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Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath Badrinath) Tour Package from Vijayawada (6 Days)

6-day Do Dham Yatra tour from Vijayawada: Haridwar, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi and Badrinath. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,400 per person.

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Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath Badrinath) Tour Package from Vijayawada (6 Days)

Description

6-day Do Dham Yatra tour from Vijayawada: Haridwar, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi and Badrinath. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,400 per person.

This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 12 handpicked stops, including Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti, Devprayag, Rudraprayag and more. May–June, September–October (the temples are open from about May to November) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath Badrinath)

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: -14°C – 14°C

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Vijayawada to Haridwar

Reach Haridwar by train from Vijayawada, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Haridwar. Check in at Haridwar and attend the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, the traditional start of the yatra. Keep your Char Dham registration printout and ID with you for the checkposts. Overnight stay in Haridwar.

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    Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti

    The evening aarti with thousands of floating lamps, the traditional start of the yatra.

Day 2

Haridwar to Guptkashi

Today's travel: from Haridwar to Devprayag (about 98 km, 2 hrs 15 min), from Devprayag to Rudraprayag (about 69 km, 1 hr 45 min) and from Rudraprayag to Guptkashi (about 53 km, 1 hr). A long mountain drive of about eight hours via Devprayag, where the Ganga is born, and Rudraprayag. Check in at Guptkashi, visit the Vishwanath temple, and rest early for the trek. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

  1. 1

    Devprayag

    The confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, where the Ganga begins.

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    Rudraprayag

    The confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini.

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    Vishwanath Temple, Guptkashi

    The old Shiva temple of Guptkashi with the Manikarnika Kund.

Day 3

Trek to Kedarnath

After breakfast, drive to Sonprayag, take the shuttle to Gaurikund and trek about 16 km to Kedarnath (ponies, palkis and helicopters are available). Start before dawn. The trail climbs steadily along the Mandakini; take it slowly, and carry rain gear and warm clothes. Attend the evening aarti at the temple. Overnight stay in Kedarnath.

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    Gaurikund

    The base of the trek, with a hot spring and the Gauri Devi temple.

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    Kedarnath Temple evening aarti

    The stone temple of the Jyotirlinga against the Kedar peaks.

Day 4

Kedarnath darshan and back to Guptkashi

After breakfast, have morning darshan at Kedarnath, trek back down to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi. Join the early morning darshan, visit the Bhairavnath temple if you have the energy, and walk back down. Rest in Guptkashi. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

  1. 1

    Kedarnath Temple

    Early morning darshan of the Jyotirlinga.

  2. 2

    Bhairavnath Temple

    The guardian temple on the ridge above Kedarnath.

Day 5

Guptkashi to Badrinath

Today's travel: from Guptkashi to Badrinath (about 160 km, 3 hrs 15 min). Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, about eight hours. Bathe at the Tapt Kund and attend the evening aarti at the Badrinath temple. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

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    Joshimath

    The winter seat of Lord Badrinath and Adi Shankaracharya's math.

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    Badrinath Temple

    The temple of Lord Badri Vishal on the Alaknanda; attend the evening aarti.

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    Tapt Kund

    The hot spring below the temple where pilgrims bathe before darshan.

Day 6

Mana village and back to Vijayawada

Visit Mana village, the last village before the border, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then start the long drive home. Drive from Badrinath to Haridwar (about 317 km, 7 hrs 45 min). Board the train from Haridwar back to Vijayawada (about 1,917 km), and the tour ends.

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    Mana village

    The last village before the Tibet border, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul.

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    Drive back down the valley to Vijayawada.

Tour Overview

The Do Dham yatra covers Kedarnath, the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva high in the Mandakini valley, and Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu on the Alaknanda, two of the four dhams of the Uttarakhand Char Dham.

This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Vijayawada. The route runs Vijayawada → Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Haridwar → Vijayawada, about 4,549 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Do Dham Yatra Tour from Vijayawada

  • Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti
  • Devprayag
  • Rudraprayag
  • Vishwanath Temple, Guptkashi
  • Gaurikund
  • Kedarnath Temple evening aarti
  • Kedarnath Temple
  • Bhairavnath Temple

Inclusions in the Do Dham Yatra Tour Package

  • 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Vijayawada for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Do Dham Yatra Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Do Dham Yatra Tour

Best time to visit: May–June, September–October (the temples are open from about May to November)

Route: Vijayawada → Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Haridwar → Vijayawada (about 4,549 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.

