Destinations Covered: Do Dham  Kedarnath – Badrinath

Day 01: Arrival Haridwar/Rishikesh

Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Time permiting visit Har ki Pauri for Aarti in Haridwar or Arti at Parmartha Ashram in Rishikesh.

Lunch on your own.

Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 02: Haridwar/Rishikesh – Guptkashi/Sitapur (190 Kms/ 8 to 9 hrs)

Early morning after breakfast leave for Guptkashi/Rampur/Sitapur. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town.

Lunch on your own.

Guptkashi :

Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda (‘khanda’ means “sector”), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraparyag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one in Varanasi (Kashi). The other well-known temple here is dedicated to Ardhanareshvara, a half man half woman form of Shiva and Parvati. The name Guptakashi has legendary significance linked to the Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata .Its religious importance is considered next to that of Varanasi, believed to be the most pious of all Hindu pilgrimage places.

The temple town is located on the way to the Kedarnath, one of the Chota Char Dhams and Panch Kedar. It has the scenic backdrop of the snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba and enjoys a salubrious weather throughout the year.

Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi/Rampur/Sitapur hotel/Camps. 

Day 03: Guptkashi/Sitapur (30Kms) – Sitapur/Sonprayag (3Kms by Company Jeep) – Sonprayag/Gaurikund (5 Kms by local jeep)-Gaurikund/Kedarnath (20 Kms trek /07-08 hrs)

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where you will proceed to Gaurikund by Local Jeep and then start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek  from Gaurikund (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting “Jai Bholenath.” Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies.  On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges.

Kedarnath:

Kedarnath Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in India.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges.

Day 04: Kedarnath/Gaurikund (20 Kms trek) – Gaurikund/Sonprayag (5 Kms by Local Jeep) – Sonprayag/Sitapur (3 Kms by Company Jeep) – Sitapur/Guptkashi (30 Kms)

Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Camps / Lodges. Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and then proceed to Sonprayag by Local Jeep. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel (Sitapur)/Guptkashi.

Breakfast and Lunch on your own.

Dinner and Overnight at Rampur /Sitapur/Guptkashi. 

Day 05: Sitapur/Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (240 Kms / 8to 9 hrs)

This morning, you check out of the hotel  and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Lunch on your own. Later back to hotel.

Badrinath:

Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu which is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple and town form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag – Srinagar (185 Kms/7 to 8 hrs)

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Srinagar via Karanprayag & Rudraprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel.

Lunch on your own.

Badrinath:

Mana Village: Mana is a village in the district of Chamoli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, located at an altitude of 3,200 meters. Mana is the last Indian village situated at Indo-China Border.

Vyas Gufa:

At a distance of 5.5 Km from Badrinath Bus Stand, Vyas Gufa is an ancient cave located on the banks of Saraswati River at Man Village in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Vyas Gufa is believed to be the place where sage Vyas composed the Mahabharata epic with the help of Lord Ganesha.A distinct feature of the temple is the roof which resembles the pages from the collection of his holy scripts.

Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel. 

Day 07: Srinagar – Devprayag – Rishikesh (145 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)

Morning after breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Dodham (Kedarnath & Badrinath) journey. Drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Late afternoon visit Geeta Ashram, Parmartha Ashram and Bhoothnath Mandir and arti at Parmarth Ashram.    Lunch on your own.

Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel.                                                                                     

Day 08: Leave Rishikesh                

In time transfer to the Airport/Railway station to connect your Flight/Railway station to proceed for onward destination.