Badrinath- Kedarnath Tour

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Places to Visit: Delhi- Haridawar- Guptkashi- Kedarnath- Badrinath- Rudraprayag- Rishikesh- Delhi

Validity:Sep 30 2026

Duration:7 Nights / 8 Days

Day Wise Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 New Delhi - Haridwar (250 kms/ 5-6 hrs) HT: 314 MTS

Meet and greets at Delhi airport and drive to Haridwar, on arrival check-in at hotel, if time permits visit Mansadevi Temple, Chandidevi Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temples etc. Also visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual. Return to hotel for dinner and Overnight stay.
Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas.
In the excursion visit Har ki Pauri, Chandi Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Daksha Mahadev temple etc. Dinner and O/n Stay at Hotel.

Day 2 Haridwar- Guptkashi (210 km/ 6- 7 Hours) HT: 1319 MTS

After breakfast check out and drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi. On arrival Check-in at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple, Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.
Weather - Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters. Dinner and O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 3 Guptkashi- Kedarnath (30 km by road & 19 km Trek)

After medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by Pony/ Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen clothes, toiletries and clothes for an Overnight halt at Kedarnath. On arrival check in at hotel, after short rest proceed for darshan of Kedarnath temple, Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar. Dinner and O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 4 Kedarnath - Guptkashi (19 kms down Trek & 30 kms by road)

Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After temple Darshan start down trek to Sonprayag, further drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in at hotel, Dinner and O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 5 Guptkashi- Badrinath (220 km/ 7- 8 Hours) HT: 3133 MTS

Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay, Badrinath one of the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Tapt Kund: Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund: A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Charanpaduka: 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple: Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include SeshNetraTemple, UrvashiTemple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village: Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara: As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Sheshnetra: 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Bhim Pul: On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries. Dinner and O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 6 Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160 kms / 5- 6 hrs)

Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive back to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. On arrival check-in at hotel, Dinner and O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 7 Rudraprayag- Rishikesh (150 km/ 4- 5 Hours)

After leisurely breakfast, check out and drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of "Hrishikesh" and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh.
On arrival check in Hotel, later visit Rishikesh temples and sightseeing - Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram. Evening witness Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram. Dinner and O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 8 Rishikesh- Delhi (275 km/ 6- 7 Hours)

After leisurely breakfast check-out from Hotel and drive back to Delhi, on arrival transfer to Delhi airport/railway station on time for onward journey [End of the Tour]

Inclusions

Accommodation Twin/Double rooms basis in the specified Hotels or similar
Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotels
Meals included (7 Breakfast & 7 Dinner)
Transportation by Non A/C Sedan or SUV as per Itinerary (Delhi- Rishikesh- Delhi by A/C Vehicle) with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt etc.
Packaged drinking water (500 ml x 2 bottles) per day person in the car during excursion.
Assistance on arrival and departure at airport/railway station
All applicable taxes

Exclusion

Air fare / Train fare
Personal expenses such as Tips, laundry, table drinks, mineral water bottles, porter, camera fees etc.
Any activity mentioned in the Itinerary but not indicated in the above inclusions
Guide/ Entry fees during sightseeing
Any special Puja, rituals, priest and priority darshan at temples
Meals (Lunch)
Pony/ Horse ride, river rafting or any other adventure activities during sightseeing
Medical/ Travel insurance
Any cost arising due to bad weather, landslide, road blockage, flight cancel or anything beyond control etc.

Hotel

Hotel Table

Place	Superior	Deluxe Hotels	Premium Hotels
Haridwar (1 night)	Regenta Orko (A/C) / Pride Elite (A/C) / Ganga Bliss (A/C)	MJ Sarovar Portico (A/C) / Fortune Park (A/C)	Hyatt Place (A/C)
Guptkashi (2 nights)	Rudra Residency / Namami Kedara / Kedar Valley Resort	Villa Aadhya / La Fiyoli / White Heaven Camps	Charmachan (Cottage) / Shiwalik Valley Resort (Exe)
Kedarnath (1 night)	Rajasthan Bhawan / Agra House / Patiala / Bikaner	Rajasthan Bhawan / Agra House / Patiala / Bikaner	Rajasthan Bhawan / Agra House / Patiala / Bikaner
Badrinath (1 night)	Pinnacle / Saraswati Retreat (Premium)	Suryoday The Vaikunth / Ananda By Badrinath	Snow Crest (Exe) / Sarovar Portico / Amrittara
Rudraprayag (1 night)	Samrat Resort (A/C) / Tulip (A/C)	Monal Resort (A/C Dlx) / Riverside Resort (A/C Excl)	Monal Resort (A/C Premium)
Rishikesh (1 night)	Grand Alova (A/C) / Leisure Cave Premier (A/C) / Pride Inn (A/C S.Dlx)	Divine Laxmi Ganga (A/C Dlx) / Clarks Inn Express (A/C Exe)	Divine Resort (A/C Ganga View)

Note

# The hotels in hills are not categorized in star* rating, those are based on guest reviews.
- The rates are not applicable during long weekend, blackout dates and festival time (package cost would be on request)
- The prices are subject to change without notice.

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