Gangotri Yatra Itinerary
The complete gangotri yatra itinerary: 4 days from Haridwar with every drive, trek, darshan and night halt explained, and the other durations compared so you can pick the right number of days.
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Gangotri Yatra Itinerary Overview
A good gangotri yatra itinerary keeps every driving day under 9 hours, puts the treks early in the day and ends with a short drive. The 4 day plan from Haridwar below does that: Haridwar → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Harsil → Rishikesh → Haridwar.
Gangotri is reached by road with no trek. Other durations are compared in the table below.
After the day-by-day slider and the at-a-glance table you will find prices, hotels, inclusions, exclusions and taxi fares.
₹12,500 per person, twin sharing, 6 persons in an Innova from Haridwar
Gangotri Itinerary Options
Standard hotels, per person on twin sharing for 6 persons in an Innova.
| Package | Days | Notes | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri 4 days from Haridwar | 4 | Standard plan | ₹12,500 |
| Gangotri from Delhi | 5 | Doorstep pick-up | ₹15,500 |
| Gangotri from Rishikesh or Dehradun | 4 | Pick-up at station or airport | ₹12,100 |
| Gangotri Yamunotri Do Dham | 6 from Haridwar | Two dhams | ₹23,900 |
| Full Char Dham | 11 from Haridwar | All four dhams | ₹36,900 |
Night Halts on This Plan
| Night | Halt | Why here |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Uttarkashi | Haridwar to Uttarkashi |
| Night 2 | Harsil | Uttarkashi to Gangotri and Harsil |
| Night 3 | Rishikesh | Harsil to Rishikesh |
Gangotri Yatra Itinerary Package Itinerary: Day by Day
The order of sightseeing can change with weather, road conditions, temple timings and darshan queues.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Route | Distance and time | Night stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Haridwar → Tehri → Uttarkashi | About 180 km, 6 to 7 hours | Uttarkashi |
| Day 2 | Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Harsil | About 100 km, then 25 km back | Harsil |
| Day 3 | Harsil → Uttarkashi → Tehri → Rishikesh | About 260 km, 9 hours | Rishikesh |
| Day 4 | Rishikesh → Haridwar | About 25 km, 1 hour | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Gangotri Yatra Itinerary Package Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Gangotri Yatra Itinerary Package |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Days / 3 Nights |
| Route | Haridwar → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Harsil → Rishikesh → Haridwar |
| Start point | Haridwar railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Tour price | From ₹12,500 per person (standard, 6 persons in an Innova) |
Price by Hotel Category
| Category | Stay and meals | Price from (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Comfortable 2 and 3 star hotels and GMVN rest houses, breakfast and dinner | ₹12,500 |
| Deluxe | Better hotels and camps at every halt, heated rooms where available, all meals | ₹14,600 |
| Premium | Best available resorts, all meals, palki or pony included | ₹23,800 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard category. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | From Haridwar (per person) | From Delhi (adds 1 day) (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Sedan (Dzire or Etios) | ₹15,300 | ₹21,300 |
| 4 persons | SUV (Ertiga or Marazzo) | ₹13,300 | ₹19,300 |
| 6 persons | Innova Crysta | ₹12,500 | ₹18,500 |
| 8 to 12 persons | Tempo Traveller 12 seater | ₹11,100 | ₹17,100 |
| 13 to 17 persons | Tempo Traveller 17 seater | ₹10,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 18 to 26 persons | Tempo Traveller 26 seater | ₹9,900 | ₹15,900 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi pick-up and drop (adds 1 day) | Per vehicle | ₹6,500 sedan, ₹8,500 SUV, ₹13,000 tempo traveller |
| Extra night at any halt | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe, ₹8,000 premium |
| Single room supplement | Per person | ₹3,400 for the full tour |
| Child 5 to 11 years with extra bed | Per child | 25% less than the adult price |
| Lunch add-on | Per person | ₹350 per lunch |
Prices are for the 2027 season and are starting prices. Peak dates in May, June and the October holidays may cost more. Helicopter fares are set by the government portal and change every season. GST is extra where applicable.
Hotels Used on the Gangotri Yatra Itinerary Package
Hotel names are confirmed on your booking voucher. Rooms at the dhams are simple, so most comfort is at the halts below the temples.
| Halt | Nights | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarkashi | 1 night | Hotel in Uttarkashi town | Hotel on the Bhagirathi with river view | Best available hotel in Uttarkashi |
| Harsil | 1 night | Guest house in Harsil | Camp or hotel in the apple orchards | Harsil valley resort |
| Rishikesh | 1 night | Hotel near Tapovan | Riverside hotel or ashram-style resort | Luxury riverside resort |
All hotels have attached bathrooms, hot water in the morning and evening, and pure vegetarian food. Heated rooms are available at the colder halts on the deluxe and premium plans. Family rooms with three or four beds can be arranged at most halts on request.
