Do Dham Yatra Package from Mumbai
Do Dham Yatra Package from Mumbai
8 Days / 7 Nights
How can I travel from Mumbai to Kedarnath and Badrinath on the Do Dham Yatra?
The Do Dham Yatra covers the two most significant Char Dham shrines — Kedarnath and Badrinath — in a single trip, and for Mumbai travellers, the most practical route starts with a direct flight to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport (roughly 2 to 2.5 hours), followed by a road journey to Haridwar and into the Garhwal Himalayas. From there, the yatra splits into two distinct legs: the 16 km Kedarnath trek (or helicopter) from Gaurikund, and the fully motorable 320 km Haridwar-to-Badrinath drive via Joshimath.
Because both dhams require genuine travel time and altitude adjustment, this is not a short trip — SnazzyTrips runs the Do Dham Yatra from Mumbai as an 8 Days / 7 Nights circuit rather than compressing it further, which is where many budget operators cut corners. Travellers preferring rail can take the direct Mumbai LTT–Haridwar AC Superfast Express, though at approximately 28 to 29 hours one way, most Mumbai pilgrims use it only for a single leg of the journey. A complete Do Dham Yatra Package from Mumbai with SnazzyTrips starts from ₹28,999 per person, covering both dhams with accommodation, meals, and darshan coordination throughout.
Price Note: Prices are approximate and may vary depending on hotel category, transportation, season, itinerary, availability, and group size.
Introduction
The Do Dham Yatra — Kedarnath and Badrinath together — is often described as the more accessible middle ground between a single-dham pilgrimage and the full four-shrine Char Dham circuit that also includes Yamunotri and Gangotri. For Mumbai travellers with roughly a week to spare, it offers both of the Garhwal Himalayas' most significant shrines: Kedarnath, the highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas at 3,583 metres, and Badrinath, the Vishnu Dham at 3,133 metres, without extending the trip into the 10-to-12-day territory the full Char Dham demands.
What makes this combination genuinely demanding, however, is that the two dhams require completely different modes of travel — Kedarnath by trek or helicopter, Badrinath entirely by road — and stitching them together into one coherent itinerary without exhausting the traveller takes careful sequencing. This package is built around that reality: proper acclimatisation time before the Kedarnath trek, a full overnight at the Kedarnath base camp, and a broken-up road journey to Badrinath rather than a single gruelling drive day. As a Leading Uttarakhand DMC managing this exact circuit since 2003, SnazzyTrips brings 150+ ground partners and a 4.7/5 average traveller rating to the Do Dham Yatra.
Tour Highlights
⛰️ Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Darshan
The highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas at 3,583 metres, reached via the Gaurikund trek or helicopter.
🙏 Badrinath Vishnu Dham Darshan
The northernmost Char Dham shrine at 3,133 metres, on the banks of the Alaknanda.
♨️ Tapt Kund Hot Spring
The natural thermal spring at Badrinath where pilgrims traditionally bathe before darshan.
🏘️ Mana Village
India's last inhabited village before the Tibet border, with the Vyas Gufa and Bheem Pul.
🌙 One Overnight at Kedarnath Base Camp
Included as standard, giving access to the evening aarti and pre-dawn puja.
🔥 Triyuginarayan Temple
The mythological wedding site of Shiva and Parvati near Sonprayag.
🌊 Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
The ritual that opens and closes the yatra.
📱 24/7 SnazzyTrips WhatsApp Support
One coordination point across the full 8-day circuit.
Who This Package Is For
This itinerary suits Mumbai devotees who want both major Garhwal shrines covered in one trip rather than planning two separate journeys, pilgrims with roughly a week available who find the full four-dham Char Dham circuit too long, and reasonably fit travellers comfortable with one trekking day combined with several long driving days.
Less Comfortable Fit: Travellers with limited mobility, as Kedarnath's trek genuinely needs either fitness or the helicopter option, or those wanting a very short, low-effort trip — the Do Dham Yatra, even well-planned, is a physically and logistically fuller journey than a single-dham package.
SnazzyTrips Recommendation
Given how much ground this yatra covers, SnazzyTrips strongly recommends the Kedarnath helicopter option for Mumbai travellers who are short on time or who have any concerns about trekking fitness — it compresses the most physically demanding portion of the trip without compromising the Badrinath leg that follows. For those doing the Kedarnath trek on foot, booking well in advance — helicopter seats especially, 60–90 days ahead for the May-June season — makes a meaningful difference, since combining trek-day fatigue with a rushed Badrinath transfer immediately afterward is not something SnazzyTrips advises.
