Do Dham Yatra Packages 2026

Do Dham Tour Packages 2026

Road packages on this page start at INR 28,500 per person (Gangotri Yamunotri, 6 days/5 nights, twin sharing). The Badrinath Kedarnath road package is 8 days/7 nights from INR 29,500, and helicopter packages run from INR 1,35,000 for a same-day trip to INR 1,45,000 for 4 days/3 nights.

Do Dham Yatra 2026 at a Glance

What Is Do Dham Yatra?

The Do Dham Yatra covers two sacred shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas. Tour operators usually sell it in one of these two combinations:

• 1. Kedarnath & Badrinath Trip - For devotees of Lord Shiva (a Jyotirlinga) and Lord Vishnu (Badri Narayan)

• 2. Gangotri & Yamunotri Trip - For devotees of Goddess Ganga and Goddess Yamuna, close to where both rivers begin

Both journeys are easier to complete than the full Char Dham circuit. By road, either one takes about 5 to 7 days, compared with about 10-12 days for the full tour.

Why Choose Do Dham Yatra?

For many pilgrims, going to Char Dhams all at once may not be possible. There may be budget constraints or a limited number of holidays for the visit. A Do Dham trip has these advantages:

• It's ideal for senior citizens or those with limited time

• The tour is of shorter duration (5-7 days vs. 10-12 for Char Dham)

• Helicopter packages are available for Kedarnath and Badrinath

• It is more budget-friendly and easier to customize

Kedarnath Badrinath Tour Package Highlights

This is the most popular Do Dham package. Both temples draw lakhs of devotees of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu every season.

Kedarnath Temple

• It's one of the 12 Jyotirlingas

• It's located at 11,755 ft (3,583 m) in the Rudraprayag district

• Reaching here requires a 16 km trek from Gaurikund (road vehicles stop at Sonprayag, and pilgrims continue to Gaurikund by local shuttle), or a helicopter, pony or palki

• Temple opened on 22 April 2026 and closes on Bhai Dooj (expected around 10-11 November 2026). In winter, worship moves to Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath

• Part of the Panch Kedar circuit - one of five sacred Shiva shrines in Garhwal

• Bhairavnath Temple stands on a ridge just above the main shrine

Badrinath Temple

• One of the 108 Divya Desams

• Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Badri Narayan)

• Located on the banks of Alaknanda River at ~3,133 m (10,279 ft) in Chamoli district

• Easily accessible by road - no trek required

• Temple opened on 23 April 2026. BKTC announces the closing date on Vijayadashami; Badrinath usually closes last, in mid to late November. In winter, worship moves to Narasimha Temple, Jyotirmath

• Mana Village, now signposted as the First Indian Village, is about 3-4 km from the temple and worth visiting for Bhim Pul and Vyas Gufa

Kedarnath Badrinath Itinerary from Haridwar - 6 Days

Day 1: Haridwar to Guptkashi (~200-220 km, 8-9 hrs). Starting from Delhi, reach Haridwar a day earlier (about 205 km)

Day 2: Trek/Heli to Kedarnath - Darshan - overnight at Kedarnath (helicopter pilgrims can return to Guptkashi the same day)

Day 3: Early morning darshan, trek down to Gaurikund, drive back to Guptkashi

Day 4: Drive Guptkashi → Jyotirmath (Joshimath) (overnight stay in Jyotirmath, ~145 km, 5-6 hrs)

Day 5: Jyotirmath → Badrinath Darshan + Mana Village visit (45 km, ~2 hrs drive)

Day 6: Return to Haridwar (~270 km, 9-10 hrs); Delhi is another 205 km

Distances are approximate and driving times are typical estimates. Traffic, weather, landslides and checkpoint queues can add several hours on mountain roads.

Gangotri Yamunotri Tour Highlights

Yamunotri Temple

• Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna

• Located at 3,293 m (10,804 ft) near Janki Chatti, Uttarkashi district

• Requires a 6 km trek from Janki Chatti (or pony/Palki services)

• Houses Black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna

• According to Hindu belief, Goddess Yamuna protects her devotees from untimely death

• Surya Kund, the natural hot spring at the temple, is used to cook rice and potatoes as Prasad

Gangotri Temple

• Dedicated to Goddess Ganga

• Accessible by road - no trek required

• Built by Amar Singh Thapa, a Gorkha general of Nepal, and restored later

• Built of white granite

• The Bhagirathi River flows beside it

• Located at about 3,100 m (10,170 ft); some official pages list 3,042 m

• Gaumukh glacier, the source of the Bhagirathi (Ganga), is a 19 km trek from Gangotri. It is a separate trek and needs a permit from Gangotri National Park, which caps daily numbers

