Badrinath Kedarnath Do Dham Yatra Package from Haridwar

Tour Overview

The Yatra pilgrimage for baba Barfani has begun and the Yatris are on their way to offer their Darshan to the stalagmite ice formation of Shiv Linga inside the ancient cave located in Kashmir.

This soulful journey to baba Barfani commences from two routes Baltal and Pahalgam. For a more luxurious, comfortable and peacefully smooth journey you can choose this Amarnath Yatra by helicopter from Baltal package. Visit this sacred cave where baba Barfani had narrated the story of immortality to Mata Parvati.

Tour Highlights

Darshan at badrinath and kedarnath temples
Scenic drive on the garhwal himalayas
Aarti experience in these temples
Additional sightseeing (if any)
Panch prayag visit enroute

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar – guptkashi

Your journey to Do Dham Yatra will commence at the gateway to the Himalayas in Haridwar. From here you will be taken to Guptkashi which is located at a road journey distance of 7 to 8 hours. On reaching you will be checked in to your allotted accommodation here and the remainder of your day will be free your leisure activities. Here you can explore some famous places here like Vishwanath temple, Ardhanarishwar temple etc. you will be staying the night in Guptkashi.

Day 2: Guptkashi - Phata – Kedarnath – Phata – Guptkashi (helicopter trip)

You will be leaving for Phata helipad early in the morning where you will be boarding the flight heading for kedarnath. You will also be given the VIP darshan or priority pass that will let you skip the general lines and complete your darshan of the lord in a more comfortable way. The temple holds immense significance for being the seat of lord Shiva and is visited by thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. After the darshan you will be made to head back to Phata and the taxi here will transfer you back to your hotel in Guptkashi where you will be spending the night.

Day 3: Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath

You will be made to check out of your hotel early in the morning from were you will be transferred to Badrinath via Joshimath which will be the journey of around 8 hours. The scenery in particular during the journey is quiet breath taking. You can either have your Darshan in Badri Vishal after you reach there in the evening or at early next morning. You can explore places like the famous Tapt Kund etc. you will be spending the night in Badrinath.

Day 4: Badrinath – Birahi / Srinagar / Rudraprayag

After an early morning Darshan at Badri Vishal you will be made to head for some sightseeing in the nearby tourist attractions like Mana village, Bheem Pul, Vyas / Ganesh Gufa etc. you will be starting your journey to Rudraprayag in the afternoon. This will be road journey of around 5 to 6 hours and is replete with several holy temples like Mahadev Temple, Dhari Devi Mandir, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple etc. on arrival you will be made to check in to your accommodation here where you will be spending the night.

Day 5: Rudraprayag / Srinagar – Haridwar / Rishikesh departure

After having your breakfast in the morning your return journey will start via a road journey to Rishikesh or Haridwar which will be a travel journey of around 6 hours. On reaching you can go on a brief half day sightseeing tour here which will also include a Ganga Aarti. By evening you will be dropped off at your departure location which will mark the end of your Do Dham helicopter Yatra of Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Auspicious VIP darshan in Badrinath and Kedarnath. This will allow you to skip the long waiting queues of pilgrims outside the temple.
Delicious lunch meal in Badrinath is included in the itinerary. Confirm the same with tour manager.
All the inclusive taxes, toll, driver allowances, parking fees etc.
Shuttle service till kedarnath helipad located close to the temple as per the government regulations.
If needed, car service for sightseeing in an around Kedarnath can also be included. Please speak to your tour manager regarding the same.

Exclusion

Accommodation facility incurred outside the mentioned itinerary.
Personal expenses like phone bills, laundry services, tips, guide service etc.
The camera and video cameras which would require you to pay extra cash will be borne by you.
Entrance fees if required in any place of monument.
Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions section above.
5% extra GST charge (according to rules) on overall package price.
Any special puja or ritual that you get done will be borne entirely by you.
Any meals you decide on having outside the ones mentioned in your itinerary.

Do's & Don'ts

Do’s

Pack only the necessary and the absolutely essential items for travel since only 5kgs of baggage is allowed inside the helicopter keeping in mind the weight distribution. The pilot reserves the right to get rid of the passenger carrying more than the said amount of weight.
While travelling you must make sure to carry all the necessary items like first aid kits and all the medication you may require on high altitudes.
All the Char Dham locations are located on high altitudes and experience extremely cold weather conditions throughout the year so remember to carry some good quality of winter wear along with you.
Remember to carry along a legitimate photo ID card and passport even if you are a domestic Yatri for safety purposes and for foreign travellers passport is mandatory.
Medical fitness and health certificates should also be carried in case of emergencies.
Remember to go through the terms and conditions thoroughly before confirming your booking of the travel package.
All the helicopter departure from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun takes place at 7 am in the morning so remember to reach there an hour early to the time of your departure in order to complete all your ground formalities.

Don'ts

Reaching before half an hour of your scheduled journey is mandatory so don’t be late if you want to make it a hassle-free journey.
Don’t exceed the baggage limit as it is one of the most mandatory rules which is for the safety of passengers only.
Don’t expect for guarantee of fulfilment of changes if they are made one night before as it depends upon the availability so check everything before making final booking. Also, you need to pay some additional amount for any change.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Kedarnath more difficult than Badrinath to reach?

A. Yes. Kedarnath is more difficult to reach than Badrinath.

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What kind of accommodation is available in Badrinath?

A. Badrinath has all kinds of accommodation available to fit any budget. From resorts and expensive stays to GMVN guest houses and dharamshalas.

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What kind of geography should I expect during the Kedarnath trek?

A. The 18-20 km long trek up to the Kedarnath dham temple is very difficult. It is a constant uphill and steep trek that takes a lot of physical and mental strength.

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How long is the do dham yatra by road?

A. The do dham yatra takes about 5 to 7 days to cover, especially if it is Kedarnath and Badrinath dham visit.

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Is there a helicopter package available for do dham yatra?

A. Yes. do dham yatra by helicopter package is available.