Do Dham Yatra – A Spiritual Journey

The Do Dham Yatra is a revered pilgrimage to two of the four Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand—Kedarnath and Badrinath. This journey takes devotees through breathtaking landscapes, deep valleys, and sacred rivers, offering a divine and adventurous experience.

How to Reach

By Air

• The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (approx. 35 km from Haridwar).
• Helicopter services are available from Phata, Guptkashi, and Sirsi to Kedarnath.

By Train

• The nearest railway station is Haridwar Railway Station, well-connected to major cities.

By Road

• Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun are the major starting points.
• Regular buses and taxis operate from Haridwar/Rishikesh to Guptkashi, Sonprayag, and Badrinath.

Where to Stay

There are a variety of accommodations available at different locations:

• Haridwar/Rishikesh: Budget hotels, Dharamshalas, and premium stays.
• Guptkashi/Sonprayag: Budget lodges, guesthouses, and camps.
• Kedarnath: GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) guesthouses, tents, and basic hotels.
• Badrinath: Hotels, GMVN lodges, and ashrams offering budget to mid-range stays.

Tour Itinerary (05 Nights / 06 Days from Haridwar)

Day 1: Haridwar – Guptkashi (220 km / 8-9 hrs)

• Pick-up from Haridwar and drive to Guptkashi.
• En route, visit Rudraprayag & Devprayag (holy river confluences).
• Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Day 2: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 km by road + 19 km trek)

• Drive to Sonprayag and further to Gaurikund.
• Trek (or take a pony/palanquin/helicopter) to Kedarnath Temple.
• Attend Evening Aarti and seek Lord Shiva’s blessings.
• Overnight stay in Kedarnath.

Day 3: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19 km trek + 30 km by road)

• Attend early morning darshan at Kedarnath.
• Trek back to Gaurikund and return to Guptkashi.
• Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Day 4: Guptkashi – Badrinath (190 km / 8-9 hrs)

• Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath & Vishnuprayag.
• Visit Narad Kund, Tapt Kund (hot springs), and Mana Village.
• Attend Evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple.
• Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 5: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160 km / 6-7 hrs)

• Early morning darshan at Badrinath Temple.
• Visit Brahma Kapal for rituals.
• Drive to Rudraprayag and check-in at the hotel.

Day 6: Rudraprayag – Haridwar (160 km / 6-7 hrs)

• Drive back to Haridwar via Rishikesh.
• Visit Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula.
• Drop at Haridwar, concluding the Do Dham Yatra.

Best Time to Visit

• May to June & September to October (favorable weather conditions).

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