Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri: 7-Day Pilgrimage to the Sources of the Yamuna and Ganga

Our Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri package takes you to the two western shrines of the Char Dham, where the holy rivers begin. Visit Yamunotri, the home of Goddess Yamuna, with its hot springs, and Gangotri, where the Ganga is said to have come down to earth. The yatra begins with the Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, passes through Mussoorie and ends with the evening Aarti in Rishikesh. It is a private tour with your own car and an experienced hill driver, from Delhi or Dehradun.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted Uttarakhand tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private pilgrimage tours for families, senior citizens and groups.

Yatra at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 7-day Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri package.

Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Route: Haridwar (1 night), Barkot (2), Uttarkashi (2), Rishikesh (1)
Starts: Delhi or Dehradun. Ends: Dehradun or Delhi
Tour type: private yatra with car and driver
Walk: about 6 km each way at Yamunotri, with ponies and palkis available. Gangotri is reached by road.
Best time: May, June, September and October

Why Choose This Yatra

The two river sources: the Yamuna at Yamunotri and the Ganga at Gangotri.
An easier yatra: only one short walk, at Yamunotri, so it suits most pilgrims.
Two nights at each base: Barkot and Uttarkashi, so no day is rushed.
Mussoorie, Harsil and Rishikesh on the way: hill views, an apple valley and the yoga town.
Private and flexible: the Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri route is one of our most popular Chardham Yatra packages.

Do Dham Yatra Itinerary: Yamunotri and Gangotri

This is the day-by-day plan of the Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri package.

Day 1: Delhi or Dehradun to Haridwar

We meet you in Delhi (about 220 km, five to six hours) or at Dehradun airport (about 40 km, one hour) and drive to Haridwar. In the evening, join the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

Shamrock travel tip: make sure your online yatra registration is done before Day 1, and keep it with your photo ID; it is checked on the way to both Dhams. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Overnight: Haridwar

Day 2: Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie

Drive about 210 km, seven to eight hours, up through Mussoorie, with a stop at Kempty Falls, and on to Barkot in the Yamuna valley.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Barkot

Day 3: Yamunotri Dham

Drive about 45 km to Janki Chatti, then walk about 6 km, or ride a pony or palki, to Yamunotri at about 3,290 metres. Bathe in the hot spring of Jamunabai Kund, cook rice in Surya Kund as an offering, pray at Divya Shila and visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna. Walk or ride back down and return to Barkot.

Shamrock travel tip: start the walk early to beat the crowds and the afternoon rain, and carry a rain jacket and some cash for the pony or palki. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Barkot

Day 4: Barkot to Uttarkashi

Drive about 100 km, four hours, to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi river. Visit the Vishwanath temple and the Shakti temple with its old trident.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Uttarkashi

Day 5: Gangotri Dham

Drive about 100 km, three to four hours, past the hot springs of Gangnani and the green Harsil valley to Gangotri, at about 3,100 metres. Visit the white temple of Goddess Ganga by the river and join the prayers on the riverbank. Return to Uttarkashi.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Uttarkashi

Day 6: Uttarkashi to Rishikesh

Drive about 170 km, six hours, down to Rishikesh. See the river bridges and Triveni Ghat, and join the evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Rishikesh

Day 7: Rishikesh to Dehradun or Delhi

After breakfast, we take you to Dehradun airport (about 45 minutes) or Delhi (about 240 km, six hours). Your Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri pilgrimage ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri package includes:

Six nights in hotels, on a twin or double sharing basis
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner every day
A private car with an experienced hill driver for the whole yatra
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs
Help with your yatra registration

What Is Not Included

Flights and trains
Lunch
Ponies and palkis at Yamunotri, special puja and VIP darshan
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Yatra

On the Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri route, both temples open from about late April or May, usually on Akshaya Tritiya, to about October or November. May and June are pleasant but busy. July and August bring monsoon rain and landslides. September and October bring clear skies and fewer crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the Yamunotri walk?

It is about 6 km each way, with steady climbs. Most pilgrims take two to three hours up. Ponies and palkis are available.

Is the Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri package good for senior citizens?

Yes. Gangotri is reached by road, and a pony or palki makes Yamunotri easy.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Every pilgrim must register online with Uttarakhand Tourism. We help you with it.

Can I add Kedarnath and Badrinath?

Yes. Our Chardham Yatra 12 days package covers all four Dhams by road, and our 11-day Chardham Yatra with Kedarnath helicopter flies to Kedarnath.

Can I change the plan?

Yes. We can add rest days, a night in Harsil or a few days in Mussoorie or Rishikesh.

How much does the Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri package cost?

The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and your dates. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Chardham Yatra Packages

8-Day Do Dham Yatra Kedarnath Badrinath: the two eastern Dhams by road.
7-Day Do Dham Yatra with Kedarnath Helicopter: Kedarnath by helicopter and Badrinath.
12-Day Chardham Yatra by Road: all four Dhams.
5-Day Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath: Badrinath only.

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