Introduction

Do Dham Yatra- a group of two sacred temples which is Kedarnath and Badrinath which is the most sacred pilgrimage site in India where the spiritual meets soul which draws inner peace with divine blessing. Tho Do Dham is located in the Garhwal Himalayas in which Kedarnath is situated at an altitude of 3583 meters and Badrinath situated at an altitude of 3300 meters. Do Dham yatra is the half form of Char Dham Yatra, where each temple has its own significance in Hinduism that’s why millions of devotees plan Do Dham Yatra, Char Dham Yatra and Kedarnath Yatra, and visit these sacred destinations every year.

What is Do Dham Yatra?

Do Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage of two sacred temples which are Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple. Kedarnath Temple located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag District in Uttarakhand which is situated at an altitude of 3583 meters from Mandakini river bank. Badrinath Temple located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand which is situated at an altitude of 3300 meters on the bank of Alaknanda River. Doing Do Dham Yatra is best for those people who have less time for trips to sacred destinations because Char Dham Yatra needs a minimum 10 days to visit. Lot of people wonder why Kedarnath and Badrinath as Do Dham Yatra? Why not Gangotri and Yamunotri as Do Dham Yatar? Let me clear you about this thought, you can visit Gangotri and Yamunotri as Do Dham Yatra but visiting Kedarnath temple and Badrinath Temple as Do Dham Yatra is general trend or it can be must visited as Do Dham Yatra because Kedarnath is one of 12 Jyotrilingas and Panch Kedar and Badrinath Temple one of Main Char Dham of India and 108 divyadesams.

Kedarnath Temple- The Sacred Temples of Do Dham

Situated on the bank of Mandakini river covered by Snow-capped mountains in Uttarakhand. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which was built in Dwapar Yuga by Pandavas and reconstructed by Jagad guru Adi sankaracharya in 8th Century AD. According to legend it is said to be that pandavas comes here to sought from lord Shiva for there sins but lord shiva was turned into the Nandi (Bull) to hide himself from Pandavas but Bheem one of Pandavas found them but after that lord Shiva sink himself into the earth and after that a self manifested canonical shaped Shivalingam appeared and that place is the Kedarnath temple. This temple survived the 2013 flood by a big unknown rock which nobody knows where it came from and it is said to be the power of God.

Badrinath Temple- The Home of Lord Vishnu

Situated on the bank of Alaknanda river at an altitude of 3300 meters covered by Snow-capped mountains in Uttarakhand. This Temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu and it is one of Main Char Dham and 108 divyadesams. This temple was discovered and worshipped by Adi Sankaracharya in the 8th Century. According to legends it is said that this temple was dedicated because, when Lord Vishnu started to meditate here then Goddess Laxmi turned herself in the Badri tree to protect them from the light of the sun. There is a golden canopy statue of lord vishnu in meditative pose.

Routes, Best Time, and Travel Tips

Routes:

To visit Do Dham you have the knowledge of Routes and Best Time with some Travel Tips. We will cover all of these here. There are 3 options to visit and complete Do Dham, which is Road to Road route, Helicopter route, and Train Route. Helicopter route are easier and best for those who don't have much time and it is also costly, which charges something 6K to 7K, to reach Kedarnath and Badrinath you have to book Helicopter from irctc official site Heli Yatra or you can book by local booking center in haridwar after booking you have to go one of Guptkashi, Phata, Sirsi according to your ticket. Train route is best for who love train trip but from train you have to go haridwar first and then take bus to Gaurikund for Kedarnath Trek which is 16 km and then back to gaurikund after taking darshan of Kedarnath Temple then take bus again to go Badrinath. Road to road routes are best for those who love road trips and have a low budget and more time. If you love to road tour then you can go with the Do Dham Yatra Package with any tourism company.

Best Time:

While planning Do Dham yatra you should know the Best time to Visit these destinations. Best time to visit is April/May to September/October. April, May, June 1st 2 weeks are best for those who love pleasant seasons and August to October is best for those people who love to enjoy snowfall.

Travel Tips:

Accommodation and Transporation: Planning and Booking in advance is crucial. It is always important to Book your accommodation and transportation in advance because accommodation and transport get full in peak season.

Pack Smart: Pack your items wisely, before going in Do Dham Yatra you have to pack crucial things such as Warm Clothes, Sturdy Shoes, Reusable water bottles and Dryfruits. To complete your journey without facing a heavy wait you have to pack light things.

Permits: Before going on Do Dham Yatra you should register yourself for Do Dham Yatra on the Government website or you can register at Haridwar.

Conclusion

So visiting Do Dham which is the group of two sacred temples is Divine and has infinite blessings. Each temple is situated at a high altitude and visiting Do Dham is better than completing Char Dham Yatra for those who have less and limited time. To reach Do Dham you have 3 options which are road to road, helicopter and Train but starting yatra by road to road is best because you can enjoy the beauty of nature during your trip. You have knowledge of the best time to visit which is April/May to September/October and also booking accommodation, what to pack and Permits is crucial to do before starting your journey.