Overview
The Do Dham Trip is a significant pilgrimage journey in the Indian Himalayas, focusing on visiting two of the four sacred Chardham shrines: Kedarnath and Badrinath. This trip is popular among devotees and travelers seeking a shorter alternative to the full Chardham Yatra, which includes Yamunotri and Gangotri along with Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Highlights
- Do Dham Yatra is a Hindu pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, India, involving visits to two of the four sacred shrines - Char Dhams.
- Kedarnath, nestled in the Himalayas, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva).
- Badrinath, located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, is home to the temple of Lord Vishnu in his dual form of NarNarayan.
Itinerary
We will start our trip from Delhi. After reaching Haridwar, we will explore Har Ki Paudi and Ganga Ghaat.
After exploring Haridwar, we will move to Rishikesh and we will check in to the hotel.
We’ll explore Rishikesh.
After completing breakfast in Rishikesh, we will start our journey by 7 am from Rishikesh towards the base camp of Kedarnath, i.e., Sonprayag.
Sightseeing en route includes Rudraprayag, Devprayag, Sonprayag, and Guptkashi.
Night stay – Sonprayag / Phata.
After completing our breakfast, we will start our trek by 5 am sharp.
We will start our trek by 5 am, and we will reach by 4-5 pm.
We can see the evening aarti of Shree Kedarnath Ji.
Night stay – close to Kedarnath.
After completing our breakfast, we will start our trek by 12 pm sharp.
So we can reach by 7-8 pm maximum.
It will take 6-7 hours to reach Sonprayag from Kedarnath.
Night stay – Sonprayag / Phata
Start your day with breakfast and a journey to Shri Badrinath Ji Temple.
See many interesting temples along the way.
Check in to your hotel in Badrinath upon arrival.
Take a holy dip in Tapt Kund and visit the main temple for prayers.
Relax in the afternoon.
Attend the evening aarti darshan at the shrine (optional).
Spend the night at your hotel in Joshimath.
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- Tempo Traveller
- Breakfast + Dinner (7+7 days)
- Petrol
- All Toll Taxes
- Driver Cost
- Hotel Quad Sharing
- Parking Charges
- Rs 50 per person will be reimbursed for Sonprayag to Gaurikund local fare
Exclusions
- Charges for early check-in & check-out at hotel
- Additional activities
- Lunch & snacks
- Monuments entrance fees during sightseeing
- Camera charges/rides etc.
- Any other item not specified in the package inclusions
- 5% Goods & Services Tax (GST)
FAQs
The Do Dham Yatra involves visiting two of the four Chardham shrines: Kedarnath and Badrinath. This pilgrimage is popular among devotees who want to visit these sacred sites but have limited time.
The best time to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath is between late April and early November. The temples are closed during the winter months due to heavy snowfall.
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- Kedarnath: You typically travel to the base camp of Gaurikund by road from Haridwar or Rishikesh. From Gaurikund, you can trek to Kedarnath (about 16 km) or take a helicopter ride.
- Badrinath: You can travel directly to Badrinath by road from Haridwar or Rishikesh. The journey involves crossing high-altitude mountain roads.
The distance between Kedarnath and Badrinath is approximately 250 km by road. The journey involves crossing high-altitude terrain and may take several hours.
Yes, accommodation is available at both locations, ranging from basic guesthouses to more comfortable hotels. It is advisable to book your stay in advance, especially during the peak season.
Map
Travel Essentials
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- A rucksack bag and a day pack
- 3-litre water bladder or water bottle
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- A sun cap and a woolen cap
- UV protected sunglasses
- One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt