Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund
For pilgrims who reach Sonprayag or Gaurikund on their own: a 3 day local package with a night at Gaurikund, the trek or pony to Kedarnath, a night at the temple and the walk down, with registration checked and hotels booked. Haridwar taxi can be added.
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Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund Overview
Gaurikund at 1,980 m is where the Kedarnath trek begins. Private vehicles stop 5 km earlier at Sonprayag, and shared jeeps run the last stretch. The village has the hot spring of Gauri Kund, the Gauri Mata temple, prepaid pony and palki counters, a registration check post and basic hotels.
This package is for pilgrims who come to the valley on their own, by bus or taxi, and want the Kedarnath part arranged: a hotel night at Gaurikund or Sonprayag, pony or palki booked, a GMVN or lodge night at Kedarnath and the walk down. Taxi from Haridwar can be added at ₹5,800 one way for a sedan.
Below are the Gaurikund facilities and the trek stages, then the package with hotels, prices, inclusions and exclusions.
₹6,900 per person, twin sharing, 6 persons in an Innova from Gaurikund
Gaurikund: Facilities and the Trek
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Reaching Gaurikund | Private vehicles park at Sonprayag; shared jeeps run the 5 km to Gaurikund from 4 am, about ₹50 per seat |
| Registration check | QR slip and photo ID scanned at Sonprayag; no entry without registration |
| Pony and palki counter | Prepaid counter with fixed district rates and registered handlers |
| Hot spring | Gauri Kund tank for a bath before the trek |
| Hotels | Basic lodges and GMVN at Gaurikund; better hotels at Sonprayag and Sitapur |
| Lockers and cloakroom | Available at Gaurikund and Sonprayag for luggage not needed at Kedarnath |
Trek Stages
| Stage | Distance | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaurikund → Jungle Chatti | 4 km | 2,400 m | Steady climb, tea stalls, first rest point |
| Jungle Chatti → Bheembali | 3 km | 2,600 m | Toilets, medical post, pony changeover |
| Bheembali → Rambara bridge | 2 km | 2,750 m | Cross the Mandakini; the old Rambara was lost in 2013 |
| Rambara → Linchauli | 4 km | 3,200 m | Steepest section; GMVN tents and medical camp |
| Linchauli → Kedarnath base | 4 km | 3,500 m | Gradual meadow walk to the tents and lodges |
| Base → temple | 1 km | 3,583 m | Paved path to the temple |
Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund 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 | Guptkashi or Haridwar → Sonprayag → Gaurikund | 30 km from Guptkashi, 240 km from Haridwar | Gaurikund |
| Day 2 | Gaurikund → Bheembali → Linchauli → Kedarnath | 16 to 18 km trek, 6 to 8 hours | Kedarnath |
| Day 3 | Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Sonprayag | 16 to 18 km trek down | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund Package Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund Package |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights |
| Route | Gaurikund → Kedarnath → Gaurikund |
| Start point | Gaurikund railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Tour price | From ₹6,900 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 | ₹6,900 |
| Deluxe | Better hotels and camps at every halt, heated rooms where available, all meals | ₹8,100 |
| Premium | Best available resorts, all meals, Kedarnath helicopter included | ₹13,100 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard category. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | From Gaurikund (per person) | With Haridwar taxi both ways (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Sedan (Dzire or Etios) | ₹8,400 | ₹15,400 |
| 4 persons | SUV (Ertiga or Marazzo) | ₹7,300 | ₹14,300 |
| 6 persons | Innova Crysta | ₹6,900 | ₹13,900 |
| 8 to 12 persons | Tempo Traveller 12 seater | ₹6,100 | ₹13,100 |
| 13 to 17 persons | Tempo Traveller 17 seater | ₹5,800 | ₹12,800 |
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 |
| Kedarnath helicopter (Phata or Sersi to Kedarnath and back) | Per person | Government portal fare, about ₹5,500 to ₹8,000 return |
| Pony or palki on the treks | Per person | Paid locally at district rates, see the trek table |
| Extra night at any halt | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe, ₹8,000 premium |
| Single room supplement | Per person | ₹1,900 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 Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaurikund | 1 night | Lodge or GMVN at Gaurikund | Hotel at Sonprayag with attached bath | Resort at Sitapur |
| 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 |
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.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- 2 nights stay on twin sharing as per the category booked
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners, pure vegetarian
- Shared jeep transfers between Sonprayag and Gaurikund
- Uttarakhand yatra registration for every pilgrim
- Darshan, aarti and temple timing guidance by our tour coordinator on call
- Meeting point at Sonprayag or Gaurikund
- All hotel and vehicle taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to Gaurikund
- Transport to Sonprayag unless the Haridwar taxi is added
- Kedarnath helicopter tickets
- Pony, palki, pithu, doli and porter charges on the treks
- 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
Kedarnath Taxi Fare: Vehicle Only
Round trip for the 3 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, 3 days | Delhi to Delhi, 4 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | ₹8,500 | ₹15,000 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | ₹11,000 | ₹19,000 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | ₹13,500 | ₹21,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | ₹19,500 | ₹32,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | ₹23,500 | ₹37,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | ₹30,000 | ₹50,000 |
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. 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 Kedarnath Yatra from Gaurikund
How do I reach Gaurikund?
By road to Sonprayag, 240 km from Haridwar, then a shared jeep 5 km to Gaurikund. Buses from Haridwar and Rishikesh reach Sonprayag; our taxi is ₹5,800 one way for a sedan.
Can I stay at Gaurikund?
Yes, in basic lodges and GMVN; better hotels are at Sonprayag and Sitapur, 5 to 10 km back.
What does the local package cost?
From ₹6,900 per person with a night at Gaurikund or Sonprayag, a night at Kedarnath, breakfast and dinner, jeep transfers and registration help. Pony or palki is paid at the counter.
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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