Dodham Yatra (Kedarnath and Badrinath)
- 5 Days
- 4 Nights
- 10,170 ft
- Pick-up Point Available : Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Delhi
- Payment Mode : Cash, Net Banking, UPI
- Starting from
Rs. 12,999
/person*
- For customized package call us
Difficulty
Easy
Altitude
10,170 ft
Minimum Age
3
Pickup Point
Haridwar
Time Duration
5 Days
Best Time to Visit
May to june and Sept to Oct.
about Dodham Yatra (Kedarnath and Badrinath)
Do Dham Yatra covers Kedarnath and Badrinath which are the Second two Dhams in the Uttarkhand circuit. There are two most critical hallowed places devoted to these rulers Badrinath Temple (Lord Vishnu) and Kedarnath Temple (Lord Shiva) of Himalayas. Two of the three most respected lords of Hinduism are Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. In this faith, the offerings to these two gods hold great significance. Badrinath and Kedarnath are the two shrines that hold great significance in Hinduism and are respectively dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. These two destinations, according to Hindu legend, are indispensable shrines with a rich history and intense religious significance. So every year swarms of devotees throng here.Kedarnath
Kedarnath Temple is said to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya in the eighth century A.D. The close-by streaming Mandakini River, mesmerizing vistas and impressive landscapes as the snow-clad mountains, rhododendron timberlands, and salubrious climate.Badrinath
Badrinath Temple hallowed place is supposed to be set up by Adi Shankaracharya. He observed the Saligram icon of Lord Badri inundated in the waters of Alaknanda and introduced it in a cavern close to the Tapt Kund.Highlights
- Visit The Tapt kund is a natural hot water tub in Barinath and A dip here is used as a good skin disease remedy.
- Visit the Gandhi Sarovar, a beautiful small lake in Kedarnath.
- Visit the Gauri kund trekking for a hot spring in Kedarnath.
- In the month of June at the Shrines of Badarinath and Kedarnath the Badri-Kedar festival takes place.
- It's a massive rock acting as a natural bridge across the Saraswati River, visit Bheem Pul in Badrinath Dham.
- Time to visit Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham Yatra, May to June and September to October.
ItineRary
Short Tour Itinerary:-
Day 01: Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun Airport- Guptkashi
Day 02: Guptkashi/ Phata/ Sersi - Kedarnath - Guptkashi/ Phata/ Sersi
Day 03: Guptkashi- Chopta -Badrinath
Day 04: Badrinath- Joshimath - Auli- Joshimath Rudraprayag
Day 05: Rudraprayag- Dev prayag- Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun Airport.
Main Sightseeing: Kashi Vishwanath Temple ( Guptkashi), Dev prayag, Rudraprayag, Rishikesh.
Do Dham Route Map:
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Haridwar Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hrs drive one way) Height: 1319 MTS.
Meet our driver at Haridwa Station/ Bus Stand / hotel & drive for Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
Guptakashi:-The name GuptKashi means "Hidden Kashi”. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through GuptKashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.
Guptkashi Weather - pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.
Day 02: Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Guptkashi (30kms by road & 19kms Trek one way) Height: 3384 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, drive for Sonprayag for trekking of Kedarnath (if you are going by trekking you have to leave hotel too early in the morning) Enjoy Kedanrath Darshan & trek back to Guarikund. Later drive for Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you to your pre-book Helipad. After coming back to helipad our car will drop you at Hotel for rest.
By Trek: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag then you have to take local jeep for Gaurikund & then your trek will start for Kedarnath. After darshan you follow same & back to Sonprayag.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as PanchKedar.
Kedarnath Weather - Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists.
Day 03: Guptkashi Badrinath (220kms/9-10hrs) Height: 3133 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There is other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the 3 kms of Badrinath ji. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Badrinath ji is one of the 'Ancient Four Dhams' and one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bath before entering the Badrinath temple.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. From Badrinath out of which 2 kms. Is motorable up to Mana.
BhimPul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where VedVyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.
Day 04: Badrinath Joshimath Rudraprayag (160kms/7hrs drive one way) Height: 895 MTS.
