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Do Dham Yatra - Kedarbadri
- Difficulty : Easy - Moderate
- Region : Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
- Duration : 6 Days
- Hightest Altitude : 11,750 ft
- Pickup point : Rishikesh/ Haridwar
About Do Dham Yatra
Do Dham Yatra is two Dham yatra of Kedarnath and Badrinath. Also popular as Kedarbadri Yatra, Do Dham is most popular amongst the Char Dham Yatra- Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. These four places are considered to be sacred by the Hindu religion. Kedarnath falls in the Rudraprayag district and Badrinath falls in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state, India.
By reaching Uttarakhand, you can set off your Do Dham yatra either from Rishikesh or Haridwar. If you continue further your journey for Do Dham from Haridwar, then you will go first to Guptkashi. It will take you 7-8 hours to reach Guptkashi. If you like, stay at Guptkashi for the first day or stay at Sonprayag as well so you might have less distance to cover up for the next day and get enough time to rest.
On the second day, you will go further from Guptkashi or Sonprayag to Gaurikund (middle of the way for Kedarnath). At Sonprayag, you have to pass through the biometric process that is free of cost. Sonprayag is situated near the holy Mandakini river. The origin of this river is the Chorabari glacier near the Kedarnath temple. Mandakini River is a tributary of the Alaknanda River.
Now your trekking begins from the Gaurikund to Kedarnath which is around 19 km. The senic beauty of Gaurikund will stun and mesmerize you mind for a while. According to Hindu mythology, there are hot springs in Gaurikund & taking bath in these springs is considered sacred.
On the way, you find the places like Bhimchatti, Jungle Chatti, and Lichauli where the camp facility is available. Going through the Kedarnath trekking route, when you see the picturesque waterfalls flowing in the hills, enchanting views of nature and the sound of birds.
Reaching Kedarnath temple which is located at an altitude of 3584 meters and dedicated to Lord Shiva, you can do worship and offer prayers over here. Being right here at Kedarnath temple is a great feeling of joy and happiness once in a lifetime. On the third day, you will pass through the Guptkashi to Joshimath. Generally, it takes you 6-7 hours (around 145 km.) to reach Joshimath. Badrinath temple is almost 45 km. away from Joshimath. If you wish, you might stay right here at Joshimath on the same day and plan your visit to the Badrinath temple on the fourth day.
Badrinath temple is located at an altitude of 3300 meters which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Reaching all the way to the Badrinath temple and finding the temple in front of you and the beautiful hill behind, the open weather and the mythical Alaknanda river flowing in front of the temple will surely make you spellbound. There is also a Tapt Kund which carries hot springs within it. Often, pilgrims go for a bath in this Kund before going to worship in the Badrinath temple. The Do Dham yatra opening time mainly depends on the weather conditions. Most preferably, this yatra opens for all pilgrims and trekkers from the end of April to the beginning of November.
Day 1 : Haridwar To Guptkashi
You will be required to arrive at Haridwar from there you will be picked up Outside Explorer for a drive to Guptkashi via the beautiful Devprayag and Rudraprayag. Guptkashi will mark the first stop of the Do Dham Yatra. The drive is filled with beautiful sceneries all the way as we travel along the Mandakini river. The 220 Km drive will take about 7 to 8 hours time. Once we reach our destination, you will be checked in the hotel where you can rest and prepare for the big day tomorrow.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Pickup from Haridwar
- Distance - 220 Km
- Duration - 8 to 9 Hours
- Altitude - 1319 m
- Mobile Network - Available
- Stay at Hotel
Day 2: Guptkashi To Kedarnath
On the second day of the Do Dham Yatra, we will be heading towards Kedarnath. Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we will drive for 30 kms to Gaurikund, the short ride takes around 2 hours and we will arrive at Gaurikund from where the trekking towards Kedarnath temple starts. You will also see the Mandakini river which originates from Kedarnath & flows through Gaurikund. The trek distance from Gaurikund to Kedarnath temple is 19 Km and will take anywhere from 10 to 12 hours to complete. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Drive to Gaurikund and Trek to Kedarnath Temple
- Driving distance - 30 Km
- Driving Time - Around 2 Hours
- Trek Distance - 19 Km
- Trekking Time - Around 10 Hours
- Overnight Stay at Kedarnath
Day 3: Kedarnath To Guptkashi
Wake up early in the morning for the Darshan at around 4:45 am. After puja we will return back to the hotel and prepare for the trek back to Gaurikund. Walking on the same route for about 12 hours we will finally reach Gaurikund where a vehicle will be waiting to pick you up and take you to Guptkashi. Dinner & night stay will be at a hotel.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Kedarnath to Gaurikund & Gaurikund to Guptkashi
- Trek Distance - 19 Km
- Trekking Time - 10 Hours
- Driving Distance - 30 Km
- Driving Time - 2 Hours
- Stay at Guptkashi
Day 4: Guptkashi To Badrinath
We will check out of the hotel in the morning and after breakfast, we will head towards Badrinath via Joshimath. The 185 Kms ride takes 7 hours to arrive at the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu - The Badrinath temple. Upon arrival you can choose to rest or visit the temple. You can take a bath at “Tapta Kund” which literally means hot spring and go for the darshan at the Badrinath Temple. Dinner and stay will be at Badrinath Hotel.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Guptkashi to Badrinath
- Driving Distance - 185 Km
- Driving Time - 7 Hours
- Stay at Badrinath
Day 5: Badrinath To Rudraprayag
Wake up in the morning for the Badrinath Darshan. After darshan we will return to the hotel for breakfast and get ready to leave for Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a pilgrim town where the rivers Alaknanda & Mandakini meet each other. The distance from Badrinath to Rudraprayag is 165 Km and will take about 6 hours. Once we arrive at Rudraprayag, you will be free to explore the city as we will spend the night at a hotel.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Badrinath to Rudraprayag
- Driving Distance - 165 Km
- Driving Time - 6 Hours
- Stay at Rudraprayag
Day 6: Rudraprayag To Haridwar
Today marks the last day of your Do Dham Yatra. After breakfast we will start our drive to Haridwar, crossing the holy city of Rishikesh. The 161 Km drive will take 5 hour for you to arrive at your destination at Haridwar.
