Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
• Holy dip in Tapt Kund (Badrinath) and Surya Kund (Yamunotri)
• Mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Haridwar & Rishikesh
• Visit Mana Village - The First Village of India at Indo-Tibetan Border
• Experienced mountain chauffeurs with clean, sanitized vehicles
• 24x7 Dedicated Pilgrim Assistance throughout the circuit
Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary
Thoughtfully paced for acclimatization and leisurely temple darshan.
Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot / Kharadi (215 km / 7-8 hrs)
Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri Dham Darshan – Barkot (45 km drive + 6 km trek each way)
Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi (100 km / 4 hrs)
Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Uttarkashi (100 km each way / 4 hrs each)
Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi / Sitapur (220 km / 8-9 hrs)
Day 6: Guptkashi/Sitapur to Kedarnath Dham (30 km drive to Sonprayag + 16 km trek)
Day 7: Kedarnath Darshan & Trek Down to Guptkashi (16 km trek + 30 km drive)
Day 8: Guptkashi to Badrinath Dham (190 km / 7-8 hrs)
Day 9: Badrinath Darshan, Mana Village to Rudraprayag / Srinagar (160 km / 6 hrs)
Day 10: Rudraprayag / Srinagar to Haridwar via Rishikesh (165 km / 5-6 hrs)
Inclusions
- Complete transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar in dedicated sanitized AC commercial vehicle (AC turned off in hills).
- 9 Nights comfortable hotel accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis.
- Daily Pure Vegetarian MAP Meal Plan (9 Healthy Breakfasts & 9 Nutritious Dinners).
- Experienced mountain chauffeur certified for high-altitude Garhwal roads.
- All state passenger taxes, toll taxes, green permits, and parking fees.
- Mandatory Uttarakhand Char Dham biometric registration assistance.
- Driver allowances, night charges, and vehicle fuel.
- 24x7 Dedicated Pilgrim helpline and local emergency operations support.
Exclusions
- Any train fare, airfare, or helicopter tickets (available on add-on request).
- Pony, Palki, Doli, Kandi, or mule charges for Yamunotri and Kedarnath treks.
- Special VIP Darshan / Puja tickets at temples (to be paid directly at temple trusts).
- Personal expenses like telephone calls, laundry, beverages, mineral water, heater charges.
- Travel Insurance and emergency medical evacuation costs.
- Any costs arising due to natural calamities, landslides, roadblocks, or weather delays.
FAQs About This Yatra
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.