DO DHAM YATRA BY ROAD EX DELHI: 7 Nights/ 8 Days
(Kedarnath – Badrinath Ex Delhi)
Day 1: Delhi- Haridwar(250 kms / 05 hrs drive) Pick up from New Delhi railway station/ airport and drive to Haridwar.*Time permitting, visit Har ki Pauri & Mansa Devi mandir (on own). Dinner & O/n at hotel in Haridwar.
Day 2: Haridwar – Guptkashi (210 kms / 08 hrs drive) Today, we drive to Guptkashi along with river Mandakini. (It’s situated at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath). Time permitting, visit Vishwanath Temple and Ardh-Narishwar Temple in evening. Dinner and O/n at hotel/camp in Guptkashi.
Day 3: Guptkashi – Sonprayag - Kedarnath (30 kms /02 hrs drive & 21 kms Trekking) Early morning check out from hotel and keep your luggage at Reception and drive to Sonprayag. Here, guests have to take local vehicle/jeep to reach at Gaurikund (2.5 kms) at own cost (₹ 50 on SIC). After reaching at Gaurikund, you can start trekking for Kedarnath (20 Kms one way). Upon arrival visit Kedarnath check into the hotel/camp which is a basic accommodation with limited facility due to high altitude. Evening attend Sandhya Aarti & Darshan. Have dinner and overnight stay at Kedarnath.
[Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for - Poni Rs 6000/-, Palki 15000/- in season).
Those who are going by Helicopter, need to book tickets online - https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in). (Don’t believe in any other website or any fraudulent person who will offer you ticket through other means)]
(Kedarnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyortirling of Lord Shiva & stand magnificently against the backdrop of Kedarnath range. Mandakini River, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges, originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund.)
Day 4: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (21 kms Trekking & 30 kms /02 hrs drive by road). Check out from the hotel/camp and start trekking early in the morning to return back to Gaurikund. (From Gaurikund, take local vehicle/ jeep @ own cost to reach Sonprayag). Here, our driver will be waiting for you to take back to Guptkashi. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Guptkashi
Day 5: Guptkashi – Pandukeshwar/ Badrinath (200 kms / 08-09 hrs drive) After breakfast,drive to Pandukeshwar (20 Kms before Badrinath)/ Badrinath via Joshimath. (Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath). Upon arrival, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permits. (Before darshan, take a bath in Tapt Kund- a thermal spring on thebanks of river Alaknanda). Other important temples are Sesh Netra temple, Charanpaduka & Urvashi temples. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Pandukeshwar/ Badrinath.
(Badrinath shrine, one of the 4 Dhams, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & is oen of the most celebrated pilgrim spot of country. It is surrounded by Nar & Narayan mountain ranges with the Neelkanth peak providing a splendid backdrop.)
Day 6: Pandukeshwar/Badrinath – Srinagar/Rudraprayag (200 Kms/07-08 Hrs drive) Those who could not visit Badrinath Temple earlier day, will visit Badrinath Temple today. Do the rituals and pooja and back to the hotel. After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for Srinagar via Joshimath (40 kms), Karanprayag (120 km), Rudraprayag (160 kms). Upon arrival at Srinagar, check-in to the hotel. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Srinagar.
Day 7: Rudraprayag/ Srinagar - Rishikesh- Haridwar (160 Kms/05 Hrs drive) Today, we drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh- a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Time permitting, visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Munu Ki Reti in Rishikesh. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Haridwar.
Day 8: Haridwar- Delhi (220km / 05 Hrs drive). Today, transfer to Delhi airport/ railway station. Tour ends with sweet memories
Hotels Used*:
Place | Nights | Deluxe Hotel | Superior Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
Haridwar | 2 | Blue Pine/ Similar | Udman/ Lakshya | Sarovar Portico/Fortune Park by ITC |
Guptkashi | 2 | Mandaar Tesort/ Similar | Chardham Resort/ Sri Kedaram Resort | Amritara Sun Inn/ Shivalik Valley |
Kedarnath | 1 | Bhawan (Sharing basis) | Bhawan (sharing basis) | Bhawan (sharing basis) |
Badrinath/ Pandukeshwar | 1 | Raghuveer/ Similar | New Urvashi/ Om radhey by Kalash | Snow Crest/ Amritara Avadh |
Srinagar/ Rudraprayag | 1 | Urvashi/ Valley Inn- ac room | Mandakini Palace/ Blue Orchid - Ac room | Monal Resort/ Sterling Kastoori |
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No. of Persons | Vehicle Used | Deluxe Cost PP (in INR) | Superior Cost PP (In INR) | Luxury Cost PP (in INR) |
2 | Sedan (non a/c) | 33,500 | 39,500 | 52,500 |
4 | Ertiga (non a/c) | 26,500 | 32,500 | 50,000 |
6 | Innova Crysta (non a/c) | 24,500 | 30,500 | 43,500 |
8 | Tempo Traveler | 24,500 | 30,500 | 43,500 |
8 | Urbania (A/c) | 27,500 | 33,500 | 46,500 |
No. of Persons | Vehicle Used | Deluxe Cost PP (In INR) | Superior Cost PP (In INR) | Luxury Cost PP (in INR) |
2 | Sedan (non a/c) | 30,000 | 34,500 | 45,000 |
4 | Ertiga (non a/c) | 24,000 | 28,500 | 39,000 |
6 | Innova Crysta (non a/c) | 22,000 | 26,500 | 36,500 |
8 | Tempo Traveler (non a/c) | 22,000 | 26,500 | 36,500 |
8 | Urbania (A/c) | 25,000 | 29,500 | 39,500 |
* Kindly note that Chardham sector is still an underdeveloped sector when it comes to facilities/ amenities. Hotels, here are of non-star category. However, we have tried our best to select the best hotels in each category.
Cost Inclusions:
· 7 Nights stay as per above itinerary on twin/dbl sharing basis
· Breakfast and Dinner at Hotels (Buffet/ fixed meal)
· Transport by Non a/c vehicle (as chosen) as per the above itinerary (A/c will be switched off from Rishikesh to Rishikesh)
· All toll tax Parking and driver allowance
Cost Exclusions:
· Airfare or Train fare
· Helicopter, Horse Ride, Doli, Jeep charges, Portages, Laundry
· VIP Darshan, Pind Daan, Pooja, Triyuginarayan Temple
· Any other item not specified in the itinerary.
