About this Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar Package
This Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar package takes you to the holy dhams of Kedarnath and Badrinath in the Garhwal Himalaya, with the sangams of Devprayag and Rudraprayag on the way.
Pickup is at Haridwar (railway station / hotel) and the drop at Haridwar (railway station / hotel). You stay Guptkashi (1 night), Kedarnath (1 night), Guptkashi (1 night), Badrinath (1 night), Rudraprayag (1 night) with breakfast and dinner, and the same private cab stays with you for the whole yatra. The calculator below shows the complete package amount – and you can add the Kedarnath helicopter, pony or palki.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Haridwar Pickup → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi; Day 2: Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Dham (16 km trek); Day 3: Kedarnath Morning Darshan → Gaurikund → Guptkashi; Day 4: Guptkashi → Chamoli → Joshimath → Badrinath; Day 5: Badrinath Darshan · Mana Village → Rudraprayag; Day 6: Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar Drop.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002 and has been running Himalayan yatras for over 20 years. See also our Himachal packages, Kashmir & Vaishno Devi packages and the booking procedure.
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Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹40,600 for 2 adults (about ₹20,300 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Haridwar (railway station / hotel) |
| 🏨 Night stay | Guptkashi × 1 · Kedarnath × 1 · Guptkashi × 1 · Badrinath × 1 · Rudraprayag × 1 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Kedarnath – 3,583 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | May – June: opening rush after Akshaya Tritiya – book early; July – August: monsoon – landslides |
Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Haridwar Pickup → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashiapprox. 210 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 2Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Dham (16 km trek)approx. 46 km8–10 hrs
- DAY 3Kedarnath Morning Darshan → Gaurikund → Guptkashiapprox. 46 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 4Guptkashi → Chamoli → Joshimath → Badrinathapprox. 200 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 5Badrinath Darshan · Mana Village → Rudraprayagapprox. 160 km6–7 hrs
- DAY 6Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar Dropapprox. 165 km5–6 hrs
Route Map – Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Road map of the Char Dham route drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). 📏 km = approx. road distance from the nearest night-stay town, with the altitude in metres (Yamunotri 3,293 m, Gangotri 3,100 m, Kedarnath 3,583 m, Badrinath 3,300 m). Red dots = night stay, blue lines = Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Alaknanda and Ganga. Lines join the stops of each day – mountain roads curve a lot more. Tap a day to highlight its route.
🗺️ Char Dham Yatra Map & Road Route Chart
| Day | From | To | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Delhi | Haridwar | 210 km · 7 hrs |
| Day 2 | Haridwar | Barkot | 205 km · 7 hrs |
| Day 3 | Barkot | Yamunotri → Barkot | 45 km + 6 km trek |
| Day 4 | Barkot | Uttarkashi | 95 km · 4 hrs |
| Day 5 | Uttarkashi | Gangotri → Uttarkashi | 100 km each way · 5 hrs |
| Day 6 | Uttarkashi | Guptkashi | 225 km · 8 hrs |
| Day 7 | Guptkashi | Kedarnath | 35 km + 16 km trek |
| Day 8 | Kedarnath | Guptkashi | 16 km trek + 35 km |
| Day 9 | Guptkashi | Badrinath | 170 km · 8 hrs |
| Day 10 | Badrinath | Srinagar / Rudraprayag | 165 km · 7 hrs |
| Day 11 | Srinagar / Rudraprayag | Rishikesh / Haridwar | 100 – 165 km · 4 – 5 hrs |
| Day 12 | Haridwar | Delhi | 220 km · 6 hrs |
Full Char Dham road route from Delhi (12 days). From Haridwar the yatra starts on Day 2 of this chart. Tap the map to open it in full size.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Haridwar Pickup → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi
approx. 210 km7–8 hrs▼
Pickup from Haridwar railway station or hotel (Dehradun airport on request). Drive along the Ganga past Rishikesh and the Devprayag sangam, the Dhari Devi temple and Rudraprayag to Guptkashi:
- Devprayag Sangam · Ganga begins
Confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda where the river becomes the Ganga. - Dhari Devi Temple · Near Srinagar (Garhwal)
