Kedarnath & Badrinath Yatra
Overview
A 7-day guided Do Dham yatra from Bengaluru covering the Char Dham shrines of Kedarnath (via a 19-km Himalayan trek from Sonprayag) and Badrinath, with darshan at Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul and the origin of the Saraswati River, and a spiritual close at the ghats and ashrams of Rishikesh.
Day-wise Itinerary
- 1
Dehradun → Guptkashi / Sitapur
Arrival at Dehradun Airport / Railway Station. Drive towards Guptkashi via Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag and Agastyamuni. Check in and visit the Ardhnarishwar Temple in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 2
Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Kedarnath
After breakfast and the mandatory medical check-up, proceed to Sonprayag and begin the 19 km trek to Kedarnath (pony / palki / pithu / helicopter can be availed at additional cost). Visit Kedarnath Temple for darshan and the evening Aarti. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
- 3
Kedarnath → Sonprayag → Guptkashi
After morning darshan at Kedarnath Temple, trek down to Sonprayag and drive to Guptkashi. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 4
Guptkashi → Badrinath
After breakfast, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in and visit Badrinath Temple for the evening Aarti. Overnight stay at Badrinath.
- 5
Badrinath → Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag / Kirtinagar
Take the holy dip at Tapt Kund and visit Badrinath Temple. Continue to Mana Village to see Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul, Brahma Kapal and the origin of the Saraswati River. Drive via Joshimath and check in for overnight stay.
- 6
Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag / Kirtinagar → Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh. Visit Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Bharat Mata Mandir, Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan. Optional Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 7
Rishikesh → Dehradun Departure
After breakfast, drive to Dehradun Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.
Hotel Details
| Location | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi / Sitapur | Well-appointed Hotel / Similar | 2 Nights |
| Kedarnath | Basic Guesthouse / Similar | 1 Night |
| Badrinath | Well-appointed Hotel / Similar | 1 Night |
| Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag / Kirtinagar | Well-appointed Hotel / Similar | 1 Night |
| Rishikesh | Well-appointed Hotel / Similar | 1 Night |
Inclusions
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Accommodation on double / twin-sharing basis at well-appointed hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner as per hotel fixed menu and meal timings
- Transfers and sightseeing by Non-A/c vehicle as per the itinerary
- A/c vehicle only in Dehradun and Rishikesh (if applicable)
- Driver allowance, fuel, road tax, state tax, parking, permit charges and night-halt charges
- All applicable hotel taxes
Exclusions
- Airfare / Flight Tickets
- Lunch and any meals other than the inclusions
- Porter charges during the Kedarnath trek
- Pony, palki, pithu or helicopter charges for the Kedarnath trek
- Monument, temple and cave entry fees
- Tour guide services
- Temple donations, VIP / special darshan charges and religious offerings
- Travel insurance
- Additional expenses due to bad weather, landslides, roadblocks, natural calamities, flight/train delays, extended stay or circumstances beyond control
- Personal expenses — telephone calls, laundry, beverages, liquor, room service and tips
- Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Suitable For
Best Season
Booking Policy
- 45 or more days before departure — 40% advance
- Between 44 to 30 days before departure — 60% advance
- Between 29 to 10 days before departure — 100% advance
Cancellation Policy
- 30 or more days before departure — 50% refund
- Between 29 to 10 days before departure — no refund
Notes
- Hotel check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Subject to availability.
- Rooms and hotels listed are indicative — alternates of similar standard may be arranged.
- Rates are valid for Indian nationals only and may change during peak season, long weekends and festivals.
- Fuel, tax or government levy increases will be charged at actuals.
- Anoop Holidays acts as a booking and coordination agent and is not liable for delays, cancellations or losses caused by airlines, hotels, weather or force majeure.
