Overview

The Do Dham Yatra includes two of the most important shrines of the Char Dham circuit:

Kedarnath Dham – Dedicated to Lord Shiva (12 Jyotirlingas)
Badrinath Dham – Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (108 Divya Desams)

This spiritual journey is perfect for those who may not be able to do the full Char Dham due to time or physical constraints, yet want a powerful and divine experience.

📅 Best Time to Visit

Opening: April/May (on Akshaya Tritiya)
Closing: October/November (on Bhai Dooj)
Peak Season: May–June & Sept–Oct
Avoid: July–August (monsoon season)

Included/Exclude

Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle (AC/Non-AC as per package)
Accommodation: Hotel stays on twin/triple sharing basis
Meals: Vegetarian breakfast and dinner daily
Darshan Assistance: Help with temple darshan and local guidance
Driver Charges: Includes driver allowance, toll taxes, parking, fuel
Yatra Support: Local assistance during the yatra and helpline
Permits: All required permits for travel in Uttarakhand

Airfare / Train Tickets: To and from the yatra starting point (e.g., Haridwar/Rishikesh)
Entry Fees: For sightseeing spots, monuments, or special poojas
Helicopter / Horse / Palki Charges
Personal Expenses: Laundry, shopping, snacks, tips
Room Heaters: Charged extra at some hotels in hill stations
Medical / Travel Insurance
Extra Meals: Lunch or meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Mobile Network / Wi-Fi Charges (where applicable)

Tour Plan

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

Scenic drive via Devprayag & Rudraprayag
Visit confluences en route
Overnight stay in Guptkashi

Day 2: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath (30 km drive + 16-18 km trek)

Drive to Gaurikund
Trek or helicopter to Kedarnath
Darshan of Lord Shiva at Kedarnath Temple
Overnight stay in Kedarnath

Day 3: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi

Early morning temple visit (optional)
Trek/Helicopter back to Gaurikund
Drive to Guptkashi
Overnight stay

Day 4: Guptkashi – Badrinath (190 km / 7-8 hrs)

Drive through scenic mountain routes
Visit Joshimath, Narsingh Temple en route
Reach Badrinath in the evening
Darshan at Badrinath Temple
Overnight stay

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

Morning temple darshan and local sightseeing:
- Tapt Kund
- Mana Village
- Vyas Gufa
- Saraswati River
Drive to Rudraprayag / Pipalkoti
Overnight stay

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

Drive back to Rishikesh or Haridwar
En route visit Devprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi – origin of Ganga)
Evening Ganga Aarti (optional)
Overnight stay

Day 7: Departure