Do Dham Yatra - Kedarnath & Badrinath - 7 Nights / 8 Days
The Do Dham Yatra covering Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple is a spiritually enriching journey through the majestic Himalayas of Uttarakhand. This carefully designed itinerary blends devotion, scenic beauty, and cultural richness, taking you along sacred rivers, ancient temples, and picturesque mountain landscapes. From witnessing the divine Ganga Aarti in Haridwar to trekking through breath-taking terrain to Kedarnath and visiting the serene Badrinath shrine, every moment of the journey offers peace, reflection, and connection with the divine.
Tour Overview & Description
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Location : Uttarakhand, North India
Best Season : May to June and September to October
Category : Cultural, Heritage and Spiritual
Covering : Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag, Badrinath, Rishikesh
You can take it : As a private, personalised tour (tour dates would be of your choice)
Special About Tour :
This tour offers a perfect balance of spiritual depth and natural beauty, making it more than just a pilgrimage. The journey allows you to experience the powerful energy of Kedarnath, set amidst towering snow-clad peaks, and the serene divinity of Badrinath, located along the banks of the Alaknanda River. The scenic drives through valleys, confluences, and mountain routes, combined with sacred rituals, temple visits, and moments of quiet reflection, make this tour truly transformative. Well-paced travel, comfortable arrangements, and a thoughtfully planned route ensure that you can focus entirely on your spiritual experience while enjoying the beauty of the Himalayas.
Place Wise Itinerary : Haridwar (1 Night) > Guptkashi (1 Night) > Kedarnath (1 Night) > Rudraprayag (2 Nights) > Badrinath (1 Night) > Rishikesh (1 Night)
Day 1 Delhi – Haridwar (Approx. 220 km / 5–6 hrs)
Your spiritual journey begins from New Delhi, where you are warmly received and driven towards Haridwar, one of the holiest cities in India and the gateway to the Char Dham. As you leave the bustling city behind, the landscape gradually transforms into serene plains leading towards the foothills of the Himalayas. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, you may visit the sacred Har Ki Pauri to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, where hundreds of lamps illuminate the river, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Overnight stay at the hotel in Haridwar.
Meal Plan : Dinner Included
Day 2 Haridwar – Guptkashi (Approx. 230 km / 8–9 hrs)
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive towards Guptkashi. This journey takes you through winding mountain roads, river valleys, and charming villages, offering stunning views of the Himalayan landscape. The route follows the holy rivers, enhancing the spiritual essence of the journey. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and unwind. If time permits, visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple or enjoy a peaceful walk amidst the tranquil surroundings. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3 Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (Trek 16–18 km)
Early in the morning, drive to Sonprayag, an important halt on the Kedarnath route. From here, take a local jeep to Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek to Kedarnath. Begin your spiritual trek of 16–18 km towards the sacred Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The trail, surrounded by majestic mountains and flowing rivers, is both challenging and spiritually uplifting. Upon arrival, check into your accommodation (tent or guesthouse) and proceed for evening darshan at the temple. The peaceful atmosphere after the evening Aarti is truly divine. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4 Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Rudraprayag (Approx. 60 km drive after trek)
Wake up early to attend the sacred morning Aarti at Kedarnath Temple, an experience filled with devotion and tranquility. After darshan, begin your trek back to Gaurikund and continue to Sonprayag, where your vehicle will be waiting. From here, drive towards Rudraprayag, one of the revered Panch Prayags, where the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers meet. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax amidst the serene surroundings. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rudraprayag.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5 Rudraprayag – Badrinath (Approx. 158 km / 7–8 hrs)
After breakfast, proceed towards Badrinath Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Vishnu. En route, visit the sacred Narsingh Temple at Joshimath. On reaching Badrinath, check into your hotel and later visit the temple for darshan after taking a holy dip in the Tapt Kund. You may also explore nearby attractions like Mana Village, Vyas Cave, Bhim Pul, and the origin of the Saraswati River. Attend the evening Aarti for a divine experience. Overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6 Badrinath – Rudraprayag (Approx. 160 km / 6–7 hrs)
