A balanced Do Dham circuit focused on unhurried darshan at Kedarnath Ji and Badrinath Ji. The programme first positions you at Guptkashi or Sitapur to approach Kedarnath by trek or optional helicopter, and keeps a buffer night in the base sector to absorb weather or operational variability. You then base at Govindghat or Pipalkoti for a comfortable Badrinath day, avoiding late night arrivals and allowing gradual acclimatisation. The descent follows the Panch Prayag vistas, finishing around Rishikesh and Haridwar.
Package services begin ex Haridwar or Dehradun, and a pre tour Haridwar night can be added on request.
Package services begin ex Haridwar or Dehradun, and a pre tour Haridwar night can be added on request. After breakfast, depart along the Ganga valley, stopping for views of Devprayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. Arrive at Guptkashi or Sitapur by evening, check in and rest in preparation for the Kedarnath leg.
Today brings the most awaited and most demanding part of the yatra, the darshan of Shri Kedarnath Ji.
Today brings the most awaited and most demanding part of the yatra, the darshan of Shri Kedarnath Ji. Drive early to Sonprayag, where a government taxi takes you on to Gaurikund on direct payment, and the trek begins. The old 14 km path along the Mandakini was washed away in places, so the current route runs approximately 21 km, climbing to around 13,000 ft before descending to the temple at 11,760 ft. It is not comfortably covered in a single day, so an overnight halt at Kedarnath is planned, and pilgrims who are not physically strong are advised to hire a pony or pithu. Those who fly are dropped at the scheduled helipad at the given time. At the shrine there is darshan of Kedarnath Ji and of Bhim Shila, the giant boulder that shielded the temple during the 2013 disaster.
Trek down from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and Sonprayag, then transfer to Sitapur or Guptkashi.
Trek down from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and Sonprayag, then transfer to Sitapur or Guptkashi. This night is deliberately kept in the base sector as buffer time, so that a last minute delay caused by bad weather, a technical issue with the helicopter or a medical reason can be absorbed without disturbing the rest of the programme. If you descend early, the day can be used for darshan at Shri Triyugi Narayan Temple, which is optional and chargeable extra, or for an optional halt at Chopta or Ukhimath.
After an unhurried breakfast, proceed to Govindghat via Ukhimath, Chopta, Pipalkoti and Joshimath.
After an unhurried breakfast, proceed to Govindghat via Ukhimath, Chopta, Pipalkoti and Joshimath. The road from Guptkashi to Chopta and on to Pipalkoti suits small vehicles, and the stretch from Pipalkoti to Joshimath is better. We prefer Govindghat or Pipalkoti over Badrinath for this night. The Sitapur to Badrinath run in one go is long and tiring and often lands pilgrims in Badrinath late at night, leaving services difficult to manage and the next day rushed. The Govindghat to Badrinath road via Lambgarh is also prone to disruption and is never advisable late in the evening. Staying lower allows gradual acclimatisation before Badrinath and leaves time for Hemkund Sahib Ji or the traditional markets of Pipalkoti and Joshimath.
Early morning, take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund and proceed for darshan of Badri Vishal.
Early morning, take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund and proceed for darshan of Badri Vishal. Badrinath, the holiest of the four shrines, lies on the left bank of the Alaknanda between the Nar and Narayan ranges with the Neelkantha peak as backdrop, and the valley takes its name from the wild berries, or badris, that once carpeted the spot. Continue to Nag Nagin Pith, an important site for Sarpkal Dosh Nivaran, then drive up to Mana Village, the last Indian village before Tibet, to see Vyas Cave, Ganesha Cave, Keshav Prayag and the origin of the Saraswati. Also visit Charan Paduka, Ekadasi Gufa, Hanuman Gufa, Narad Kund, Brahma Kapal and Sheshnetra before returning via Pandukeshwar.
Descend along the Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag and Karnaprayag view points, continuing via Rudraprayag and Devprayag to Rishikesh.
Descend along the Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag and Karnaprayag view points, continuing via Rudraprayag and Devprayag to Rishikesh. At Rishikesh, Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula are pedestrian only, so the vehicle waits at the parking. If the timing suits, attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan before proceeding to your departure point at Haridwar railway station or Dehradun airport.