Quick Information Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🕒 Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| 💰 Starting Price | ₹28,999 per person |
| ✈️ Departure | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai |
| 🛫 Flight | Mumbai → Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (direct) |
| 🚆 Train Option | Mumbai LTT → Haridwar Junction (AC Superfast Express, ~28–29 hours) |
| 📍 Arrival Hub | Haridwar (base for both Kedarnath and Badrinath legs) |
| 🥾 Kedarnath Leg | 16 km round-trip trek from Gaurikund, or helicopter from Phata/Sersi |
| 🛣️ Badrinath Leg | Approx. 320 km from Haridwar via Joshimath, fully motorable |
| 🌿 Best Time | Mid-May to mid-June and September to October |
| 🍽️ Meals | Daily breakfast and dinner |
| 🏨 Stay | Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath base camp, Joshimath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag |
Package Inclusions
✅ 7 nights accommodation across Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath base camp, Joshimath, Badrinath, and Rudraprayag
✅ Daily breakfast and dinner
✅ Pickup and drop at Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport or Haridwar Railway Station
✅ All ground transfers by private cab or tempo traveller throughout the circuit
✅ Kedarnath and Badrinath darshan coordination
✅ Pony and palki arrangement assistance at Gaurikund
✅ Triyuginarayan Temple and Mana Village excursions
✅ Government registration and biometric support for both dhams
✅ 24/7 SnazzyTrips WhatsApp support throughout
Package Exclusions
❌ Flights or train fare between Mumbai and Dehradun/Haridwar
❌ Kedarnath helicopter charges (approximately ₹5,500–₹8,500 per person one way)
❌ Badrinath helicopter charges, where opted
❌ Lunch throughout the circuit
❌ Puja samagri and personal temple offerings
❌ Personal expenses and shopping
❌ Porter charges beyond the standard pony/palki arrangement
How to Reach for the Do Dham Yatra from Mumbai
✈️ By Flight to Dehradun
Mumbai → Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, approximately 2 to 2.5 hours direct, with IndiGo and Air India operating regular daily flights. From the airport, Haridwar is roughly 54 km — about 1.5 hours by road — serving as the launch point for both the Kedarnath and Badrinath legs.
🚆 By Train to Haridwar
Mumbai LTT → Haridwar Junction, via the direct AC Superfast Express, covers close to 1,700 km in approximately 28 to 29 hours. Given the length of this yatra overall, SnazzyTrips recommends using the flight for at least the outbound leg to preserve time for the pilgrimage itself.
🚘 Within the Circuit
Haridwar → Guptkashi: approximately 220 km, 7–8 hours, the base for the Kedarnath trek.
Gaurikund → Kedarnath: 8 km trek one way (16 km round trip), or helicopter from Phata/Sersi.
Guptkashi → Joshimath: approximately 180 km via Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag, roughly 6 hours, connecting the Kedarnath and Badrinath legs.
Joshimath → Badrinath: approximately 45 km, the final motorable stretch to the temple.
About the Do Dham Yatra — Kedarnath and Badrinath Together
Kedarnath, at 3,583 metres in the Rudraprayag district, is the highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, reached by trek or helicopter through the Mandakini valley. Badrinath, at 3,133 metres in the Chamoli district on the banks of the Alaknanda, is the northernmost Char Dham shrine and the only one dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Together, they represent Uttarakhand's two most spiritually significant destinations, connected by a scenic but demanding stretch of Garhwal highway running through Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Joshimath.
For pilgrims specifically drawn to Advaita Vedanta tradition, both dhams carry additional significance: Kedarnath houses the samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya directly behind the temple, while Badrinath's Mana Village nearby is linked to sage Vyasa and the Vyas Gufa where the Mahabharata is believed to have been composed. Completing both in a single yatra is a pilgrimage many devotees consider a lifetime milestone distinct from either shrine visited alone.
Mumbai and Maharashtra travellers can also explore more Uttarakhand tour packages from Mumbai for extended Himalayan itineraries, including the fuller four-dham Char Dham circuit.
Best Time to Visit for the Do Dham Yatra from Mumbai
Mid-May to Mid-June
The most spiritually significant window, coinciding with both temples' opening ceremonies, though also the busiest — helicopter seats and guesthouse rooms across both circuits fill quickly.