If you prefer to book the stay yourself, see Char Dham hotel booking and Gangotri hotel booking, or ask us for a vehicle-only taxi package below.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel stay on twin sharing as per the category booked
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners, pure vegetarian
- Dedicated AC vehicle from Haridwar to Haridwar for the full route (AC is switched off on hill climbs)
- Uttarakhand-registered hill driver with the same vehicle for the whole tour
- Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state tax and green tax
- Uttarakhand yatra registration for every pilgrim
- Darshan, aarti and temple timing guidance by our tour coordinator on call
- Pick-up and drop at Haridwar railway station, airport or your hotel
- All hotel and vehicle taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to Haridwar
- Delhi pick-up and drop unless added
- VIP darshan, special puja, rudrabhishek and donation
- Lunch, tea, snacks, mineral water and any meal not listed
- Entry fees, camera fees and parking at sightseeing points
- Room heater charges where hotels charge separately
- Medical, travel and trip cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and tips
- Extra stay or vehicle cost due to landslide, weather, strike or road closure
- GST at the applicable rate
Gangotri Taxi Fare: Vehicle Only
Round trip for the 4 day circuit from Haridwar with the same driver, and from Delhi with one extra day. Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking and taxes included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Haridwar to Haridwar, 4 days | Delhi to Delhi, 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | ₹11,500 | ₹18,000 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | ₹14,500 | ₹22,500 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | ₹18,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | ₹26,000 | ₹39,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | ₹31,000 | ₹45,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | ₹40,000 | ₹60,000 |
Only vehicles with an Uttarakhand green card and a trip card are allowed on the yatra route, and we use those. Night driving is not allowed on hill roads, so every day ends before dark. Each extra day costs about ₹3,500 for a sedan, ₹4,500 for an SUV or Innova and ₹7,000 for a tempo traveller.
See also Char Dham taxi booking, Gangotri taxi booking and tempo traveller booking.
Trek, Pony, Palki and Helicopter Options
Rates are set by the district administration and the government helicopter portal each season and are paid locally unless pre-booked.
| Dham | Route | Distance | Options and approximate rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | By road to the temple | No trek | Short walk from the parking; wheelchair help can be arranged |
Registration and Documents Checklist
- Yatra registration. Compulsory for every pilgrim on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal. We complete it for you and send the slip on WhatsApp. Carry a printout.
- Photo ID. Aadhaar, voter ID, passport or driving licence for every traveller, original and one copy.
- Medical fitness. A doctor's certificate is advised for pilgrims above 50 and anyone with heart, blood pressure or breathing conditions. Health screening is done at the check posts.
- Hotel vouchers. We send a single voucher with all hotel names, driver name and vehicle number before departure.
- Emergency contacts. Our coordinator's number, the Uttarakhand tourist helpline 1364 and the police helpline 112.
Travel Tips and What to Pack
- Start early every day. Hill roads have gates that close at dusk, and treks should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Gangotri is at 3,100 m. Drink water, avoid alcohol and tell the driver if you feel breathless or dizzy.
- Pack for cold and rain. Thermals, a down or fleece jacket, raincoat, warm cap, gloves, trekking shoes with grip, sunscreen and a torch.
- Medicines. Your regular medicines for the full trip plus a basic kit: pain relief, ORS, antacid, motion sickness tablets and band-aids.
- Cash and network. ATMs and mobile network are unreliable near the dhams. Carry cash for pony, prasad and jeeps. BSNL and Jio work best.
- Keep buffer days. Landslides and rain can block roads for a few hours or a day. Do not book a flight or train on the evening you return.
- Respect temple rules. Photography is not allowed inside the temples. Dress modestly and follow the queue system.
This is a likely schedule. The tour coordinator may adjust it for weather, road conditions, temple timings or local rules. Extra stay caused by landslides, bad weather, road closures or flight cancellations is payable by the guest.
How to Reach the Yatra Base and Best Time to Visit
| Mode | Gateway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) | About 35 km from Rishikesh and 40 km from Haridwar; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad |
| Train | Haridwar Junction (HW) | Direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai and many cities |
| Train | Rishikesh, Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Dehradun | Vande Bharat and Shatabdi from Delhi to Dehradun in about 4.5 hours |
| Road | Delhi to Haridwar | About 220 km, 5 to 6 hours by car or Volvo bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT |
Month by Month
| Month | Weather | Crowd and advice |
|---|---|---|
| Late April to May | Cold nights at the dhams, pleasant days; snow still possible | Opening days are the busiest; book 2 to 3 months ahead |
| June | Warm days, cool nights; pre-monsoon showers | School holidays, very busy |
| July to August | Monsoon; heavy rain, landslides and road closures | Low crowd and low prices; keep extra days and insurance |
| September to October | Clear skies, cold nights, best mountain views | Best months; moderate crowd |
| November | Very cold; temples close after Diwali | Only until the closing dates |
FAQs for Gangotri Yatra Itinerary
What is the best gangotri yatra itinerary?
4 days from Haridwar: Haridwar → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Harsil → Rishikesh → Haridwar. It keeps every drive under 9 hours and the treks early in the day.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Add a rest day, a Rishikesh night, Harsil or Auli, or swap the order of halts within the traditional sequence of the dhams.
How many days does the Gangotri Yatra take?
4 days from Haridwar on this plan. Four days from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun and five from Delhi is the standard; it can be combined with another dham as a Do Dham in 6 to 7 days.
Is there a trek on the Gangotri Yatra?
Gangotri is reached by road with no trek.
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Every pilgrim must register on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal and carry the slip with a photo ID. We complete the registration for you once you share names, ages and ID numbers.
What is the best time?
May to June and September to October. July and August are monsoon months with landslide risk. The temples close after Diwali and reopen in late April or May.
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