Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra Package from Gujarat 2027

Gujarat to the western Char Dham shrines

Gujarati pilgrims are among the most regular visitors on the Char Dham roads, often travelling as large joint families or as a society group. The Gangotri Yamunotri yatra is a popular choice because it fits in about a week once you are in Uttarakhand, avoids the long Kedarnath trek, and still gives darshan at two of the four dhams: Yamunotri, shrine of Goddess Yamuna, and Gangotri, shrine of Goddess Ganga.

Gujarat is far from the Himalaya. Ahmedabad is roughly 950 km from Delhi and around 1,100 km from Haridwar, and Surat and Rajkot are further still. Driving yourself is not practical, so the usual plan is to reach Haridwar, Dehradun or Delhi by train or air and join a private road tour there. This page compares those routes city by city and lays out the full road itinerary.

One date matters for Gujarati families: Gangotri closes on Annakoot, the day after Diwali, which is also Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year. Yamunotri closes on Bhai Dooj soon after. If you want an autumn yatra, plan it between Navratri and Diwali, or travel in the summer vacation in May and June.

Reaching Uttarakhand from Gujarati cities

Some long-distance trains link Gujarat with Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun directly. They take more than a day but save the Delhi–Haridwar drive and suit large families with luggage. Flights from Ahmedabad and other airports reach Delhi in about two hours. Our Char Dham by train and by air guides go through both.

City-specific pages are also available for Ahmedabad and Surat.

Land package prices for Gujarat pilgrims (2027)

All prices are per person on twin or triple sharing, for four people sharing one vehicle. Train or air travel from Gujarat is booked separately.

Estimated 2027 land prices, starting from. The final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Large family groups travel in a Tempo Traveller; ask for a group quote.

Road itinerary from Haridwar (5 nights / 6 days)

This plan starts when your train reaches Haridwar or your flight lands at Dehradun. If you are flying into Delhi, add a first night in Haridwar and a final drive back to Delhi.

1. Day
   1

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Your driver receives you at Haridwar station, your hotel or Jolly Grant airport. The road climbs past Dehradun to Mussoorie and then down into the Yamuna valley through Naugaon. Reach Barkot by evening; dinner is served early so everyone can rest.

2. Day
   2

   Yamunotri darshan

   45 km drive + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot

   Leave early for Janki Chatti. Family members who prefer not to walk can hire ponies or palkis at the official counter. At the shrine, tie rice in a cloth and cook it in the Surya Kund for prasad, worship at the Divya Shila and take darshan of Yamuna Maa. Return to Barkot by evening.

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3. Day
   3

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Cross into the Bhagirathi valley. In Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Shakti temple opposite it. The afternoon is free for rest.

4. Day
   4

   Gangotri darshan

   100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive up through Gangnani, with its hot spring, and the apple country around Harsil. At Gangotri, offer prayers at the ghat, see the Bhagirath Shila and take darshan of Ganga Maa. Fill your Gangajal bottles before driving back to Uttarkashi.

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5. Day
   5

   Uttarkashi to Haridwar or Rishikesh

   170 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar / Rishikesh

   Return through Chamba. Choose to stay in Rishikesh for the Triveni Ghat aarti or continue to Haridwar for Har Ki Pauri; either way the evening is yours.

6. Day
   6

   Departure

   LocalAs per your train or flightNight: Tour ends

   Drop at Haridwar or Rishikesh station, or Jolly Grant airport, for your journey home to Gujarat. Shopping for prasad, rudraksha and Gangajal bottles is easy in the Haridwar bazaar before you leave.

Inclusions, exclusions and food

Food on the route

Hotels serve simple north Indian vegetarian meals: dal, sabzi, roti and rice. Gujarati thalis are rare in the hills. We pass on requests for no onion-garlic or Jain-style food to the hotels, and most try to help, but carrying theplas, khakhras and dry snacks from home is wise.

Room rates on the route are modest: about ₹1,500–4,500 a night in the Yamunotri area and ₹1,800–5,500 in Uttarkashi. See Yamunotri hotels.

Tips for Gujarati families

• Book trains early for May vacations and the weeks before Diwali; both are peak travel times.
• Register every family member online; registration is free and compulsory. See the registration guide.
• For groups of 10 or more, a 12- or 17-seat Tempo Traveller keeps everyone together; see Gangotri Yamunotri by car.
• Mornings at both shrines are cold; pack sweaters, shawls and caps for elders.
• Use the packing list and the do's and don'ts.

How to book from Gujarat

1. Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your city, dates and group size.
2. Choose your joining point: we advise Haridwar or Delhi based on your trains or flights.
3. Receive the quote with hotels and day plan.
4. Confirm with an advance and share ticket details.
5. Travel: the driver meets you on arrival.

Gangotri Yamunotri from Gujarat: FAQ

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