September to October
Generally the best overall season for the Do Dham Yatra — clearer skies, better Himalayan visibility, and noticeably lighter crowds than the May-June rush, making it particularly suitable for senior pilgrims covering both dhams.
July-August (Monsoon)
Landslide-prone on both the Kedarnath highway and the Badrinath route via Joshimath; SnazzyTrips does not recommend this window given how much road travel the Do Dham Yatra involves.
Accommodation Options
Haridwar
Haridwar offers standard to mid-range hotels for the arrival and departure nights.
Guptkashi & Kedarnath
Guptkashi's guesthouse-style accommodation serves as the acclimatisation base before Kedarnath, while the Kedarnath base camp lodge itself is basic by necessity at that altitude.
Joshimath, Badrinath & Rudraprayag
On the Badrinath leg, Joshimath offers a wider hotel range for the acclimatisation halt, Badrinath's guesthouses near the temple are simple and functional, and Rudraprayag provides a comfortable stopover on the return journey.
Approximate Package Cost
The Do Dham Yatra Package from Mumbai starts from ₹28,999 per person for 8 Days / 7 Nights on a twin-sharing basis, covering the inclusions listed above. Costs increase with helicopter add-ons for either or both dhams, higher hotel categories, and single-occupancy rooms. Prices are approximate and may vary depending on hotel category, transportation, season, itinerary, and group size — SnazzyTrips provides an exact quote once travel dates and preferences are confirmed.
SnazzyTrips Insights
The Do Dham Yatra is the trip where Mumbai pilgrims most often underestimate cumulative fatigue rather than any single day's difficulty. The Kedarnath trek is demanding on its own; following it a couple of days later with a long Guptkashi-to-Joshimath transfer and then the Badrinath darshan compounds tiredness in a way that a single-dham trip never does. This is exactly why SnazzyTrips keeps the Kedarnath base camp overnight and the Joshimath halt both firmly in the standard itinerary rather than treating them as skippable.
Mobile connectivity is reasonably reliable through Guptkashi and Joshimath but drops off sharply from Gaurikund onward and again on the final approach to both temples — worth preparing for across both legs of the trip, not just one. ATMs are dependable at Haridwar, Guptkashi, and Joshimath, but limited near both temples themselves, so carrying adequate cash before each final approach matters. Fuel stations and basic medical posts exist at the major stopover towns (Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Guptkashi, Joshimath), though anything beyond first response typically means heading back down toward Rishikesh.
For Senior Citizens & Families
For senior citizens or families attempting both dhams, SnazzyTrips strongly recommends the Kedarnath helicopter specifically for this combined itinerary — it's one thing to trek Kedarnath on a standalone trip with full recovery time afterward, but doing so mid-way through an 8-day circuit with Badrinath still ahead is a different physical proposition.
Packing needs to cover a wider temperature range than either single-dham trip, since Kedarnath and Badrinath sit at different altitudes and see somewhat different weather patterns even within the same season. As always on Garhwal itineraries this long, one flexible buffer day built somewhere into the schedule is worth far more than it costs.
Why Choose SnazzyTrips for Your Do Dham Yatra from Mumbai
21+ Years of Combined Kedarnath-Badrinath Expertise
SnazzyTrips has run this exact dual-dham circuit since 2003, with the sequencing knowledge that a well-paced 8-day itinerary requires.
Kedarnath Base Camp Night and Joshimath Halt, Both Standard
Neither is sold as a premium add-on; both are built into the base package specifically to manage fatigue across the full yatra.
Kedarnath Helicopter Priority Booking
Secured months in advance for pilgrims who want to preserve energy for the Badrinath leg that follows.
Dedicated Mumbai Coordination
One point of contact managing both legs of the journey from Dehradun airport pickup through to the return flight.
150+ Garhwal Ground Partners
Covering both the Kedarnath and Badrinath circuits for real-time road updates and accommodation support.
4.7/5 Average Traveller Rating
Built over two decades of consistent execution across the full Garhwal region.
Transparent Pricing
Starting from ₹28,999 per person with major inclusions clearly listed, no last-minute add-ons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of the Do Dham Yatra package from Mumbai?
The package starts from ₹28,999 per person for 8 Days / 7 Nights, covering both Kedarnath and Badrinath with accommodation, meals, and darshan coordination. Helicopter add-ons for either dham increase the final price.
Which is the nearest airport for the Do Dham Yatra?
Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport for both dhams, roughly 2 to 2.5 hours from Mumbai by direct flight, followed by road travel to Haridwar and onward into the Garhwal circuit.
