Kedarnath Yatra Package from Rishikesh 2027

Rishikesh: the gateway town on the Kedarnath road

The highway to Kedarnath leaves the plains at Rishikesh. Everything north of the town is hill road, so starting here rather than Haridwar shaves about 25 km and half an hour off the first day, and lets you skip the Haridwar traffic entirely. For many travellers it also fits the trip they are already on: a week of yoga in Tapovan, a retreat on the riverbank, or a family holiday that now wants a pilgrimage at its heart.

Our Rishikesh package is the same proven 3-night plan we run from Haridwar: Guptkashi on the first night, Kedarnath on the second, back to Guptkashi on the third, and down to Rishikesh on day four. The difference is the pick-up. Your driver comes to your ashram, guest house or hotel, whether that is in Tapovan, near Laxman Jhula, along the Haridwar road, or at Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station.

Rishikesh to Kedarnath package price, 2027

Rishikesh is priced the same as Haridwar because the vehicle, hotels and number of days are identical. Prices assume four adults sharing a car and twin or triple rooms.

Starting-from estimates for 2027. The confirmed price depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Pony, palki, helicopter tickets and the Gaurikund jeep are extra.

Itinerary: Rishikesh to Kedarnath in 3 nights

1. Day
   1

   Rishikesh to Guptkashi

   About 175 km6–7 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   Your car arrives at your Rishikesh address around 6:30 am. Within minutes you are climbing above the river past Shivpuri's rafting beaches, and by mid-morning you reach the sangam at Devprayag. From Rudraprayag the road turns into the Mandakini gorge, past Agastyamuni, to Guptkashi, where you check in with views across to Ukhimath.

2. Day
   2

   Gaurikund trek to the Kedarnath shrine

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

   Leave in the dark to reach Sonprayag early, show your registration, and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. The trail climbs steadily through forest and then open meadow, and the temple appears quite suddenly over the last rise. Rest, warm up with tea, and join the evening aarti before an early night at altitude.

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3. Day
   3

   Morning darshan and descent

   16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   Morning darshan is the quietest of the day, especially if you are in line by 4:30 am. Walk to Bhairavnath temple for the view down the valley, then begin the walk down after breakfast. Your driver waits at Sonprayag and takes you back to a hot shower at Guptkashi.

4. Day
   4

   Guptkashi to Rishikesh

   About 175 km6–7 hoursNight: Drop in Rishikesh

   Drive back down the valleys you came up, with time for a stop at Dhari Devi temple near Srinagar if the group wishes. You reach Rishikesh by mid-afternoon, early enough for the Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth. Airport and Haridwar drops can be added on request.

The road from Rishikesh, stage by stage

Knowing the stages helps you plan breaks, phone calls home and medicine timings. Distances are approximate and driving times assume normal season traffic without landslide holds.

The full picture, including where the road branches for Badrinath and Gangotri, is on our Char Dham route map. If you are driving your own car, read the Kedarnath by car guide for parking rules at Sonprayag.

Inclusions and exclusions

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Rooms at Kedarnath are simple in every category, typically ₹2,500–6,000 a night, while Guptkashi and Sitapur hotels range from about ₹2,000 to ₹6,500. Our Kedarnath hotel booking guide explains the options near the temple.

Pairing Kedarnath with your time in Rishikesh

Before the yatra

A few days of yoga and walking in Rishikesh is surprisingly good preparation. Gentle hikes to Kunjapuri or along the river trails build the stamina the 16 km climb needs, and you start the mountain drive rested rather than straight off a train.

After the yatra

Your legs will thank you for a quiet day afterwards. Ayurvedic massage centres and riverside cafes are everywhere in Tapovan. Rafting is best saved for before the trek, when your knees are fresh.

Leaving your luggage

Most Rishikesh guest houses will hold your main bag for a few days. Take only a small bag to Guptkashi and an even smaller daypack up to Kedarnath.

Things to know before you set out

• Register online for free at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in; the QR slip is checked at Sonprayag. See yatra registration.
• Shuttle helicopter seats from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read our IRCTC booking guide. We do not sell shuttle tickets.
• Avoid July and August if you can; monsoon landslides close the Rudraprayag–Gaurikund road for hours at a time.
• Carry thermals and a down jacket even in June; Kedarnath dips close to zero at night.
• Keep ₹5,000–10,000 cash per person for jeeps, ponies and food on the trail.
• Packing advice: things to carry.

How to book from Rishikesh

1. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your Rishikesh address, dates and group size.
2. Choose budget, deluxe or luxury and tell us if anyone needs a pony or palki.
3. Receive your quote with the day-wise plan.
4. Confirm with an advance; we block Kedarnath rooms first.
5. Be ready at 6:30 am on day 1; your driver calls the night before.

Kedarnath from Rishikesh: FAQ

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