Temple of Dhari Devi on the Alaknanda, protector of the Char Dham. - Rudraprayag Sangam · Alaknanda – Mandakini
Confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. - Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple · Guptkashi
Old temple of Lord Vishwanath and the Ardhanareshwar shrine facing Ukhimath.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag | approx. 95 km | 3 hrs |
| Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag | approx. 70 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Devprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Dhari Devi Temple | Free | Free |
| Rudraprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Guptkashi
DAY 2Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Dham (16 km trek)
approx. 46 km8–10 hrs▼
Very early start to Sonprayag, shared jeep to Gaurikund and the 16 km trek to Kedarnath (or pony, palki or helicopter). Evening aarti at the Kedarnath temple and night stay at Kedarnath:
- Kedarnath Trek · 16 km from Gaurikund
Trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund (shared jeep from Sonprayag) – on foot, by pony, palki or helicopter (options in the price calculator). - Kedarnath Helicopter · Sersi · Phata · Guptkashi
Helicopter shuttle to Kedarnath – IRCTC HeliYatra tickets, opened online in phases; we help you book (add it in the price calculator). - Kedarnath Temple · 3,583 m · Jyotirlinga
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, below the Kedarnath peak – third dham of the yatra.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi → Sonprayag (cab) | approx. 30 km | 1 hr |
| Sonprayag → Gaurikund (shared jeep) | approx. 5 km | 20 min |
| Gaurikund → Kedarnath trek | approx. 16 km | 6–8 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath Trekpony / palki one way up (2026 govt. rate) · shared jeep Sonprayag – Gaurikund approx. ₹50 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 |
| Kedarnath Helicopterreturn, per person: Sersi ₹6,390 · Phata ₹10,164 · Guptkashi ₹12,762 (IRCTC 2026) | approx. ₹6,390 – 12,762 | approx. ₹6,390 – 12,762 |
| Kedarnath Templegeneral darshan free · special darshan / puja extra | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at Kedarnath (GMVN / hotel / camp – basic rooms near the temple)
DAY 3Kedarnath Morning Darshan → Gaurikund → Guptkashi
approx. 46 km7–8 hrs▼
Early morning darshan and abhishek at Kedarnath, visit the Bhairavnath temple, then trek down to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi:
- Kedarnath Temple · 3,583 m · Jyotirlinga
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, below the Kedarnath peak – third dham of the yatra. - Bhairavnath Temple · Above Kedarnath
Temple of the guardian deity of Kedarnath, a short climb above the town. - Kedarnath Trek · 16 km from Gaurikund
Trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund (shared jeep from Sonprayag) – on foot, by pony, palki or helicopter (options in the price calculator).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morning darshan & Bhairavnath temple | Kedarnath | 2 hrs |
| Kedarnath → Gaurikund trek down | approx. 16 km | 5–6 hrs |
| Sonprayag → Guptkashi (cab) | approx. 30 km | 1 hr |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath Templegeneral darshan free · special darshan / puja extra | Free | Free |
| Bhairavnath Temple | Free | Free |
| Kedarnath Trekpony / palki one way up (2026 govt. rate) · shared jeep Sonprayag – Gaurikund approx. ₹50 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Guptkashi
DAY 4Guptkashi → Chamoli → Joshimath → Badrinath
approx. 200 km7–8 hrs▼
Drive along the Alaknanda through Karnaprayag, Chamoli and Joshimath (Narsingh temple) to Badrinath. Holy bath in the Tapt Kund and evening aarti at Badri Vishal:
- Narsingh Temple · Joshimath
Winter seat of Lord Badrinath, with the temple of Lord Narsingh. - Tapt Kund · Badrinath
Natural hot spring below the temple – holy bath before darshan. - Badrinath Temple · 3,300 m · Lord Vishnu
Colourful temple of Lord Badri Vishal on the Alaknanda, between the Nar and Narayan peaks – fourth dham.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag | approx. 75 km | 3 hrs |
| Karnaprayag → Chamoli → Joshimath | approx. 80 km | 3 hrs |
| Joshimath → Badrinath | approx. 45 km | 1.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Narsingh Temple | Free | Free |
| Tapt Kund | Free | Free |
| Badrinath Templegeneral darshan free · special puja extra | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Badrinath
DAY 5Badrinath Darshan · Mana Village → Rudraprayag
