Hotels in Gaurikund
Gaurikund sits at 1,980 m, 245 km from Haridwar, and pilgrims stay here at the start of the Kedarnath trek, reached by jeep from Sonprayag. Here is what each category of hotel offers, where to stay and what it costs. The package that includes the stay is below.
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Hotels in Gaurikund Overview
Gaurikund is used at the start of the Kedarnath trek, reached by jeep from Sonprayag. Kedarnath is the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva at 3,583 m in the Mandakini valley, reached by a 16 to 18 km trek from Gaurikund or a helicopter from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi.
Hotels at Gaurikund come in four categories, from clean budget rooms with attached bath to the best property in the area with heated rooms and views. Basic lodges and GMVN only. Stay here only to start the trek before 5 am; Sonprayag and Sitapur are more comfortable.
Below are the rates by category, the areas to stay in and what is nearby, then the 4 day Kedarnath package from Haridwar that includes the Gaurikund night with hotels, breakfast and dinner, a dedicated vehicle with a hill driver, fuel, tolls, taxes and yatra registration.
₹800 per room per night, budget category
Hotels in Gaurikund by Category
| Category | What you get | Per room per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Clean room, attached bath, hot water by geyser or bucket | ₹800 (basic lodges and gmvn only) |
| Standard | 2 or 3 star hotel or GMVN, attached bath, hot water, restaurant | ₹1,800 |
| Deluxe | Resort or camp with better rooms, heater where available, in-house dining | ₹3,000 |
| Premium | Best available property with views, heated rooms, service | ₹5,000 |
Where to Stay in Gaurikund
| Area | What is there | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Trek start | Lodges and GMVN near the Gauri Kund tank and the pony counter | Earliest trek start |
Nearby
Tips for Staying at Gaurikund
- Stay here only to start the trek before 5 am; Sonprayag and Sitapur are more comfortable
- Luggage lockers available
Suggested Yatra Plan Using This Stay
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 → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | About 210 km, 7 to 8 hours | Guptkashi or Sitapur |
| Day 2 | Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath | 30 km drive, 16 to 18 km trek or helicopter | Kedarnath |
| Day 3 | Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi | 16 to 18 km trek down, 30 km drive | Guptkashi |
| Day 4 | Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Haridwar | About 210 km, 7 to 8 hours | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Hotels in Gaurikund: Rates and Details
Per room per night for the 2027 season. Peak weeks are the opening fortnight, the June holidays and the October festival weeks.
| Tour name | Hotels in Gaurikund |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Days / 3 Nights |
| Route | Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Haridwar |
| Start point | Haridwar railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Rooms from | From ₹800 per night (per room per night, budget category) |
Rate by Hotel Category
| Category | What you get | Per room per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Clean room with attached bath and hot water | ₹800 |
| Standard | 2 or 3 star hotel or GMVN with restaurant | ₹1,800 |
| Deluxe | Resort or camp, heater where available | ₹3,000 |
| Premium | Best available property, heated rooms, views | ₹5,000 |
Rates by Room Type and Season
Normal season against peak weeks. Rates are per room per night.
| Room type | Occupancy | Normal season, per night | Peak weeks, per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormitory bed (GMVN, where available) | 1 person | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| Budget double | 2 persons | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| Standard double | 2 persons | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| Standard triple or family room | 3 to 4 persons | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 |
| Deluxe double | 2 persons | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| Premium double | 2 persons | ₹5,000 | ₹6,300 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Extra bed | Per night | ₹500 to ₹1,200 |
| Room heater | Per night | ₹300 to ₹500 where charged |
| Meals | Per person per day | ₹700 for breakfast and dinner where not included |
| Early check-in or late check-out | Per room | Half the night rate, subject to availability |
| Pick-up from the bus stand or station | Per trip | ₹300 to ₹800 locally |
| Package vehicle | Per day | See the taxi table below |
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 at Every Halt of the Kedarnath Yatra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi or Sitapur | 1 night | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with heated rooms |
| Kedarnath | 1 night | GMVN dormitory or lodge near the temple | Private lodge or tent with attached bath | Premium tent, or same-day helicopter return to Guptkashi |
| Guptkashi | 1 night | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with heated rooms |
All hotels have attached bathrooms, hot water in the morning and evening, and pure vegetarian food. At Kedarnath, electricity and hot water are limited and rooms are shared in GMVN dormitories on the standard plan. Heated rooms are available at the colder halts on the deluxe and premium plans.
See also Char Dham hotel booking and Kedarnath hotel booking.
What the Room Rate Includes and Excludes
Included in the Rate
- Room as per category with attached bath (dormitories excepted)
- Bedding, blankets and hot water at fixed hours
- Breakfast and dinner at standard, deluxe and premium hotels where stated on the voucher
- Hotel taxes except GST
- Confirmation voucher with the hotel name and contact
- Our coordinator on call for check-in issues
Not Included
- Transport to the hotel unless booked with a package
- Meals unless stated
- Room heater where charged separately
- Pony, palki, helicopter and yatra registration (we assist free)
- Personal expenses
- GST at the applicable rate
Kedarnath 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 |
Add a vehicle to the room booking and it becomes a package. 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. See also Char Dham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath | Gaurikund to Kedarnath | 16 to 18 km each way | Pony ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 one way; palki ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 one way; pithu ₹2,500 to ₹3,500; helicopter about ₹2,700 to ₹3,900 one way at the portal fare |
The Kedarnath helicopter flies from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi helipads and the ride takes under 10 minutes. Tickets are sold only on the official IRCTC Heli Yatra portal, need the yatra registration number and a photo ID, and open in phases before the season. Weight above 80 kg is charged extra and weather can cancel flights. Read our Kedarnath helicopter booking guide for the current fare and timings.
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.
- Helicopter tickets. Carry the IRCTC e-ticket and the same photo ID used for booking.
- 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 and flights should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Kedarnath is at 3,583 m. Drink water, avoid alcohol and tell the driver or coordinator if you feel breathless or dizzy.
- Pack for cold and rain. Thermals, a down or fleece jacket, raincoat, warm cap, gloves, 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, rain and fog can cost 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 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 |
| Helicopter | Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi to Kedarnath | Tickets sold only through the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal |
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, road closures and grounded helicopters | 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 Hotels in Gaurikund
How much do hotels in Gaurikund cost?
From about ₹800 per night for a budget room to ₹1,800 standard, ₹3,000 deluxe and ₹5,000 premium, per room, in the 2027 season. Basic lodges and GMVN only.
Which is the best area to stay in Gaurikund?
Trek start for earliest trek start.
How do I book a hotel in Gaurikund?
Inside any of our Kedarnath packages, or room only by WhatsApp with a 25% advance. Book 2 months ahead for May, June and October.
How far is Gaurikund from Haridwar?
245 km. At the start of the Kedarnath trek, reached by jeep from Sonprayag.
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 on every package.
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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