In our busy schedule it is quite difficult to take the leaves for 10 to 15 Days to complete the Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand. So many people opt to visit Charham Yatra in Parts. They opt for Do Dham Yatra at once which could be covered within a week. Generally Do Dham Yatra refers to visit any two Dham from the four Dhams which are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. But Do Dham Yatra is mainly considered as the Yatra to Kedarnath and Badrinath Temples. Badrinath is the place sacred to Vishnu Bhagwan in the dual form of Nar Narayan while Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga’s of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiv) are referred as eternal friends. It is said Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva always resides nearby. The Chardham follow this rule. So Kedarnath is considered as the pair of Badrinath, Rangnath Swami is considered the pair of Rameswaram. Somnath is considered as the pair of Dwarka. However one thing is also to be noted here that according to some traditions the Char Dham are Badrinath, Rangnath-Swami, Dwarka and Jagannath-Puri all the four of which are Vaishnav sites and their associated places are Kedarnath, Rameswaram, Somnath and Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar (or may be Gupteshwar) respectively.
Here in this package of DO DHAM YATRA we have planned an itinerary for two of the revered destinations of Chardhams- Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Day 01: Haridwar – Guptakashi/Sitapur (280 kms/8-9 hrs)
Welcome to Chardham Yatra!!! On arriving at Haridwar you will be greeted by AMT’s representative. Haridwar is called the “Gateway of Chardham”. After warm greetings proceed to Guptkashi. The route is full of scenic beauty & breathtaking view. You can stop to capture the beauty in your cameras for a blissful memory. Arrive Guptkashi/Sitapur by evening & check in at hotel. After having dinner go for a pleasant night stay.
Day 02: Guptakashi/Sitapur – Kedarnath – Guptakashi/Sitapur (19 kms Trek/6 Hrs)
Early morning (3 AM) we will drop you at Sonprayag. From here only Govt. vehicles are operational till Gauri Kund which is at a distance of 5 kms. Gauri Kund is a starting point of 17 kms long trek to Kedarnath Temple. One can hire ponys/palanquies also to cover the trek. Tour members should have to carry medicines, woolen clothes, and toiletries. After darshan of Kedarnath return to Sitapur followed by overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03: Guptakashi/Sitapur – Pipalkoti (140 kms/6-7 Hrs.)
After morning breakfast start your road journey to Pipalkoti. The whole route is full blessed with mesmerizing scenery & lush green mountain that will not let you allow to shut off your camera. On arriving at Pipalkoti check in to your hotel followed by dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Day Excursion to Badrinath (80 Kms/4-5 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed to Badrinath Temple. After arriving at Badrinath Temple take a holy bath at Tapt Kund and then go for the Darshan of Badrivishal Brahma kapal. After darshan proceed to visit Mana village The last village of India. Also visit Vyas Gufa a place where Ved Vyas had written the epic Mahabharat with the help of Lord Ganesh. Later return to Pipalkoti for overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Pipalkoti – Rishikesh – Haridwar (240 kms/7-8 hrs)
Morning drive to Haridwar, en-route visit Devprayag. Devprayag is the sacred event of merging two heavenly rivers, Alakananda and Bhagirathi, to form the holy Ganga. Later continue your road journey towards Rishikesh. Visit Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula at Rishikesh. Later drive to Haridwar for the drop. Your arrival at the Haridwar Railway Station will mark the end of the tour & services of AMT with everlasting memories of Utarakhand.
Inclusions :
- Assistance on Arrival at Airport.
- Accommodation in well furnished rooms.
- With Breakfast & Dinner.
- Use of recreational activities available in the hotels.
- All sightseeing & transfers by Exclusive Private Car.
- Co-operative driver with local knowledge.
- Transport charges inclusive of Fuel charges, Driver Allowance, Night Halt, Road taxes and Parking.