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Trip highlights
Kedarnath and Badrinath in seven days, the two dhams, done on a backpacker budget.
Kedarnath darshan after the Gaurikund trekBadrinath and the Mana valleyA night at Kedarpuri in a dorm tentRishikesh and the Ganga aartiThree breakfasts and five dinners includedOxygen and medical kit with the trek leader
Day-wise plan
Meals and stay listed on every day · pace built for a group.
0Day 0 · Trip begins at Delhi - Delhi to Rishikesh (Overnight Volvo Journey) · Meals: ·
- Arrive at the designated boarding point in Delhi and board your comfortable Volvo bus for an overnight journey to Rishikesh.
- Travel through the plains of North India as your spiritual Himalayan journey begins.
- Reporting Time: 9:30 PM at ISBT Kashmiri Gate.
1Day 1 · Rishikesh to Sonprayag (7 Hours) · Meals: ·
- Board your local transfer vehicle (Tempo Traveller / Bolero, depending on group size) and begin the scenic Himalayan journey towards Sonprayag.
- Drive through the sacred confluences of the Garhwal region, witnessing the divine Prayags - Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag - where holy rivers merge amidst breathtaking landscapes.
- Experience the spiritual significance of the Sangam of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, marking the origin of the Ganga.
- Continue the drive along winding mountain roads and river valleys, reaching Sonprayag by evening.
- Drive Duration: ~200 km | 8-9 hours Night Stay: Sonprayag
2Day 2 · Sonprayag to Kedarnath (Trek & Darshan) · Meals: ·
- Drive in a local vehicle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund (5 km), the base for the Kedarnath trek. (Helicopter option available from Phata for selected travelers.
- Begin the 19 km trek to Kedarnath Temple (6-8 hrs), following the scenic Mandakini River.
- The trail is well-marked with access to food, water, and basic facilities throughout.
- Reach by evening and proceed for darshan (subject to time).
- Drive: 25 km | 2 - 3 hrs
- Stay: Kedarpuri (Tent Dorm stay in Sleeping Bags)
3Day 3 · Kedarnath Temple To Gaurikund Trek And Drive To · Meals: ·
- Rudraprayag/Sonprayag (5 Hours)
- We will wake up before sunrise and see the Himalayas in golden color in the background of the temple.
- Temple will be open around 5:00 Am in the morning you can visit the temple and offer your prayers
- After having breakfast, we will start descending and reach Sonprayag
- It will be a 16 Km trek with an altitude loss of 5,750 ft.
- Trek Distance: 16 Km · 5 to 6 Hrs
- During the trek drinking water, food & washrooms are available throughout.
- The trail is easy and well-marked
- There are multiple waterfalls along the trail where we can capture beautiful pictures
- We will follow the river Mandakini through the trek.
- At one point we will cross it on a bridge.
- We will reach the Guarikund in the late afternoon.
- From Sonprayag we will start our journey toward Rudraprayag
- Drive: 90 KM · 4 to 5 Hrs
- Stay: Rudraprayag/Sonprayag (Homestay Sharing)
- Note: Mules will be available at particular points to carry luggage or people if you feel tired.
- You can pay for them and take the services.
4Day 4 · Rudraprayag/Sonprayag to Joshimath / Pipalkoti (Drive 6 Hours) · Meals: ·
- After breakfast, drive towards Joshimath or Pipalkoti.
- Enjoy a relaxed evening amidst the mountains.
- Night Stay: Joshimath / Pipalkoti (Hotel)
5Day 5 · Towards Badrinath (2 Hours) & Darshan | Mana Village · Meals: ·
- Proceed to Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- After darshan, visit Mana Village, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border.
- Explore highlights like Vyas Gufa and the origin of the Saraswati River.
- Return to Joshimath for overnight stay.
- Night Stay: Joshimath (Hotel)
6Day 6 · Joshimath to Rishikesh (7 hours Drive) · Meals: ·
- Begin your return journey towards Rishikesh.
- Enjoy a long yet scenic drive through the Garhwal Himalayas.
- By evening/night, board your onward journey to Delhi.
7Day 7 · Trip ends at Delhi - Arrival in Delhi · Meals: ·
- Arrive in Delhi with unforgettable memories of your complete Char Dham Yatra and a deeply enriching Himalayan experience.
Where you'll stay
The properties this batch sleeps in — swapped only for something equal or better.
Stays as per the itinerarySharing basis, allocated same-gender
What's in, what's not
Included
- Transfers from Delhi to Delhi (Tempo/Volvo Bus).
- Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private vehicle. (Non AC - SUV/MUV/Tempo Traveller)
- Sightseeing with mentioned plan only (Point to Point).
- Accommodation for 5 nights as per required sharing.
- 1 Night in Sonprayag, 2 Nights in Joshimath.
- 1 Night in Rudraprayag/Sonprayag.
- 1 Night in Kedarpuri (Dorm Tent Stay).
- Complimentary 3 breakfasts & 5 dinners. Note: dinner at the Kedarpuri tent is tentative.
- Yatra Permits (limited and subject to availability).
- Safety equipment, first aid, medical kit and oxygen cylinders carried by the trek leader for emergencies.
- Experienced Trek Leader.
- Driver & Allowances.
- All Permits, Tolls & Taxes.
Not included
- GST 5%.
- To and from fares of Airlines/Buses/Railways.
- Lunches, personal expenses, tips, and shopping.
- Pony/Doli charges at Yamunotri & Kedarnath.
- Any additional activities not mentioned in itinerary.
- Travel insurance & medical expenses.
- Hot water at Kedarpuri.
- Jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund & Return.
- Heli services / anything not mentioned in inclusions.
