Tour Overview
The Do Dham Yatra takes in the two most visited shrines of the Char Dham: Kedarnath, the Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva at about 3,580 m, and Badrinath, the temple of Lord Vishnu on the Alaknanda at about 3,300 m. It suits pilgrims with less time, older travellers who would rather not attempt all four dhams, and anyone returning to complete the two shrines they missed.
You travel with your own private car and driver in Delhi: one car and one driver from the plains to the shrines and back, stopping wherever you need. The car stays with you through the mountain stretches where shared transport is slow and crowded. For all four shrines, see our 10 Nights 11 Days Char Dham Yatra, or compare every option on our Char Dham tour packages page.
Tour Price & Inclusions
Price on requestChoose a car-only quote, or ask us to add hotels from budget to premium at every halt. The price depends on your car, dates and group size.
Get My QuoteIncluded
- Private car and driver from Haridwar and back (Delhi pickup and drop on request)
- Fuel, tolls, state taxes, parking and driver allowance
- The driver's food and accommodation on the route
- Flexible daily timings around darshan and the weather
Not Included
- Hotels and meals (we can arrange them at every halt)
- Shared jeep between Sonprayag and Gaurikund
- Pony, palki (doli) or porter on the Kedarnath trek
- Helicopter tickets to Kedarnath (optional)
- Puja fees, donations and tips
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Haridwar to Guptkashi
An early start from Haridwar along the Ganga, past the confluence at Devprayag and up the Alaknanda and Mandakini valleys to Guptkashi, about 220 km and a full day on mountain roads. Overnight in Guptkashi.
≈ 220 km · Devprayag -
Day 2: Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Leave before dawn for Sonprayag, where private cars stop. A shared jeep runs on to Gaurikund, the start of the trek of about 16 km to Kedarnath, on foot, by pony or by palki. Evening aarti at the temple. Overnight at Kedarnath.
Kedarnath trek · Helicopter option -
Day 3: Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Early-morning darshan while the queues are short, and a visit to the Bhairav temple on the ridge above. Trek back down to Gaurikund, where your car and driver are waiting at Sonprayag. Overnight in Guptkashi.
Bhairavnath temple -
Day 4: Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive about 165 km via Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Joshimath to Badrinath. Bathe in the hot spring of Tapt Kund before evening darshan at the Badrinath temple. Overnight in Badrinath.
Tapt Kund · Evening darshan -
Day 5: Badrinath, Mana and Rudraprayag
Morning darshan, then Mana village a few kilometres on, with Bhim Pul and the trail towards Vasudhara Falls for those with energy to spare. After lunch, drive down to Rudraprayag. Overnight in Rudraprayag.
Mana village · Vasudhara trail -
Day 6: Rudraprayag to Haridwar
The return along the Alaknanda through Devprayag and Rishikesh to Haridwar, in time for the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri if you wish. Tour ends, or continue to Delhi.
Devprayag · Rishikesh
Starting in Delhi? We add a day each way: Delhi to Haridwar at the start and Haridwar to Delhi at the end, making it 7 nights 8 days. Want more time at the Ganga? Add our Haridwar and Rishikesh tour.
Before You Go: Registration & Packing
Registration is mandatory. The Uttarakhand government requires every pilgrim to register before the yatra, online on the official Uttarakhand registration portal or at registration counters on the route. Register each traveller with their ID, carry the e-pass or slip, and do it as soon as your dates are fixed, because slots fill in peak season.
Pack for altitude and rain. Both shrines are above 3,000 m, and the weather turns quickly. Bring warm layers even in summer, a raincoat or umbrella, sturdy shoes for the trek, a refillable water bottle and your personal medicines. Travel light: hotel rooms and pony loads are small.
Plan the Kedarnath day carefully. The trek is the hardest part of the yatra. If anyone in your group has heart, breathing or knee problems, consider a pony, a palki or the helicopter, and speak to your doctor before you go.
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