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8 Days Mathura Vrindavan Kedarnath Haridwar Rishikesh Tour

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Tour packageUttarakhand

This eight-day tour pairs the Krishna pilgrimage circuit at Mathura and Vrindavan with Kedarnath's Himalayan shrine, Haridwar's Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and a finish in Rishikesh. Kedarnath involves a genuine trek and is only accessible for part of the year, so dates depend on the shrine's seasonal opening.

Reviewed by Experience My India Editorial Team · Updated 1 Sept 2026

Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Duration8 days / 7 nights
  • RouteMathura/Vrindavan → Guptkashi to Rishikesh
  • IncludedTransfers
  • Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
  • No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive Mathura/Vrindavan

    Day 1

    • Darshan at Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura.
    • Evening aarti on the Yamuna ghats, Vrindavan.

    Meals: None · Stay: Vrindavan

  2. Vrindavan, drive towards Haridwar

    Day 2

    • Banke Bihari and ISKCON temples.
    • Long drive towards Haridwar, about 8–9 hours (or split over two days).

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Haridwar

  3. Haridwar — Har Ki Pauri

    Day 3

    • Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Haridwar

  4. Haridwar to Guptkashi/Sitapur

    Day 4

    • Long drive towards Kedarnath's base, about 8–9 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Guptkashi/Sitapur

  5. Trek to Kedarnath

    Day 5

    • Drive to Gaurikund, then trek (or pony/helicopter, subject to availability) to Kedarnath, about 16–18km.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Kedarnath

  6. Kedarnath darshan, trek down

    Day 6

    • Morning darshan; trek back down to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Guptkashi

  7. Guptkashi to Rishikesh

    Day 7

    • Drive to Rishikesh, about 7–8 hours.
    • Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Rishikesh

  8. Departure

    Day 8

    • Transfer to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport, about 45 minutes.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Departure day

Colorful Holi festival in Mathura, India. People celebrate with vibrant powders and joyDay 1 · Arrive Mathura/Vrindavan
Colorful Holi festival in Mathura, India. People celebrate with vibrant powders and joy

For reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Fit pilgrims prepared for a genuine high-altitude trek.
  • Not suitable without mobility assistance (pony, palanquin or helicopter) for anyone unable to walk 16–18km.
  • Travel dates depend on Kedarnath's annual opening window — confirm before booking.
  • Kedarnath involves a genuine trek and is only accessible for part of the year, so dates depend on the shrine's seasonal opening.

Full description

Braj, then the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath

This itinerary links two very different pilgrimage experiences: the plains circuit of Mathura and Vrindavan, and the high-altitude trek to Kedarnath, before closing at Haridwar and Rishikesh on the Ganges. Kedarnath sits at altitude and is reachable only via a roughly 16–18km walk (or helicopter, subject to availability) from Gaurikund, and only during the shrine's seasonal opening window, typically around April/May to October/November. (confirmed on enquiry)

Where you stay

  • Vrindavan

    1 night · Day 1

  • Haridwar

    2 nights · Days 2–3

  • Guptkashi/Sitapur

    1 night · Day 4

  • Kedarnath

    1 night · Day 5

  • Guptkashi

    1 night · Day 6

  • Rishikesh

    1 night · Day 7

  • Departure day

    1 night · Day 8

Includes

  • Private car and driver throughout
  • Ganga Aarti seating in Haridwar and Rishikesh

Not included

  • Pony, palanquin or helicopter charges at Kedarnath
  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance, strongly recommended given the trek and altitude

Price

Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Important information

8 Days Mathura Vrindavan Kedarnath Haridwar Rishikesh Tour

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.

Who it suits

  • Fit pilgrims prepared for a genuine high-altitude trek. Not suitable without mobility assistance (pony, palanquin or helicopter) for anyone unable to walk 16–18km. Travel dates depend on Kedarnath's annual opening window — confirm before booking. (confirmed on enquiry)

How booking works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.

  2. We check availability

    Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.

  3. Price and hotels named

    Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.

  4. Written quote in INR

    One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.

  5. You approve

    Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

  6. A named specialist runs it

    The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.

Your trip designer

Gurudutt Kaushal

Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur

Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.

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  • Registered business

    GSTIN 09BZFPM8067A1Z9

  • 4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor

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  • No payment to start

    A written quote first; charged in INR only after you approve.

Why book with Experience My India

  • Government-approved operator

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • 500+ vetted local guides

    35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.

  • Human help, every day

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    You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the Kedarnath temple open each year?

The opening and closing dates are set annually by the temple authorities, typically within a late April/May to October/November window, and vary year to year. We confirm the current year's dates before finalising your trip. (confirmed on enquiry)

Can I skip the Kedarnath trek and still visit?

A helicopter option exists from Phata or Guptkashi, subject to seat availability and weather, or a pony/palanquin can carry you most of the way. We can enquire on availability but cannot guarantee it.

Is this itinerary suitable for children or older travellers?

The Kedarnath leg is physically demanding. Families or older travellers who want to skip the trek should ask about the helicopter option or consider our Mathura–Vrindavan–Haridwar–Rishikesh route without Kedarnath.

What is included?

Private car and driver throughout; Ganga Aarti seating in Haridwar and Rishikesh.

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