The Do Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage of two sacred places in Garhwal region of Uttrakhand State, namely - Badrinath and Kedarnath. Uttrakhand is popularly known as “Dev Bhoomi” which translates to ‘Land of Gods’. The Do Dham are the highlights amidst a plethora of spiritual attractions that lie throughout the Uttrakhand region. Sar Outdoors offers extremely affordable Do Dham Yatra packages. Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively known as Do Dham; lie nestled in the higher Himalayan altitudes. Do Dham Yatra offers the most picturesque pilgrimage in the world, attracting devotees and adventurers alike, from all over the world. The pilgrimage traditionally commences in the West and concludes in the East. Thus, it starts from the Kedarnath temple, then finally ending at Badrinath.

Day 1: Haridwar -Guptkashi

Guptkashi is also known for its magnificent valley view. Guptkashi Uttarakhand is the gateway to the celestial city of Kailash, and it is believed that Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati lived on this mountain. Guptkashi is also a sacred place for the Hindus as they believe that it is where Lord Ganesha broke his tusk.The ancient Vishwanath temple, Ardhnareshwar temple and Manikarnik Kund, where the two streams of Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet, are the main places of attraction in Guptkashi. It is believed that after the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas wanted to meet Lord Shiva and seek his blessing.

Day 2: Guptkashi-Kedarnath

According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by the Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. The Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath.Lord Shiva, who was being pursued by the Pandavas, took the form of a bull and disappeared into the ground at Kedarnath. The temple is believed to be built on the spot where Lord Shiva disappeared, and the lingam inside the temple is said to have been formed naturally by the elements of earth, air, water, and fire.

Day 3: Kedarnath-Guptkashi

This magnificent temple is ancient and constructed over a thousand years ago by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya. It is located in the Rudra Himalaya range of Uttarakhand State. It is situated at an altitude of 3,581 mt & it is a 16 km trek from the nearest place of Gaurikund.

he meaning of the word Guptkashi. According to devotees, when the Pandav brothers sought a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first hid at Guptkashi before fleeing higher up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas eventually received their wish.

Day 4: Guptkashi-Joshimath /Badrinath

Joshimath serves as a gateway to several Himalayan pilgrimage sites, trekking trails, and mountain expeditions. The town holds great religious significance for Hindus, as it is home to ancient temples and spiritual centres.Calamity struck the Himalayan town of Joshimath when torrents of water gushed out of its lower slope on the night of 2 January 2023. Perched on a hill at an altitude of 6,150 feet (1,875metres), parts of the town subsided, cracks appeared on buildings, and roads and fields and buildings tilted dangerously.

Day 5 - Joshimarh/Badrinath- Haridwar

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Badrinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. It is among the four holy places or char dham, which are much revered by Hindus. Devotees undertake a strenuous journey through the mighty Himalayas to reach this holy shrine.It is believed that Shankara resided in the place for six years from 814 to 820 CE. He resided six months in Badrinath and the rest of the year in Kedarnath. Hindu followers assert that he discovered the deity of Badrinath in the Alaknanda River and enshrined it in a cave near the Tapt Kund hot springs.

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