About this Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi Package
This Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi package takes you to the holy dham of Kedarnath in the Garhwal Himalaya, with the sangams of Devprayag and Rudraprayag on the way and the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.
Pickup is at Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel) and the drop at Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel). You stay Haridwar (1 night), Guptkashi (1 night), Kedarnath (1 night), Guptkashi (1 night), Haridwar (1 night) with breakfast and dinner, and the same private cab stays with you for the whole yatra. The calculator below shows the complete package amount – and you can add the Kedarnath helicopter, pony or palki.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Delhi Pickup → Roorkee → Haridwar · Ganga Aarti; Day 2: Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi; Day 3: Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Dham (16 km trek); Day 4: Kedarnath Morning Darshan → Gaurikund → Guptkashi; Day 5: Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar; Day 6: Haridwar → Delhi Drop.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002 and has been running Himalayan yatras for over 20 years. See also our Himachal packages, Kashmir & Vaishno Devi packages and the booking procedure.
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Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹39,400 for 2 adults (about ₹19,700 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel) |
| 🏨 Night stay | Haridwar × 1 · Guptkashi × 1 · Kedarnath × 1 · Guptkashi × 1 · Haridwar × 1 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Kedarnath – 3,583 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | May – June: opening rush after Akshaya Tritiya – book early; July – August: monsoon – landslides |
Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Delhi Pickup → Roorkee → Haridwar · Ganga Aartiapprox. 220 km5–6 hrs
- DAY 2Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashiapprox. 210 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 3Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Dham (16 km trek)approx. 46 km8–10 hrs
- DAY 4Kedarnath Morning Darshan → Gaurikund → Guptkashiapprox. 46 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 5Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwarapprox. 210 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 6Haridwar → Delhi Dropapprox. 220 km5–6 hrs
Route Map – Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Road map of the Char Dham route drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). 📏 km = approx. road distance from the nearest night-stay town, with the altitude in metres (Yamunotri 3,293 m, Gangotri 3,100 m, Kedarnath 3,583 m, Badrinath 3,300 m). Red dots = night stay, blue lines = Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Alaknanda and Ganga. Lines join the stops of each day – mountain roads curve a lot more. Tap a day to highlight its route. The drive from Delhi to Haridwar (approx. 220 km) is on Day 1 and the last day.
🗺️ Char Dham Yatra Map & Road Route Chart
| Day | From | To | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Delhi | Haridwar | 210 km · 7 hrs |
| Day 2 | Haridwar | Barkot | 205 km · 7 hrs |
| Day 3 | Barkot | Yamunotri → Barkot | 45 km + 6 km trek |
| Day 4 | Barkot | Uttarkashi | 95 km · 4 hrs |
| Day 5 | Uttarkashi | Gangotri → Uttarkashi | 100 km each way · 5 hrs |
| Day 6 | Uttarkashi | Guptkashi | 225 km · 8 hrs |
| Day 7 | Guptkashi | Kedarnath | 35 km + 16 km trek |
| Day 8 | Kedarnath | Guptkashi | 16 km trek + 35 km |
| Day 9 | Guptkashi | Badrinath | 170 km · 8 hrs |
| Day 10 | Badrinath | Srinagar / Rudraprayag | 165 km · 7 hrs |
| Day 11 | Srinagar / Rudraprayag | Rishikesh / Haridwar | 100 – 165 km · 4 – 5 hrs |
| Day 12 | Haridwar | Delhi | 220 km · 6 hrs |
Full Char Dham road route from Delhi (12 days). From Haridwar the yatra starts on Day 2 of this chart. Tap the map to open it in full size.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Delhi Pickup → Roorkee → Haridwar · Ganga Aarti
approx. 220 km5–6 hrs▼
Pickup from Delhi airport, railway station or your hotel and drive to Haridwar on the Delhi – Dehradun expressway / NH-334. Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri and the evening Ganga aarti:
- Har Ki Pauri · Haridwar ghat
The holiest ghat of Haridwar where the Ganga leaves the hills – holy dip before the yatra. - Ganga Aarti Haridwar · Every evening at sunset
The famous evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri with hundreds of lamps on the river.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Muzaffarnagar | approx. 130 km | 3 hrs |
| Muzaffarnagar → Roorkee → Haridwar | approx. 90 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri | Haridwar | 1.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Har Ki Pauri | Free | Free |
| Ganga Aarti Haridwarreach by 5:30 PM for a place on the ghat | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Haridwar
DAY 2Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi
approx. 210 km7–8 hrs▼
After breakfast at Haridwar. Drive along the Ganga past Rishikesh and the Devprayag sangam, the Dhari Devi temple and Rudraprayag to Guptkashi:
- Devprayag Sangam · Ganga begins
Confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda where the river becomes the Ganga. - Dhari Devi Temple · Near Srinagar (Garhwal)
Temple of Dhari Devi on the Alaknanda, protector of the Char Dham. - Rudraprayag Sangam · Alaknanda – Mandakini
Confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. - Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple · Guptkashi
Old temple of Lord Vishwanath and the Ardhanareshwar shrine facing Ukhimath.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag | approx. 95 km | 3 hrs |
| Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag | approx. 70 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Devprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Dhari Devi Temple | Free | Free |
| Rudraprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Guptkashi
DAY 3Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath Dham (16 km trek)
approx. 46 km8–10 hrs▼
Very early start to Sonprayag, shared jeep to Gaurikund and the 16 km trek to Kedarnath (or pony, palki or helicopter). Evening aarti at the Kedarnath temple and night stay at Kedarnath:
- Kedarnath Trek · 16 km from Gaurikund
Trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund (shared jeep from Sonprayag) – on foot, by pony, palki or helicopter (options in the price calculator). - Kedarnath Helicopter · Sersi · Phata · Guptkashi
Helicopter shuttle to Kedarnath – IRCTC HeliYatra tickets, opened online in phases; we help you book (add it in the price calculator). - Kedarnath Temple · 3,583 m · Jyotirlinga
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, below the Kedarnath peak – third dham of the yatra.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi → Sonprayag (cab) | approx. 30 km | 1 hr |
| Sonprayag → Gaurikund (shared jeep) | approx. 5 km | 20 min |
| Gaurikund → Kedarnath trek | approx. 16 km | 6–8 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath Trekpony / palki one way up (2026 govt. rate) · shared jeep Sonprayag – Gaurikund approx. ₹50 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 |
| Kedarnath Helicopterreturn, per person: Sersi ₹6,390 · Phata ₹10,164 · Guptkashi ₹12,762 (IRCTC 2026) | approx. ₹6,390 – 12,762 | approx. ₹6,390 – 12,762 |
| Kedarnath Templegeneral darshan free · special darshan / puja extra | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at Kedarnath (GMVN / hotel / camp – basic rooms near the temple)
DAY 4Kedarnath Morning Darshan → Gaurikund → Guptkashi
approx. 46 km7–8 hrs▼
Early morning darshan and abhishek at Kedarnath, visit the Bhairavnath temple, then trek down to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi:
- Kedarnath Temple · 3,583 m · Jyotirlinga
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, below the Kedarnath peak – third dham of the yatra. - Bhairavnath Temple · Above Kedarnath
Temple of the guardian deity of Kedarnath, a short climb above the town. - Kedarnath Trek · 16 km from Gaurikund
Trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund (shared jeep from Sonprayag) – on foot, by pony, palki or helicopter (options in the price calculator).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morning darshan & Bhairavnath temple | Kedarnath | 2 hrs |
| Kedarnath → Gaurikund trek down | approx. 16 km | 5–6 hrs |
| Sonprayag → Guptkashi (cab) | approx. 30 km | 1 hr |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath Templegeneral darshan free · special darshan / puja extra | Free | Free |
| Bhairavnath Temple | Free | Free |
| Kedarnath Trekpony / palki one way up (2026 govt. rate) · shared jeep Sonprayag – Gaurikund approx. ₹50 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 | approx. ₹3,500 / 9,200 |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Guptkashi
DAY 5Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar
approx. 210 km7–8 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive down the Mandakini and Alaknanda valleys past the Rudraprayag and Devprayag sangams to Rishikesh and Haridwar. Check in at Haridwar and attend the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri:
- Rudraprayag Sangam · Alaknanda – Mandakini
Confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. - Devprayag Sangam · Ganga begins
Confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda where the river becomes the Ganga. - Laxman Jhula · Rishikesh
Iron suspension bridge over the Ganga, with temples, ashrams and cafés along the river. - Ganga Aarti Haridwar · Every evening at sunset
The famous evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri with hundreds of lamps on the river.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi → Rudraprayag | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Rishikesh | approx. 140 km | 4.5 hrs |
| Rishikesh → Haridwar | approx. 25 km | 1 hr |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Rudraprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Devprayag Sangam | Free | Free |
| Laxman Jhula | Free | Free |
| Ganga Aarti Haridwarreach by 5:30 PM for a place on the ghat | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Haridwar
DAY 6Haridwar → Delhi Drop
approx. 220 km5–6 hrs▼
Morning dip at Har Ki Pauri if you wish, check out and drive back to Delhi for your drop at the airport, railway station or hotel:
- Har Ki Pauri · Haridwar ghat
The holiest ghat of Haridwar where the Ganga leaves the hills – holy dip before the yatra.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar → Roorkee → Muzaffarnagar | approx. 90 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Muzaffarnagar → Delhi drop | approx. 130 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Har Ki Pauri | Free | Free |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Kedarnath Yatra 5N/6D from Delhi – Package Price 2027
