Kedarnath Yatra Package from Gujarat 2027

From Somnath to Kedarnath

Gujarat is home to two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Somnath on the Saurashtra coast and Nageshwar near Dwarka, and many Gujarati families set out to see all twelve over a lifetime. Kedarnath is usually the hardest to reach, standing at 3,583 m in the Garhwal Himalaya and approachable only on foot, by pony, palki or helicopter. It is also, for many, the most memorable.

This page is for pilgrims from anywhere in the state: Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot and the rest of Saurashtra, Surat and south Gujarat, Bhavnagar and Kutch. Your first step is to reach either Haridwar or Delhi. From there our land package takes over with a private vehicle, booked hotels, a night at Kedarnath and an experienced hill driver. We quote the land part; you book the train or flight from your home city.

Getting there from your part of Gujarat

A few long-distance trains from Gujarat continue past Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh, which suits travellers who would rather stay on one train and start the yatra in Haridwar. Most others ride an overnight train or take a short flight to Delhi and use our Kedarnath package from Delhi. Flying into Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, usually with a connection, puts you just 35 km from Haridwar. If you live in Surat, our Surat page has group-travel advice; Ahmedabad residents can also see the Ahmedabad page.

Kedarnath package price for Gujarat pilgrims

Per person, four travellers sharing a vehicle and twin/triple rooms. 2027 estimates, starting from; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Travel from Gujarat, pony, palki and the Gaurikund jeep are extra. The helicopter package includes the shuttle fare only if IRCTC seats are secured; otherwise ₹6,500 less.

Itinerary from Haridwar, 3 nights / 4 days

If you arrive in Delhi, add a Delhi–Haridwar day at the start and an overnight stop at Srinagar Garhwal on the way back, as described on our Delhi package page.

1. Day
   1

   Haridwar to Guptkashi

   200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   Start early from your Haridwar hotel or the station. The drive follows the Ganga into the hills, past Rishikesh and the rafting camps of Shivpuri, to the sacred confluence at Devprayag. From Rudraprayag the Mandakini valley leads to Guptkashi, where Shiva is said to have hidden from the Pandavas before revealing himself at Kedarnath.

2. Day
   2

   Gaurikund to Kedarnath

   30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hours on footNight: Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag, where registrations are checked, and take a shared jeep to Gaurikund. Walk or ride up the paved path as it climbs from forest into open alpine country. Reach the temple in the afternoon and attend the evening aarti before a cold night near the shrine.

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3. Day
   3

   Darshan and descent

   16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   Take darshan at dawn, when the queue is short. Climb to the Bhairavnath temple, protector of the shrine through the winter months, and visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. After breakfast, walk or ride down to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi.

4. Day
   4

   Guptkashi to Haridwar

   200 km7–8 hoursNight: Drop in Haridwar

   Return down the valley with stops at Rudraprayag and Devprayag. Reach Haridwar by late afternoon for a final dip at Har Ki Pauri before your train back to Gujarat.

Inclusions, exclusions and food

The entire yatra route is vegetarian. Gujarati thalis are easy to find in Haridwar, and many hotels in Guptkashi will cook without onion and garlic if told in advance. At Kedarnath, meals are basic, so carry dry snacks such as khakhra, thepla and dry fruit for the trek.

Before you leave Gujarat

• Register every traveller free at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in; see our registration guide.
• Shuttle helicopter seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; we don't sell them. Read online helicopter ticket booking and beware of fake websites.
• Pack for 0–5 °C at night even in May; Gujarat's summer heat can make this easy to forget. Packing list.
• Book trains as soon as the reservation window opens; May–June and October are busy.
• Elders should consult a doctor about the altitude before travel.
• Check opening dates before booking tickets.

How to book from Gujarat

1. Choose your gateway: Haridwar or Delhi, depending on your train or flight.
2. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your city, dates and group size.
3. Receive the day-wise quote for the matching land package.
4. Book your tickets and share arrival details.
5. Confirm with an advance; hotels and driver are fixed.

Kedarnath from Gujarat: FAQ

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