Char Dham Yatra

Do Dham Yatra Guide (Kedarnath & Badrinath)

The two most revered shrines in 5–6 days — itinerary, how to reach and the best time to go.

By the Itinerary Diary Travel Desk · Updated 13 July 2026
Badrinath temple, Uttarakhand — Do Dham Yatra guide

Quick answer

The Do Dham Yatra visits two of the four shrines — Kedarnath and Badrinath — in about 5–6 days from Haridwar/Dehradun. It's ideal when time is limited, and can be done by road (with a Kedarnath trek or helicopter shuttle). The best months are May–June and September–October.

If you can't complete the full Char Dham, the Do Dham — Kedarnath and Badrinath, the two most revered — is a rewarding shorter pilgrimage. Here's how to plan it.

What is Do Dham?

“Do Dham” means two shrines — the Shiva temple of Kedarnath and the Vishnu temple of Badrinath, both in the Garhwal Himalayas.

Itinerary

DayPlan
1Haridwar/Dehradun → Guptkashi/Sonprayag
2Kedarnath (trek or helicopter) & darshan
3Return & drive toward Badrinath
4Badrinath darshan & Mana village
5–6Return to Haridwar/Dehradun

Kedarnath

Reached by a ~16–18 km trek from Gaurikund or a helicopter shuttle — see how to reach Kedarnath.

Badrinath

Road-accessible and one of the holiest Vishnu shrines; nearby Mana, India's last village before Tibet, is worth a visit.

Getting there

Begin from Haridwar or Dehradun (Jolly Grant airport). We handle registrations and all transfers.

Best time

May–June and September–October. See best time for Char Dham.

Frequently asked questions

It is the pilgrimage to two of the Char Dham shrines — Kedarnath and Badrinath — usually done in 5–6 days when time is limited.
About 5–6 days from Haridwar or Dehradun, depending on whether you trek or take a helicopter to Kedarnath.
Kedarnath (Lord Shiva) and Badrinath (Lord Vishnu), the two most revered of the four Char Dham shrines.
Yes — Char Dham registration is mandatory for Kedarnath and Badrinath too; we complete it for you.
May–June and September–October, within the shrine opening season, avoiding the July–August monsoon.
Yes — a Kedarnath helicopter shuttle from Phata/Guptkashi/Sersi can replace the trek, saving time and effort.

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