About This Tour
Overview
Badrinath and Kedarnath are two major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, India, part of the Char Dham circuit. Here’s an overview:
Badrinath : Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Badrinath is situated in the Chamoli district at an altitude of 3,133 meters. The Badrinath Temple, with its revered black stone idol of Vishnu, is set against the scenic backdrop of the Alaknanda River. The site is associated with Lord Vishnu’s meditation and was established by Adi Shankaracharya. The temple is open from late April to early November, with the best visiting time between May and October. Nearby attractions include the Tapt Kund hot springs and Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border.
Kedarnath : Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kedarnath is located in the Rudraprayag district at an elevation of 3,583 meters. The Kedarnath Temple, known for its natural stone Shivlinga, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is set amidst the majestic Kedarnath range. The temple is linked to the Pandavas from the Mahabharata and is reached via a 16 km trek from Gaurikund or by helicopter. It is open from late April to early November, with the ideal visiting period being from May to October. Nearby attractions include Vasuki Tal, a high-altitude lake, and Gaurikund, the trek's starting point known for its hot springs.
Highlights
- Deities: Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Location: Badrinath is in Chamoli at 3,133 meters, while Kedarnath is in Rudraprayag at 3,584 meters.
- Temple: Badrinath has a temple for Vishnu, and Kedarnath has a temple for Shiva.
- Accessibility: Badrinath is accessible by road, whereas Kedarnath requires a trek or helicopter.
- Season: Both are open from May to October.
What’s Included
- 01 Night Accomodation in Haridwar Hotel
- 01 Night Accomodation in Guptkashi
- 02 Night Accomodation in Pipalkoti
- 01 Night Accomodation in Rishikesh
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Transportation
- Air fare / train fare
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc
- Any other item not specified in 'INCLUSION'
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Travel Insurance
- Expense incurred due to bad weather condition, road closes, landslides etc
- 5% GST
- Kedarnth Camps/Hotel
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDay 1: Delhi to Haridwar
Distance: 220 km | Travel Time: 5-6 hours
• Depart from Delhi early in the morning by tempo traveler.
• Arrive in Haridwar by afternoon.
• Check in to your hotel.
• Visit Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti in the evening.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi (En route visit Devprayag and Dhari Devi)
• Distance: 210 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hours
• After breakfast, depart for Guptkashi.
• En route, visit Devprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers) and Dhari
Devi Temple.
• Arrive in Guptkashi and check in to your hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Guptkashi.
Day 3: Guptkashi to Kedarnath
• Distance: 30 km (drive) + 18 km (trek) | Travel Time: 1 hour (drive) + 7-8 hours (trek)
• After early breakfast, drive to Gaurikund.
• Start the trek to Kedarnath (18 km one way).
• Arrive in Kedarnath and check in to your own pre-booked accommodation.
• Perform evening darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
• Overnight stay in Kedarnath.
Day 4: Kedarnath to Pipalkoti
Distance: 18 km (trek) + 145 km (drive) | Travel Time: 5-6 hours (trek) + 6-7 hours
(drive)
• After morning darshan at Kedarnath Temple, trek back to Gaurikund.
• Drive to Pipalkoti.
• Arrive in Pipalkoti and check in to your hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Pipalkoti.
Day 5: Pipalkoti to Badrinath and return to Pipalkoti
• Distance: 75 km (one way) | Travel Time: 3 hours (one way)
• After early breakfast, drive to Badrinath.
• Perform darshan at Badrinath Temple.
• Explore Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border.
• Return to Pipalkoti.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Pipalkoti.
Day 6: Pipalkoti to Rishikesh
• Distance: 220 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hours
• After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh.
• Arrive in Rishikesh and check in to your hotel.
• Explore local attractions such as Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Day 7: Rishikesh to Delhi
Distance: 240 km | Travel Time: 5-6 hours
• After breakfast, depart for Delhi.
• Arrive in Delhi by evening, concluding your Do Dham Yatra
