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Goddess Yamuna · Goddess Ganga

Yamunotri and Gangotri Yatra

Yamunotri and Gangotri are the western pair of the Char Dham, the sources of India's two holiest rivers. Many families complete them as a separate trip after doing Kedarnath and Badrinath, or the other way round.

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Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Walking
About 6 km each way at Yamunotri
Gangotri
Reachable by road
Season
Akshaya Tritiya to Diwali

Day-by-day itinerary

5 nights / 6 days · Road · Haridwar to Haridwar · price on request; we share it on WhatsApp

  1. Day 1

    Haridwar to Barkot

    Drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie.

    Drive: ~210 km · 7–8 hrsOvernight: Barkot

  2. Day 2

    Yamunotri darshan

    Walk 6 km from Janki Chatti. Surya Kund, Divya Shila and darshan.

    Overnight: Barkot

  3. Day 3

    Barkot to Uttarkashi

    Evening at Kashi Vishwanath temple.

    Drive: ~100 km · 4–5 hrsOvernight: Uttarkashi

  4. Day 4

    Gangotri darshan

    Drive via Harsil, holy dip in the Bhagirathi and darshan.

    Overnight: Uttarkashi

  5. Day 5

    Uttarkashi to Rishikesh

    Drive via Tehri lake. Evening aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

    Drive: ~170 km · 6 hrsOvernight: Rishikesh / Haridwar

  6. Day 6

    Departure

    Drop at Haridwar or Dehradun.

Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.

Choose your comfort level

TierStayVehicleMeals
StandardClean budget hotels and guesthouses with attached bathroom and hot waterTempo Traveller (group) or Dzire/Ertiga (family)Breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian
Deluxe3-star hotels and the best available camps near KedarnathInnova Crysta or private Tempo TravellerBreakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian, Jain on request
PremiumBest properties on each stop, including river-view rooms where availableInnova Crysta with senior hill driverAll 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

Gaumukh: the source of the Ganga

Fit pilgrims can add the 18 km trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh, the snout of the Gangotri glacier. Entry needs a permit from the Gangotri National Park office, and daily numbers are capped. Add two days to the itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamunotri harder than Kedarnath?

No. Yamunotri's walk is about 6 km but steep in places. Kedarnath is about 16 km.

When do Yamunotri and Gangotri open?

On Akshaya Tritiya, usually in late April or early May. Gangotri closes on the day after Diwali, and Yamunotri on Bhai Dooj.

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Last updated 6 October 2026

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