Yamunotri Janki Chatti Package
Sleep at Janki Chatti, the road head 6 km below Yamunotri, and start the trek at dawn before the day crowds arrive from Barkot. A 3 day plan from Dehradun or Haridwar with hot springs, a Barkot night and every arrangement made.
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Yamunotri Janki Chatti Package Overview
Janki Chatti at 2,650 m is where the Yamunotri road ends and the 6 km trek begins. It has hot spring tanks, a small bazaar, the pony and palki counter, a registration check and a handful of hotels and GMVN rooms. Most pilgrims drive up from Barkot in the morning; staying at Janki Chatti lets you start the trek at 6 am with the path to yourself.
The package runs 3 days from Dehradun or Haridwar through Mussoorie and Barkot to Janki Chatti, the trek and darshan on day 2 with the night at Barkot, and the drive back on day 3. Kharsali village across the river, the winter seat of Yamuna, is a 20 minute walk.
Below are the Janki Chatti facilities and trek notes, then the package with hotels, prices, inclusions, exclusions and taxi fares.
₹9,900 per person, twin sharing, 6 persons in an Innova from Dehradun
Janki Chatti: Facilities and the Trek
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Road head | Vehicles park at Janki Chatti; 6 km trek to Yamunotri |
| Hot springs | Tanks fed by the hot spring for a bath before or after the trek |
| Pony, palki and pithu | Prepaid counter: pony ₹1,500 to ₹2,000, palki ₹4,000 to ₹6,000, pithu ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 one way |
| Hotels | GMVN and a few simple hotels with attached bath; better hotels at Barkot |
| Kharsali | Winter seat of Yamuna, 1 km across the river; Shani temple |
| Registration | Checked at Dobata on the way up |
- Start at 6 am. The trek takes 2 to 3 hours up and the temple is quiet before 9 am.
- Surya Kund. Cook rice in a cloth bag in the hot spring and take it as prasad.
- Weather. Nights at Janki Chatti are cold in every month; carry a warm layer.
Yamunotri Janki Chatti 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 | Dehradun → Mussoorie → Barkot → Janki Chatti | About 205 km, 8 hours | Janki Chatti |
| Day 2 | Janki Chatti → Yamunotri → Janki Chatti → Barkot | 6 km trek each way, 45 km drive | Barkot |
| Day 3 | Barkot → Mussoorie → Dehradun | About 160 km, 6 hours | Tour ends |
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Yamunotri Janki Chatti Package Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Yamunotri Janki Chatti Package |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights |
| Route | Dehradun → Janki Chatti → Yamunotri → Barkot → Dehradun |
| Start point | Dehradun railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Tour price | From ₹9,900 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 | ₹9,900 |
| Deluxe | Better hotels and camps at every halt, heated rooms where available, all meals | ₹11,600 |
| Premium | Best available resorts, all meals, palki or pony included | ₹18,800 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard category. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | From Dehradun or Haridwar (per person) | From Delhi (adds 1 day) (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Sedan (Dzire or Etios) | ₹12,100 | ₹18,100 |
| 4 persons | SUV (Ertiga or Marazzo) | ₹10,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 6 persons | Innova Crysta | ₹9,900 | ₹15,900 |
| 8 to 12 persons | Tempo Traveller 12 seater | ₹8,800 | ₹14,800 |
| 13 to 17 persons | Tempo Traveller 17 seater | ₹8,300 | ₹14,300 |
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 |
| 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 | ₹2,700 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 Yamunotri Janki Chatti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janki Chatti | 1 night | GMVN or simple hotel | Best available hotel at Janki Chatti | Resort at Barkot with early transfer |
| Barkot | 1 night | Clean hotel with attached bath and hot water | Resort or camp with garden and valley view | Best available 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 Yamunotri 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
- Dedicated AC vehicle from Dehradun to Dehradun 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 Dehradun railway station, airport or your hotel
- All hotel and vehicle taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to Dehradun
- Delhi pick-up and drop unless added
- 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
Yamunotri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri | Janki Chatti to Yamunotri | 6 km each way | Pony ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 one way; palki ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 one way; pithu ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 |
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. Yamunotri is at 3,293 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 Yamunotri Janki Chatti Package
Why stay at Janki Chatti instead of Barkot?
To start the 6 km trek at dawn, before the day crowds drive up from Barkot, and to use the hot springs. Hotels are simpler than at Barkot.
How far is Yamunotri from Janki Chatti?
About 6 km on foot, 2 to 3 hours up and 1.5 down, with pony, palki and pithu available.
What is the package price?
From ₹9,900 per person on twin sharing for 6 persons in an Innova from Dehradun or Haridwar with hotels, breakfast and dinner, vehicle and registration.
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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