Gangotri & Yamunotri
the source shrines

A yatra to the source shrines of India’s holiest rivers — Yamunotri and Gangotri, high in the Garhwal Himalaya.

6 Days / 5 Nights Haridwar · Yamunotri · Gangotri Best for Pilgrims, families
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The source shrines

Where the sacred rivers begin

This yatra visits the two source shrines — Yamunotri, the origin of the Yamuna, and Gangotri, the origin of the Ganga, set high in the beautiful Garhwal Himalaya.

We arrange every drive, stay and darshan, and the Yamunotri trek by pony/palki, at a gentle pace.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Route
Yamunotri · Gangotri
Best time
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Difficulty
Moderate (Yamunotri trek)
Ideal for
Pilgrims, families
Highest point
Yamunotri ~3,290 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • The Yamunotri source shrine
  • The Surya Kund hot spring
  • The Gangotri temple & Bhagirathi
  • Mussoorie & Kempty Falls
  • The Ganga aarti at Haridwar
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Haridwar

Route: Haridwar— · —
Morning

Arrive and transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon

Rest and prepare.

Evening

The Ganga aarti.

Night stayHaridwar
Meals
Altitude~314 m
Road & seasonTransfer.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsGanga aarti
Day 2

Haridwar → Barkot

Route: Haridwar · Mussoorie · Barkot≈210 km · 7 hrs
Morning

Drive via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls.

Afternoon

Scenic mountain roads.

Evening

Arrive Barkot.

Night stayBarkot
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,220 m
Road & seasonMountain road.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsKempty Falls
Day 3

Yamunotri → Barkot

Route: Barkot · Janki Chatti · Yamunotri≈45 km + 6 km trek · full day
Morning

Drive to Janki Chatti and trek/pony/palki to Yamunotri.

Afternoon

Darshan and the Surya Kund hot spring.

Evening

Return to Barkot.

Night stayBarkot
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,290 m
Road & seasonTrek 6 km each way.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsYamunotri temple
Day 4

Barkot → Uttarkashi

Route: Barkot · Uttarkashi≈100 km · 4 hrs
Morning

Drive towards Gangotri.

Afternoon

The Bhagirathi valley.

Evening

Arrive Uttarkashi; the Vishwanath temple.

Night stayUttarkashi
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,160 m
Road & seasonMountain road.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsThe Bhagirathi
Day 5

Gangotri → Uttarkashi

Route: Uttarkashi · Gangotri≈100 km each way · full day
Morning

Drive to Gangotri via Gangnani hot springs.

Afternoon

Darshan at the Gangotri temple.

Evening

Return to Uttarkashi.

Night stayUttarkashi
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,100 m
Road & seasonMountain road.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsGangotri temple
Day 6

Uttarkashi → Haridwar (departure)

Route: Uttarkashi · Haridwar≈150 km · 6–7 hrs
Morning

Drive down to Haridwar.

Afternoon

Transfer to Dehradun airport or the station.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~314 m
Road & seasonMountain then highway.
Food to try
Photo spots
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Permits, entry & activity fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Gangotri Yamunotri FAQs

The best window is May–Jun, Sep–Oct. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Haridwar / Dehradun and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 6 Days / 5 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

This is a moderate (yamunotri trek) route with real altitude, so a reasonable fitness level helps. We build in acclimatisation and gentle pacing, use experienced local guides, and handle permits, camps and safety throughout.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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