Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra Package from Chandigarh 2027
No train, no flight. Chandigarh is close enough for the car to collect you from your gate in the Tricity and take the short hill route via Paonta Sahib straight to the Yamuna valley.
Most pilgrims reach Yamunotri by first travelling to Haridwar or Dehradun. From Chandigarh there is a quicker way. The road through Nahan and Paonta Sahib crosses into Uttarakhand at the Yamuna and climbs via Vikasnagar straight to Barkot, the base for Yamunotri. It is roughly 250 km, a long but very doable first day. After darshan the tour crosses to Uttarkashi for Gangotri, then returns through Rishikesh and Haridwar so you finish with the Ganga aarti before heading home.
Because Chandigarh is within easy road distance of the hills, there are no train tickets to chase and no luggage to haul through stations. The same car and driver stay with you from the first morning to the moment they drop you back at your door in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur.
Chandigarh – BarkotAbout 250 km via Paonta Sahib
Haridwar – ChandigarhAbout 200 km
Tour length5N / 6D door to door
ShrinesYamunotri & Gangotri
Walking6 km at Yamunotri
Best monthsMay–June, mid-Sept–Oct
Which road from Chandigarh?
There are two practical approaches, and the right one depends on your group and the season.
Route
Distance to Barkot
Why choose it
Chandigarh – Nahan – Paonta Sahib – Vikasnagar – Barkot
About 250 km
Shortest; skips Haridwar on the way up; a chance to stop at Gurudwara Paonta Sahib
Smoother in parts; passes Mussoorie and Kempty Falls
On the way back we come down the Bhagirathi to Rishikesh and Haridwar, then drive about 200 km across to Chandigarh via Saharanpur and Yamunanagar. That makes the trip a loop, so you see different country each way. Our route map shows how the valleys connect.
Leave Chandigarh by 6 am on day 1. The hill section after Vikasnagar is slow, and arriving in Barkot before dark makes the evening far more comfortable.
2027 price guide
Our published 2027 estimates are for tours that start in Haridwar or Delhi. A pick-up from your home in Chandigarh is quoted for your dates and group; it is usually close to the Delhi package level because the extra driving is similar. Prices are per person for four travellers sharing a vehicle and twin or triple rooms.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Joining at Haridwar / Rishikesh
5N / 6D
₹12,500
₹18,500
₹28,000
Starting from Delhi
6N / 7D
₹14,500
₹21,000
₹31,500
Door to door from Chandigarh
5N / 6D
On quote
On quote
On quote
2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Pony, palki, lunch on Budget/Deluxe and personal expenses are extra.
Your driver collects you from home before sunrise. The road crosses the Shivalik hills to Nahan and Paonta Sahib, where many travellers stop to bow at the gurudwara on the Yamuna. From Vikasnagar the route climbs into the mountains and follows the river to Barkot.
Day 2
Yamunotri darshan
45 km drive + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and climb the 6 km path to Yamunotri on foot, on a pony or in a palki. At the shrine, cook rice in Surya Kund, pray at the Divya Shila and take darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Walk back down in the afternoon and return to Barkot.
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Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Cross the forested ridge to the Bhagirathi. Uttarkashi is a lively district town with a temple to Lord Shiva as Kashi Vishwanath. Spend a quiet evening by the river.
Day 4
Gangotri darshan
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
The road follows the Bhagirathi past the Gangnani hot spring and the valley of Harsil, famous for its apples and deodar forest. At Gangotri, offer prayers to Ma Ganga and walk to Bhagirath Shila. Drive back to Uttarkashi for the night.
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Day 5
Uttarkashi to Haridwar
170 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar / Rishikesh
Descend via Chamba and Tehri lake to Rishikesh, then on to Haridwar. Join the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, or stay in Rishikesh for the quieter aarti on the ghats there.
Day 6
Haridwar to Chandigarh
about 200 km5–6 hoursNight: Tour ends
After breakfast, drive west via Roorkee, Saharanpur and Yamunanagar. You are home in the Tricity by mid-afternoon, with Gangajal and prasad for the family.
Inclusions and night stops
Included
5 nights on twin or triple sharing (Barkot 2, Uttarkashi 2, Haridwar or Rishikesh 1)
Breakfast and dinner daily (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver from your home and back
Fuel, tolls, parking, inter-state permits and driver allowance
Help with free yatra registration
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Pony, palki or pithoo at Yamunotri
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Special puja
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Hotels around Barkot and Janki Chatti cost roughly ₹1,500–4,500 per room per night; in Uttarkashi, ₹1,800–5,500. Read more on Yamunotri hotels and Gangotri hotels.
Tips for Chandigarh travellers
Punjabi food is easy to find down to Haridwar; in the hills, expect simple dal, rice, roti and sabzi.
If you plan to drive your own car, read Gangotri Yamunotri by car first; mountain roads need an experienced hill driver.
About 250 km to Barkot via Paonta Sahib and Vikasnagar, then 45 km to Janki Chatti and a 6 km walk to the temple.
Do you pick up from Mohali and Panchkula?
Yes. Pick-up and drop can be anywhere in the Tricity, including Zirakpur. Nearby towns like Ambala can also be arranged.
What does the trip cost from Chandigarh?
Joining at Haridwar costs from about ₹12,500 per person for four on budget hotels. Door-to-door from Chandigarh is quoted for your dates and is usually close to the Delhi package (₹14,500).
How many days do I need?
Five nights and six days covers both shrines door to door. Add a day if you want a slower pace or a night in Harsil.
Can we go to Gangotri first?
It is possible, but the usual order is Yamunotri, then Gangotri. The Paonta Sahib road from Chandigarh also reaches Barkot first.
Is this trip OK for parents over 65?
Yes, with care. Gangotri has road access and Yamunotri can be done by pony or palki. Get a medical check before travel.
