How many days are needed for Kedarnath from Haridwar?

Four days is enough for Kedarnath alone on foot: one day to drive up, one to walk to the temple, one for darshan and the walk down, and one to drive back. Keep a spare day if your return train is fixed.

How long is the Kedarnath walk?

The walk from Gaurikund to Kedarnath is 16 km and takes about 6 to 8 hours up for a healthy adult. Pony and palki can be hired for the walk.

Can I go to Kedarnath by helicopter from this package?

Yes. Helicopter shuttles run from Guptkashi, Phata and Sersi. Seats must be booked in your own name on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal, and we plan the road part around your flight.

Is registration needed for Kedarnath?

Yes. Every yatri must register on the Tourist Care Uttarakhand portal or app before the yatra. It is free, and we help you do it.

How far is Kedarnath from Haridwar?

About 240 km by road to the trek start, which takes around 9 to 10 hours, plus the 16 km walk from Gaurikund.

Do we stay at Kedarnath?

Yes, one night at Kedarnath in a guest house or camp, so you are not rushed and can take an early morning darshan.

Is it suitable for elders?

Elders can take a palki or helicopter seats. The height of about 3,583 m can be hard on heart and lung conditions, so please consult your doctor before booking.

Kedarnath Yatra from Haridwar: 4 Days by Road, ₹21,999

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Quick answer: This 4-day road yatra starts and ends at Haridwar. Day one is the drive to Guptkashi or Sitapur, day two the 16 km walk from Gaurikund to Kedarnath with a night near the temple, day three an early darshan and the walk down, and day four the drive back. Helicopter seats from Guptkashi, Phata or Sersi can be added. From ₹21,999 per person.

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Facts checked November 2026.

Key facts
Route	Haridwar, Guptkashi or Sitapur, Gaurikund, Kedarnath, Haridwar
Duration	4 days, 3 nights
Temple height	About 3,583 m
Walk	16 km from Gaurikund, about 6 to 8 hours up
Haridwar to Gaurikund	about 240 km by road, then the 16 km walk
Helicopter option	Guptkashi, Phata or Sersi, booked only on IRCTC HeliYatra
Price	From ₹21,999 per person

Who is this yatra for?

Yatris coming to Haridwar by train or bus who want Kedarnath alone, without the other dhams. It suits healthy adults who can walk 16 km uphill, and families who want to add helicopter seats for elders while the rest of the group walks.

How do I reach Kedarnath from Haridwar?

Gaurikund, where the walk starts, is about 240 km from Haridwar by road, followed by the 16 km walk to Kedarnath. Pony and palki can be hired for the walk. Helicopter shuttles run from Guptkashi, Phata and Sersi, and the authorities advise booking seats only on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal.

Walk or helicopter: which suits you?

Ways up to Kedarnath
On foot from Gaurikund	16 km, about 6 to 8 hours up
Pony or palki	Same 16 km path, hired at official rates
Helicopter shuttle	From Guptkashi, Phata or Sersi; seats on IRCTC HeliYatra only

Read the Kedarnath yatra from Haridwar guide and the full Kedarnath yatra guide. Want Tungnath too? See the Kedarnath and Tungnath yatra, or add Badrinath with the Do Dham yatra from Haridwar.

How do I book this yatra?

Call or WhatsApp +91 78178 98687, or write to shiva@yatratotemples.in. Tell us your dates, how many yatris, ages of elders and the hotel standard you want. We confirm availability and the final cost in writing before any payment.

Sources

Tourist Care Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham
ETV Bharat, March 2026: Kedarnath heli services and IRCTC booking

Documents and fitness

Free Char Dham registration on the Tourist Care Uttarakhand portal or app is required for every yatri. Source: registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in
Carry the same original photo ID used for registration and for any helicopter booking.
Helicopter seats only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal (official advice reported by ETV Bharat, March 2026).
Kedarnath is at about 3,583 m and the walk is 16 km: start walking practice a few weeks before, and carry warm, rain-proof clothing.

Highlights

Kedarnath alone in 4 days, starting and ending at Haridwar
A night at Kedarnath for the evening aarti and an early darshan
Option to add helicopter seats from Guptkashi, Phata or Sersi
Pickup and drop at your Haridwar hotel, railway station or bus stand
Help with free yatra registration before you travel

Day 1 :

Haridwar to Guptkashi or Sitapur

We pick you up early from your Haridwar hotel, railway station or bus stand. The road follows the Ganga past Rishikesh and Devprayag, then the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag, where you turn up the Mandakini valley. Gaurikund, where the walk starts, is about 240 km from Haridwar by road, and Guptkashi and Sitapur are on the way, so this is a full mountain day with breaks for meals. Check in at Guptkashi or Sitapur, have an early dinner and pack a small day bag for the walk. Overnight in Guptkashi or Sitapur.

Day 2 :

Gaurikund to Kedarnath

Leave before dawn for Sonprayag, then take the local shared jeep to Gaurikund, where the walk begins. The path to Kedarnath is 16 km and takes most healthy adults 6 to 8 hours up. Ponies and palkis can be hired at the official counters. If you booked helicopter seats, you fly from your helipad instead and the day is planned around your flight time. Reach Kedarnath, at about 3,583 m, by afternoon, rest, and join the evening aarti if your energy allows. Overnight at Kedarnath in a guest house or camp.

Day 3 :

Darshan and back to Guptkashi

Rise very early for darshan of Baba Kedar, when queues are usually shorter. After darshan you can walk up to the Bhairavnath temple above the town if you feel strong. After breakfast, start the walk down to Gaurikund, which is easier on the lungs but harder on the knees, so use a walking stick. The jeep takes you back to Sonprayag, where our driver waits. Drive to Guptkashi or Sitapur for a hot meal and rest. Overnight in Guptkashi or Sitapur.

Day 4 :

Guptkashi to Haridwar

After breakfast, drive back down the Mandakini and Alaknanda valleys to Rudraprayag, Devprayag and Rishikesh. If time allows, you can stop at the Devprayag sangam where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganga. We drop you at your Haridwar hotel, railway station or bus stand by evening. Please book return trains for late evening or the next day, as hill roads can be slow after rain. The yatra ends in Haridwar.

Kedarnath Yatra Package from Haridwar: 4 Days by Road