1. Package Types & Durations
Budget Road Packages (6–8 days): Shared coach transfers, stays in basic guesthouses or dharamshalas, group meals. Visits include Haridwar Aarti, Rishikesh, Guptkashi, Gaurikund, Kedarnath trek, Sonprayag, Joshimath, Badrinath and return via Rudraprayag.
Standard Private Tours (5–7 days): Private AC vehicles, 3★ hotel stays in Guptkashi and Joshimath, vegetarian meals at local lodges, guided temple darshans, and covered permits.
Helicopter‑Enhanced Packages (4–6 days): Helicopter jumps between Phata/Gaurikund and Kedarnath for return or one‑way, reducing trek time. Includes private transfers, VIP darshan slots, upgraded accommodations, and personalized guide services.
2. Core Inclusions
Transport: Round‑trip AC coach or private car from Haridwar/Rishikesh; optional helicopter segments.
Accommodation: Choice of budget guesthouses, mid‑range hotels, or luxury resorts near Guptkashi (Kedarnath) and Joshimath (Badrinath).
Meals: Daily vegetarian breakfast and dinner; packed lunches on trek days.
Permits & Entry Fees: All necessary temple permits, Char Dham fees, and helicopter clearances if applicable.
Guided Services: Local priest for temple rituals, experienced mountain guide, and porter/pony services available for the Kedarnath trek.
3. Key Highlights & Side Excursions
Spiritual Ceremonies: Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, early‑morning pujas at Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Scenic Stops: Shivling and Bhagirathi peaks en route to Gangotri (optional), Mana Village near Badrinath.
Adventure Add‑Ons: Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib treks (summer), Auli skiing or cable‑car rides (winter).
4. Booking Tips
Best Time: May–June and September–October for clear weather and open roads.
Advance Booking: Secure helicopter slots 2–3 months ahead for peak season.
Customization: Combine with Gangotri and Yamunotri for full Char Dham Yatra or add Uttarakhand hill stations like Chopta and Ranikhet for extended explorations.