Hemkund Sahib Tour Package from Vijayawada (6 Days)
6-day Hemkund Sahib tour from Vijayawada: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Govindghat and Rudraprayag. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,400 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
8° – 22°C
October in Hemkund Sahib
Description
6-day Hemkund Sahib tour from Vijayawada: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Govindghat and Rudraprayag. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,400 per person.
This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 11 handpicked stops, including Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib Rishikesh, Triveni Ghat Aarti, Devprayag and more. June–September (the gurdwara is open from late May to October) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Itsy Hotels Nv, Tapovan, Rishikesh. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Hemkund Sahib
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: -1°C – 26°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Vijayawada to Rishikesh
Reach Haridwar by train from Vijayawada, where our driver meets you. Drive from Haridwar to Rishikesh (about 24 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Rishikesh. Check in at Rishikesh and register for the yatra at the Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib in Rishikesh, which also runs a langar. Attend the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Vijayawada to Haridwar
1935 km · ~42h 2m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vijayawada
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 387Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 537Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 687Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 774Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 924Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1074Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1161Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1311Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1461Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1548Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1848Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HaridwarHaridwar, Uttarakhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Vijayawada to Haridwar
1935 km · ~43h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vijayawada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vijayawada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vijayawada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~968 km
~21h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,760
- Change buses at a major city (around km 968)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Haridwar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Haridwar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~968 km
~21h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,760
- Arrive in Haridwar
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Vijayawada to Haridwar
Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Haridwar Jn for Haridwar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 28h 39m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 40m wait
1 change · 28h 39m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 40m wait
1 change · 28h 43m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Haridwar to Rishikesh
24 km · ~29m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Haridwar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
24 km · 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RishikeshRishikesh, Uttarakhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Haridwar to Rishikesh
24 km · ~32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Haridwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haridwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haridwar → Rishikesh
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~24 km
~32m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹120
- Arrive in Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Haridwar to Rishikesh
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Raiwala for Rishikesh.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib Rishikesh
The gurdwara where yatris register and rest before the journey.
- 2
Triveni Ghat Aarti
The evening aarti on the Ganga.
Rishikesh to Govindghat
Today's travel: from Rishikesh to Devprayag (about 72 km, 1 hr 45 min) and from Devprayag to Govindghat (about 204 km, 5 hrs). A long mountain drive of about nine hours along the Ganga and Alaknanda, via Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Joshimath, to Govindghat. Rest early at the gurdwara or hotel. Overnight stay in Govindghat.
- 1
Devprayag
The confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, where the Ganga begins.
- 2
Rudraprayag
The confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini on the way.
- 3
Gurdwara Govindghat
The base gurdwara of the yatra, on the Alaknanda.
Trek to Ghangaria
After breakfast, drive a few kilometres to Pulna and trek about 10 km up to Ghangaria (ponies and porters are available). Carry only a small bag with warm clothes and rain gear; the rest can stay in the vehicle. The trail to Ghangaria climbs gently through forest beside the Lakshman Ganga. The Valley of Flowers can be visited from Ghangaria if you add a day. Overnight stay in Ghangaria.
- 1
Lakshman Ganga valley
The trail climbs through forest beside the Lakshman Ganga.
- 2
Gurdwara Ghangaria
The gurdwara and camp at Ghangaria, the base for Hemkund Sahib.
Hemkund Sahib darshan
After breakfast, climb about 6 km to Hemkund Sahib, spend time at the gurdwara and the lake, and walk back down to Ghangaria. Start early; the 6 km climb to Hemkund Sahib is steep and the weather turns in the afternoon. Pilgrims bathe in the icy lake before ardas at the gurdwara. Walk back down to Ghangaria. Overnight stay in Ghangaria.
- 1
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
The star-shaped gurdwara beside the glacial lake, ringed by seven peaks.
- 2
Lokpal Lakshman Temple
The temple of Lakshman on the shore of the same lake.
Ghangaria to Rudraprayag
After breakfast, trek back down to Pulna and drive to Rudraprayag. Drive from Govindghat to Rudraprayag (about 133 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Walk down to Pulna in the morning and drive down the Alaknanda valley to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.
- 1
Joshimath
The winter seat of Lord Badrinath, on the road down.
