Garhwal
Do Dham Yatra — Badrinath & Kedarnath
The two eastern dhams in six days, with the Kedarnath trek on foot
About this trek
The Do Dham is the yatra most people have time for, and it covers the two temples closest to our base at Joshimath. We walk the Kedarnath trail from Gaurikund as a group with a leader, stay the night at Kedarnath for the morning darshan, and drive over to Badrinath through our own valley.
Day by day
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Day 1
Haridwar to Guptkashi
Haridwar → Rishikesh → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi
Drive up the Ganga and the Mandakini to Guptkashi.
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Day 2
Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath
The trek from Gaurikund with your leader; evening aarti at the temple.
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Day 3
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi
Morning darshan and the descent.
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Day 4
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Guptkashi → Chopta → Joshimath → Badrinath
Drive over Chopta and through Joshimath to Badrinath; evening aarti.
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Day 5
Badrinath, Mana, drive to Rudraprayag
Badrinath → Mana → Rudraprayag
Darshan, Tapt Kund and Mana village, then the drive down.
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Day 6
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
Rudraprayag → Haridwar
Drive out via Devprayag.
What is and is not included
Included
- Vehicle from Haridwar for the full trip
- Hotel or guesthouse stays on twin sharing
- Trek leader on the Kedarnath trail
- Breakfast and dinner
- Permits and registration help
Not included
- Ponies, palanquins and helicopter tickets
- VIP darshan and puja fees
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Things to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack (40–60 L) with a rain cover
- Three warm layers and a padded jacket
- Poncho or rain jacket
- Sun cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medication and toiletries
- Two one-litre water bottles
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Ask about this trek
Dates, difficulty, what to carry, a private group — send us a note and we will call or message you back. No account needed.
Also in the Garhwal
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Brahmatal Trek
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