Kedarnath Yatra packages
Day-by-day itinerary
3 nights / 4 days · Road · Haridwar to Haridwar · price on request; we share it on WhatsApp
Day 1
Haridwar to Guptkashi
Drive via Devprayag and Rudraprayag.
Drive: ~210 km · 8 hrsOvernight: Guptkashi
Day 2
Walk to Kedarnath
Sonprayag to Gaurikund by shared jeep, then walk or ride 16 km to Kedarnath. Evening aarti.
Overnight: Kedarnath
Day 3
Darshan and descent
Early darshan, Bhairavnath temple, then walk down and drive to Guptkashi.
Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 4
Return to Haridwar
Drive back to Haridwar.
Drive: ~210 km · 8 hrs
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Choose your comfort level
| Tier | Stay | Vehicle | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Clean budget hotels and guesthouses with attached bathroom and hot water | Tempo Traveller (group) or Dzire/Ertiga (family) | Breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian |
| Deluxe | 3-star hotels and the best available camps near Kedarnath | Innova Crysta or private Tempo Traveller | Breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian, Jain on request |
| Premium | Best properties on each stop, including river-view rooms where available | Innova Crysta with senior hill driver | All meals, sattvic menu, Jain on request |
Every quote names the exact hotel for each night, so you know what you are paying for.
What's included
Included
- Hotel stays as per the chosen tier, twin or triple sharing
- Breakfast and dinner every day (pure vegetarian)
- Private vehicle for the full route with an experienced hill driver
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state permits
- Help with mandatory Uttarakhand yatra registration
- Pickup and drop at Haridwar railway station or a Haridwar/Rishikesh hotel
- 24×7 trip coordinator on phone and WhatsApp
Not included
- Pony, palki (doli) or pithu at Kedarnath and Yamunotri; paid directly at the counters
- Helicopter tickets (Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra)
- Special puja and VIP darshan fees charged by the temple committees
- Lunch, tips, personal expenses and travel insurance
- Costs caused by landslides, road closures or weather delays
- GST as applicable
The story of Kedarnath
Legend says the Pandavas came to the Himalaya after the Mahabharata war, seeking Lord Shiva's forgiveness. Shiva took the form of a bull to avoid them and sank into the earth, and the hump of the bull is worshipped at Kedarnath as a triangular, self-manifested lingam. The other parts appeared at the four other Panch Kedar temples: Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar.
The present stone temple is believed to date from the time of Adi Shankaracharya, whose samadhi lies behind it. It survived the 2013 floods, sheltered, as pilgrims believe, by the large rock now worshipped as Bheem Shila.
How to reach Kedarnath
- By road: to Sonprayag (about 210 km from Haridwar), then shared jeep to Gaurikund
- On foot: about 16 km from Gaurikund; ponies, palkis and pithus are available
- By helicopter: shuttle from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi, booked on IRCTC HeliYatra
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun (about 240 km)
- Nearest railway: Rishikesh Yog Nagari or Haridwar
Full details in our Kedarnath trek guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are needed for Kedarnath yatra?
3 nights / 4 days from Haridwar, with one night at Kedarnath. It can be done in 3 days by returning the same day, but that makes for a very long day.
When does Kedarnath temple close in 2026?
Kedarnath closes on Bhai Dooj, 11 November 2026, after which the deity moves to the Omkareshwar temple at Ukhimath for the winter.
Is the Kedarnath walk difficult?
It is a steady climb on a paved trail. Fit walkers take 6 to 9 hours to go up. Ponies and palkis are available for those who cannot walk.
Where can I stay at Kedarnath?
GMVN cottages, private camps and simple guesthouses near the temple. We pre-book these for our guests during the season.
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Last updated 6 October 2026