| Category | City | Hotel | Nights | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Guptkashi / Phata / Sitapur | Hotel Arvi / Giriraj Resort / Kedar Palace / Similar | 2 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Standard | Kedarnath | Basic Dormitory | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Standard | Badrinath | Hotel Kanchanroop / Maa Urvashi / Kalash / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Standard | Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Joshimath / Rudraprayag | Hotel Jaydeep / Ashish / Kushal Hotel Nanda / Dhauliganga / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Deluxe | Guptkashi / Phata / Sitapur | Kaidar Villa / Mandakini River Resort / Mandar Resort / Tripura Hotel / Similar | 2 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Deluxe | Kedarnath | Basic Dormitory | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Deluxe | Badrinath | Hotel Neelkanth / Shiv Kadam / Shankar Shree / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Deluxe | Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Joshimath / Rudraprayag | Dhanesh / Hotel Badrish / Hotel Bhanu Palace / Blue Orchid / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Luxury | Guptkashi / Phata / Sitapur | Sri Tritham / Nanda Resort / Behl Forest / Shivalik Valley Resort / Similar | 2 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Luxury | Kedarnath | Basic Dormitory | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Luxury | Badrinath | Divine Ganga / Badri Ville Resort / Mangalam / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Luxury | Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Joshimath / Rudraprayag | Nirvana Resort / Hotel Le Meadows / Tulip Inn / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Premium | Guptkashi / Phata / Sitapur | Amritara Sun Inn / Kedar River Retreat / Village Retreat / Similar | 2 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Premium | Kedarnath | Basic Dormitory | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Premium | Badrinath | Avadh Amritara / Snow Crest / Sarovar Portico / Lords / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Premium | Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Joshimath / Rudraprayag | Pride / Riverside Resort / Monal Resort / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
Hotels are confirmed at booking and are subject to availability. An unavailable hotel is replaced with one of a similar category.
| Season / tier | Dates / group | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 02 Pax | ₹24,900 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Standard | 04 Pax | ₹19,600 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Standard | 06 Pax | ₹21,200 per person | 1 x Innova Crysta |
| Standard | 08 Pax | ₹20,500 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Standard | 10 Pax | ₹18,300 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Standard | 12 Pax | ₹17,900 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Deluxe | 02 Pax | ₹26,500 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Deluxe | 04 Pax | ₹20,900 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Deluxe | 06 Pax | ₹22,900 per person | 1 x Innova Crysta |
| Deluxe | 08 Pax | ₹21,500 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Deluxe | 10 Pax | ₹19,300 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Deluxe | 12 Pax | ₹18,600 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Luxury | 02 Pax | ₹29,500 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Luxury | 04 Pax | ₹25,200 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Luxury | 06 Pax | ₹24,600 per person | 1 x Innova Crysta |
| Luxury | 08 Pax | ₹23,900 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Luxury | 10 Pax | ₹22,500 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Luxury | 12 Pax | ₹21,500 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Premium | 02 Pax | ₹38,400 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Premium | 04 Pax | ₹32,000 per person | 1 x Swift Dzire |
| Premium | 06 Pax | ₹33,500 per person | 1 x Innova Crysta |
| Premium | 08 Pax | ₹32,900 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Premium | 10 Pax | ₹31,500 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
| Premium | 12 Pax | ₹30,500 per person | 1 x Tempo Traveller |
Rates exclude GST and may change on peak season, festive and long weekend dates.
Per person rates start at 17,900 for a group of 12 in the Standard category and rise with the hotel grade and smaller group sizes, up to 38,400 per person for two travellers in the Premium category. All rates exclude 5% GST.
Kedarnath Ji and Badrinath Ji, with an overnight halt at Kedarnath itself and a full day set aside for Badrinath, Tapt Kund and Mana Village.
The current route from Gaurikund runs approximately 21 km one way, climbing to around 13,000 ft before dropping to the temple at 11,760 ft. It is not comfortably covered in a day, which is why an overnight halt at the shrine is built into the programme. Pony, palki and pithu are available on direct payment, and a helicopter can be taken instead, though tickets are not included in the package and depend on availability and weather.
No. All rates are per person and exclusive of 5% Government Service Tax. Entrance fees, camera charges, pony, palki and ropeway charges are also paid directly by the guest.
AC is not provided in the hills, which is standard practice across Uttarakhand. AC runs only on the plains sectors such as Delhi to Haridwar or Dehradun, and only against prior written confirmation.
The Kedarnath leg is the least predictable part of the yatra. Weather, a helicopter technical snag or a medical reason can all delay it. Three nights in the Sitapur, Rampur, Phata or Guptkashi sector, including the Kedarnath night, absorb that delay without disturbing the rest of the programme. Itineraries that allow only two nights here routinely run into trouble.
Yes. Local driver associations levy an excursion fee for Triyugi Narayan, Chopta and Mana, payable locally at INR 3,500 for a small vehicle of up to 04 seats, INR 4,500 for a mid size SUV of up to 07 seats and INR 5,500 for a 12 seater and above. These support driver communities who earn from a season of barely 30 peak days.
Cancelling 30 days or more before arrival refunds 90% of the booking amount, 25 to 29 days refunds 70%, 20 to 24 days refunds 50% and 10 to 19 days refunds 25%. Within 9 days of arrival no refund applies. Every request must be sent in writing or by email, and refunds are processed after cancellation charges and any non-refundable third party costs already paid.
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