Rudraprayag to Vijayawada
Stop at the Dhari Devi temple on the way down and continue home. Drive from Rudraprayag to Haridwar (about 158 km, 3 hrs 45 min). Board the train from Haridwar back to Vijayawada (about 1,917 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rudraprayag to Haridwar
158 km · ~3h 10m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rudraprayag
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
158 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HaridwarHaridwar, Uttarakhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rudraprayag to Haridwar
158 km · ~3h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rudraprayag
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rudraprayag. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rudraprayag → Haridwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~158 km
~3h 31m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹490
- Arrive in Haridwar
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rudraprayag to Haridwar
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn (about 88 km away) for Rudraprayag, Haridwar Jn for Haridwar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Haridwar to Vijayawada
1917 km · ~41h 40m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haridwar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 383Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 683Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 767Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 917Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1067Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1150Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1450Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1534Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1684Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1834Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VijayawadaVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Haridwar to Vijayawada
1917 km · ~42h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Haridwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haridwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haridwar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~959 km
~21h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,740
- Change buses at a major city (around km 959)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vijayawada. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Vijayawada
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~959 km
~21h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,740
- Arrive in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Haridwar to Vijayawada
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 30h 18m in total
Change trains at Faridabad — about 1h 6m wait
1 change · 30h 19m in total
Change trains at Faridabad — about 1h 6m wait
1 change · 30h 33m in total
Change trains at Faridabad — about 58m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Dhari Devi Temple
The temple of the guardian goddess of the Char Dham, on the Alaknanda.
- 2
Drive back to Vijayawada.
Tour Overview
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib stands beside a glacial lake at about 4,600 m in the Garhwal Himalaya, among the highest gurdwaras in the world. The trek starts at Govindghat near Joshimath, with a night at Ghangaria on the way up.
This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Vijayawada. The route runs Vijayawada → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Vijayawada, about 4,443 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Hemkund Sahib Tour from Vijayawada
- Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib Rishikesh
- Triveni Ghat Aarti
- Devprayag
- Rudraprayag
- Gurdwara Govindghat
- Lakshman Ganga valley
- Gurdwara Ghangaria
- Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
Inclusions in the Hemkund Sahib Tour Package
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Vijayawada for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Hemkund Sahib Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Hemkund Sahib Tour
Best time to visit: June–September (the gurdwara is open from late May to October)
Route: Vijayawada → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Vijayawada (about 4,443 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Before you go: The last 13 km to Ghangaria and the 6 km climb to Hemkund Sahib are on foot (ponies and porters are available). The yatra opens in late May and closes in October.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Nv, Tapovan, Rishikesh; 3-star hotel in Govindghat; 3-star hotel in Ghangaria; 3-star hotel in Rudraprayag, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Vijayawada. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹73,100 | ₹30,290 | ₹25,790 |
| 33 Persons | ₹61,210 | ₹28,680 | ₹24,170 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹53,840 | ₹25,990 | ₹21,490 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹49,930 | ₹24,970 | ₹20,470 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹43,410 | ₹23,900 | ₹19,400 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 1,952 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib Rishikesh
- Triveni Ghat Aarti
- Devprayag
- Rudraprayag
- Gurdwara Govindghat
- Lakshman Ganga valley
- Gurdwara Ghangaria
- Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
- Lokpal Lakshman Temple
- Joshimath
- Dhari Devi Temple
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
June–September (the gurdwara is open from late May to October) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Vijayawada for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: June–September (the gurdwara is open from late May to October)
Route: Vijayawada → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Vijayawada (about 4,443 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Before you go: The last 13 km to Ghangaria and the 6 km climb to Hemkund Sahib are on foot (ponies and porters are available). The yatra opens in late May and closes in October.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Nv, Tapovan, Rishikesh; 3-star hotel in Govindghat; 3-star hotel in Ghangaria; 3-star hotel in Rudraprayag, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Vijayawada on day 1 and you are back in Vijayawada on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Vijayawada → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Vijayawada. That is about 4,443 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹25,790 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹19,400 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Vijayawada and back. By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 1,952 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
June–September (the gurdwara is open from late May to October).
The last 13 km to Ghangaria and the 6 km climb to Hemkund Sahib are on foot (ponies and porters are available). The yatra opens in late May and closes in October.
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