Start your Badrinath-Kedarnath Yatra by car from Delhi early in the morning. The most common route is via NH 334. Upon reaching Haridwar or Rishikesh, take a break to refresh and visit the famous Ganga ghats. Attend the evening Ganga Aarti for a spiritually uplifting experience. The distance between Kedarnath and Badrinath is approximately 224 kilometers by road. However, due to the challenging mountainous terrain, the journey may take a considerable amount of time, and alternative modes of transportation, such as helicopters, are also available for a quicker travel option.
Do Dham Yatra From Delhi With Tempo Traveller
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar
Your journey for Do Dham will begin from your arrival point in Delhi. Our tour representative will greet you at the place of arrival and will assist you to your bus which will take you to Rishikesh. This is a road trip of maximum 5 hours. On reaching you will be checked in to your allotted hotel where you will be staying for the night. If there is time or if you wish, then in the evening you can even attend the soulful Ganga Aarti ceremony that takes place every day on the banks of Ganga River no matter the weather or season.
Day 02: Haridwar - Sitapur
Today will be reserved entirely for you to reach Sitapur from Rishikesh. Early in the morning after having breakfast you will be made to head on to your next destination of Sitapur. This is a destination which falls just before reaching Kedarnath and mostly people choose to stay here during their journey to Kedarnath. This will be one of the most scenic drives since the roads here cut through some of the most impeccable and untouched serene Himalayan beauty.
On reaching Sitapur you will immediately be checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Sitapur - Kedarnath - Sitapur
This will be the day when you will get the holy Darshan of Lord Kedar. You will be dropped off early in the morning at Sonprayag which is the starting point of the journey to Kedarnath trek. From Sonprayag you will have to hire a taxi service from Sonprayag to Gaurikund from where the trekking starts. On reaching you can book a pony ride or a Doli Service from here on.
You will even have the choice of booking a helicopter service from Sitapur or Guptkashi that will drop you off at the Kedarnath helipad which is just 500 Metres away from the main temple.
No matter which option you choose, it will be an amazing experience. On reaching the temple of Kedarnath, you will offer your Darshan rituals there after which you will be made to head back to Sitapur the same way you came. Remember to carry all the essentials with you since this will be a very challenging journey. You will be staying the night at your hotel in Sitapur.
Day 04: Sitapur - Badrinath
Early in the morning your journey to the other Dham of Badrinath will begin. This will be a road trip of around 8 to 10 hours. After a scenic drive through the hills you will be stopped at Joshimath which is the holy pilgrimage town just before Badrinath. You will be made to visit one of the oldest Shiva temples of Narsingh before heading on to your hotel in Badrinath for an overnight stay. Joshimath is around 2 hours away from Badrinath and is a great stopover spot before reaching Badrinath. There are also many accommodation options available here. On reaching Badrinath you will be checked in to your allotted hotel for an overnight stay. In case you happen to reach early, you can even go and check out the evening Aarti procession in Badri Vishal.
Day 05: Badrinath - Pipalkoti
Since you will be staying in Badrinath your day will begin on a spiritual note. You shall be taken for a wholesome morning Aarti experience in Badri Vishal. After that you will also have the option of checking out some nearby tourist attractions like Tapt Kund, Bheem Pul, and Mana Village etc.
After that you will be made to head on to your next destination of Pipalkoti which is around 4 hours away from Badrinath Dham temple. On reaching you will be checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Due to its proximity to Vishnuprayag, you may even go and check out this wonderful confluence.
Day 06: Pipalkoti - Rishikesh - Haridwar
This day will be reserved for you to reach Rishikesh from Pipalkoti as it takes around 7 to 8 hours to reach Rishikesh. You will be made to leave early in the morning after breakfast. This will also be a very scenic and wonderfully pleasant road trip. Upon reaching Rishikesh or Haridwar you will be made to check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. If you reach on time you even have the option to check out some nearby Ghats or buy souvenirs from one of the numerous local marketplaces here and even try out the delicious local foods.
Day 07: Haridwar - Delhi
Your trip back to Delhi from Rishikesh will begin in the morning after breakfast. On arrival in Delhi you will be made to head back to the departure location at the railway station or airport, as per your liking. The drop off will mark an end to your Badri Kedar Do Dham Yatra by Car.