Before you go: The last 16 km to Kedarnath, from Gaurikund, are on foot (ponies, palkis and helicopter services are available). The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya and close around Diwali.

Hotels: Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar; 3-star hotel in Guptkashi; 3-star hotel in Kedarnath; 3-star hotel in Badrinath, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Vijayawada. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹73,940₹30,470₹25,790
3₹61,780₹28,860₹24,170
4–7₹54,390₹26,170₹21,490
8–10₹50,430₹25,150₹20,470
11–12₹43,770₹24,080₹19,400

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 1,935 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti

Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti

The evening aarti with thousands of floating lamps, the traditional start of the yatra.

Devprayag

Devprayag

The confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, where the Ganga begins.

Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag

The confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini.

Vishwanath Temple, Guptkashi

Vishwanath Temple, Guptkashi

The old Shiva temple of Guptkashi with the Manikarnika Kund.

Gaurikund

Gaurikund

The base camp for the trek to Kedarnath, located at about 1,982m, and named after Goddess Gauri (Parvati), who is said to have meditated here. It features a hot water spring and a temple dedicated to Gauri, where pilgrims bathe before beginning the 16-18km trek. The town has basic facilities including lodges, restaurants, and pony/palki services for the journey.

1-2 hours (if not trekking) Free (hot spring bath may have a nominal charge)Open all day; temple hours typically sunrise to sunset
Kedarnath Temple evening aarti

Kedarnath Temple evening aarti

The stone temple of the Jyotirlinga against the Kedar peaks.

Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Temple

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a key stop on the Chota Char Dham and Panch Kedar circuits, this ancient Shiva temple stands at 3,583m in the Garhwal Himalayas. Built of massive interlocking grey stone slabs without mortar, its architecture is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, though worship here predates him by centuries. The temple remarkably survived the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, with a large boulder behind it credited with diverting the floodwater.

1-2 hours Free (donations welcome)Open daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM (with breaks); seasonally from Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) to Bhai Dooj (October/November)
Bhairavnath Temple

Bhairavnath Temple

Dedicated to Bhairav, the guardian deity of Kedarnath, this small stone shrine sits on a hillock about 500m from the main temple. It is customary to visit this temple before the Kedarnath shrine opens and after it closes for the winter, as Bhairav is believed to protect the region when the main deity is moved to Ukhimath. The temple offers panoramic views of the Kedarnath valley and the Mandakini river.

30-45 minutes FreeOpen daily from sunrise to sunset; accessible during the Kedarnath yatra season (May to November)
Joshimath

Joshimath

The winter seat of Lord Badrinath and Adi Shankaracharya's math.

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Temple

The temple of Lord Badri Vishal on the Alaknanda; attend the evening aarti.

Tapt Kund

Tapt Kund

The hot spring below the temple where pilgrims bathe before darshan.

Mana village

Mana village

The last village before the Tibet border, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul.

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 6-day/5-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

May–June, September–October (the temples are open from about May to November) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Vijayawada for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar (or similar)
3-star hotel in Guptkashi (or similar)
3-star hotel in Kedarnath (or similar)
3-star hotel in Badrinath (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: May–June, September–October (the temples are open from about May to November)

Route: Vijayawada → Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Haridwar → Vijayawada (about 4,549 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.

Before you go: The last 16 km to Kedarnath, from Gaurikund, are on foot (ponies, palkis and helicopter services are available). The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya and close around Diwali.

Hotels: Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar; 3-star hotel in Guptkashi; 3-star hotel in Kedarnath; 3-star hotel in Badrinath, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Vijayawada on day 1 and you are back in Vijayawada on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Vijayawada → Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Haridwar → Vijayawada. That is about 4,549 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹25,790 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹19,400 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Vijayawada and back. By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 1,935 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

May–June, September–October (the temples are open from about May to November).

The last 16 km to Kedarnath, from Gaurikund, are on foot (ponies, palkis and helicopter services are available). The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya and close around Diwali.

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