Do Dham Yatra by Surface
Tour Details
Get ready to soak in the spirituality amidst the sacred environs of Dhams in Uttarakhand with our well-designed Do Dham tour packages. The Do dham yatra can be to any of the two among the famous Char Dhams - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Satiate your religious craving with a visit to Kedarnath and Badrinath – two dhams that are mainly looked upon for the Do Dham yatra in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and Badrinath is the place sacred to Vishnu Bhagwan in the dual form of Nar Narayan.
Highlights
- Destinations: Haridwar, Rudraprayag, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rishikesh
- Duration: 6 nights, 7 days
- Distance: 800 km from Haridwar
- For group and family
- Experience: Trekking
Basic Information
| Destination | Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Best Time To Visit | All the four temples (Char Dham), Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath remain open for just half a year from April or May to October or November. |
| Language | English, Hindi |
| Included |
Inclusions · Welcome Drink on Arrival (Non Alcoholic). · Accommodation on twin /triple sharing basis in Room. · Breakfast & Dinner for a Couple On fixed meals, served in the Hotel (as per Hotel times). · All prevailing applicable taxes. · By Non A/C Pvt Vehicle · Pickup & Drop Haridwar · with all roads, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt. |
| Not Included |
Exclusions · Air Fare / Train Fare. · 5% GOVT. Service Tax. · Any meals other than those mentioned in ‘Cost Includes’. · Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc. · Porterage during trekking. · Ponies / Dollies during trekking. · Entrance fees during sightseeing. · Destination Guide. · Any item of personal nature like Telephone, Tips, Donations at Temples, Extended Stay or Travelling due to any reason. · Travel insurance · Personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost include. |
Tour Plans
Day 1
Haridwar - Guptkashi/Sitapur (210kms/7-8hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive straight to Guptkashi. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel. The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and aGer the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath, where it stays for the winter. Weather – Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.
Day 2
Guptkashi/Sitapur - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek)
Medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas aGer having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
Day 3
Kedarnath - Guptkashi/Sitapur (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/ 1hr by Road)
Early morning, Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag. Further drive to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel. Night Halt.
Day 4
Guptkashi - Badrinath (215kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay. Badrinath one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.
Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal: A flat plaVorm on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra: 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye.
Charanpaduka: 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara: As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Day 5
Badrinath -Rudraprayag (160kms)
Early morning, after a dip in the sacred Tapt Kund, visit the Badrinath Temple. Return to the hotel by 7 am, have breakfast and then you can leave for the quaint Mana village. Explore the Badrinath town and then start back for Rudraprayag. On the way, around 120 kms away, stop at Vishnuprayag, the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers. Stay the night at Rudraprayag.
Day 6
Rudraprayag- Rishikesh (140kms/4-5hr)
Drive to Rishikesh, the ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of “Hrishikesh” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Visit rishikesh Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Bharat Mata Mandir Night Stay at Haridwar
Day 7
Tour End Drop to Airport/Railway Station
After Breakfast We will Drop to Haridwar Airport/ Railway station