Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra Package from Haridwar 2027

The Haridwar loop to Yamunotri and Gangotri

Tradition says the Char Dham Yatra moves clockwise, west to east: first Yamunotri, then Gangotri, then Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Gangotri Yamunotri trip is simply the first half of that circle, and from Haridwar it closes neatly into a five-night loop. You go up the Yamuna valley via Mussoorie, cross to the Bhagirathi at Uttarkashi, and come back down past Chamba and Rishikesh, so no stretch of road is driven twice except the short Gangotri day trip.

Starting in Haridwar saves a full day over the Delhi package. Pilgrims arriving by overnight train at Haridwar Junction, or flying into Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun (35 km away), can meet the driver in the morning and be at Barkot the same evening. Families in western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand often drive to Haridwar themselves and park there.

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Price list for 2027

Rates are per person on twin or triple sharing with four people in one car. They cover hotels, two meals a day and the vehicle for all six days. Estimates for the 2027 season; we confirm the exact figure once you share dates and hotel choice.

Starting-from estimates. Pony, palki, pithoo, special puja and helicopter flights are extra. Prices for two travellers, or for May–June weekends, may be higher.

What changes between Budget, Deluxe and Luxury

• Budget: clean, simple hotels with attached bathrooms and hot water; a Dzire, Ertiga or similar.
• Deluxe: better-rated hotels, larger rooms and river views where possible; Innova Crysta for families.
• Luxury: the best available stays at each stop, all meals included, and flexible start times.

Haridwar to Haridwar: 5 nights / 6 days, day by day

1. Day
   1

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Meet your driver at your Haridwar hotel, the railway station or Jolly Grant airport. The road climbs through Dehradun to Mussoorie, where you can stop for tea with views over the Doon valley, then winds down past Kempty Falls to the Yamuna at Naugaon. Reach Barkot by late afternoon and turn in early.

2. Day
   2

   Barkot – Janki Chatti – Yamunotri – Barkot

   45 km each way + 6 km trek each way10–11 hoursNight: Barkot

   An early drive brings you to Janki Chatti, where the trek starts. The paved path climbs 6 km along the Yamuna gorge; ponies, palkis and pithoos wait at the start. At the top, bathe in the warm spring-fed pool, boil prasad in the Surya Kund and pray at the Divya Shila before darshan. Walk down by afternoon and drive back to Barkot.

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3. Day
   3

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   After a slow breakfast, cross the forested ridge into the Bhagirathi valley. Uttarkashi, the "Kashi of the north", has its own Kashi Vishwanath temple and a tall trident at the Shakti temple. The afternoon is free to rest after the trek or to walk along the river ghats.

4. Day
   4

   Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

   100 km each way9–10 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive up through Bhatwari and Gangnani, where many pilgrims bathe in the hot spring, then through the deodar forests and apple orchards of Harsil. At Gangotri, offer prayers at the ghat, see the Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath is said to have meditated, and take darshan of Goddess Ganga. Return to Uttarkashi for the night.

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   5

   Uttarkashi to Haridwar

   170 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

   Descend through Chinyalisaur, Chamba and Narendranagar. If you would like a stop at Rishikesh for Laxman Jhula or the Parmarth Niketan aarti, tell your driver in the morning. Reach Haridwar in the evening and catch the Har Ki Pauri aarti.

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   Departure from Haridwar

   LocalMorningNight: Tour ends

   Take a morning dip at Har Ki Pauri or visit the Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples by ropeway. Your driver drops you at the railway station, bus stand or Jolly Grant airport after checkout.

What is and isn't included

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Room rates on this route are modest: Barkot and Janki Chatti hotels run about ₹1,500–4,500 a night and Uttarkashi about ₹1,800–5,500. Some guests prefer to stay at Harsil instead of Uttarkashi on the Gangotri side; see the Gangotri hotel guide for that option.

Before you leave Haridwar

Getting to Haridwar

Haridwar Junction has direct trains from most of north and west India, and Rishikesh (Yog Nagari) and Dehradun stations are close by. Air travellers land at Jolly Grant, Dehradun. Our Char Dham by train and by air pages explain the options.

When the shrines are open

Both temples usually open on Akshaya Tritiya in late April or early May. Gangotri closes on Annakoot and Yamunotri on Bhai Dooj, both in October or November. Check the opening and closing dates before you book.

Small things that help

• Register for the yatra online before reaching Haridwar; the QR code is checked on the road.
• Start the Yamunotri walk by 7 am so you are back down before afternoon rain.
• Pony and palki rates are fixed by the local administration and change each season.
• Carry a light rain jacket, a fleece and comfortable shoes.
• Read the do's and don'ts for temple etiquette.

How booking works

1. Message us. WhatsApp or call +91-99111 77951 with dates, travellers and train or flight timings.
2. Receive a quote. We send hotels, vehicle and a day-wise plan for your dates.
3. Confirm. An advance holds the rooms and vehicle; terms are written in the quote.
4. Register. We help each person complete the free yatra registration.
5. Meet the driver. Pick-up is at your Haridwar arrival point on day 1.

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