Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra
Guided pilgrimage journeys from Bhutan to India's holiest sites, with a lhotsham-speaking tour leader and daily family updates throughout.
An 8-day, 7-night pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath, for travellers who want the Himalayan Char Dham shrines without the additional Vrindavan leg.
Trip Highlights
- Darshan at Badrinath and Kedarnath
- Mana village
- Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
Ideal for: Travellers who have already visited Vrindavan, Focused Himalayan Char Dham pilgrims
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Phuentsholing – Bagdogra – Delhi – Haridwar
Depart Phuentsholing, fly Bagdogra to Delhi, then travel onward to Haridwar.
Phuentsholing → Bagdogra → Delhi → Haridwar
Day 2: Haridwar and Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, then sightseeing in Rishikesh.
Haridwar → Rishikesh
Day 3: Early Departure to Badrinath
An early morning start for a full-day mountain journey — the road beyond Rudraprayag is not driven after dark, so this is a long day on winding hill roads before reaching Badrinath for the night.
Rishikesh → Badrinath
Altitude: ~3,100m
Day 4: Badrinath Darshan and Mana Village
Darshan at Badrinath, followed by a visit to Mana village.
Badrinath → Mana
Altitude: ~3,200m
Day 5: Badrinath – Sonprayag
Travel from Badrinath to Sonprayag.
Badrinath → Sonprayag
Day 6: Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Kedarnath Trek
Trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath.
Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath
Altitude: ~3,580m
Day 7: Kedarnath Darshan – Return to Haridwar
Darshan at Kedarnath, trek back to Sonprayag, then travel to Haridwar.
Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Sonprayag → Haridwar
Day 8: Haridwar – Delhi – Bagdogra – Phuentsholing
Travel to Delhi, fly to Bagdogra, then return overland to Phuentsholing.
Haridwar → Delhi → Bagdogra → Phuentsholing
What's Included
- Phuentsholing pickup
- Onward transport per itinerary
- Accommodation (twin/triple sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Lhotsham-speaking tour leader for the full journey
- On-ground local assistance
- General darshan and group rituals
- Basic travel insurance
- First-aid support
- Daily family update — photo, status, videos and live sessions to a designated family contact
- Char Dham registration and permit assistance where applicable
- Round-trip flights (Bagdogra – Delhi sector)
What's Excluded
- Lunch
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Pony, palki or helicopter charges where used by choice
- Insurance cover beyond the basic policy included
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Booking Policy
Minimum 3 travellers per booking. A solo traveller may join a scheduled group departure, sharing a room with another same-gender solo traveller, or taking a private room for a modest extra cost.
Daily Family Updates
Every traveller on a guided tour has one designated family contact abroad who receives a daily update — a photo, a short status message, and where connectivity allows, a video or a brief live check-in.
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