Brief Overview of The Day
- Rudraprayag to Haridwar
- Driving Distance - 161 Km
- Driving Time - 6 Hours
- Drop off at Haridwar
How to Reach Do Dham Yatra
By Air :
Dehradun Airport is the nearest airport from all the four Dhams. You can get a cab or taxi which will take you to the last points till the vehicles can go, after which you need to start your trek towards the Char Dham.
By Train :
There are two nearest railway stations - Dehradun Railway Station and Rishikesh Railway Station. You can get a cab or taxi to the point until the vehicles can go.
By Bus:
You can easily get buses from Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar to all the four Dhams. And daily buses ply for these destinations from Delhi and major cities.
Includes
- Transportation
- Room on Quad Sharing Basis
- Daily BreakFast, Dinner In Hotels
- All Sightseeing & Drop at Haridwar Railway Station
Excludes
- Lunch
- Meals During Travelling
- Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets
- Horse Ride/Palki/Mules
- V.I.P Darshan Tickets
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
Note :Normally Outside Explorers expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
- INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance.
- INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Guptkashi.
- The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. The backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/strollers/ bags will not be allowed.
In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -
- Cancellations prior to 24 days from the start of the trek.
- Book any other trek till one year or get 95% refund (Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker).
- Cancellation between 24 days and 14 days to the start of the trek.
- Choose to go for the same trek, with any other batch, till year or get 70% refund.
- Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the trek.
- Choose to go on the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch or get 50% refund.
- Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
- Note:
- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by Outside Explorers.
- Outside Explorers holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.
Thing's to carry
You need to get :-
- Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Trekking pants – 2
- One full-sleeved sweater
- Good quality windproof jacket – (optional)
- Woolen socks – 1 pair, for the night only
- Regular socks for trekking – 2 or 3 pairs
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small lightweight towel
- Water bottle-2
- Cap/hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
- Sun glasses
- Walking stick/trekking pole
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Torch/flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Day pack for essentials
- Rain cover for your bags
- Plastic/waterproof bags for belongs in case of rain
- Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1What kind of clothes can we wear?
As you will walk through several ascents and descents, it is recommended to wear most comfortable clothes like tracksuit, normal t-shirts & lowers.
2 How large will be the group?
We always emphasize having a short group as it becomes easier to instruct them. Also, it is easier to travel throughout without any impeded.
3 Will the food provided be vegetarian?
Yes. We will provide Indian Vegetarian food throughout the journey.
4 Do we need to show any fitness proof?
No, There is nothing like that. But yes, you must be fit enough to cross the ridges and complete the trek without any difficulties
5 Will we complete the trek in the prescribed time?
Probably yes, We always finish the trek in the mentioned time period, until & unless there is no emergency kind of a situation.
Top Tips for Trekkers
Before you load up your backpack with trekking socks and Kendal mint cake, give some thought to the infrastructure on the route you plan to conquer. Some treks require total self-sufficiency, sleeping under canvas and purifying water as you go; other routes have refuges or rustic teahouses every step of the way. Here are some of the key considerations:
- Travel light: every extra gram will weigh you down on the trails; if it isn't essential, leave it behind.
- Respect your feet: boots offer more support, but all-terrain trainers are lighter and dry more quickly after a soaking.
- Protect your knees: trekking poles can help control the knee-crushing descents that are a feature of pretty much every trek.
- Climb slowly: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can kill, so ascend slowly and take rest days to acclimatize on any trek above 2,500m in elevation.
- Heed the weather: when treks go wrong, it's normally because of the weather, so check the forecasts; if conditions look bad, stop somewhere safe and sit it out, rather than pushing on over the next pass.
- Be prepared: don't launch straight from the sofa to the summit–warm up with gentler walks, hikes and runs to get your body used to the exertion.
- Plan ahead: many trekking routes require a permit and advance booking for lodges and camp sites; for some routes, you need to book months ahead.
