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Mata Vaishnodevi Haridwar Kumbh Yatra, 2010 was organised by Shri Namdev Vitthal Sewa Mandal, Mumbai in which 200 members of Chhipa Samaj from all over India and about 40 service staff have participated. Our caterer from Mumbai in two big tempos loaded with all necessary ingredients were travelling alongwith yatris to provide hot and homely food during yatra. We provided mineral water to all our yatris for 12 days. Shri Jagdishji Parihar, Medical Practitioner of our samaj was always at service to take care of health related issues.

It started on 19.04.2010 from Mumbai by Swaraj express for Jammu. After arriving Jammu on 20.4.2010 all yatris were transferred to Katra by 5 buses and checked into Yatri Niwas managed by J & K Tourism Development Corporation. After dinner some of the yatris started for uphill climb to trikuta hills for Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan whereas some started in the morning by Helicopter. 45 Yatris were booked for helicopter for one way journey and 15 for return journey.

On 22nd April, early morning we started for Shivkhodi by bus and after darshan and lunch we moved for Jammu and reached there in the evening and checked into Sarswati Dham managed by Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board. Next day Jammu local sightseeing and after lunch started for Ghoman gaon, a remote place in Punjab where Namdevji spent 18 yrs of his life. Night halt in the Gurudwara and next day i.e on 24th April, morning started for Amritsar. Golden Temple, Jalianwalla Bagh and Wagah Boarder and in the evening boarded in the train "Amritsar Dehradun Express" for Haridwar.

Arrived Haridwar on 25th April and checked in Kumar Dharmshala on Bheem Goda Road. Kumbh Snan and day was free for shopping. On 26th went to Rishikesh and after local sightseeing in Haridwar, in the evening started for Vrindavan by 4 luxury buses. Next day though bit late in view of traffic near Meerut and Aligarh arrived at Vrindavan and checked into Radhika Trust Ashram. After lunch went for Banke Bihariji darshan and local temples in Vrindavan. Night halt in the Ashram. On 28th went to Agra (Tajmahal) and on way back visited Mathura, Gokul and reached Delhi late in the night. On 29/04/2010 went to Akshardham, Delhi sightseen and in the evening a small function was organised to felicitate people who have extended their support in this yatra.

On 30th April upto lunch was free for shopping and boarded in Garib Rath at 03.40 PM for Mumbai with sweet memories. Arrived Mumbai on 1st May, 2010. Yatra ended.

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