Gangotri Yamunotri Itinerary from Haridwar - 5 Days

Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot (~210-220 km, 7-8 hrs)

Day 2: Yamunotri Darshan (trek 6 km from Janki Chatti) - return to Barkot

Day 3: Drive Barkot → Uttarkashi (~100 km, 4-5 hrs)

Day 4: Gangotri Darshan - return to Uttarkashi (~100 km each way)

Day 5: Return to Haridwar/Dehradun (~170 km, 6-7 hrs)

Do Dham Yatra Cost 2026

Prices below are starting prices per person on twin sharing, as shown on this page on 24 September 2026. The final price depends on the package, travel dates, hotel category and group size. Road packages start from INR 28,500 per person; helicopter packages go up to INR 1,45,000 per person.

* Approximate reference prices are marked with *. Final price can vary by travel date, hotel category, group size and availability.

What's Included in the Package

Inclusions differ between road and helicopter packages, and each quote lists them. Our 2 Dham Yatra packages are built from these services:

• Comfortable hotel accommodations (2-star to 4-star)

• Meals (breakfast & dinner)

• AC/Non-AC transportation

• Darshan assistance, including help booking the Sugam Darshan slip where available (temple fee extra)

• Local tour guide services

• Emergency medical kits and oxygen (for Kedarnath)

• Helicopter booking help (if opted for): charter seats through the operator; Kedarnath shuttle tickets are booked on IRCTC HeliYatra

• Yatra registration assistance - we help you register on the official Uttarakhand government portal (registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in)

• 24x7 customer support - contact us anytime during your trip for any emergency or assistance

Road vs Helicopter: Which Should You Choose?

Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter: How Booking Works

Charter packages from Dehradun: Helicopters leave from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun. Our same-day package covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in one day, and the 3-day and 4-day packages add hotel nights. Flight and reporting times depend on the operator and the weather. Each operator also sets its own passenger-weight and baggage limits; ask for them in writing before you pay.

Kedarnath shuttle: BKTC states that shuttle tickets from Guptkashi, Phata and Sersi can be booked only on IRCTC HeliYatra (heliyatra.irctc.co.in). Check the live fare there before paying. Websites or agents selling "confirmed" shuttle tickets outside that portal are a common scam.

Weather: Flights are held or cancelled when cloud or rain closes the valley, most often from late June to August. Keep a spare day if you fly.

Best Time for Do Dham Yatra

The Yatra season usually begins in April or early May and continues until the temples close for winter in October-November.

Tip: For elderly pilgrims we recommend September: crowds are thinner than in May-June and the roads have been repaired after the rains. Skies are usually clearer after the monsoon, so helicopter weather holds tend to be fewer than in July-August.

2026 Opening & Closing Dates

Closing dates are expected dates, not confirmed ones. Each temple committee announces its own date; for Kedarnath and Badrinath the announcement comes on Vijayadashami. Verify at badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in before booking your return travel.

How to Reach for Do Dham Yatra

• By air: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is the nearest airport for both routes.

• By train: Haridwar, Rishikesh (Yog Nagari Rishikesh) and Dehradun stations.

• By road: Haridwar is about 205 km from Delhi (5-6 hrs). From Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad, fly to Dehradun or Delhi and start from Haridwar or Dehradun.

Add-On Experiences and Nearby Attractions

• Tapt Kund - Hot springs near Badrinath temple

• Triyuginarayan Temple - Wedding site of Shiva-Parvati near Kedarnath

• Harsil Valley - Scenic stop en route to Gangotri

• Darshan rituals - Participate in morning Aartis and evening prayers

• Panch Prayag stopovers - Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnuprayag - the five sacred river confluences on the Badrinath road route

• Tungnath & Chopta - on the Ukhimath-Gopeshwar road between Kedarnath and Badrinath; Tungnath is a short, steep trek from Chopta

• Vasudhara Falls - a trek from Mana village near Badrinath

• Valley of Flowers National Park (UNESCO) - near Govindghat, about 25 km before Badrinath; open 1 June-31 October (best July-August); about 13 km trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria, then 3-4 km into the valley

• Hemkund Sahib - Sikh shrine beside a glacial lake above Ghangaria, on the same trail as the Valley of Flowers; June-October season

What to Carry for Do Dham Yatra

Book Your Do Dham Yatra

A journey to Kedarnath & Badrinath or Gangotri & Yamunotri is easier to plan once we know three things: your travel dates, the number of people, and the route you prefer. Send those and we will suggest road or helicopter options with a day-wise plan.

Call us now at +91-9711616316 or send an inquiry to know more about travel solutions, fixed departures, and early booking offers!