrant culture of Uttarakhand pulsating in a land blessed with superb natural beauty with verdant villages, meandering streams, high mountains, deep gorges and a rich cultural heritage. The festival offers a kaleidoscopic view of the colourful lives of the inhabitants. Visitors are overwhelmed by the feel of the common under-current of spirituality, love and compassion that manifests itself in myriad ways in the area.

 

PLACES TO SEE

 

Lohajang : Lohajang is situated at a distance of 7 kms. uphill from Bakargad. The trek is a strenuous one, but the picturesque views of natural splendour throughout the route makes one forget the perils of this arduous trek. Lojanjang is situates at an altitude of 2280 mts.


Bann : The village of Bann is located at a distance of 5 kms. from Lohajang. The entire route is up hill but the road wide and comfortably with tall birch, oak and Deodar trees lining its sides. The village is inhabited by Palso shepherds and farmers. The dwelling units of this village are single, double or triple storyed and of a typical style, suited to the mountains. The village is famous for the shrine of Latu Devta. Accommodation is available in Dak Bunglow & Tourist Rest House. 
 


Bedini Bugyal/Vaitarani : Situated close to Bann, Bedini Bugyal is a beautiful meadow, carpeted with soft, green grass. One can find patches in the meadow where myriad variety of beautiful flowers in full bloom add a dash of colour to the charming green meadow. A small lake known as Vaitarani is situated in the midst of this meadow, where tarpans are offered. A small temple is also situated here. 
 


Pattar Nachoniya : Ahead of Bedini Bugyal is the legendary Pattar Nachonia where King Jasdhaval is said to have made his female courtesans dance. Legend has it that the king’s indulgence earned the ire of the Goddess Nanda Devi and the dancing girls were turned to stone. These stones can still be seen today, arranged in a circle at this very spot. 
 


Gangotri Cave : This cave is where the pregnant queen of the Jasdhaval, Vallabh, delivered a child. 
 


Kaliuva Vinayak : 5 kms. from Pattar Nachonia and at an altitude of 3000 mts., the place offers a panoramic view of Trishul and Nanda peaks. Situated here is a famous stone of lord Ganesha, worshipped as Kailura Vinayak. 
 


Bagwawasa : The place is filled with Brahmakamals, the magical aroma of these magnificent flowers creates a mystical ambience. The lore behind the name Bagwawasa seems to be that is one has to make a dwelling (wasa) then it has to be here, for, ahead of it is the deadly precipice, known as Juna Gali, or the alley of death. 
 


Roopkund : Roopkund is a mysterious lake which is situated at an altitude of 5029 mts. In the interior of the district Chamoli. The lake is rather shallow having a depth of about 2 mts. With the edges covered with snow for most part of the year. When the snow melts, human and equine skeletal remains can be seen, some of them with flesh attached. These remains have been preserved in he alpine conditions for centuries. It is believed that these are the remains of about 300 persons who died about 500-600 years ago. There are may theories explaining these findings, but none are satisfying. Hence the lake is also known as the ‘Mystery Lake’. It is however one of most popular treks in the Garhwal, as it abounds in spectacular mountain scenery.
 

Dream Tour Program ::--->>

DAY

          DATE

JOURNEY

ALTITUDE(METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL)

DISTANCE IN KM

1.

18-08-2014

Start from Nauti to Iravadhani

1240

10

2.

19-08-2014

Iravadhani to Nauti

1650

10

3.

20-08-2014

Nauti to Kansuwa

1530

10

4.

21-08-2014

Kansuwa to Sem

1530

10

5.

22-08-2014

Sem to Koti

1630

10

6.

23-08-2014

Koti to Bhagoti

1500

12

7.

24-08-2014

Bhagoti to Kulsari

1050

12

8.

25-08-2014

Kulsari to Chepdyun

1165

10

9.

26-08-2014

Chepdyun to Nandkesari

1200

05

10.

27-08-2014

Nandkesari to Faldiagaon

1480

10

11.

28-08-2014

Faldiagaon to Mundoli

1750

10

12.

29-08-2014

Mundoli to Vaan

2450

15

13.

30-08-2014

Vaan to Gairoli Patal

3032

10

14.

31-08-2014

Gairoli Patal to Pathar Nachauniyan

3650

12

15.

01-09-2014

Pathar Nachauniyan to Shila Samudra

4210

15

16.

02-09-2014

Shila Samudra to Homkund (4450) for Nandanavmi and return to Chandniaghat at 10:45AM after pooja.

4010

16

17.

03-09-2014

Chandniaghat to Sutol

2192

18

18.

04-09-2014

Sutol to Ghat

1331

25

19.

05-09-2014

Ghat to Nauti

1650

60

Total Days :- 20                                                                                                     Total Distance :- 280KM

 

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