About this Do Dham Yatra
The traditional first and last shrines of the Char Dham
A Do Dham that joins the first and last shrines of the Char Dham — the source of the Yamuna at Yamunotri and Lord Vishnu's abode at Badrinath. Because these lie at opposite ends of Garhwal, the trip includes a long, scenic cross-country transfer between the two valleys.
You get the short Yamunotri trek and the trek-free Badrinath, with hotels, pure-veg meals, transfers and yatra registration handled throughout.
Trip Highlights
The bookend shrines of the Char Dham
Darshan at Yamunotri & the Surya Kund
Darshan at Badrinath & the Tapt Kund
Mana — India's last village
The Yamuna & Alaknanda valleys
A short trek + a trek-free dham
Registration & transfers handled
Trip Gallery
A taste of the journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Eight days from Yamunotri to Badrinath
- Drive from Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie.
- Overnight in Barkot.
- Trek ~6 km from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (pony/palki available).
- Darshan and rice-prasad at the Surya Kund; return to Barkot.
- Long transfer down and across towards the Alaknanda valley.
- Overnight in Srinagar (Garhwal).
- Drive up via Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag, passing the sacred Prayags.
- Overnight in Joshimath.
- Drive up to Badrinath through the time-gates.
- Darshan and a dip in the Tapt Kund; overnight in Badrinath.
- Morning at Mana village, the Saraswati river and the caves.
- Return to 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
- 7 nights stay in Barkot, Srinagar, 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
They are the traditional first and last shrines of the Char Dham — the source of the Yamuna and the abode of Vishnu — so this Do Dham covers the two "bookend" dhams of the circuit.
Yamunotri (west) and Badrinath (east) lie at opposite ends of Garhwal, so the itinerary includes a long cross-country transfer between the valleys, which adds a day or two versus a same-valley Do Dham.
Just the short ~6 km Yamunotri climb (with pony/palki available). Badrinath is right by the road and needs no trek, so overall trekking is light.
It is the longest driving day, crossing from the Yamuna valley towards the Alaknanda. We start early, keep comfortable breaks, and use a Srinagar (Garhwal) halt to split the journey.
Yes — mandatory Char Dham registration applies to both Yamunotri and Badrinath, and we handle it for you before departure.
Yes — on the Alaknanda leg you pass several of the five holy Prayags (confluences) such as Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag on the way to Badrinath.
Reasonably so — the only climb is the short Yamunotri trek (ponies available) and Badrinath is trek-free; the main consideration is the long transfer day, which we keep comfortable.
Yes — slotting in Gangotri and Kedarnath between these two turns the trip into the full Char Dham. We can extend the itinerary accordingly.
