Do Dham Yatra — Kedarnath & Badrinath
The two most revered Dhams — Kedarnath and Badrinath — in one graceful, senior-friendly circuit.
About this journey
Do Dham covers the two Dhams that most pilgrims consider essential — Kedarnath and Badrinath — in six days instead of the full circuit's ten. It exists because a great many travellers cannot take a fortnight away, and because Yamunotri and Gangotri sit in a different river system to the west, which means dropping them removes far more driving than it removes darshan. If you have a week and want the heart of the Yatra, this is the route we recommend without hesitation.
The Kedarnath leg comes first. We drive from Haridwar through Devprayag and Rudraprayag to a stay at Guptkashi or Sonprayag, so that you begin the climb rested rather than straight off a nine-hour drive. The ascent from Gaurikund is sixteen kilometres and takes most walkers six to nine hours; ponies and palkis are arranged in advance at agreed rates, and helicopter shuttles from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi can be added subject to weather. We aim your darshan at the quieter windows rather than the mid-morning crush.
Badrinath follows, and it is a gentler day in every respect — the road runs to within a few hundred metres of the temple, so there is no trek at all. We include Tapt Kund, the hot spring where pilgrims bathe before darshan, and Brahma Kapal on the riverbank, and we build in time for Mana village three kilometres up the road: Bhim Pul over the roaring Saraswati, Vyas Gufa, and for keen walkers the five kilometres out to Vasudhara Falls.
The whole route is run with one vehicle and one driver, carrying oxygen, a basic medical kit and warm layers throughout, with Yatra registration and biometric passes completed before you travel. Do Dham extends naturally in either direction: add Gangotri to make it Teen Dham at eight days, or add a night at Badrinath or Joshimath and continue to Auli for the meadows. Our concierge will rework the days around your dates and your walking appetite before anything is confirmed.
Journey highlights
- Kedarnath darshan by trek, pony or helicopter
- Badrinath darshan with Mana village visit
- Comfortable stays at Guptkashi & Joshimath
- All registrations and permits handled
- Dedicated mountain chauffeur throughout
Day-by-day itinerary
Itinerary is a starting point — every route, stay and pace is tailored around you. Prices vary by season, group size and vehicle.
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Do Dham Yatra — Kedarnath & Badrinath
The Yatra season runs from late April or early May to early November, pausing during peak monsoon (mid-July to August) when the mountain roads can be uncertain. May–June and September–October give the most comfortable weather and the clearest views. Tell us your month and we will advise honestly on conditions.
Indicative one-way starting fares from Haridwar: Rishikesh ₹1,400, Neelkanth ₹2,399, Dehradun ₹2,200, Mussoorie ₹3,400, Dehradun Airport ₹2,400. Longer tours are quoted per day and include fuel, driver allowance, tolls and parking. Our full rate card is on the Rates page — the figure we quote is the figure you pay.
Anywhere in Haridwar at no extra charge — Har Ki Pauri, Devpura, Jwalapur, Bhupatwala, Shantikunj, Patanjali, the railway station or your hotel. We also pick up from Rishikesh, Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport, and can arrange a car from Delhi Airport or anywhere in the NCR for outstation journeys.
UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), bank transfer, all major debit and credit cards, and cash. A small token advance confirms your vehicle and stays; the balance is payable as the journey unfolds. Every payment is receipted on WhatsApp the moment it lands.
Cancel more than 15 days before departure and the token advance is refunded in full, minus any non-refundable hotel or permit charges already paid on your behalf. Between 15 and 7 days we refund half. Inside 7 days the advance is held as credit against a future journey rather than forfeited. Dates can usually be moved free of charge, subject to availability.