approx. 160 km6–7 hrs▼
Morning darshan at Badrinath, then visit Mana – the last Indian village – with the Vyas Gufa and Bheem Pul. Drive back down the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag:
- Badrinath Temple · 3,300 m · Lord Vishnu
Colourful temple of Lord Badri Vishal on the Alaknanda, between the Nar and Narayan peaks – fourth dham. - Mana Village · Last Indian village
Village near the Tibet border, 3 km from Badrinath, with the Saraswati river and tea shops. - Vyas Gufa · Mana
Cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata. - Bheem Pul · Mana
Natural rock bridge over the roaring Saraswati river.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Badrinath darshan & Mana village | approx. 6 km | 3 hrs |
| Badrinath → Joshimath → Chamoli | approx. 95 km | 3 hrs |
| Chamoli → Rudraprayag | approx. 65 km | 2 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Badrinath Templegeneral darshan free · special puja extra | Free | Free |
| Mana Village | Free | Free |
| Vyas Gufa | Free | Free |
| Bheem Pul | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Rudraprayag
DAY 6Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar Drop
approx. 165 km5–6 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive past the Dhari Devi temple and the Devprayag sangam, where the Ganga is born, to Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) and Haridwar. Drop at Haridwar railway station or hotel:
- Dhari Devi Temple · Near Srinagar (Garhwal)
Temple of Dhari Devi on the Alaknanda, protector of the Char Dham. - Devprayag Sangam · Ganga begins
Confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda where the river becomes the Ganga. - Laxman Jhula · Rishikesh
Iron suspension bridge over the Ganga, with temples, ashrams and cafés along the river.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rudraprayag → Srinagar → Devprayag | approx. 70 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Devprayag → Rishikesh | approx. 70 km | 2 hrs |
| Rishikesh → Haridwar | approx. 25 km | 1 hr |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Dhari Devi Temple | Free | Free |
| Devprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Laxman Jhula | Free | Free |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Do Dham Yatra 5N/6D from Haridwar – Package Price 2027
| 🏨 5 nights hotels (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab for the whole yatra (6 days) | |
| 🚁 Kedarnath helicopter – return ticket (per person, IRCTC HeliYatra) | |
| 🐴 Kedarnath pony Gaurikund ↔ Kedarnath (per person, govt. rate) | |
| 🪑 Kedarnath palki / dandi (per person up to 60 kg, govt. rate) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotels per person per night with breakfast & dinner (2 persons in a room): ₹2,000 in the peak rush (15 April – 30 June (peak)) and ₹1,600 from July; Kedarnath ₹3,500 / ₹3,000, Badrinath ₹2,500 / ₹2,000, Haridwar ₹1,750 / ₹1,500. 3rd person on an extra bed: 40% of the double-room rate. Single person: 80% of the double-room rate. Children below 5 years are complimentary. Cab per day (same all season): Sedan ₹3,500 · Ertiga ₹4,500 · Toyota Innova ₹5,500 · Toyota Innova Crysta ₹6,500 · Mahindra Scorpio N ₹6,500 · Tempo Traveller 12 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 14 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 17 Seater ₹7,500. Helicopter fares are the 2026 IRCTC HeliYatra round-trip fares (a fuel surcharge may apply) and pony / palki are the 2026 government rates – confirm when you book. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag
| Category | Guptkashi (2N) | Kedarnath (1N) | Badrinath (1N) | Rudraprayag (1N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". Hotels on the Char Dham route are simple and clean; at Kedarnath the stay is a GMVN rest house, basic hotel or camp near the temple (rooms are small and hot water is limited). Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup from Haridwar (railway station / hotel) on Day 1 and drop at Haridwar (railway station / hotel) on Day 6
- 5 nights on twin / triple sharing – Guptkashi 1 night, Kedarnath 1 night, Guptkashi 1 night, Badrinath 1 night, Rudraprayag 1 night
- Daily breakfast & dinner (pure vegetarian)
- Private cab for the whole yatra as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Fuel, toll, parking, state tax & driver allowance
- Help with the compulsory Char Dham registration
Exclusions – Not Included
- Helicopter tickets, pony, palki, pitthu and porters – unless added in the price calculator.
