Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra Package from Kolkata 2027
The Ganga that meets the sea at Gangasagar begins her journey at Gangotri. For pilgrims from Kolkata, this yatra goes to the other end of the river, with Yamunotri on the way.
Bengal has a long tradition of pilgrimage to the Himalaya, and the Char Dham shrines have drawn travellers from Kolkata for generations. Gangotri carries a special meaning here: the river that flows past the ghats of Kolkata as the Hooghly begins as the Bhagirathi below the Gangotri glacier. Pairing it with Yamunotri, the shrine of Goddess Yamuna, gives a compact week-long yatra that fits well within a holiday.
Kolkata is roughly 1,450 km from Delhi and about 1,500 km from Haridwar by rail. The simplest plan for most families is to reach Haridwar or Dehradun and start the 5-night road tour from there. Those who find better flights to Delhi can join the 6-night tour from Delhi instead.
Autumn is a natural time for Bengali pilgrims to travel. The Puja holidays often fall between late September and October, which is also the clearest, calmest season in the Garhwal hills. Both shrines close around Diwali, so the window is good but not endless. Check the opening and closing dates before you book tickets.
Kolkata to HaridwarAbout 1.5 days by direct train
Kolkata to DelhiAbout 2–2.5 hours by air
Tour length5N/6D from Haridwar
Total tripAbout 9–10 days by train · 7–8 by air
ShrinesYamunotri & Gangotri
Autumn windowLate Sept – Diwali
How to reach the start from Kolkata
By train
A few long-distance trains run from Howrah towards Haridwar and Dehradun, taking well over a day. They suit families who like the comfort of an AC berth and plenty of luggage space. Others take a train to Delhi and join the tour there. Our Char Dham by train guide explains how to plan around railway timings.
By air
Kolkata has many daily flights to Delhi and some connections to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, 35 km from Haridwar and Rishikesh. Flying to Dehradun lets you skip the Delhi–Haridwar drive. See Char Dham by air.
Arrive at
Join package
Duration
Land price from
Haridwar station / Dehradun airport
From Haridwar
5N / 6D
₹12,500
Delhi airport / station
From Delhi
6N / 7D
₹14,500
2027 land package prices
Per person on twin or triple sharing, four people sharing one private car. Your rail or air tickets from Kolkata are separate.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Gangotri Yamunotri from Haridwar
5N / 6D
₹12,500
₹18,500
₹28,000
Gangotri Yamunotri from Delhi
6N / 7D
₹14,500
₹21,000
₹31,500
Estimated 2027 prices, starting from. The final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Pony, palki and pithoo at Yamunotri are paid on the spot.
Most trains from the east reach Haridwar in the morning or afternoon. If yours arrives late in the day, we add a Haridwar night before Day 1 at extra cost.
Day 1
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
The driver meets you at Haridwar station, your hotel or Jolly Grant airport. Climb through Dehradun and Mussoorie, then wind down to the Yamuna valley through pine and oak forest. Reach Barkot by evening and prepare for an early start.
Day 2
Yamunotri darshan
45 km drive + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and walk, ride or be carried up the 6 km path to the shrine. Pilgrims boil rice in the scalding Surya Kund and worship the Divya Shila before darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Come down by afternoon and drive back to Barkot.
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Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Cross into the Bhagirathi valley, where you meet the river that becomes the Hooghly. In Uttarkashi visit the Kashi Vishwanath and Shakti temples, then rest.
Day 4
Gangotri darshan
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive up past the Gangnani hot spring and through Harsil's deodar forests to Gangotri. Take a dip or sprinkle water at the ghat, see the Bhagirath Shila and enter the temple. Many Kolkata families collect Gangajal here to offer at home.
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Day 5
Uttarkashi to Haridwar
170 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Descend via Chamba and Rishikesh. In the evening, join the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, a familiar sight for anyone who has watched the aarti on the ghats of Kolkata.
Day 6
Departure
LocalAs per your train or flightNight: Tour ends
Visit Mansa Devi by ropeway or shop in the bazaar. Drop at Haridwar station, Dehradun airport or onward to Delhi on request, at extra cost.
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Inclusions and exclusions
Included
5 nights on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner daily; all meals on Luxury
Private vehicle with hill driver from Haridwar to Haridwar
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Station or airport pick-up and drop
Yatra registration help and phone support
Not included
Train or flight from and to Kolkata
Pony, palki or pithoo
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Puja charges
Extra nights caused by landslides or late trains
Insurance and personal expenses
Hotels are at Barkot (two nights), Uttarkashi (two nights) and Haridwar (one night). Rooms in the Yamunotri area cost about ₹1,500–4,500 and in Uttarkashi ₹1,800–5,500 a night. See the Yamunotri hotel guide.
Tips for Kolkata pilgrims
Book train tickets as soon as the reservation window opens; autumn holiday trains fill fast.
Complete the free yatra registration before leaving Kolkata; the registration guide has the steps.
Mustard-oil cooking and fish are not available on this route; meals are vegetarian north Indian.
October nights at Uttarkashi and Gangotri are cold; pack a warm jacket and thermal inners.
Elders who are unsure about the Yamunotri walk should plan for a pony or palki at the official rates.
By a direct long-distance train from Howrah (about a day and a half), by train to Delhi and road onward, or by air to Delhi or Dehradun. We meet you at whichever point you choose.
What is the package cost from Kolkata?
The land package from Haridwar starts at an estimated ₹12,500 per person (Budget, four travellers), or ₹14,500 from Delhi. Train or air fare from Kolkata is extra. Final quotes depend on dates, hotels and group size.
Can I do this during the Puja holidays?
Yes. Late September and October is one of the best times to visit. Book early, and remember that Gangotri and Yamunotri close around Diwali.
How many total days should I plan from Kolkata?
About 9–10 days if travelling by train both ways, or 7–8 days if flying.
Is the trek to Yamunotri compulsory?
Yamunotri can only be reached on foot, pony, palki or pithoo along a 6 km path. Gangotri has road access to the temple.
Can you arrange a Bengali-speaking guide?
Our drivers speak Hindi and basic English. We do not promise a Bengali-speaking guide, but our support team is reachable on phone and WhatsApp.
