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8-Day Do Dham — Kedarnath and Badrinath

The two Garhwal shrines without the Yamunotri and Gangotri legs — for anyone with a week rather than a fortnight. Registrations handled, and a helicopter upgrade available for the Kedarnath climb.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar
Pick up and the drive to Haridwar. Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri.
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Haridwar
Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi
North along the Alaknanda through Devprayag and Rudraprayag.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Guptkashi
Day 3: Kedarnath
Drive to Gaurikund and the climb to Kedarnath. Night at the shrine.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Kedarnath
Day 4: Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Morning darshan and the descent back to Guptkashi.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Guptkashi
Day 5: Guptkashi to Badrinath
North via Joshimath. Evening aarti at Badrinath.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Badrinath
Day 6: Badrinath and Mana
Morning darshan, Mana village and Vyas Gufa, then down to Joshimath.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Joshimath
Day 7: Joshimath to Rishikesh
The drive down along the Alaknanda.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Rishikesh
Day 8: Departure
Drive to Delhi or Dehradun.
Meals
Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Kedarnath and Badrinath with registrations arranged
Helicopter upgrade available from Phata or Sersi
Mana village and the Saraswati river
Ganga aarti at Haridwar
The panch prayag confluences on the drive

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast and dinner
All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle with a hill-experienced driver
Forest permits and park entry where the itinerary names them
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and green tax

What's not included

Airfare or train fare to Dehradun, Delhi or Kathgodam
Lunch throughout
Pony, palki and helicopter charges on the yatra routes
Safari jeep and park fees at Corbett unless stated
Ski hire, ropeway tickets and rafting unless the itinerary names them

Pickup point

Dehradun or Delhi — Kathgodam for the Kumaon itineraries

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Char Dham helicopter tickets and Kedarnath registrations are issued in your name and are non-refundable once booked. The yatra routes close for landslides and weather; unused services are refunded, but a shortened yatra is not a cancelled trip.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Char Dham yatra open and close?

The gates open around Akshaya Tritiya in late April or early May and close at Bhai Dooj in early November. Exact dates are announced each year by the temple committees. July and August fall inside the monsoon — the roads are open but landslides are frequent and the drive is genuinely risky.

Do I need to register for Kedarnath and Badrinath?

Yes. Uttarakhand runs a compulsory yatra registration with a daily cap at each shrine. We register you and carry the passes, but the cap means late bookings can be refused outright — book the yatra packages a month ahead, not a week.

How fit do I need to be for the Kedarnath walk?

It is 16 km from Gaurikund with about 1,500 m of ascent, and most people take eight to ten hours. Ponies and palkis are available at your own cost, and a helicopter from Phata or Sersi cuts it to minutes. If you have a heart condition, take the helicopter and tell us at booking.

When is the Valley of Flowers actually in bloom?

The valley opens on 1 June and closes on 4 October, but the bloom peaks between mid-July and late August — which is also the monsoon, so expect rain and leeches on the trail. June is dry and green with few flowers; September is clear with the last of them.

Is Auli reliable for skiing?

January to mid-March, usually. Auli depends on natural snow with artificial backup, and a weak winter means thin cover. If skiing is the whole point of the trip, book late January or February and keep a day spare.

Ready to book Do Dham — Kedarnath and Badrinath?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

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Runs on any date you choose — tell us when and we will confirm availability.

Tour Option

Twin Sharing₹35,999

Uttarakhand

Char Dham, Corbett and the Valley of Flowers.

Know Before You Go

When does the Char Dham yatra open and close?The gates open around Akshaya Tritiya in late April or early May and close at Bhai Dooj in early November. Exact dates are announced each year by the temple committees. July and August fall inside the monsoon — the roads are open but landslides are frequent and the drive is genuinely risky.
Do I need to register for Kedarnath and Badrinath?Yes. Uttarakhand runs a compulsory yatra registration with a daily cap at each shrine. We register you and carry the passes, but the cap means late bookings can be refused outright — book the yatra packages a month ahead, not a week.
How fit do I need to be for the Kedarnath walk?It is 16 km from Gaurikund with about 1,500 m of ascent, and most people take eight to ten hours. Ponies and palkis are available at your own cost, and a helicopter from Phata or Sersi cuts it to minutes. If you have a heart condition, take the helicopter and tell us at booking.

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