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Hemkund Sahib Tour Package from Visakhapatnam (6 Days)

6-day Hemkund Sahib tour from Visakhapatnam: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Govindghat and Rudraprayag. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,330 per person.

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Hemkund Sahib Tour Package from Visakhapatnam (6 Days)

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6-day Hemkund Sahib tour from Visakhapatnam: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Govindghat and Rudraprayag. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,330 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 March

Average temperature range: -1°C – 26°C

Jan

14°

-1° low

Feb

16°

0° low

Mar

20°

6° low

Apr

22°

8° low

May

24°

10° low

Jun

25°

14° low

Jul

26°

18° low

Aug

26°

18° low

Sep

25°

14° low

NOW

Oct

22°

8° low

Nov

19°

5° low

Dec

19°

4° low

Jan

14°

-1° low

Feb

16°

0° low

Mar

20°

6° low

Apr

22°

8° low

May

24°

10° low

Jun

25°

14° low

Jul

26°

18° low

Aug

26°

18° low

Sep

25°

14° low

NOW

Oct

22°

8° low

Nov

19°

5° low

Dec

19°

4° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Visakhapatnam to Rishikesh

Reach Haridwar by train from Visakhapatnam, 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.

  1. 1

    Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib Rishikesh

    The gurdwara where yatris register and rest before the journey.

  2. 2

    Triveni Ghat Aarti

    The evening aarti on the Ganga.

Day 2

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. 1

    Devprayag

    The confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, where the Ganga begins.

  2. 2

    Rudraprayag

    The confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini on the way.

  3. 3

    Gurdwara Govindghat

    The base gurdwara of the yatra, on the Alaknanda.

Day 3

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. 1

    Lakshman Ganga valley

    The trail climbs through forest beside the Lakshman Ganga.

  2. 2

    Gurdwara Ghangaria

    The gurdwara and camp at Ghangaria, the base for Hemkund Sahib.

Day 4

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. 1

    Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib

    The star-shaped gurdwara beside the glacial lake, ringed by seven peaks.

  2. 2

    Lokpal Lakshman Temple

    The temple of Lakshman on the shore of the same lake.

Day 5

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. 1

    Joshimath

    The winter seat of Lord Badrinath, on the road down.

Day 6

Rudraprayag to Visakhapatnam

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 Visakhapatnam (about 1,905 km), and the tour ends.

  1. 1

    Dhari Devi Temple

    The temple of the guardian goddess of the Char Dham, on the Alaknanda.

  2. 2

    Drive back to Visakhapatnam.

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 Visakhapatnam. The route runs Visakhapatnam → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Visakhapatnam, about 4,400 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 Visakhapatnam

  • 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 Visakhapatnam 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: Visakhapatnam → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Visakhapatnam (about 4,400 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 Visakhapatnam. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹72,640₹30,170₹25,720
3₹60,910₹28,560₹24,100
4–7₹53,540₹25,870₹21,410
8–10₹49,660₹24,850₹20,400
11–12₹43,210₹23,780₹19,330

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Visakhapatnam the drive is about 1,921 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

Locating stops on the 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

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 6-day/5-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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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 Visakhapatnam 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

Itsy Hotels Nv, Tapovan, Rishikesh (or similar)
3-star hotel in Govindghat (or similar)
3-star hotel in Ghangaria (or similar)
3-star hotel in Rudraprayag (or similar)

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: Visakhapatnam → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Visakhapatnam (about 4,400 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 Visakhapatnam on day 1 and you are back in Visakhapatnam on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Visakhapatnam → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Govindghat → Rudraprayag → Haridwar → Visakhapatnam. That is about 4,400 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹25,720 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹19,330 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 Visakhapatnam and back. By cab from Visakhapatnam the drive is about 1,921 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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