Morning after breakfast, driver for Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit on the way Narsingh Temple in Joshimath later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of NarSingh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that the day the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at BhavishyaBadri.
Rudraprayag is one of the PanchPrayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River. It is confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy town is located 86 km from Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag Weather - Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 35-40 degree Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 20 deg to 05 deg.
Day 05: Rudraprayag Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh 'place of sages' is celebrated as spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Later visit Rishikesh Temples Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Later drop at Haridwar.
Rishikesh: Named after the Lord Vishnu, Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus. Located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India it is also known as the yoga center of the world and is home to many world renowned ashrams. Rishikesh styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. The fast-flowing Ganges is surrounded by forested hills inside the city. Apart from temples and ashrams Rishikesh is now a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalaya.
What's Included?
1. Meals as per package at Do Dham Yatra (Breakfast+Dinner)
2. Neat, clean and hygienic accommodation on sharing basis.
3. Cab for sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary.
4. Driver allowance, Toll tax parking.
5. Transportation fare.
6. Staying accommodation.
What's not Included?
1. Guide and Entrance fees during Sightseeing.
2. Extended stay due to any reason.
3. Donations at Temples
4. Porter charges.
5. Camera charges.
6. Extra transportation fare.
7. Any meals other than those specified in including list.
8. Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’.
Things to take
1. Raincoat with hood
2. Warm woolen socks
3. Warm gloves
4. Thermal vest
5. Pair of ankle-high walking boots
6. Paper tissue and Handkerchiefs
7. Monkey cap and Sun cap
8. Towels (one big and one small)
9. Personal first aid kit
10. Toilet kit
11. Flashlight with extra batteries (3 sets)
12. Sun Glasses, Woolen gloves
13. Water bottles- Unbreakable (min 1 litters capacity)
14. Rain gear
15. Walking stick
16. Camera and Film and extra batteries for electronic camera
17. Warm windproof jacket
18. Cotton Pants
19. Cotton Full Sleeve T-shirts
20. Track Pants
21. Warm Pullover
Hotel terms & conditions
- Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices. All the email conversations will be also part of your contract with us once you make the booking.
- There is no deluxe facilities in Kedarnathji due to high altitude. There only serve you bed system.
- As per the directive given by the Government of India, all Indian/Foreign Nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check-in. valid identifications documents are: Passport & Visa together, Voters Id card, Current Drivers License, Aadhar Card. All the documents must include a photograph.
- Hotel / camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues.
- Generally hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs and checkout time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirm early check in or late checkout will be chargeable if not included in cost. Kindly contact hotel directly if you want complimentary early check in or late check out.
- If meals are included in package it will be served at set menu basis in a buffet menu / fixed / meal credit. Any items which are not in their in ideal Buffet / Fixed menu will be charged extra at the time of consumption. Hotels decide the menu and options of items for menu. Some hotels having Meal credit policy instead of Buffet or Fixed Menu during low occupancy in hotel – This meal credit amount is decided by hotel management – if bills goes above the given meal credit amount then extra amount should be paid directly at respective hotel. Room service for the food or packing is charged extra at many hotels. Normally in Chardham you will get north Indian type food only and most of the standard and deluxe hotels give thali if meals are included in package.
- Breakfast Timing: 07:00 Am to 09:00 AM And Dinner: 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM (About the timing you can contact hotel management before.)
- Normally for extra bed on double sharing rooms many hotels has rollaway bed while rest of the hotels provide extra mattress only. If you are not comfortable with mattress system instead of bed let us know in advance.
- In hill areas or Chardham many hotels don’t have ac so if you insist ac only kindly confirm with the company regarding the same. Lift facility & power back up is not available in most of the hotels in Chardham. Wifi facility and room heater is mostly chargeable but don’t expect good wifi in Chardham hotels due to network issues most of the time.
- Most of the hotels in Chardham are not running full year so don’t expect similar service and room quality like you get in Haridwar Rishikesh in the same price range. Especially in may June and other busy days the budget/standard hotels in Chardham can cost more than deluxe hotel in Haridwar Rishikesh or Delhi. Also if you want to stay good hotels with good reviews you need to book at least 3 months before in may June and 1-2 month before in Oct Nov season as good hotels are mostly booked in advance by groups. In Kedarnath there is only basic dharamshala / budget hotel type basic facility only even if your package is luxury in Kedarnath don’t expect even deluxe rooms.
