1. How to plan a trip to Do Dham Kedar Badri Yatra?
Trip to Kedarnath temple and Badrinath temple can be done from Dehradun airport or from Haridwar/ Rishikesh, closest railway station and 5-6 days are required to complete the trip with 02 nights halt in Kedarnath ji base (either Guptkashi/Phata/Sitapur/Gaurkund) and a halt in Kedarnath followed by night in Badrinath with return back with stopover in Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
2. How much does the Do Dham trip cost?
The Kedarnath Badrinath trip starting cost is INR 21,000 Per Person.
3. How many days are required to visit Do Dhma (Kedarnath & Badrinath)?
Total 5-6 days are required to complete Kedarnath and Badrinath Yatra with 02 nights halt in Kedarnath ji base (either Guptkashi/Phata/Sitapur/Gaurkund) and a halt in Kedarnath followed by night in Badrinath with return back with stopover in Rudraprayag or Srinagar
4. Can Do Dham Yatra be done in 1 day?
There is same day tour to Kedarnath Badrinath by helicopter with approx price of INR 1,00,000/- Per Person which starts and concludes at Dehradun helipad.
5. Where to go first, Badrinath or Kedarnath?
First darshan of Kedarnath temple then Badrinath temple is done.
6. Can I go to Kedarnath Badrinath without registration?
During Covid – 19, registration was made mandate which can be done on https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in/. At this portal, you can get all update pertaining to registration and other guidelines.
7. Which month is best for Kedarnath Badrinath yatra?
Kedarnath temple and Badrinath temple remain opens for 6 months tentatively from Apr/May – Oct/N. Generally, May and Jun month is good time to plan yatra to Kedarnath and Badrinath however during that time, the temples thronged with huge crowd so to avoid it can plan before closing of Badrinath Temple in Sep and oct apart from Monsoon months (July and Aug).
8. How to do Do Dham yatra on a low budget?
You can plan Kedarnath Badrinath yatra group tour which will cost around INR 20,000 Per Person but you have to book the seats prior before it get full.
9. Is the Kedarnath trek difficult?
It is moderate trek of 18 Kms one way. Every year millions of pilgrims do the trek and for assistance there are local sources like pony, palki and palanquins are available.
10. How many days are enough for the Do Dham trip?
Total 5-6 days are required to complete the Yatra with 02 nights halt in Kedarnath ji base (either Guptkashi/Phata/Sitapur/Gaurkund) and a halt in Kedarnath followed by night in Badrinath with return back with stopover in Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
11. Where to stay in Badrinath and Kedarnath?
There are proper stay arrangements in Badrinath and Kedarnath and in midways also, there are enough hotels options.
12. Is booking necessary for Kedarnath temple?
No, for darshan of Kedarnath temple there is no need of booking but for offering any special pooja aur for Maha Rudraabhishek, you have to book it prior or can book online on https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in/
13. Can we go to Badrinath by helicopter?
Yes, the charter service is available for Badrinath from Dehradun helipad which need to pre booked and starting fare is INR 70,000 Per Person
14. Which month Kedarnath Badrinath Temple closed?
Kedarnath Badrinath Temple remain closed during winter from Oct/Nov till Apr/May.
15. Is there any VIP darshan in Kedarnath & Badrinath?
VIP darshan system has discontinued now. In Kedarnath, special pooja can be offered at additional cost from 2300 hrs till 0400 hrs in midnight. In Badrinath, there are special Aarti receipt which pilgrims can booked after paying booking amount which are mentioned on government site- https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in/.
16. What are the charges of helicopters in Kedarnath?
There are shuttle/helicopter services available for Kedarnath from different base (Guptkashi/Phata/Sersi) with starting fare of INR 5500 per person and goes till 8000/- Per person.
17. Can we visit Kedarnath without pass?
Yes, Kedarnath can be visited without pass.
18. What is the fare of a helicopter to Badrinath?
Yes, the helicopter/charter service is available for Badrinath from Dehradun helipad which need to pre booked. Starting fare is INR 70,000 Per Person. Or there is option of drive also till Badrinath with only 500 Mts. walk to reach temple.
19. Can I go to Kedarnath by car?
Gaurikund is last stop of motorable road & Sonprayag is the one stop prior to Gaurikund at distance of 06 Kms. Private Vehicles are allowed only till Sonprayag. Pilgrims needs to hire the local vehicle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund. Later uphill trek of 18 Kms is required to reach Kedarnath temple. There are options of Pony, mule, Palki otherwise can avail the Helicopter service for the convenience.
20. Can I stay the night in Kedarnath?
Yes, there are options like hotel, homestay and Ashram. All these have very normal stay arrangements.
21. In which month Kedarnath and Badrinath are open?
Kedarnath temple and Badrinath temple remain opens for 6 months tentatively from Apr/May – Oct/Nov, every year dates are declared.
22. What is the cost of the Badrinath Kedarnath tour package from Delhi?
The starting price for Badrinath Kedarnath tour package from Delhi is INR 24000 Per Person on sharing basis.
