Hotels in Harsil
Harsil sits at 2,620 m, 255 km from Haridwar, and pilgrims stay here in the apple-orchard valley 25 km below Gangotri, the prettiest halt on the Char Dham. 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 Harsil Overview
Harsil is used in the apple-orchard valley 25 km below Gangotri, the prettiest halt on the Char Dham. Gangotri is the temple of Goddess Ganga at 3,100 m on the Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi district, reached by road through Harsil with no trek; Gaumukh, the true source, is a further 18 km trek.
Hotels at Harsil come in four categories, from clean budget rooms with attached bath to the best property in the area with heated rooms and views. Most pilgrims take standard or deluxe. Stay here instead of a second Uttarkashi night if you can.
Below are the rates by category, the areas to stay in and what is nearby, then the 4 day Gangotri package from Haridwar that includes the Harsil night with hotels, breakfast and dinner, a dedicated vehicle with a hill driver, fuel, tolls, taxes and yatra registration.
₹1,500 per room per night, budget category
Hotels in Harsil by Category
| Category | What you get | Per room per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Clean room, attached bath, hot water by geyser or bucket | ₹1,500 |
| Standard | 2 or 3 star hotel or GMVN, attached bath, hot water, restaurant | ₹3,000 |
| Deluxe | Resort or camp with better rooms, heater where available, in-house dining | ₹5,500 |
| Premium | Best available property with views, heated rooms, service | ₹9,000 |
Where to Stay in Harsil
| Area | What is there | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Harsil village and Bagori | Camps, homestays and small resorts among the orchards | The valley itself |
| Dharali | 3 km ahead, hotels on the highway | More rooms, closer to Gangotri |
Nearby
Tips for Staying at Harsil
- Stay here instead of a second Uttarkashi night if you can
- Camps close after mid October; book early for September
- Apple season is September to October
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 → 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
Hotels in Harsil: 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 Harsil |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rooms from | From ₹1,500 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 | ₹1,500 |
| Standard | 2 or 3 star hotel or GMVN with restaurant | ₹3,000 |
| Deluxe | Resort or camp, heater where available | ₹5,500 |
| Premium | Best available property, heated rooms, views | ₹9,000 |
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 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| Standard double | 2 persons | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| Standard triple or family room | 3 to 4 persons | ₹4,200 | ₹5,300 |
| Deluxe double | 2 persons | ₹5,500 | ₹6,900 |
| Premium double | 2 persons | ₹9,000 | ₹11,300 |
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 Gangotri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
See also Char Dham hotel booking and Gangotri 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
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and flights should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Gangotri is at 3,100 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 |
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 Harsil
How much do hotels in Harsil cost?
From about ₹1,500 per night for a budget room to ₹3,000 standard, ₹5,500 deluxe and ₹9,000 premium, per room, in the 2027 season. Rates rise 20 to 30% in the opening fortnight and the October holidays.
Which is the best area to stay in Harsil?
Harsil village and Bagori for the valley itself; Dharali for more rooms, closer to gangotri.
How do I book a hotel in Harsil?
Inside any of our Gangotri packages, or room only by WhatsApp with a 25% advance. Book 2 months ahead for May, June and October.
How far is Harsil from Haridwar?
255 km. In the apple-orchard valley 25 km below Gangotri, the prettiest halt on the Char Dham.
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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