| 🏨 5 nights hotels (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab for the whole yatra (6 days) | |
| 🚁 Kedarnath helicopter – return ticket (per person, IRCTC HeliYatra) | |
| 🐴 Kedarnath pony Gaurikund ↔ Kedarnath (per person, govt. rate) | |
| 🪑 Kedarnath palki / dandi (per person up to 60 kg, govt. rate) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotels per person per night with breakfast & dinner (2 persons in a room): ₹2,000 in the peak rush (15 April – 30 June (peak)) and ₹1,600 from July; Kedarnath ₹3,500 / ₹3,000, Badrinath ₹2,500 / ₹2,000, Haridwar ₹1,750 / ₹1,500. 3rd person on an extra bed: 40% of the double-room rate. Single person: 80% of the double-room rate. Children below 5 years are complimentary. Cab per day (same all season): Sedan ₹3,500 · Ertiga ₹4,500 · Toyota Innova ₹5,500 · Toyota Innova Crysta ₹6,500 · Mahindra Scorpio N ₹6,500 · Tempo Traveller 12 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 14 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 17 Seater ₹7,500. Helicopter fares are the 2026 IRCTC HeliYatra round-trip fares (a fuel surcharge may apply) and pony / palki are the 2026 government rates – confirm when you book. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath
| Category | Haridwar (2N) | Guptkashi (2N) | Kedarnath (1N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". Hotels on the Char Dham route are simple and clean; at Kedarnath the stay is a GMVN rest house, basic hotel or camp near the temple (rooms are small and hot water is limited). Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup from Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 1 and drop at Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 6
- 5 nights on twin / triple sharing – Haridwar 1 night, Guptkashi 1 night, Kedarnath 1 night, Guptkashi 1 night, Haridwar 1 night
- Daily breakfast & dinner (pure vegetarian)
- Private cab for the whole yatra as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Fuel, toll, parking, state tax & driver allowance
- Help with the compulsory Char Dham registration
Exclusions – Not Included
- Helicopter tickets, pony, palki, pitthu and porters – unless added in the price calculator.
- Shared jeep Sonprayag – Gaurikund (approx. ₹50 per person).
- VIP / special darshan, puja and abhishek charges at the temples.
- Train / flight tickets to the pickup point and from the drop point.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Lunch, Any Kind of Drinks (Mineral, Aerated), starters.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Medical & Travel insurance.
- Additional stay or costs due to landslides, road blocks, bad weather, helicopter cancellation or government restrictions.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pickup and drop?
Pickup is at Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 1 and the drop at Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 6. Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport pickup can be arranged on request.
When is the Char Dham Yatra open in 2027?
The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya (end of April / early May 2027) and close around Diwali / Bhai Dooj in early November. The exact 2027 dates are announced by the temple committees in February – March; we confirm them when you book.
What is the cost of the Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi package?
The Kedarnath Yatra 5 Nights / 6 Days from Delhi package starts at ₹39,400 for 2 adults (about ₹19,700 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Every pilgrim must register (free) on the Uttarakhand Govt. portal registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or at the counters in Haridwar / Rishikesh. We help you with it; carry your Aadhaar card.
How do I reach Kedarnath?
The cab goes to Sonprayag; a shared jeep goes to Gaurikund, and from there it is a 16 km trek. You can walk, take a pony (₹3,500 up, ₹2,350 down) or a palki (₹9,200 up), or fly by helicopter from Sersi, Phata or Guptkashi (IRCTC HeliYatra) – all options are in the price calculator.
Are darshan and entry fees included?
All four dhams have free general darshan; puja, abhishek and special darshan are paid at the temple counters. Pony, palki and helicopter can be added in the price calculator. Registration on the Uttarakhand Govt. portal is free and compulsory. Foreigners pay the same rates.
Is the price different in season?
Hotels are higher in the peak rush (15 April – 30 June (peak)) – ₹2,000 per person per night (Kedarnath ₹3,500, Badrinath ₹2,500) – and ₹1,600 from July to the closing (Kedarnath ₹3,000). The cab rate is the same all season.
Which vehicles are available?
Sedan (Dzire / Etios) up to 4 persons, Ertiga, Toyota Innova, Innova Crysta and Scorpio N up to 6, and Tempo Traveller 12, 14 or 17 seater for groups.
Do children pay for the hotel?
Children below 5 years stay free. Two persons in a room pay the full double-room rate; a 3rd person on an extra bed pays 40% of the double-room rate, and a single person 80%.
How much advance is needed to book?
20% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.
What is the best time for this trip?
May – June: opening rush after Akshaya Tritiya – book early. July – August: monsoon – landslides, fewer pilgrims. September – October: clear weather, best time after the rains – till the closing at Diwali.
What should I carry?
Woollens and rain jacket; Trekking shoes and walking stick; Aadhaar card for the yatra registration; Medicines and a medical check-up for elders.