The Spiritual Circuit -

🌴 The Do Dham Yatra from Delhi is a profound spiritual circuit covering the four sacred shrines in Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Starting from the capital offers the best connectivity and a gradual ascent into the Himalayas.

Quick Highlights
  • ​Total Duration: 8 Nights to 9 Days
  • ​Total Distance: Approximately 1,400 – 1,600 km (Round Trip).
  • ​Ideal Season: May to June (Summer) and September to October (Post-monsoon).
  • ​Sequence: The Yatra always follows a clockwise direction: Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath.

Itinerary

  • Activity: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to your hotel.
  • ​Evening: Briefing session about the Yatra and kit distribution (down jackets/duffel bags).
  • ​Stay: Kathmandu (Night 1)

  • ​Morning: Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha (Sleeping Vishnu).
  • ​Afternoon: Final packing and document processing (Tibet Visa/Permit).
  • ​Stay: Kathmandu (Night 2)

  • ​Activity: Drive through the scenic hills of Nepal to Syabrubesi. The road is winding and can be bumpy.
  • ​Altitude: 1,550\text{ m}.
  • ​Stay: Syabrubesi (Night 3)

  • ​Activity: Drive to the Rasuwagadhi (Nepal-China Border). Complete immigration formalities on both sides. Cross the friendship bridge and meet your Tibetan guide.
  • ​Altitude: 2,700\text{ m}.
  • ​Stay: Kyirong Town (Night 4)

  • ​Activity: A mandatory rest day to help the body adjust to the high altitude. Short hikes are recommended.
  • ​Stay: Kyirong Town (Night 5)

  • ​Activity: Drive across the vast Tibetan Plateau. Cross the Brahmaputra River and enjoy views of Mt. Shishapangma.
  • ​Altitude: 4,450\text{ m}.
  • ​Stay: Saga (Night 6)

  • ​Activity: A long but breathtaking drive. You will get your first darshan of Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar today.
  • ​Ritual: Perform a holy dip and Pooja at the banks of Lake Mansarovar.
  • ​Altitude: 4,590\text{ m}.
  • ​Stay: Guesthouse near Mansarovar (Night 7)

  • Morning: Spend time at the lake. Many pilgrims perform Havan here.
  • ​Afternoon: Drive to Darchen, the base camp for the Kailash Parikrama.
  • ​Stay: Darchen (Night 8)

  • ​Activity: Drive to Yam Dwar (Start point). Begin the trek. The route is relatively flat but the altitude makes it tiring.
  • ​View: Face-to-face “North Face” view of Mt. Kailash.
  • ​Altitude: 4,860\text{ m}.
  • ​Stay: Dirapuk Guesthouse (Night 9)

  • ​Challenge: This is the toughest day. Cross the Dolma La Pass (5,640\text{ m}).
  • ​Sightseeing: See Gauri Kund just below the pass. Descent is steep and rocky.
  • ​Stay: Zuthulpuk (Night 10)

  • ​Activity: A short 2-3 hour walk to the end point where the vehicle waits. Drive back to Saga.
  • ​Stay: Saga (Night 11)

  • ​Activity: Retrace the route back to Kyirong, enjoying the final views of the Tibetan landscape.
  • ​Stay: Kyirong (Night 12)

  • ​Activity: Cross the border back into Nepal. Long drive back to Kathmandu.
  • ​Stay: Kathmandu (Night 13)

ACCOMMODATION
Deluxe Hotels at every place.

TRANSPORTATION

  • 26 Seater Tempo Traveller

MEALS

  • All Meals (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

ACTIVITIES & OTHERS

  • Tour Guide
  • Water Bottles
  • Yatra Registration

GUIDE SERVICES & SUPPORT

  • Hindi & English Speaking Guide

FLIGHTS

  • International & domestic flights
  • Visa fees

TRANSPORT

  • Any transportation needed during the free
    time, or any private transfers.

EXTRA MEALS

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary are
    excluded

PERSONAL EXPENSES

  • Like shopping, alcohol, tips or anything
    not mentioned. Single Room requests or
    special event rates would be charged
    extra.

ACTIVITIES & OTHERS

  • Optional activities or experiences not
    mentioned in the itinerary