Is the Kedarnath trek hard?

It's 16 km uphill with 5,000 ft elevation gain — the hardest physical day of this package. However, ponies and helicopters are available as alternatives. Good fitness and acclimatization on Day 5 make it manageable for most travelers.

When is Kedarnath Temple open?

Kedarnath Temple opens in late April/early May and closes in November (exact dates follow the Hindu calendar). Best visiting period: May-June and September-October. July-August is monsoon — trek is open but wet.

Can I see the Taj Mahal on the same trip as Kedarnath?

Yes — this package is specifically designed to combine both. You see the Taj Mahal on Day 2 en route to Rishikesh, then do the Kedarnath pilgrimage on Days 6-7.

Is this a religious trip or can non-Hindus visit Kedarnath?

Non-Hindus are warmly welcomed at Kedarnath. The temple is open to all. Many international travelers describe it as a deeply moving spiritual experience regardless of their own faith.

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Sacred India Circuit

Easy–Moderate📅 12 Days / 11 Nights📍 Delhi · Agra · Rishikesh · Kedarnath · Haridwar

Taj Mahal at sunrise, Ganga Aarti at dusk, and Kedarnath's ancient temple at 11,755 ft.

$2600/person

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Package Highlights

✓Taj Mahal at sunrise — world's most iconic monument

✓Kedarnath Temple at 11,755 ft — one of the 12 Jyotirlingas

✓White-water rafting on the Ganges in Rishikesh

✓Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar

✓Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh (Taj Mahal from the other side of the river)

✓Kedarnath shrine — the spiritual heart of the Himalayas

What to Expect

The Sacred India Circuit combines India's two most iconic experiences — the Taj Mahal and the Himalayan pilgrimage to Kedarnath — into one seamless 12-day journey. You arrive in Delhi and head immediately to Agra for the Taj Mahal at sunrise, before driving to Rishikesh for two nights of yoga, rafting, and the Ganges. Then into the high Himalayas for the Kedarnath Yatra — a 16 km trek to the most sacred Shiva shrine in India, set against a cirque of snow-capped peaks at 11,755 ft. Return through Haridwar for the Ganga Aarti before flying home from Delhi. This is the definitive bucket-list India experience, and the most popular package for UK, USA, and Australian travelers visiting India for the first time.

Route Overview

Delhi

Agra

Rishikesh

Sonprayag

Kedarnath (11,755 ft)

Guptkashi

Haridwar

Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

What's Included

✓ Included in Package

✓Airport pickup and drop (Delhi)
✓All transfers by private Innova Crysta
✓11 nights accommodation (3-star hotels in Delhi, Agra, Rishikesh, Haridwar; guesthouse/lodge near Kedarnath)
✓Taj Mahal private guide and entry tickets
✓Yoga session in Rishikesh
✓White-water rafting in Rishikesh
✓ITMB-certified English guide throughout
✓All meals on trek days (Days 5-7)
✓Kedarnath pre-dawn puja (abhishek) arrangement
✓Ganga Aarti guided experience (Haridwar)
✓24/7 WhatsApp support
✓Altitude sickness kit

✗ Not Included

✗International flights
✗Indian visa fees
✗Travel insurance
✗Meals in Delhi, Agra, Rishikesh, Haridwar (restaurants nearby)
✗Kedarnath helicopter (optional, ₹8,000-10,000 if preferred over trek)
✗Pony for Kedarnath trek (optional, ₹2,500 one way)

Package Pricing

All prices in USD · 30% deposit to confirm booking

Group Size	Price / Person	Note
Solo Traveler	$1320	Single room, private vehicle, solo guide
2 Travelers	$1230	Per person — double sharing
Group 3–4	$1150	Per person
Group 5–8	$1080	Per person — best value

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Your Guide

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Suresh Bhatt

15+ years Himalayan experience

ITMB Certified, Heritage guide (Delhi/Agra), Kedarnath yatra specialist, 15 years

ITMB CertifiedWilderness First AidFluent EnglishLocal Expert

What Travelers Say

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From the Taj Mahal at dawn to Kedarnath at 11,000 feet — this trip showed me more of India in 12 days than I could have imagined. The guide was extraordinary.

🇬🇧 Rachel K.

London, UK

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The dawn puja at Kedarnath was one of the most moving experiences of my life. I'm not religious, but standing in a 7th-century stone temple as the priests chant at 5 AM — it gets you.

🇨🇦 David M.

Toronto, Canada

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Perfectly organised. The Taj Mahal guide was superb — told us things no guidebook mentions. Everything flowed seamlessly.

🇦🇺 Emma & Paul T.

Sydney, Australia