About this Do Dham Yatra
The Ganga's source and Badrinath — a gentle, mostly trek-free Do Dham
This Do Dham joins the source-shrine of the Ganga at Gangotri with Lord Vishnu's abode at Badrinath — both reachable by road, so it involves almost no trekking. It's a comfortable option for pilgrims who want two dhams without the Kedarnath or Yamunotri climbs.
You travel up the Bhagirathi valley to Gangotri, then across to the Alaknanda valley for Badrinath and Mana. Hotels, pure-veg meals, transfers and yatra registration are handled.
Trip Highlights
Two dhams with almost no trekking
Darshan at Gangotri, source of the Ganga
Darshan at Badrinath & the Tapt Kund
The pine village of Harsil
Mana — India's last village
A gentle, mostly trek-free yatra
Registration & transfers handled
Trip Gallery
A taste of the journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Seven days across two valleys, no big trek
- Drive from Haridwar to Uttarkashi via Tehri.
- Overnight in Uttarkashi.
- Drive to Gangotri via Harsil; darshan at the temple.
- Overnight in Harsil.
- Long transfer from the Bhagirathi towards the Alaknanda valley.
- Overnight in Srinagar (Garhwal).
- Drive up via Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Joshimath to Badrinath.
- Evening darshan and the Tapt Kund; overnight in Badrinath.
- Morning at Mana village and the caves.
- Drive down to Pipalkoti/Joshimath; overnight.
- Long drive down the Alaknanda to Rishikesh.
- Optional evening Ganga aarti; overnight in Rishikesh.
- Short drive to Haridwar.
- Trip concludes on arrival.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Pick-up & drop at Haridwar
- 6 nights stay in Uttarkashi, Harsil, Joshimath & Badrinath
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- All travel by private vehicle
- All sightseeing & darshan transfers per itinerary
- Assistance with Char Dham Yatra registration
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Airfare / train fare (can be added)
- Char Dham Yatra registration fees (we assist with the process)
- Pony, palki, helicopter shuttle & local taxis at the shrines
- Lunches & personal expenses
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
Yatra & mountain essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Yatra registration: Char Dham Yatra registration (the tourist card / biometric registration) is mandatory for all pilgrims. We help you complete it before your journey.
Kedarnath trek: Kedarnath involves a roughly 16–18 km uphill trek from Gaurikund. Ponies, palki (palanquin) and helicopter shuttles are available at your own cost. A basic fitness level is advised.
Best time: The shrines open around late April and close near Diwali. April–June and September–October are ideal; the July–August monsoon can bring landslides and road delays.
Altitude & weather: the higher shrines are at altitude with cold, fast-changing weather even in summer — carry warm layers year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It covers Gangotri, the source-shrine of the Ganga, and Badrinath, Lord Vishnu's Himalayan abode — both reachable by road, so it involves almost no trekking.
Almost — both Gangotri and Badrinath are reached by vehicle right up to the shrines, so there is no significant trek like Kedarnath or Yamunotri. It is one of the gentlest dham combinations.
Gangotri and Badrinath are in different river valleys with a long transfer between them, so seven days allows a comfortable pace with the necessary cross-country driving day.
Yes — with no major trek, it is one of the most accessible Do Dhams for senior pilgrims and anyone who prefers to avoid the climbs, though the transfer days are long.
Harsil, between Uttarkashi and Gangotri, is a scenic pine-and-orchard village on the Bhagirathi. We include a night there to enjoy the valley rather than just pass through.
Yes — registration is mandatory for both Gangotri and Badrinath, and we complete it for you before the yatra begins.
Yes — after Badrinath darshan you visit Mana, India's "last village", with the Saraswati river, the caves and the famous last tea stall.
Yes — adding Yamunotri and Kedarnath completes the Char Dham. We can build the longer circuit around your dates and fitness.
