The Divine Himalayan Yatra: Kedarnath & Badrinath

Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun – Gateway to the Char Dham

• Pickup from Dehradun airport.
• Welcome by Colorful India Tours team and transfer to a boutique wellness resort.
• Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh (optional drive).
• Spiritual orientation session by a local priest.
• Overnight: Dehradun

Day 2: Drive to Guptkashi (210 km / 8 hrs)

• Early departure for Guptkashi via Devprayag and Rudraprayag (confluence viewing en route).
• Scenic drive with comfort stops.
• Check-in at a premium mountain lodge.
• Evening visit to Ardh Narishwar Temple and local darshan.
• Overnight: Guptkashi

Day 3: Kedarnath Darshan by Helicopter

• Early morning transfer to helipad (Phata/Sersi).
• Helicopter ride to Kedarnath (15–20 mins).
• VIP Darshan at Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
• Explore surrounding Himalayan beauty and ancient legends.
• Return by helicopter and rest at the lodge.
• Overnight: Guptkashi

Day 4 : Drive to Dalhousie (Approx. 120 km / 4-5 hrs)

• Guptkashi to Joshimath (190 km / 7 hrs)
• Drive through spectacular mountain valleys and riverbanks.
• En route: View Nandaprayag & Karnaprayag (river confluences).
• Reach Joshimath, check-in to a boutique mountain hotel.
• Visit Shankaracharya Math and ancient Narsingh Temple.

Overnight: Joshimath

Day 5 : Badrinath Temple Visit

• Morning drive to Badrinath (1.5 hrs).
• VIP Darshan at Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• Visit Tapt Kund (hot springs), Mana Village (India’s last village), Vyas Gufa & Bheem Pul.
• Optional: Attend evening Swarn Aarti at Badrinath Temple.
• Return to Joshimath.
• Overnight: Joshimath

Day 6 : Drive to Rishikesh (270 km / 9–10 hrs)

• Scenic descent through Himalayan valleys.
• Lunch stop at Rudraprayag.
• Reach Rishikesh by evening.
• Optionally attend Ganga Aarti or enjoy spiritual relaxation at a yoga retreat.
Overnight: Rishikesh

Day 7 : Departure from Dehradun

• Morning at leisure by the Ganges.
• Transfer to Dehradun airport for onward flight.
• Optional: Add 1-night spiritual wellness extension in Rishikesh.

 Premium Inclusions

• Helicopter to Kedarnath (same-day return or overnight option)
• VIP Darshan arrangements at both shrines
• Handpicked luxury/boutique stays
• Private SUV/Innova with professional driver
• All meals (vegetarian, sattvic available on request)
• Assistance by local representative at helipads/temples
• Welcome kit: woolen stole, organic essentials, herbal drinks

 Optional Add-ons

• Private priest/guide for rituals and temple history
• Spiritual talks or yoga sessions in Rishikesh
• Photographer/videographer for a devotional photo journal
• Charter helicopter option for Dehradun–Badrinath–Kedarnath direct (for ultra-luxury)

Experience devotion with dignity

At Colorful India Tours, we transform this sacred journey into a seamless, soulful luxury retreat. Every stop is more than a destination—it’s a moment of inner awakening.