Sacred Mayka & Bidai Yatra (Village-to-Village Spiritual Procession)
The Nauti to Bhagoti segment of the Nanda Devi Raj Jat is one of the most spiritually meaningful parts of the Mahayatra. This journey is not just about walking from one village to another—it is about traveling through the living faith and cultural heritage of Garhwal, where Maa Nanda Devi is honored as a daughter, a protector, and the divine Shakti of the Himalayas.
This tour package covers the early and emotionally intense phase of the Raj Jat—from Nauti (Raj Jat Headquarters) to Bhagoti (Maa Nanda Devi’s Mayka), where the world-famous Bidai Ceremony takes place. The villages you cross on this route do not treat the yatra as tourism; they treat it like a sacred family tradition. Every stop becomes a spiritual welcome, with local rituals, folk songs, and heartfelt devotion.
History and Significance of Nauti to Bhagoti Yatra
The Nanda Devi Raj Jat is held once in 12 years, and its roots go back centuries in Garhwal’s Shakti worship traditions. Nauti village is the starting point and traditional headquarters from where the Raj Jat gets spiritually activated through rituals.
As the yatra moves outward, it enters the phase known as Mayka & Bidai Yatra—where Maa Nanda Devi is symbolically taken from her maternal home. Bhagoti is believed to be Maa Nanda Devi’s Mayka (maternal village), and the Bidai Ceremony is the moment when Maa Nanda Devi is “farewelled” to begin her sacred departure towards the high Himalayas.
This is why this segment is often considered the most emotional part of Raj Jat. Devotees cry, sing, pray, and offer their hearts, treating Maa Nanda Devi like a beloved daughter leaving home. Many yatris say that their real Raj Jat begins at Bhagoti, because the spiritual intensity becomes unforgettable.
Tour Overview
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Tour Name: Nauti to Bhagoti Raj Jat Tour Package
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Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Start Point: Nauti Village
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End Point: Bhagoti Village
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Style: Cultural + Spiritual Walk + Village Procession
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Ideal For: Devotees, photographers, cultural explorers, spiritual travelers
Detailed Tour Itinerary (With Daily Significance)
Day 01: Arrival at Nauti Village (Raj Jat Headquarters)
Your yatra begins with arrival at Nauti village, the sacred headquarters of the Nanda Devi Raj Jat. This village holds a special place in Garhwal’s spiritual traditions because Raj Jat is officially initiated from here.
After reporting at Nauti, you will complete registration and orientation, followed by an introduction to the yatra team and upcoming rituals. In the evening, experience the warm hospitality of Garhwali culture with a simple yet deeply spiritual welcome atmosphere.
Spiritual Significance: Nauti is the “Raj Jat Aarambh Sthal” where Maa Nanda Devi’s Mahayatra is spiritually activated.
🏡 Stay: Homestay (Nauti)
Day 02: Nauti → Idabhdani → Nauti (Traditional Ritual Loop Yatra)
Today is the official ritual beginning of Raj Jat through the Idabhdani Yatra—a sacred loop walk starting from Nauti and returning to Nauti. This traditional ritual has been followed for generations and is one of the most important cultural acts that marks the yatra’s spiritual activation.
You will walk through village trails, forests, and local sacred points while participating in devotional chants and collective prayers.
Trek Distance: Approx. 10 km
Spiritual Significance: Idabhdani is the “activation ritual”—after this, the Raj Jat is considered officially started.
🏡 Stay: Homestay (Nauti)
PHASE–2: Village-to-Village Procession
Sacred Mayka & Bidai Yatra
Day 03: Nauti → Kansuwa (First Outward Movement of Raj Jat)
This day marks the first major outward movement of the yatra procession. Leaving Nauti feels like stepping into history, because from this point onward the Raj Jat becomes a living spiritual river moving through the Garhwal region.
You will experience how villages treat Maa Nanda Devi’s yatra as a divine guest procession. Kansuwa becomes your first halt, where yatris witness local devotion, welcoming gestures, and the spiritual rhythm of Raj Jat.
Trek Distance: Approx. 10 km
Spiritual Significance: The yatra begins its outward departure from Maa Nanda Devi’s sacred origin point.
🏡 Stay: Village halt
Day 04: Kansuwa → Sem (Welcome with Folk Songs & Culture)
Today’s walk leads you from Kansuwa to Sem. This is one of the most cultural days of the journey where you see the heartbeat of Raj Jat—villagers singing traditional लोकगीत, performing welcoming rituals, and offering food and prayers.
As you arrive at Sem, you feel that Raj Jat is not just a pilgrimage but a community-wide sacred celebration.
Trek Distance: Approx. 10 km
Spiritual Significance: Sem represents the emotional warmth of Raj Jat where Garhwali culture becomes part of the divine procession.
🏡 Stay: Village stay in Sem
Day 05: Sem → Koti (The Journey of Devotion Continues)
The yatra continues towards Koti. The path is moderate, scenic, and full of spiritual energy. By now, devotees start feeling mentally purified through the rhythm of walking, prayers, and simplicity.
This is the stage where the yatra begins transforming into tapasya—your body gets tired, but the devotion grows stronger.
Trek Distance: Approx. 10 km
Spiritual Significance: Koti becomes the bridge day between cultural procession and the emotionally powerful Mayka phase.
🏡 Stay: Village halt at Koti
Day 06: Koti → Bhagoti (Arrival at Maa Nanda Devi’s Mayka + Bidai Ceremony)
This is the most emotional and sacred day of the Nauti–Bhagoti segment. Today you reach Bhagoti, believed to be Maa Nanda Devi’s Mayka (maternal home). The atmosphere becomes deeply spiritual and emotionally heavy, because this is where the Bidai Ceremony takes place.
During the Bidai rituals, devotees offer prayers, eyes fill with tears, and folk songs carry an emotional depth that cannot be explained in words. People feel as if they are not only participating in a yatra—but witnessing the farewell of the divine daughter of the Himalayas.
Trek Distance: Approx. 12 km
Spiritual Significance: Bhagoti is Maa Nanda Devi’s Mayka. The Bidai ceremony is the symbolic farewell—one of the holiest moments of Raj Jat.
🏡 Stay: Homestay / village stay at Bhagoti
Why Join This Yatra with Nagarjuna Travels?
This is not a regular trekking route—it is a living religious tradition. Our team ensures that yatris experience the Raj Jat respectfully and comfortably, while staying connected to the yatra’s true meaning.
We provide local cultural coordination, reliable village stays, meals, support staff, and guide assistance, so you can focus on devotion, experience, and spiritual fulfillment.
