Everything you need to know about booking, dates, altitude preparation, and transportation.
For the 2026 pilgrimage season, Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines open on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya (April/May). Kedarnath Dham opens shortly after, followed by Badrinath Dham. The shrines remain open until Diwali / Bhai Dooj in November.
Yes, the Government of Uttarakhand mandates that every pilgrim must register online through the official tourism portal or mobile app. When you book with North India Planner, our team manages the biometric registration paperwork on your behalf without any extra hassle.
Yes, thousands of senior citizens complete the yatra comfortably every year. We recommend choosing our leisurely paced 10 or 12-day itineraries, keeping daily buffer time, carrying required prescribed medications, and utilizing pony, palki, or helicopter services for the Kedarnath and Yamunotri treks.
Our primary tour packages depart from Haridwar or Rishikesh. We also offer direct packages originating from Delhi Airport / Railway Station with door-to-door cab transfers.
Helicopter shuttle flights operate from helipads at Guptkashi, Phata, and Sersi. Tickets are issued as per official government portal guidelines. North India Planner assists booked pilgrims with complete scheduling and ground coordination.
You can confirm your booking with an initial 30% advance deposit. 50% is payable upon arrival in Haridwar before trip commencement, and the remaining 20% can be cleared during the mid-tour after completing Kedarnath. We provide instant digital receipts and confirmation vouchers.
We provide well-maintained commercial vehicles including Swift Dzire, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crysta, and 12-26 seater Tempo Travellers driven exclusively by licensed hill drivers with minimum 7+ years of Himalayan experience.
Still have questions? Our Yatra advisors are available 24x7.