Combine the full Chardham circuit with the breathtaking trek to Sri Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers. Ideal for travellers who want both Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage experiences in one well-paced trip.
Highlights
- All four dhams + Hemkund Sahib
- Valley of Flowers add-on possible (July–August)
- 14 km return trek from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib
- Acclimatisation halt before the Hemkund trek
Day-wise itinerary
- 1
Haridwar → Barkot
Drive via Mussoorie.
- 2
Barkot → Yamunotri → Barkot
Yamunotri trek.
- 3
Barkot → Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi.
- 4
Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
Gangotri day excursion.
- 5
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Drive to Guptkashi.
- 6
Guptkashi → Kedarnath
Trek or fly to Kedarnath.
- 7
Kedarnath → Joshimath
Pre-dawn darshan and descent.
- 8
Joshimath → Badrinath → Govindghat
Badrinath darshan, transfer to Govindghat.
- 9
Govindghat → Ghangaria (10 km trek)
Trek to Ghangaria base.
- 10
Ghangaria → Hemkund Sahib → Ghangaria
Climb to Hemkund Sahib (4,632 m), return.
- 11
Ghangaria → Govindghat → Rudraprayag
Descend and drive to Rudraprayag.
- 12
Rudraprayag → Haridwar
Return drive. Tour ends.
Inclusions
- All accommodation on twin-sharing basis in vetted hotels and guesthouses
- Daily breakfast and dinner (pure-veg menu)
- All transfers and sightseeing in private AC vehicle (non-AC in upper hills)
- Experienced driver with knowledge of mountain routes
- All applicable toll, parking, and driver allowances
- Yatra registration assistance
- 24x7 on-trip support from our Haridwar office
Exclusions
- Airfare, train tickets, or transfers to the starting point
- Helicopter tickets for Kedarnath / Do Dham (where not specified)
- Pony, palki, doli, and porter charges at Yamunotri and Kedarnath
- Personal expenses — laundry, tips, telephone bills, beverages
- Lunch and any meal not mentioned in inclusions
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
Frequently asked questions
When is Hemkund Sahib open?
Approximately late May to early October, weather permitting.