Day-by-day itinerary
6 nights / 7 days · Road · Haridwar to Haridwar · price on request; we share it on WhatsApp
Day 1
Haridwar to Guptkashi
Early start along the Ganga via Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag. Evening at the Vishwanath and Ardhanarishwar temples in Guptkashi.
Drive: ~210 km · 8 hrsOvernight: Guptkashi
Day 2
Walk to Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take a shared jeep to Gaurikund. Walk about 16 km to Kedarnath, or take a pony, palki or IRCTC helicopter. Evening aarti.
Overnight: Kedarnath
Day 3
Kedarnath darshan, back to Guptkashi
Early morning darshan, then visit the Bhairavnath temple and Adi Shankaracharya's samadhi. Walk down and drive to Guptkashi.
Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 4
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive via Ukhimath, Chopta and Chamoli, or via Rudraprayag, depending on road status. Evening darshan after a bath in Tapt Kund.
Drive: ~200 km · 7–8 hrsOvernight: Badrinath
Day 5
Mana village, drive to Rudraprayag
Morning darshan, then Mana village: Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bheem Pul and the Saraswati river. Brahma Kapal pind daan can be arranged on request.
Drive: ~160 km · 6 hrsOvernight: Rudraprayag
Day 6
Rudraprayag to Rishikesh / Haridwar
Stop at the Devprayag confluence, then the evening aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Har Ki Pauri.
Drive: ~160 km · 5–6 hrsOvernight: Haridwar
Day 7
Departure
Drop at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport.
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Choose your comfort level
| Tier | Stay | Vehicle | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Clean budget hotels and guesthouses with attached bathroom and hot water | Tempo Traveller (group) or Dzire/Ertiga (family) | Breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian |
| Deluxe | 3-star hotels and the best available camps near Kedarnath | Innova Crysta or private Tempo Traveller | Breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian, Jain on request |
| Premium | Best properties on each stop, including river-view rooms where available | Innova Crysta with senior hill driver | All meals, sattvic menu, Jain on request |
Every quote names the exact hotel for each night, so you know what you are paying for.
What's included
Included
- Hotel stays as per the chosen tier, twin or triple sharing
- Breakfast and dinner every day (pure vegetarian)
- Private vehicle for the full route with an experienced hill driver
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state permits
- Help with mandatory Uttarakhand yatra registration
- Pickup and drop at Haridwar railway station or a Haridwar/Rishikesh hotel
- 24×7 trip coordinator on phone and WhatsApp
Not included
- Pony, palki (doli) or pithu at Kedarnath and Yamunotri; paid directly at the counters
- Helicopter tickets (Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra)
- Special puja and VIP darshan fees charged by the temple committees
- Lunch, tips, personal expenses and travel insurance
- Costs caused by landslides, road closures or weather delays
- GST as applicable
The Panch Prayag on the way
The Alaknanda meets five rivers on its way to forming the Ganga. On this route you pass all five: Vishnuprayag (Dhauliganga), Nandprayag (Nandakini), Karnaprayag (Pindar), Rudraprayag (Mandakini) and Devprayag (Bhagirathi), where the river first takes the name Ganga.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kedarnath from Haridwar?
About 240 km by road to Sonprayag, then a jeep to Gaurikund and a 16 km walk.
Can this trip be done in 5 days?
Yes, by doing Kedarnath up and down in one day, or by using the IRCTC helicopter. It is tiring, so we recommend 6 nights.
Are meals included on the Do Dham package?
Breakfast and dinner are included at every hotel. Lunch is taken on the road at dhabas we know well.
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Last updated 6 October 2026