Do Dham Yatra (Badrinath & Kedarnath) From Haridwar
Do Dham yatra is a dream journey of many Hindu devotees. The temple is situated in the center of the Uttarakhand state. The temple is famous for the Char Dham Yatra and is also known as the 4 abodes. The Yatra includes the temples of Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Yamunotri rivers.
Hilghlights
- The tourist will enjoy the beautiful trek of the Kedarnath
- The tourist can also enjoy the Mana village at Badrinath
- The tourist will get Darshan of Badrinath temple
- The tourist will get the Darshan of Kedarnath temple
Itinerary Details
The entire tour is for 5 nights and 6 days. The tour covers the Kedarnath temple and Badrinath temple. The Yatra can be completed in two different ways by air or by road. The tourist mainly visits these Temple between May and October.
The journey starts in the morning after breakfast. The tourist will get a drive to Guptakashi via Moolgarh and lambgaon. The tourist will be able to see a beautiful view of the river Mandakini at Tilwara. The tourist can visit the Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. The tourist will have to check-in at the hotel after arriving at Guptakashi, where the tourist will spend the night.
The morning begins with breakfast and the day ends with spending the night at Kedarnath after getting Darshan of Kedarnath temple.
The morning begins with Darshan at Kedarnath. The tourist will return to Guptakashi by trekking. The tourist will spend a night in the hotel.
The journey starts with having breakfast. The tourist will get a drive to reach Badrinath.
- After arriving at Badrinath, the tourist will check in at the hotel. In the morning, the tourist will take bath in the Taptkund and then will get Darshan of Badrivishal and in the evening, the tourist will get an opportunity to view the great Aarti.
- The tourist can visit Brahamakapal that holds importance for the pinddan shradh of the ancestors.
- The other sightseeing places are Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkunda, and the Mukh of Saraswati river.
In the morning the pilgrims will take a bath in the Taptkund.
- After getting Darshan, the tourist will return to Rudraprayag. The tourist will check in the hotel and spend a night in Rudraprayag.
The tourist is free to visit different sightseeing places around Rudraprayag. The tourist will return to Haridwar where the journey ends and will take their respective transports to reach their homes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- • Availability of Hotel accommodation as per package or similar hotels on Double/Triple as per your booking.
- • Availability of Transfers and sightseeing as per group size.
- • Availability of Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: Veg meals on Fixed Menu basis at hotels.
- • The tour package includes All toll tax, parking, fuel, and driver allowances.
- • The tour package includes All applicable hotel and transport taxes.
- • AC will not work from Haridwar.
Exclusions
- • GST of 5 % will be applicable on total billing.
- • Anything not mentioned under “ Package Inclusions‟
- • The package will exclude personal expenses, optional tours, and extra meals.
- • The package will not include Medical and travel insurance.
- • The tour package will not include Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
- • The tour package will not include Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry & telephone charges, liquors, mineral water.
- • There is the exclusion of All items of personal nature.
- • There is the exclusion of Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
- • The is the exclusion of Helicopter Ticket Cost and VIP Ticket Darshan.
FAQs
The Do Dham Yatra refers to a pilgrimage to two sacred shrines in Uttarakhand—Kedarnath (dedicated to Lord Shiva) and Badrinath (dedicated to Lord Vishnu). It is a shorter version of the Char Dham Yatra.
The journey typically begins from Haridwar, a major pilgrimage hub. Travelers proceed via road to reach Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The yatra usually takes 5 to 7 days, depending on travel pace, weather conditions, and whether you choose trekking or helicopter services.
The best time is between May to June and September to October. Monsoon months (July–August) are generally avoided due to landslides and heavy rainfall.
You can travel by road from Haridwar to Gaurikund, followed by a 16–18 km trek to Kedarnath. Alternatively, helicopter services are available from locations like Phata, Guptkashi, or Sitapur.
Yes, trekking is the primary way to reach Kedarnath temple. However, options like ponies, palkis (palanquins), and helicopter services are available for those unable to trek.
The distance is approximately 220–230 km by road, and it usually takes around 8–10 hours depending on road and weather conditions.