Kedarnath Tour Package from Surat is a spiritual trip of 12 days of western India to the Himalayas, a sacred place. The tour begins at Surat, and moves to Vadodara, Udaipur, Jaipur, Delhi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh after which they visit Kedarnath Dham, which is one of the twelve Jyotilinga of Lord Shiva. In the journey, the visitors get to enjoy holy river confluences, peaceful mountainous sceneries and most importantly spiritual environments. The tour provides an ideal combination of religion, culture, and nature and after that, one goes back to Surat.
Detailed Itinerary
You arrive at Surat and drive off to Vadodara. Take in the highway, green scenery and relaxing ride. Arrive at the city and register yourself in a hotel and rest. Later on, go sightseeing or go for a stroll. The main idea of this day is to prepare the travel, and start the pilgrimage well-recharged and psychologically refreshed.
Breakfast and then go to the beautiful city of lakes Udaipur. Rajasthan scenery, scenic views and picturesque countryside roads. Arriving, get yourself checked into a hotel and relax. You can go to Lake Pichola, or relax in the evening at the ghats. This is a relaxing day that lets you keep up the energy before the long travel coming towards the Himalayas.
Start the journey to Jaipur after breakfast. The highway provides a glimpse of life in the countryside, colorful bazaars, and expansive desolate wastelands. Arrive in Jaipur in the afternoon, register and sleep. During the evening, visit some of the attractions around such as Albert Hall or even have a stroll in the streets of the Pink City. This tour is a day that gives you time to sightsee and also have enough rest that will enable you to explore the next day which is a long journey to Delhi.
Post breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, check in your hotel and have a shower. During the evening, you can visit the Connaught Place or India Gate. Delhi is the break point of your pilgrimage, it is where you leave the plains and start with the mountains. Have dinner and go to sleep, and tomorrow you start your spiritually revitalisation drive to Haridwar.
Breakfast then drives to Haridwar which is one of the most significant holy cities of India. Arrive and check in at a hotel. During the evening, experience the divine Ganga Aarti in Har Ki Pauri, a truly breathtaking spiritual ceremony characterized by chants, diyas and the radiant river. This is the moment when you are set up to the deeper spirituality of Kedarnath Yatra. Go to dinner and sleep in your hotel.
Breakfast and then Rishikesh. Explore Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and the Ganga ghats and experience the serene environment which preconditions the upcoming journey. Keep on climbing the mountains to Devprayag, the sacred meeting point of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers. Savior scenery, river turns, and Himalayan valleys. Enter Devprayag and spend the night.
Then breakfast and leave, to Rudraprayag, another holy confluence town. Drive through dramatic sceneries, high cliffs and beautiful Mandakini river valley towards Guptkashi. In the evening, arrive at your hotel, take a break and go to temples around. The peaceful environment and the pure mountain air will get you ready for the next Kedarnath hike.
Get up and drive to Sonprayag. Go now to Gaurikund, and start the 16 km walk to Kedarnath (or buy helicopter services where possible). The climb has impressive mountains, waterfalls, peaceful forests and godly energy. On the arrival at Kedarnath, register at your lodge/camp. During the evening, the renowned Kedarnath Temple should be visited. The grand Indian Himalayan aura fills your heart with calmness and religiousness.
Another darshan in the holy Kedarnath Temple and wake up early. Once you have done prayers, begin descending to Gaurikund. Spend a leisurely hike down with lots of photo breaks and sceneries. Arrive, Gaurikund, push to Guptkashi. Go into your hotel, and rest after this physically exhausting, yet spiritually invigorating day.
Then take off after breakfast and drive back to Rishikesh out of the mountains. Upon arrival, make a check-in to your hotel and relax. During the evenings, local markets, yoga atmosphere, river ghats, or simply spend the time at the hotel. This day assists your body to relax after the trek besides providing peaceful views of the Himalayas during the drive.
Breakfast, Rishikesh to Delhi. The trip enables one to look back at your unbelievable spiritual world tour. When you reach Delhi, make a check in a steerage hotel, and sleep. Evening: Packing or going around local cafes and markets. Get packed to come back to Surat to-morrow.
Return on train or plane to Surat after breakfast. The Kedarnath Yatra ends with memorable moments, holy blessings, sightseeing and spiritual satisfaction. The remainder of the day is to rest back home and enjoy an amazing experience.
What You'll Experience
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Tour to Kedarnath Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotilingas.
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Left Surat by way of Vadodara, Udaipur and Jaipur.
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Holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar.
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Experience Ganga Aarti
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Devprayag Scenic Himalayan route.
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Remain at Guptkashi, the starting point of Kedarnath Yatra.
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Stunning scenery of mountains, rivers and valleys.
Inclusions & Exclusions
โ What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from Delhi/Haridwar/Dehradun/Rishikesh (as per package).
- Private cab/tempo passenger service with an experienced driver for the entire trip.
- Fuel, toll tax, parking, and driver allowances.
- Hotel/guesthouse accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis.
- Breakfast and dinner at hotels daily during the trip.
- Sightseeing and temple visits in Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath as per the itinerary.
- Assistance with registration arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra.
- Meet-and-greet assistance.
- 24x7 customer support throughout the trip.
โ Not Included
- Airfare/train tickets to Delhi or Haridwar.
- Helicopter tickets to Kedarnath.
- Pony, palanquin/doli, or porter charges at Yamunotri and Kedarnath.
- Temple donations, darshan passes, or special puja fees.
- Lunch, snacks, and beverages are not included.
- Professional tour guide services (unless specified).
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, tips, phone calls, hotel heater charges, etc.).
- Camera/video camera fees at attractions.
- Additional sightseeing or vehicle use outside the prescribed itinerary.
- Government taxes/GST (if not specified).
Your Journey
Common Questions
How many days are required for the Kedarnath tour from Surat?
This plan is made based on 12 days of traveling including acclimatization, darshan and traveling back.
Which route is followed for this trip?
The route for this tour is Surat - Vadodara - Udaipur - Jaipur - Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Guptkashi - Kedarnath.
Is the Kedarnath trek difficult?
It is an approximately 16 km and not very challenging trek, yet there are ponies, palkis, and helicopter services.
What is the best time to travel from Surat?
September to October and May to June are deemed the most appropriate months to visit Kedarnath Yatra.
Are senior citizens allowed on this tour?
Yes, they may go, although a medical check up should be advised. Helicopters can be used to lessen physical strain.
What should I pack for this trip?
Thick garments, hiking footwear, plastic jacket, personal drugs, gloves, woolen socks, hat and a water bottle.
Are meals included in this tour?
Dining and breakfast are usually featured during the stays during the journey.