How many days does the Do Dham Yatra from Mumbai require?
8 Days / 7 Nights is the recommended duration, covering proper acclimatisation for Kedarnath, a base camp overnight, the transfer to Joshimath, and the Badrinath leg without excessive rushing.
Is the Kedarnath trek mandatory for the Do Dham Yatra, or can it be skipped?
The helicopter option from Phata or Sersi can replace the trek entirely, which SnazzyTrips particularly recommends for combined Do Dham itineraries given the physical demands of covering both dhams.
Is this package suitable for senior citizens from Mumbai?
Yes, provided the Kedarnath helicopter is booked in advance; Badrinath itself is fully motorable and does not require any trekking.
What is the best time to undertake the Do Dham Yatra from Mumbai?
September to October offers the best overall combination of weather and crowd levels for covering both dhams, while mid-May to mid-June is the peak spiritually significant opening season.
Can the Do Dham Yatra be extended into the full Char Dham circuit?
Yes — SnazzyTrips can extend this itinerary to include Yamunotri and Gangotri for travellers with additional time who want the complete four-dham pilgrimage.
What is the difference between the Do Dham Yatra and the Char Dham Yatra?
The Do Dham Yatra covers only Kedarnath and Badrinath in 6–8 days, while the full Char Dham Yatra adds Yamunotri and Gangotri and typically takes 10–12 days.
Are flights from Mumbai included in the package price?
No, flights and train fares between Mumbai and Dehradun/Haridwar are excluded and booked separately, since fares vary by date and airline.
What else can Mumbai travellers explore alongside the Do Dham Yatra?
Travellers can explore Uttarakhand Tour Packages covering Auli, Valley of Flowers, and other Garhwal destinations that pair naturally with a Do Dham itinerary.
Tour Plans
Day 1
Mumbai Departure | Haridwar Arrival and Ganga Aarti
Depart Mumbai by morning flight to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (or overnight train).
Transfer to Haridwar, check in, and attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
SnazzyTrips team briefing covering the full 8-day Do Dham circuit and helicopter confirmation status if applicable.
🛏️ Overnight — Haridwar hotel
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi | Kedarnath Circuit Base
Post-breakfast drive through Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar Garhwal, and Rudraprayag to Guptkashi — approximately 220 km, 7–8 hours.
Evening visit to the Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple.
🛏️ Overnight — Guptkashi guesthouse
Day 3
Guptkashi Acclimatisation | Triyuginarayan Temple
A dedicated rest and acclimatisation day before the Kedarnath trek.
Afternoon excursion to Triyuginarayan Temple near Sonprayag.
Early dinner ahead of the pre-dawn departure.
🛏️ Overnight — Guptkashi guesthouse
Day 4
Gaurikund Trek | Kedarnath Darshan | Base Camp Night
Early departure to Gaurikund, followed by the 8 km trek (or helicopter transfer) to Kedarnath.
Darshan at the temple and the Adi Shankaracharya samadhi.
Overnight at Kedarnath base camp for the evening aarti.
🛏️ Overnight — Kedarnath base camp lodge
Day 5
Pre-Dawn Puja | Descent | Transfer Toward Joshimath
Early morning puja before sunrise, followed by the descent to Gaurikund and transfer back to Guptkashi.
Onward drive toward Rudraprayag to shorten the following day's journey to Joshimath.
🛏️ Overnight — Rudraprayag hotel
Day 6
Rudraprayag to Joshimath | Badrinath Circuit Base
Post-breakfast drive to Joshimath via Karnaprayag and Chamoli — approximately 130 km, 4–5 hours.
Evening visit to the Narsingh Temple and rest ahead of the Badrinath darshan.
🛏️ Overnight — Joshimath hotel
Day 7
Joshimath to Badrinath | Darshan and Mana Village
Morning drive of the final 45 km to Badrinath.
Bath at the Tapt Kund hot spring followed by darshan at the Badrinath Temple.
Afternoon excursion to Mana Village, including the Vyas Gufa and Bheem Pul.
🛏️ Overnight — Badrinath guesthouse
Day 8
Badrinath Descent | Haridwar | Departure to Mumbai
Early morning darshan for those wanting a quieter second visit.
Drive back through Joshimath, Rudraprayag, and Rishikesh to Haridwar — approximately 320 km.
Transfer to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport or Haridwar Railway Station for the return flight or train to Mumbai.