Begin your day with an early morning visit to Badrinath Temple for darshan and rituals. After breakfast, start your return journey towards Rudraprayag, enjoying scenic views of rivers, mountains, and valleys along the way. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rudraprayag.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 7 Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (Approx. 133 km / 5–6 hrs)
After breakfast, drive towards Rishikesh, known as the Yoga Capital of the World. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, visit the ghats to witness the spiritual Ganga Aarti, where chants and the sound of flowing river create a calming experience. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rishikesh.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8 Rishikesh – Delhi (Approx. 230 km / 5–6 hrs)
After breakfast, begin your return journey to New Delhi. As you travel back, carry with you the blessings, memories, and spiritual experiences gathered during this sacred Do Dham Yatra.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
- Sacred darshan at Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva
- Visit to the holy Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu
- Spiritual experience of Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and in Rishikesh
- Visit to sacred confluence at Rudraprayag (Mandakini & Alaknanda rivers)
- En-route visit to Narsingh Temple, winter seat of Lord Badrinath
- Exploration of Mana Village – the last village near the Indo-Tibetan border
- Holy dip at Tapt Kund before Badrinath darshan
Accomodation / Hotels
Our Do Dham tours offer a range of comfortable and carefully selected accommodation options, including clean hotels, pilgrim guest houses, dharamshalas, basic lodges, and tented stays near Kedarnath, suitable for different budgets and travel preferences. Many of these properties are locally managed, allowing guests to experience simple living, warm hospitality, and the spiritual essence of the Himalayan region.
While accommodation in high-altitude pilgrimage destinations like Kedarnath and Badrinath may be more basic due to terrain and accessibility, we ensure that every stay is neat, clean, comfortable, and well located. From restful stays in Guptkashi and Rudraprayag to essential overnight arrangements near Kedarnath and peaceful hotels in Badrinath, we carefully select properties that support a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage experience. Based on your comfort level, interests, and budget, we are happy to suggest the most suitable stay options while planning your journey with us.
Meals Plan: Room + Breakfast + Dinner.
Cloths: Warm clothes with light woollens (weather can be cold, especially at Kedarnath).
Tentative List of Hotels to be used
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Please Note: The above hotel list is tentative and subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event that any of the listed hotels are unavailable, we will provide similar hotels of the same category and standard.
Arrangements
This itinerary is operated as a private tour exclusively for you, without joining any other groups or travellers. All internal road travel from Delhi to Haridwar, Guptkashi, Sonprayag, Rudraprayag, Badrinath, Rishikesh, and back to Delhi will be arranged in a chauffeur-driven private vehicle, such as Toyota Etios, Maruti Swift Dzire, or a similar category car, depending on your choice, group size, and budget.
On request, we can also assist with internal flight or railway ticket arrangements from and back to New Delhi at the beginning and end of the tour. Alternatively, you may book your flight or train tickets directly as per your convenience.
Tour Cost
The cost of the package is on Demand and based on no of PaxInclusions
- All accommodation on twin sharing using hotels / home stays as suggested.
- All tour by taxi Swift Desire sedan car / or as per your choice car starting from Delhi to Delhi back (a/c will not work in the hill area)
- Meals Including Breakfast and Dinner during the entire tour.
- All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary including fuel, parking charges, toll taxes included.
- All airport / railway station arrival and departures.
- All kind of hotel taxes and GST.
Exclusions
- Any kind of lunch during the tour.
- Any kind of Flights / Train Tickets & Local Guide.
- Any kind of tips to drivers/hotel staff.
- Any kind of entrance tickets to monuments/ museum/ parks, adventure activities.
- Any kind of room heater in hotels.
- Any adventure activity skiing, paragliding, pony rides, rafting etc.
- Any change in the tour management / additional arrangement due to road blockage or sudden change in tour plan by you / flight cancellations/ flight missed or things beyond our control etc.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or things which are not mentioned in the "Cost Includes".
- Please Note: Kindly contact the hotel reception directly, in case you need a room heater and any extra cost to use the room heater had to be paid directly by you, which is charged for per night basis by the hotelier.
- A/c in the car will not work in the hill area of Uttarakhand; it will be available in the plains during the rest of journey. In case you need full A/c service in the car during the tour, It is going to cost you extra and you need to discuss it with us while planning your holiday tour with us.
