Do Dham Yatra- Kedarnath ji and Badrinath Ji Yatra

(5N-6D)

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Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath & Badrinath)

Commencing from the Holy town of Haridwar, Do Dham Yatra takes you through two of the most sacred places in Uttarakhand, “ Kedarnath and Badrinath”. Perched  in the Garwhal Himalayas at an  altitude of 3,583 mts  Kedarnath is the worship place of Lord Shiva and Badriath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. They both are a part of Chota Char Dham whereas Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and Shiva is worshipped here in the form of ‘Hump of a Bull’. Badrinath at an altitude of 3,133 mts was established in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya and is believed that Lord Vishnu meditated here.

To reach Kedarnath one has to go through a challenging trek of 19 kms from Gaurikund with river Mandakini flowing alongside the trail offering breathtaking views of meadows, waterfalls, and snow clad peaks. Known as the protector of Kedarnath during winters Bhairav Nath temple dedicated to a fierce manifestation of lord Shiva is also accessible by a 1.5 kms trek from the main temple offering a magnificent view of the Kedarnath Valley.   Badrinath along the banks of Alaknanda River is accessible by vehicle and is a brisk walk to the temple showcasing the majestic Neelkanth peak and surrounded by Nar and Narayan Peaks. The Black Granite Idol of Lord Vishnu is worshipped at the temple. Prior to visiting the temple devotees take a dip at the Tapt Kund(hot springs) believed to hold medicinal values. One can also explore the last Indian village ‘Mana’  before the Tibet border with its mythological importance and is the last place where river Saraswati is visible before disappearing. Vyas gufa where Sage Ved Vyasa is believed to have written Mahabharata is also accessible from Mana. Do Dham (Kedarnath & Badrinath)

Do Dham Yatra Itinerary

Drive: 220 kms

Altitude: 1319m

Gather at the given location for the pickup. Once the pickup is done drive towards Guptkashi/ Phata which is a 220 kms drive and takes around (7-8 hrs).Enroute witness the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at Devprayag that forms the Holy Ganga. After spending some time clicking photographs continue the journey towards Guptkashi/Phata. Reach by evening have dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Drive: 16 kms+5kms (shared taxi)

Trek: 19 kms

Altitude: 3583m

Today will be the most challenging day of this yatra ,we will have an early breakfast and drive towards Sonprayag. From Sonprayag hire a shared taxi that will take you to Gaurikund the starting point for the Kedarnath ji trek. The trail passes through scenic views of mountains, forests and waterfalls. It is a strenuous trek with steep inclines and declines. If you want you can hire a mule or a palanquin(Doli) at your own expense. The trek will take around 7-8 hours depending on your physical fitness. Once you reach Kedarnath you will be awestruck by the blend of spirituality and the natural beauty this place has to offer with Mandakini river flowing alongside the trail and Kedar Dome in the background.

Trek: 19 kms

Drive: 5 kms

Altitude: 3583m

After early morning darshan and pooja at Kedarnath Temple trace your steps back to Gaurikund. Once you reach Gaurikund hire a shared taxi ti Sonprayag. From Sonprayag our representative would pick you up and drive you to the hotel.Check inn at the hotel have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Guptkashi/Phata.

Drive: 200 kms

Altitude: 3300m

In the morning after breakfast drive to Badrinath ji one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas. It is a 200 kms drive to Badrinath and on the way you will pass through Joshimath The Winter Abode of Lord Badrinath Ji when the main shrine at Badrinath is closed the idol is carried to the Narsingh temple at Joshimath. Once you reach Badrinath ji check inn at the hotel and overnight stay at Badrinath.

Drive: 120 kms

Altitude: 1451m

After performing pooja and rituals at Badrinath ji drive towards Mana also famously known as the “First Village of India”. At Mana you will witness a unique culture and traditions of the residents of Mana and it is one of the spots where the holy Saraswati river is visible. After spending some time at Mana soaking in the cultural and natural of this place we will be driving to Karnaprayag the last destination of this Yatra. Dinner and overnight stay at Karnaprayag.

Drive: 190 kms

Today marks the last day of this yatra, after having breakfast start your journey towards Haridwar which would take around 7 hours. Enroute you can visit the famous Dhari Devi temple and witness the origin of Ganga at Devprayag which is the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers.after spending some time at the picturesque spot continue your drive towards Haridwar. Once you have reached Haridwar you will be dropped at the railway station.