Do Dham Yatra – Kedarnath & Badrinath

6 Days – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Haridwar/Rishikesh/Dehradun → Guptkashi

(220 km | 8–9 hrs | Alt: 1,319 m)
Your spiritual journey begins from Haridwar or Rishikesh, the gateway to the Char Dhams. Driving along the sacred River Ganga, you reach Devprayag, where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi merge to form the holy Ganga. Further ahead lies Rudraprayag, the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini.
Continue through scenic mountain valleys to reach Guptkashi, where you can visit Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple.
Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Day 2: Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath

(30 km drive + 18 km trek | Alt: 3,583 m)
After an early breakfast, drive to Gaurikund, the starting point of the Kedarnath trek. Visit the sacred Gauri Temple and hot water spring here.
Begin the 18 km trek to Kedarnath, following the Mandakini River. Pass through Rambara and alpine forests before reaching Kedarnath, surrounded by towering snowy peaks.
By evening, attend the beautiful Kedarnath Aarti at the temple.
Overnight stay in Kedarnath (guest house/camp).

Day 3: Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi

(18 km trek + 30 km drive | Alt: 1,319 m)
After morning darshan at the sacred Kedarnath Temple, trek down to Gaurikund. From here, drive back to Guptkashi, enjoying the serene Mandakini valley views.
Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Day 4: Guptkashi → Badrinath

(210 km | 8 hrs | Alt: 3,133 m)
Drive along the Alaknanda River valley and halt at two important Prayags:
• Karnaprayag (Alaknanda + Pindar)
• Nandaprayag (Alaknanda + Nandakini)

Reach Badrinath by evening, blessed with the magnificent backdrop of Neelkanth Peak. Take a holy dip in Tapt Kund, followed by darshan at Badrinath Temple.
If time allows, visit Mana Village, the last village of India, and explore Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, & Bhim Pul.
Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 5: Badrinath → Joshimath → Rudraprayag/Srinagar

(160 km | 6–7 hrs | Alt: 895 m)
Attend early morning darshan at Badrinath Temple. Proceed to Joshimath, the winter seat of Lord Badrinath, and visit the sacred Narsingh Temple.
Later, continue your journey toward Rudraprayag, another holy confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini.
Overnight stay in Rudraprayag or Srinagar.

Day 6: Rudraprayag → Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun

(160 km | 6–7 hrs)
Drive back through picturesque valleys, stopping at Devprayag, the most sacred among the Panch Prayags.
By evening, reach Haridwar or Rishikesh, where the divine Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat offers a perfect conclusion to your Do Dham Yatra.

✨ Highlights of Do Dham Yatra

• Kedarnath Trek & Mandakini Valley
• Badrinath Temple Darshan
• Mana Village (Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River)
• Panch Prayags: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, Vishnuprayag
• Sacred Hot Springs: Gaurikund & Tapt Kund
• Ancient Temples: Guptkashi Vishwanath & Joshimath Narsingh Temple