Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra Package from Chennai 2027
Generations of Tamil pilgrims have carried Ganga water home from the north. This plan takes you to the river's very source at Gangotri, and to Yamunotri, with the long leg from Chennai kept as short as possible.
In many Tamil homes, a sealed pot of Gangajal is a treasured possession, often brought back from Kashi or Haridwar. Gangotri, at 3,100 m in the Uttarkashi hills, is where the Ganga is worshipped closest to her glacier source, and Yamunotri, at 3,293 m, is where the Yamuna begins her journey. Visiting both completes the western half of the Char Dham Yatra, and many Chennai families choose it as a first Himalayan pilgrimage because it involves only one short walk.
Chennai is around 2,200 km from Delhi, so the practical approach is to fly north and begin the road tour in Haridwar. If you prefer the train, Chennai to Delhi takes about a day and a half, and we can start from Delhi instead.
Chennai – DelhiAbout 2,200 km
Land tour5N / 6D from Haridwar
ShrinesYamunotri & Gangotri
Highest pointYamunotri, 3,293 m
Walking6 km each way at Yamunotri
Night stopsBarkot, Uttarkashi, Haridwar
How to get from Chennai to Haridwar
Fly to Delhi, then road to Haridwar. Nonstop flights take about 2 hours 45 minutes. We can collect you at Delhi airport and drive the 230 km to Haridwar; this becomes the 6-night Delhi plan.
Fly to Dehradun. Flights from Chennai to Jolly Grant usually connect through another city. Haridwar is just 35 km from the airport, so the 5-night plan starts here.
Take the train. Chennai to Delhi takes roughly 28–36 hours; from Delhi, connect to Haridwar by train or join our road tour from Delhi.
With a long journey behind you, plan a rest night in Haridwar before day 1. A fresh start makes the mountain drive to Barkot much more pleasant, especially for elders.
Land-tour prices per person, for four travellers sharing one vehicle and twin or triple rooms. Flights or trains from Chennai are booked separately.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
From Haridwar / Rishikesh
5N / 6D
₹12,500
₹18,500
₹28,000
From Delhi
6N / 7D
₹14,500
₹21,000
₹31,500
2027 estimates; final price depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Pony or palki, lunch on Budget/Deluxe, special puja and personal costs are extra.
Begin early after a morning prayer at the ghats. The drive passes Dehradun and climbs to Mussoorie at about 2,000 m, the first real taste of mountain air. The road then winds down to the Yamuna and follows it upstream to Barkot.
Day 2
Yamunotri darshan
45 km drive + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti, where ponies, palkis and pithoos wait at the start of the path. The 6 km climb follows the Yamuna gorge to the temple. Cook rice in the steaming Surya Kund as prasad, pray at the Divya Shila and take darshan before walking down.
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Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A short, scenic transfer across the hills to the Bhagirathi. The afternoon is free to rest. In the evening visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple of Uttarkashi, a pleasant reminder of Kashi for pilgrims who have been there.
Day 4
Gangotri darshan
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive up the valley past Gangnani and the orchards of Harsil to Gangotri. Offer prayers to Goddess Ganga, visit Bhagirath Shila and fill your Gangajal containers right at the river. If you would like a slower day, a night in Harsil or Gangotri can be arranged instead of returning to Uttarkashi.
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Day 5
Uttarkashi to Haridwar
170 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Descend through Chamba, with views over Tehri lake, and stop at Rishikesh for Ram Jhula. Reach Haridwar for the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, the perfect end to a Ganga pilgrimage.
Day 6
Departure
LocalMorningNight: Tour ends
After breakfast, we drop you at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport for your journey home to Chennai. Delhi-plan guests drive to Delhi airport on this day and fly on day 7.
Month-by-month guide for Chennai travellers
Month
Conditions
Our view
Late April – May
Shrines just opened, cool to cold, busy
Good; matches Tamil Nadu school holidays
June
Warm days, crowds, pre-monsoon showers late in the month
Good in the first half
July – August
Monsoon, landslide risk
Avoid
September
Rains ease, green valleys
Good from mid-month
October
Clear skies, cold nights, fewer pilgrims
Excellent
November
Shrines close around Diwali
Too late for most
Gangotri usually closes on Annakoot and Yamunotri on Bhai Dooj, just after Diwali. Check our opening dates and the best time to visit before booking flights.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
5 nights on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner daily (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver, Haridwar to Haridwar
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Pick-up and drop at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport
Registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Flights or trains between Chennai and the start point
Pony, palki or pithoo
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Special puja
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Rooms around Barkot cost about ₹1,500–4,500 a night, Uttarkashi ₹1,800–5,500 and Gangotri or Harsil ₹1,800–6,000. See Gangotri hotels and Yamunotri hotels.
Tips for pilgrims from Chennai
Pack proper winter wear: thermals, sweater, jacket, cap and socks. Chennai wardrobes rarely have enough; see things to carry.
Carry sturdy, leak-proof containers for Gangajal and keep them in checked baggage when flying.
Hill food is North Indian vegetarian; carry some ready-to-eat rice, pickles or podi if you need familiar meals.
How do I travel from Chennai to Gangotri and Yamunotri?
Fly to Delhi or Dehradun (or take a train to Delhi), then join our road tour from Haridwar or Delhi. The mountain part takes 5 or 6 nights.
What is the total cost from Chennai?
The land tour starts at about ₹12,500 per person from Haridwar and ₹14,500 from Delhi, for four travellers on budget hotels. Add your flight or train fare.
How many days should I plan from Chennai?
About seven to eight days with flights, or ten to eleven days by train, including the land tour.
Can I carry Gangajal on a flight?
Airlines generally allow sealed containers in checked baggage, but rules vary. Check with your airline before travel.
Is the trip suitable for elderly parents?
Yes. Gangotri is reached by road, and the Yamunotri walk can be done on a pony or palki. Consult a doctor before travelling to high altitude.
Will we find South Indian food?
In Haridwar and Rishikesh, yes. In Barkot and Uttarkashi hotels serve North Indian vegetarian food, so carry a few familiar items.
