Highlights
- Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri
- Kedarnath by trek, pony, palki or helicopter
- Evening aarti and a night at Kedarnath
- Badrinath darshan and Tapt Kund
- Mana village near the Tibet border
- Rudraprayag and Rishikesh on the way home
Kedarnath and Badrinath are the two dhams most families want most, and together they fit in a week of leave. We keep a night at Kedarnath in the plan even if you fly, because it gives you the evening aarti and an unhurried morning darshan. If you have only six days, we can drop the Kedarnath night when everyone in your group has helicopter tickets both ways.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Haridwar, Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri
Pickup at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport. We check everyone’s registration letter and medicines, then take you to Har ki Pauri for the evening aarti. An early night, because the drive into the hills starts at dawn.
Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi
Drive up the Ganga and Alaknanda valleys via Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag, then along the Mandakini to Guptkashi. It’s a full day on hill roads. Night at Guptkashi, Phata or Sitapur depending on your helipad or trek plan.
Day 3: Kedarnath by trek, pony, palki or helicopter
Walkers and riders drive to Sonprayag, take the shuttle to Gaurikund and climb the 16 to 17 km path. Helicopter passengers go to their helipad for the booked slot. Evening aarti at the temple and a night at Kedarnath, so the older members of the family aren’t rushed.
Day 4: Morning darshan, back to Guptkashi
Early darshan, then down the way you came up. The car meets you at Sonprayag or the helipad. A quiet evening at Guptkashi to rest your knees.
Day 5: Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive to the Alaknanda valley and on via Joshimath, with a stop at the Narsingh temple. Reach Badrinath by afternoon for evening darshan and aarti.
Day 6: Badrinath, Mana village, drive to Rudraprayag
A dip at Tapt Kund and morning darshan. Visit Mana village, then drive about 165 km down to Rudraprayag, at the meeting of the Alaknanda and Mandakini, for the night.
Day 7: Rudraprayag to Haridwar, departure
About seven hours back to Haridwar, with a stop at Rishikesh if time allows. Drop at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport in the evening.
Why a night at Kedarnath?
Many short Do Dham plans go up and come down Kedarnath on the same day. With a helicopter that’s possible. On foot or by pony it means 32 km in a day at altitude, often finishing after dark. Staying overnight costs one night but gives you the evening aarti, a calmer morning darshan and a safer descent. If the helicopters are grounded by weather, which happens, the spare time also helps.
What's included and what isn't
Included
- Hotels for 6 nights (Haridwar, Guptkashi x2, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag) with breakfast and dinner
- Private car with driver, Haridwar to Haridwar
- Pickup and drop at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport
- Online Char Dham registration for every traveller
- Help booking Kedarnath helicopter tickets on the IRCTC portal
Not included
- Train or flight tickets to Haridwar/Dehradun (quoted on request)
- Kedarnath helicopter fare (paid at IRCTC rates)
- Ponies, palkis and the Sonprayag–Gaurikund shuttle
- Lunches, puja and offerings
- Extra nights from landslides or road closures
- Tips and personal expenses
Visa, costs, best time and travel tips: Chardham Yatra Packages.
