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Overview

Do Dham yatra means visiting any two Dhams from Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. But Do Dham yatra is mainly considered as the yatra to Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. Badrinath is the place sacred to Vishnu Bhagwan in the dual form of Nar Narayan while Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga’s of Lord Shiva.

This yatra has a lot of significance for Hindus. Every year lakhs of people come to visit Kedarnath-Badrinath in Uttarakhand. Some people who want to avoid trekking go for Badrinath and Gangotri yatra and those who have already visited Badrinath and Kedarnath, visit Yamunotri and Gangotri to complete the Char Dham darshan.

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

 

  • Accommodation on a Double / Triple sharing basis at hotels.
  • All Veg. Meals, Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
  • Sightseeing as per the Itinerary.
  • Transportation as mentioned, Non-ac vehicle during hill journey
  • Pickup & Drop
  • All taxes

What is NOT included in the tour

 

  • Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Camera fees etc.
  • Any kind of insurance.
  • Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, landslides, road blockage etc.
  • Any other things which are not mentioned in the cost included column.
  • 5% GST.
Itinerary

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01: Haridwar - Guptkashi/Sitapur (210 kms/7-8hr) HT : 1319 MTS.
Day 02: Guptkashi/Sitapur - Kedarnath (30 kms by road & 19 kms Trek)
Day 03: Kedarnath - Guptkashi/Sitapur (19 Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)
Day 04: Guptkashi - Badrinath (215 kms/7hr) HT : 3133 MTS.  Day 05: Badrinath - Pipalkoti (80kms) / Rudraprayag (160 kms) / Kirtinagar (200 kms)
Day 06: Pipalkoti - Rishikesh (220 kms/7-8hr) / Rudraprayag - Rishikesh (140 kms/4-5hr) / Kirtinagar - Rishikesh (110 kms/3-4hr)

 

DAY 1: Haridwar - Guptkashi/Sitapur (210 kms/7-8hr) HT : 1319 MTS.
 After breakfast, drive straight to Guptkashi. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit  ArdhNarishwar  Temple. Overnight stay at the  Hotel.  The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at GuptKashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in GuptKashi during the winter months,  and aGer the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath, where it stays for the winter. Weather - Generally pleasant in summer,  the temperature ranges from  25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winter.

 

DAY 2: Guptkashi/Sitapur - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek)
AGer medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas aGer having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

 

DAY 3: Kedarnath - Guptkashi/Sitapur (19 Kms Down Trek & 30kms/ 1hr by Road)
Early morning, After Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag. Further drive to Guptkashi. Check-in Hotel. Night Halt.

 

DAY 4: Guptkashi - Badrinath (215 kms/7hr) HT : 3133 MTS.
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check-in Hotel. Later in the evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay. Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra: 1.5 km. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka: 3 kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara: As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent waterfall. This place is5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

 

DAY 5: Badrinath - Pipalkoti (80kms) / Rudraprayag (160 kms) / Kirtinagar (200 kms)
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag / Kirtinagar via Joshimath. Check-in Hotel. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 6: Pipalkoti - Rishikesh (220 kms/7-8hr) / Rudraprayag - Rishikesh (140 kms/4-5hr) / Kirtinagar - Rishikesh (110 kms/3-4hr)
Drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides.
It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of "Hrishikesh" and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh.
Visit rishikesh Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Bharat Mata Mandir and evening drop at Haridwar Railway station.