Vehicle Terms & Conditions:
- AC will not work in all hill areas or stopped / parked vehicle. Hill areas will start from Dehradun onwards as well from Rishikesh onwards and ac will not work beyond those points.
- Vehicle will be permitted to use for sightseeing points on the route and inside the city limits or which is mentioned in itinerary. For additional sightseeing, off route sightseeing, sightseeing not inside the city limits or substitute sightseeing kindly contact company. Refund is not possible if any particular sightseeing point is not covered. In case you want some excursions kindly inform company in advance or discuss these things with company rather than driver. All nearby sightseeing points should be covered together. However in case of sometime issues with some particular place we can adjust. In Chardham route some of the places are not on the way like Trijuginarayan, Lakhamandal, Auli, Kalimath, Neelkanth Mahadev, AdiBadri, BhavishyaBadri etc. Kindly contact directly to company in case you want to include these places rather than driver.
- Rates for extra sightseeing places Pay driver directly
- Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.
- We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.
- In case the driver is not cooperative kindly contact company on the spot.
- Driver will not drive on No-entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jam. Normal working hours of driver is 12 hrs in case you want services more than 12 hours in a day kindly inform us in advance.
- In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.
- Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mentions email conversation before booking)
- In case you want multiple visit to the some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.
- Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination rates may be change)
- The rates are subject to change, depending on the fluctuation of diesel/Petrol prices in India. If the prices increased more than 5 % than the time of booking we will increase the rate even if the rates are confirmed earlier.
- Company reserves the right to give you a similar car if the car you booked is unavailable.
- At many of the tourist destination / hill station - some of the road / shopping market / mall road have "NO ENTRY" for all / some bigger tourist vehicles depends on destination along with time restrictions also. In this kind of situation guest have to manage another available mode of transport with an additional cost and on direct payment basis, this cost is not included in ideal package inclusion.
- Some time vehicle parking area little far from the sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking at their own cost.
- No refund for short stay or unveiled facilities.
- No cancellation or any refund will be made if situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslide, climatic conditions or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government, political or national crisis, road blocks, heavy snow fall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes, strikes or problems at airlines, rails, buses, hotels or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational and technical issues, route and flight cancellations or due to which the customer could not reach the destination and which is beyond our control.
- Company is not responsible for any accident/injury/death/theft of person or property during the course of the tour.
- All rights reserved to management to cancel any service without any refund until full advance amount towards the service is received from the customer and accepted by company.
- Company Here by expressly disclaims any implied warranties imputed by the laws of any jurisdictions or country other than India. Company considers itself and intends to the jurisdictions only of the court of Haridwar, Uttarakhand India.
| Rates per vehicle A/C Per day at Hills | |||
| Vehicle | Indigo /Dzire/Etios | Innova /Tavera/Bolero | Tempo 12 seat |
| Rate | INR 300/- | INR 400/- | INR 500/- |
| Destinations | Small car | Innova /Tavera/Bolero | Tempo Traveller |
| LakhaMandal | INR 500/- | INR 700/- | INR 1000/- |
| Triyuginarayn | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
| Kalimath | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
| Auli | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
| Neelkhanth | INR 1000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 2000/- |
About Helicopter in Kedarnath:
- Valid identification is required as well as biometric registration.
- There are 3 different helipad locations (Phata, Sirsi and Agatsya Muni) and ticket will be booked according to availability. If your hotel is far from helipad you need to start early to reach on time. If you prefer particular helipad only kindly contact company before making payment.
- If the helicopters are not flying for any reason like weather or other reason we will be not responsible. You will get your money for helicopter ticket cost refund but date change will be difficult for us. In case of cancelation of flight for the day due to any reason, the current day passenger will be given priority over previous day passenger. Previous passengers may be accommodated subject to availability of seats; else full fare will be refunded. No extra refund for meals / accommodation / transport will be provided only helicopter ticket cost will be refund.
