Do Dham Yatra

Kedarnath and Badrinath by road from Haridwar, with a night at Kedarnath for the aarti.

Your route

1. 1 Guptkashi 1 night
2. 2 Kedarnath 1 night
3. 3 Guptkashi 1 night
4. 4 Badrinath 1 night
5. 5 Rudraprayag 1 night

1. Day 1 Guptkashi

   Haridwar to Guptkashi via Devprayag.

   Our driver meets you in Haridwar for the drive to Guptkashi, about 220 km and eight to nine hours. The road follows the Ganga upstream past Rishikesh to Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi meet, and then along the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag and up the Mandakini valley. Your mandatory yatra registration is arranged by us in advance, so carry the ID you registered with. If you have booked the Kedarnath helicopter, we confirm your slot today. Overnight in Guptkashi.

2. Day 2 Kedarnath

   Trek or helicopter to Kedarnath, evening aarti.

   Drive early to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund, where the trek to Kedarnath begins. The trek is about 16 km on a paved mountain path, taking six to eight hours, with ponies, palkis and porters available. Helicopters fly from Phata, Guptkashi or Sersi to Kedarnath when booked in advance on the official portal. Kedarnath temple, at about 3,583 metres, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Attend the evening aarti. Nights are very cold, so carry warm layers. Overnight in Kedarnath.

3. Day 3 Guptkashi

   Morning darshan, return to Guptkashi.

   Join the early morning darshan at Kedarnath, when queues are shorter, and visit the Bhairavnath temple above the town and the samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya behind the temple. After breakfast, trek or ride back down to Gaurikund, then take the shared jeep to Sonprayag, where our driver is waiting. Drive back to your hotel in Guptkashi to rest your legs after two days of walking. A hot meal and an early night are recommended. Drink plenty of water and stretch your legs before bed. Overnight in Guptkashi.

4. Day 4 Badrinath

   Drive to Badrinath, evening darshan.

   Drive to Badrinath, about 200 km and seven to eight hours, through Chopta or Rudraprayag, then along the Alaknanda past Chamoli and Joshimath. Badrinath sits at about 3,300 metres between the Nar and Narayan mountains. After check-in, take a dip in the Tapt Kund, a hot spring below the temple, before darshan of Lord Badrinarayan in the colourful temple. Attend the evening aarti. Roads in this region can be slowed by landslides, so we keep buffer time. Overnight in Badrinath.

5. Day 5 Rudraprayag

   Mana village, drive to Rudraprayag.

   Attend the early morning prayers at Badrinath, then drive about 3 km to Mana, called the first village of India near the Tibet border. See Vyas Gufa, where Ved Vyas is said to have composed the Mahabharata, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul, a natural rock bridge over the roaring Saraswati river. Then drive down to Rudraprayag, about 160 km, where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini. Stop at viewpoints along the way. Rudraprayag is lower and warmer, so it is a restful night after the high temples. Overnight in Rudraprayag.

6. Day 6 Haridwar

   Drive back for departure.

   After breakfast, drive back to Haridwar, about 165 km and five to six hours, passing Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi meet to form the Ganga. Stop in Rishikesh for a short walk or the evening aarti if time allows. Our driver drops you at Haridwar railway station or Dehradun airport. We recommend evening trains or flights to allow for mountain traffic. The yatra season runs roughly from late April to early November, with dates announced each year. Your Do Dham Yatra ends here with blessings.

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