- Shared jeep Sonprayag – Gaurikund (approx. ₹50 per person).
- VIP / special darshan, puja and abhishek charges at the temples.
- Train / flight tickets to the pickup point and from the drop point.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Lunch, Any Kind of Drinks (Mineral, Aerated), starters.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Medical & Travel insurance.
- Additional stay or costs due to landslides, road blocks, bad weather, helicopter cancellation or government restrictions.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pickup and drop?
Pickup is at Haridwar (railway station / hotel) on Day 1 and the drop at Haridwar (railway station / hotel) on Day 6. Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport pickup can be arranged on request.
When is the Char Dham Yatra open in 2027?
The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya (end of April / early May 2027) and close around Diwali / Bhai Dooj in early November. The exact 2027 dates are announced by the temple committees in February – March; we confirm them when you book.
What is the cost of the Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar package?
The Do Dham Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Haridwar package starts at ₹40,600 for 2 adults (about ₹20,300 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Every pilgrim must register (free) on the Uttarakhand Govt. portal registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or at the counters in Haridwar / Rishikesh. We help you with it; carry your Aadhaar card.
How do I reach Kedarnath?
The cab goes to Sonprayag; a shared jeep goes to Gaurikund, and from there it is a 16 km trek. You can walk, take a pony (₹3,500 up, ₹2,350 down) or a palki (₹9,200 up), or fly by helicopter from Sersi, Phata or Guptkashi (IRCTC HeliYatra) – all options are in the price calculator.
Are darshan and entry fees included?
All four dhams have free general darshan; puja, abhishek and special darshan are paid at the temple counters. Pony, palki and helicopter can be added in the price calculator. Registration on the Uttarakhand Govt. portal is free and compulsory. Foreigners pay the same rates.
Is the price different in season?
Hotels are higher in the peak rush (15 April – 30 June (peak)) – ₹2,000 per person per night (Kedarnath ₹3,500, Badrinath ₹2,500) – and ₹1,600 from July to the closing (Kedarnath ₹3,000). The cab rate is the same all season.
Which vehicles are available?
Sedan (Dzire / Etios) up to 4 persons, Ertiga, Toyota Innova, Innova Crysta and Scorpio N up to 6, and Tempo Traveller 12, 14 or 17 seater for groups.
Do children pay for the hotel?
Children below 5 years stay free. Two persons in a room pay the full double-room rate; a 3rd person on an extra bed pays 40% of the double-room rate, and a single person 80%.
How much advance is needed to book?
20% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.
What is the best time for this trip?
May – June: opening rush after Akshaya Tritiya – book early. July – August: monsoon – landslides, fewer pilgrims. September – October: clear weather, best time after the rains – till the closing at Diwali.
What should I carry?
Woollens and rain jacket; Trekking shoes and walking stick; Aadhaar card for the yatra registration; Medicines and a medical check-up for elders.