Do Dham Yatra-by trek

Package Overview

In this travel plan you are exploring Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Do Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'do' means two and 'dham' refers to religious destinations.
The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summers (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). It is believed that one should complete the Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Haridwar- Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. The journey can be completed by road or by air (helicopter services are available).
Trip starts from HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR end.
So, above all the places are waiting for your visit. SUNBIRD team will provide you all the services with hassle free process.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVE HARIDWAR

  Guest will be received by our representative at Haridwar railway station / Dehradun. Transfer to Hotel. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening enjoy the Ganga Aarti (by walking or by local vehicle - own). Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Hotspots Har Ki Pauri
  • Themes Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Hotel R C [ 2 Star ]
• Day 2 : HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI / SONPRAYAG (220km / 8hrs)

  At 07:00am start drive towards Guptkashi. Enroute 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 on arrival in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

  • Themes Adventure, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Kedar view hotel [ 2 Star ]
• Day 3 : GUPTKASHI / SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH (30km drive + 22km trek)- oneway

  Very early morning with packed breakfast from hotel, proceed to Kedarnath. To reach Kedarnath you have two options. One if by trekking or other is by Air via Helicopter (helicopter ride optional cost-Advance booking is highly recommended).
  
  You can book Helicopter ticket from - https://heliservices.uk.gov.in/home.aspx
  
  At Sonprayag all documents (yatra registration certificate + ID proof copy) will be check by UK checking officer (local police).
  
  By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer to Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sirsi etc) as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket previous day. Different aviation has different location for their helicopter service. Our driver will provide you both pick and drop to hotel to Helipad. At arrival in Kedarnath reach to Kedarnath Temple. Visit Kedarnath Temple. After darshan return to the helipad. Take return helicopter. Our driver will pick up you from helipad and take you to your hotel.
  
  By Trek: To reach Kedarnath by trekking route first you have to reach Sonprayag - Gaurikund. Drive to Sonprayag early in the morning, our car will drop to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag 5 kms drive to Gaurikund by local jeep is available, sharing basis jeeps guests can book directly at own cost. Gaurikund to Kedarnath is further 22 Kms trek. Due to long trek guests needs to start very early in the morning. Get packed breakfast from hotel to start early. Horse / Pony / Palakhi is also available for trekking at Gaurikund (you have to reach early). Guests can book that at own cost (price not fix, it can be change due to heavy rush). Visit Kedarnath Temple. Later trek down to Gaurikund. Take jeep to Sonprayag at own cost. Our driver will pick up you from Sonprayag and take you to your hotel. Overnight stay.
  
  Note: If you wish to stay at Kedarnath, will be (optional cost-by own, there are so many stay available like - hotel, guest house, lodge, tent category wise but you have to book on prior basis otherwise it will cost more expensive during peak time)
  --Kedarnath journey / trekking can be hectic due to weather conditions or huge devotees gathering, so be prepare for the same.

  • Hotspots Kedarnath Temple
  • Themes Adventure, Trekking, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Kedar view hotel [ 2 Star ]
• Day 4 : KEDARNATH - GUPTKASHI / SONPRAYAG

  After morning darshan (Kedarnath), start trek down to Gaurikund. Take jeep to Sonprayag at own cost. Our driver will pick up you from Sonprayag and take you to your hotel. Overnight stay.

  • Themes Adventure, Trekking, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Kedar view hotel [ 2 Star ]
• Day 5 : GUPTKASHI / SONPRAYAG – BADRINATH (230km / 8-9hrs)

  Morning after breakfast, transfer 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 are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh of the Saraswati River”. Just within the three kms of Badrinath. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

  • Hotspots Badrinath Temple
  • Themes Adventure, Trekking, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Bharat Guest House [ 2 Star ]
• Day 6 : BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (160km / 5-6hrs)

  Morning enjoy the after breakfast, transfer to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit on the way Darshan of VishuPrayag, Narsingh Temple in Joshimath, KarnPrayag and NandPrayag. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.

  • Themes Adventure, Trekking, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Hotel Tulshi [ 2 Star ]
• Day 7 : RUDRAPRAYAG – HARIDWAR (160km / 5-6hrs)

  After breakfast check out from Rudraprayag and transfer to Haridwar. Later drop at Haridwar / Dehradun railway station / Airport.

  • Themes Adventure, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Hotel Tulshi [ 2 Star ]

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• Welcome Drink
• Accommodation
• Insurance
• Veg Meals

Exclusions

• Airfare / Train fare
• Any other meals / beverages
• Helicopter ticket to kedarnath (optional)
• Any riding / personal activities charges
• Any local Guide charges
• Pony ride, Palki ride etc
• Room heater at hill station (spot chargeable)
• All entrance fees where ever applicable
• 02 dham darshan registration (service charge applicable)
• GST 5% applicable on total billing

Price & Rates

Accommodation

Package Start From

• Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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