Char Dham & high Garhwal · Char Dham: source of the Yamuna
Yamunotri group trip guide
Yamunotri: Char Dham: source of the Yamuna in Char Dham & high Garhwal, Uttarakhand. From Dehradun it is 165 km by road (to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki), 5–6 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Dehradun costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Dehradun
- 165 km by road (to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki)
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- May to June and September to October (the temple opens in late April or May and closes after Diwali)
- Fare from Dehradun
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Dehradun (DED)
Yamunotri, the first of the Char Dham, is the temple of the goddess Yamuna, reached on foot from Janki Chatti.
Pilgrims cook rice in the hot spring of Surya Kund beside the temple as an offering.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Yamunotri from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Dehradun → Yamunotri
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 165 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The first stop of the Char Dham yatra for groups coming from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun.
Temples & pilgrimage
How far is Yamunotri
Distances are to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 165 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Haridwar | 217 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Roorkee | 244 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Delhi | 390 km | 9–11 h | – |
Group fares from Dehradun
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: May to June and September to October (the temple opens in late April or May and closes after Diwali).
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED).
- Nearest railway station: Dehradun or Rishikesh.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Yamunotri
Approved operators who take groups to Yamunotri. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Yamunotri
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
244 km by road from Yamunotri
Fleet details on request
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Yamunotri
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Yamunotri
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Dehradun se Yamunotri kitne km hai? (How far is Yamunotri from Dehradun?)
165 km by road (to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki): 5–6 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Yamunotri ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Dehradun (165 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Yamunotri cost?
Round trip from Dehradun with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Yamunotri?
2 days. With the drive from Dehradun, plan 2 days in all. The first stop of the Char Dham yatra for groups coming from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun.
When is the best time to visit Yamunotri?
May to June and September to October (the temple opens in late April or May and closes after Diwali).
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Yamunotri from abroad?
Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED). Nearest railway station: Dehradun or Rishikesh. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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