As per the Hindu legends, somewhere the 8th century the respectful saint Adi Shankracharya had laid the foundation stone of these holy shrines in Badrinath and Kedarnath which is now referred to as Do Dham yatra or Kedarnath dham and Badrinath dham yatra. This do dham yatra of Badrinath and Kedarnth is completed in 7days from Delhi. One can customize Kedarnath and Badrinath yatra from Dehradun or Haridwar too. This Kedarnath and Badrinath yatra tour package offers tours of religious cities of Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Joshimath, Rudraprayag and Haridwar. You will be amazed by the beauties of Mother nature during your journey, this part of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand is truly blessed by mother nature. Kedarnath dham is the most important Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and Badrinath dham is a very important and sacred pilgrimage site for Vaishnavite in India. Badrinath is one of the four dhams of Hindu religion. kedarnath and badrinath yatra package, badrinath kedarnath tour package by helicopter, char dham yatra package cost
Itinerary at Glance :-
Day 01:- Arrive Delhi to Rishikesh and Rishikesh local tour and Stay (240k ms/6hrs)
On arrival at Delhi Airport/ Railway station, meet and greet our representative then drive to Rishikesh on your Kedarnath And Badrinath tour package, Rishikesh holds a very special place in India as per Hindu religion. Rishikesh is a religious town in Uttarakhand situated on the bank of holy river Ganges and is surrounded by a huge Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. Rishikesh is the city famous as a center for studying yoga and meditation also called Yoga capital of the world. On arrival check in Hotel. Post check-in hotel in Rishikesh, go for places to visit in Rishikesh starts with sacred Temples and Gahts, Visit two famous hanging bridges Laxman Jhulla and Ram Jhulla, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Triveni Ghat, Muni Ki Reti, Swarg Ashram and Shivananda Ashram. Evening participate in the famous Ganga aarti. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 02:- Rishikesh to Guptkashi or Sitapur (210Kms / 8 hrs)
After yummy breakfast check out from the hotel in Rishikesh and drive to Guptkashi or Sitapur on your Kedarnath dham yatra and Badrinath Dham yatra, Guptakashi/ Sitapur which is 190-220 kms from Rishikesh. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free after a long road journey to explore the Guptakashi town. Overnight stay in Guptkashi or Sitapur.
Guptakashi which is a fairly large town of Garhwal region located at 1,320 metres elevation above the sea level in the Kedar-Khanda (khanda means sector), It is in Garhwal part of Uttarakhand in Rudraprayag district. It is famous for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, which is very similar to the one in Varanasi (Kashi). The other well-known temple here is dedicated to Ardhanareshvara, half man and half woman form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The Guptakashi has legendary significance linked to the Pandavas, the heroes of the Mahabharata. Its religious importance is considered next to that of Varanasi or Kashi. The temple town is located on the way to the Kedarnath Temple of Lord Shiva, one of the Chota Char Dhams and Panch Kedar. It has the breathtaking backdrop of the snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba in winters.
Day 03:- Guptakashi/ Sitapur to Kedarnath temple darshan and Kedarnath temple to Sitapur/Guptakashi (30kms/7 Kms drives + 20 Km trek / 07-08 Hrs)
Early morning drop at Sonprayag on your Ek Dham Kedarnath yatra for pony ride or at your helipad as per your chopper timing. For Pony take sharing cab to Gaurikund from Sonprayag, From Gaurikund you will start your 16 kms journey to Kedarnath dham trek with pony or Doli (Cost Not Included). River Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Holy river Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund, you may take bath at a hot spring at Gaurikund. Chant with other pilgrims on the way who are coming from all around India chanting Jai Bholenath or Har Har Mahadev or Jai Shiv Shambho. Sometimes huge mist would envelop the mountains and slowly it would go away, revealing a shiny blinding-white snow capped peak. On Arrival go for darshan of Lord Shiva inside Kedarnath temple, you will be amazed by the beauty of this Holy town, After darshan click as many pics you want to capture the temple with stunning mountains in the background. Later report to your boarding location for Helicopter or pick up location for ponies. On arrival at Phatta/Sersi Helipad or Sonprayag drop at your hotel in Guptkashi or Sitapur. Overnight at a hotel in Sitapur.