- Aerial photography from helicopter is prohibited.
- Reporting time for Helicopter is as per the aviation company information on ticket and we will be not able to change it and if you don’t reach on reporting time no refund is possible. All passengers should report at the given reporting time, the boarding may take place any time after that depending on traffic and flight schedule. Boarding time can take 2 hrs also after reporting but guest must reach on time according reporting time.
- The same day return passengers will get only 2 hrs for darshan at Kedarnath Ji Dham.
- Priority Darshan passes (VIP tickets) for Kedarnath temple for same day passenger will be charged as per rates decided by Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC). Approx 1100 to RS 2500 Per Person. That amount you have to pay as per crowd & committee instruction at the helipad.
- Seating of the passengers will be depending on the helicopter load carriage and guests may have to be divided in separate flights.
- Two way passengers will have priority over one way passengers.
- Night halt passengers will be booked for 1400 hrs onwards flights only. Reporting time at Kedarnath helipad, next day for return flights, will be 0600 hrs. Night halt passengers will be allowed to stay at Kedarnath after the declaration by Govt. of Uttarakhand
- Passenger weight more than 80 kg have to pay additional Rs 150/kg for additional weight. Weight will be calculated individually and will not be offset with another passenger.
- Passengers are entitled only one piece of baggage weighing not more than 2 kilograms, any additional piece of baggage will not be allowed.
- Children above 2 years of age will be provided with a seat and will be charged full fare. For infants less than two years is free and no seat will be provided to the infants.
- Aviation company liability in case of any injury death or damage or lost of property etc will depend on civil aviation rules and regulations (Carriage by air act as per the latest rules). All disputes regarding this should be between particular aviation services Provider Company and guest directly and India Easy Trip will not be liable.
PAYMENT
- 40 % advance and balance at the time of trip start.
Refund Policy
- 30 Days before full Refund
- 15 Days before no refund.
- Helicopter cancelation as per helicopter policy.
Policy of Helicopter Cancellation Charges
| Type of Cancelation | Refund |
| 3 Days or less than 3 days | No Refund |
| 3-15 Days | 70% Refund (After deducting bank transaction fee) |
| Before 15 Days or any time after booking confirm) | 80% Refund (After deducting bank transaction fee) |
| Cancelation due to weather or any other reason | 100% Refund (After deducting bank transaction fee) |
| No show at reporting time | No refund |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the distance between Do Dham Yatra(Badrinath and Kedarnath)?
It is 218 km from Kedarnath to Badrinath. Among Kedarnath and Badrinath there are no direct flights, trains or buses. A taxi from Kedarnath to Badrinath is the most comfortable, quickest, and cheapest route to get to Kedarnath.
2. Which month is best for Badrinath Dham Yatra?
The best time to stay in Badrinath. Badrinath has a calm, snowy climate almost throughout the year. The high season is visitable between May and June to September and October. With the start of the Monsoon season, Badrinath is under heavy precipitation and a decrease in temperature.
3. Are there taxi services available in Kedarnath?
As a major pilgrimage destination for devotees, Gaurikund is the closest roadway to Kedarnath for tourists and pilgrims with a wide number of car rental services. Taxis rate depending on the requested vehicle and covered the kilometers.
4. How is the food and accommodation Facility in Badrinath?
Badrinath has a large number of high-quality restaurants, which offer a wide variety of cuisine.
Accommodation in Badrinath is not a problem, as many hotels and ashrams provide good accommodation.
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Note: Children above 3 year’s will be charged for full seat.
Weather Forcast
May (-7℃ to 18 ℃) reasonably cold temperature changes from 7 to 18. June (-10℃ to 20 ℃) wonderful temperature changes from 10 to 20. July (-7℃ to 18 ℃) wonderful temperature fluctuates from 7 to 18. August (-7℃ to 15 ℃) modestly chilly temperature changes from 7 to 15. September (-7℃ to 15 ℃) moderately cold temperature varies from 7 to 15. October (-5℃ to 14 ℃) cold temperature shifts from 5 to 14 . November (-4℃ to 14 ℃) cold temperature differs from 4 to 14 .
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