Haridwar – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rishikesh
Do Dham Yatra is a holy pilgrimage of India and it means a lot to Hindu adherents. It involves tours to two sacred temples, Kedarnath and Badrinath in the serene Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The Do Dham Yatra Package is another awesome and valuable option to those who are unable to complete the entire Char Dham circuit due to time or other health constraints. Kedarnath is also among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and is enclosed by snowy mountains and peaceful stillness. Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located on the sacred shores of river Alaknanda. These two dhams are combined to provide spiritual tranquility, piety and a solid connection with nature.
The Do Dham Yatra is a 3-night/ 4-day program to be executed in a relaxed manner. It provides ample time to travel, relax and visit temples without any hurry. The pilgrimage also allows the pilgrims to take in the Himalayas, and rivers as well as sacred towns along the path. This is a family, elderly and first-time pilgrimage which is smooth and comfortable and offers a spiritual journey to the pilgrims.
Tour Highlights
Your Do Dham Yatra begins with the holy city of India called Haridwar. Have breakfast and then drive to Guptkashi. The highway passes by mountains, forests and rivers such as the Mandakini. On reaching Guptkashi, book in your hotel and sleep. If you have time, you can go to the Ardhanarishwar Temple, a peaceful spiritual place. Eat dinner and spend the night at Guptkashi.
In the morning, after breakfast, take a drive to Sonprayag. Then go to Gaurikund, the point of the trek to Kedarnath. Pilgrims may walk, use ponies, palki or helicopter (additional fee) to visit Kedarnath Temple. Kedarnath trip is holy and has immense glimpses of the Himalayas. You should go to the temple when you come and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The calm atmosphere and the spiritual environment impact each worshiper. When you can attend evening prayers and devote some time to quiet prayer. Stay Overnight at Kedarnath, when there is a stay over.
Wake up early. Pay a morning visit at Kedarnath Temple. The rituals are over now, thus begin your journey back to Gaurikund and head to Guptkashi. Rest after which continue to Badrinath via Joshimath. The highway is beautiful in terms of mountains, rivers and valleys. Although it is a lengthy trip, the landscape makes it entertaining. Reach Badrinath by evening. Check in your hotel and have a rest after the travels of the day. Eat dinner and pass the night at Badrinath.
Early in the morning, have a holy bath in Tapt Kund, a hot spring which is said to cleanse the soul. Then go to the Badrinath Temple and seek the favour of Lord Vishnu. Breakfast after the visit to the temple at the hotel. Then later begin your trip to Rishikesh or Haridwar. That completes your blessed Do Dham Yatra. When you come home, you are peaceful, blessed and have memories of this holy trip that will last.