Kedarnath
Ancient Kedarnath Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is 3000yrs old and established by Adi Shankaracharya. It is on the beautiful Himalayan range of Garhwal on the bank of Holy Mandakini River in Kedarnath. Kedarnath is a small holy town surrounded by snow capped Himalyan range mountains and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district. Kedarnath is one the most holiest Lord shiva Jyotirlingas out of 12 Jyotirlingas. Millions of devotees from all across India and abroad visit this temple to take blessings of Lord Shiva. Best time to Visit Kedarnath is summertime from May to June and September to Diwali time every year.
Day 04:- Guptakashi / Sitapur to Badrinath and Badrinath temple Darshan ( 190 Kms / 8-9 hrs)
This morning post healthy breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Badrinath dham via Joshimath, reach Badrinath after a long road journey. Badrinarayan Temple or Badrinath temple is a Hindu god Lord Vishnu temple which is located in the Badrinath town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Badrinath is one of the most important and religious holy towns for Hindus situated on the bank of river Alaknanda. Badrinath is one of most important four sites in Char Dham pilgrimage as per Hindu religion other three are Rameshwara, Dwarka (Gujarat) and Jagath Puri (in Orissa). On arrival check-in to the hotel. After relaxing for a few hrs post long journey, In evening go for Badrinath temple darshan of Badrinath Dham Yatra, But before temple visit you have to go to Tapt Kund which is Hot Spring for bath and then go to the temple. Badrinath temple was re-established as a main pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the 8th century. Post darshan returns back to the hotel for Night stay.
Day 05:- Badrinath to Rudraprayag/Srinagar via Joshimath (160kms/6hrs)
Start this day by taking the blessings of Lord Vishnu at Badrinath temple on your Badrinath tour package from Delhi. The Badrinath temple is a very important and sacred pilgrimage site for Vaishnavite in India. Post darshan return back to your hotel in Badrinath and after tempting breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Rudraprayag on the way you may go for important places to visit in Badrinath or major attraction or Badrinath such as Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Later drive to Srinagar via Joshimath and Rudraprayag, In Joshimath if time permits visit Vishnuprayag, Purnagiri Mandir, Bhavishya Kedar Temple, Narsingh Mandir and many more, post places to see in Joshimath or Things to do in Joshimath continue your drive towards Srinagar via Rudraprayag which is 6hrs drive, Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag or five Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of meeting of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival at Rudraprayag/Srinagar, Check-in to hotel and rest is free for visiting temples and city. Overnight at Rudraprayag hotel.
Day 06:- Rudraprayag/Srinagar to Haridwar and Haridwar sightseeing tour( 160kms/6hrs )
After mouthwatering breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to other Important spiritual town of Haridwar, it is an ancient and holy city of India, People from all across India comes here for taking holy dip in river Ganges. Post Check in at Hotel go for places to visit in Haridwar tour starts with Daksh Prajapati Temple, Parad (Mercury) Shivling in Kankhal Region, Anandmai Ashram, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi (both by ropeway, own expense), Famous Bharat Mata Mandir, etc . By evening visit Har Ki Pauri to participate in the holy Ganges Aarti. Later back to your Hotel for night stay. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07:- Haridwar to Delhi Drop (220km/6hrs)
Today post healthy breakfast, checkout from the hotel in Haridwar and you will be transferred to Delhi airport/railway station for your onward return journey. Return home with sweet memories of Beauty of the Kedarnath and Badrinath Tour package or kedarnath and badrinath yatra or kedarnath and badrinath from delhi. Thank you...!