Quick Facts about the Madhyamaheshwar Tour Package
- Pickup locations: Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Duration: 3 nights / 4 days (plus an overnight AC bus each way from Delhi)
- Group start: 5:00 AM Saturday, Haridwar Railway Station (Delhi bus on Friday night)
- Guide ratio: one certified trek guide for every 20 travellers
- Destinations covered: Madhyamaheshwar Temple and Budha Madhyamaheshwar
- Temple altitude: 3,497 m (11,473 ft)
- Trek base: Ransi village (about 20 km from Ukhimath)
- Trek distance: about 16–18 km one way
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Highlights: Close views of the Chaukhamba peaks and en-route sightseeing
- Best for: Pilgrims, trekkers and solo travellers
- Best time: May–June and September–October (subject to temple opening and closing dates)
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Madhyamaheshwar Tour Package Overview
Manchala Mushafir's Madhyamaheshwar tour package is a 3 nights / 4 days group trip that starts at 5:00 AM on Saturdays from Haridwar, with an overnight AC bus from Delhi on Friday night. It costs ₹9,000 per person from Delhi or ₹7,500 from Haridwar/Rishikesh (+5% GST) on quad sharing, and includes transport, 3 nights' stay at Ransi and near the temple, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners, forest and sanctuary entry fees, a certified trek guide (one for every 20 travellers) and a sunrise visit to Budha Madhyamaheshwar.
Best for: Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh travellers who want a fixed-departure Madhyamaheshwar (Madmaheshwar) trip, with Budha Madhyamaheshwar included.
Madhyamaheshwar Temple (3,497 m) is the second of the Panch Kedar temples of Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Himalayas. For its history and the route in detail, read our Madhyamaheshwar Temple guide.
Madhyamaheshwar (Madmaheshwar) Trek Package Cost 2027
Manchala Mushafir's Madhyamaheshwar trek package costs ₹7,500 per person from Haridwar or Rishikesh and ₹9,000 from Delhi for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹6,600 and ₹8,100 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. With double sharing, the price from Delhi is ₹10,500 per person for 1–3 people.
| Starting point | 1–3 people | 4–8 people | 9–15 people | 16+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haridwar / Rishikesh | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,600 |
| Delhi (AC bus both ways) | ₹9,000 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,100 |
- * Prices are per person on quad sharing. Triple sharing is ₹700 more and double sharing ₹1,500 more per person.
- * 5% GST is extra. Pay 25% to book, or the full amount.
- * The package cost can change with the services, sharing type, number of travellers, vehicle type, extra sightseeing and starting point.
Madhyamaheshwar 2027 Batch Dates – Every Saturday from Haridwar (Friday Night from Delhi)
Dates are the Saturday group start from Haridwar and Rishikesh; the Delhi bus leaves the night before (Friday). Choose a date in the booking box above to see the price for your group and book.
Madhyamaheshwar Trek Itinerary from Delhi
| Day | Route | Distance | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Delhi → Haridwar (Friday night) | overnight AC bus | In transit |
| 1 | Haridwar/Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Ransi | about 225 km drive | Ransi |
| 2 | Ransi → Madhyamaheshwar Temple (3,497 m) | 16–18 km trek | Camp near temple |
| 3 | Budha Madhyamaheshwar → Ransi | about 4 km + 16–18 km trek | Ransi |
| 4 | Ransi → Rishikesh/Haridwar (→ Delhi by overnight bus) | about 225 km drive | – |
Day 0: Delhi to Haridwar (overnight AC bus, Delhi package)
Friday night | Overnight AC semi-sleeper bus | Boarding point: ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi
- Board our overnight AC semi-sleeper bus at ISBT Kashmiri Gate in Delhi on Friday night; the bus time is shared with your ticket.
- Reach Haridwar before 5:00 AM on Saturday to join the group.
Day 1: Haridwar/Rishikesh to Ransi Village (drive)
Drive: about 225 km from Haridwar | Duration: 8–9 hours | Sightseeing: Devprayag, Dhari Devi Temple, Rudraprayag, Omkareshwar Temple (Ukhimath) | Stay: Camp/homestay at Ransi | Meals: Dinner
- The group starts at 5:00 AM from Haridwar Railway Station; our vehicle waits outside the station in the designated parking area. Please arrive before 5:00 AM.
- Rishikesh travellers are picked up on the way, at a time the driver confirms.
- Reach Devprayag in the early morning. If time permits, see the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, where the Ganga begins.
- Stop for darshan at Dhari Devi Temple, set in the Alaknanda river before Rudraprayag.
- Take a short break at Rudraprayag, where the Mandakini meets the Alaknanda.
- Visit the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar.
- Drive about 20 km more to Ransi village, the base of the Madhyamaheshwar trek, and check in to your camp or homestay by evening.
- Meet your trek guide for a briefing on the route, then have a hot dinner and rest well for the trek.
Day 2: Ransi to Madhyamaheshwar Temple (trek)
Trek: 16–18 km | Duration: 8–9 hours | Altitude: 3,497 m (11,473 ft) | Difficulty: Moderate to difficult | Stay: Camp near the temple | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Wake up early, have a healthy breakfast and check out.
- Start the trek with your guide around 7:00 AM, through Gaundar and Bantoli village, with short breaks on the way.
- After a 16–18 km climb through forest and meadows, reach the ancient Madhyamaheshwar Temple at 3,497 m (11,473 ft).
- Check in to your camp near the temple and freshen up.
- Take darshan and attend the evening aarti, then have dinner and rest in your camp.
Day 3: Budha Madhyamaheshwar and descent to Ransi
Trek: about 4 km round trip to Budha Madhyamaheshwar + 16–18 km descent to Ransi | Duration: 8–9 hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Stay: Camp/homestay at Ransi | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Wake up early and climb about 2 km to Budha Madhyamaheshwar for sunrise and close views of the Chaukhamba peaks.
- Return to the camp for breakfast.
- Begin the descent to Ransi village on the same trail.
- Check in to your camp or homestay at Ransi, have dinner and rest.
Day 4: Ransi to Haridwar/Rishikesh and Delhi (drive)
Drive: about 225 km to Haridwar | Duration: 8–9 hours, then an overnight bus to Delhi | Meals: Breakfast
- Have breakfast and check out around 7:00 AM.
- Drive back through the mountains, with stops for lunch and tea on the way (at your own cost).
- Drop at Rishikesh and Haridwar in the evening.
- Delhi travellers board the overnight AC bus from Haridwar and reach Delhi early on Wednesday morning.
What's Included in this Package
- Transport from Haridwar/Rishikesh and back by vehicle as per group size: Swift Dzire (up to 4 people), Ertiga (up to 6), Innova (7) or non-AC Tempo Traveller (8 or more)
- Delhi package: overnight AC semi-sleeper bus from Delhi to Haridwar and back
- Forest and wildlife sanctuary entry fees and trek permits
- Stays in camps/homestays at Ransi and near the temple (quad sharing)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners (Day 1 dinner to Day 4 breakfast)
- Certified, professional trek guide (one for every 20 travellers)
- Trek coordination and local assistance
- Experienced local driver
- Driver's allowance, parking charges and toll tax
- First-aid kit, pulse oximeter and oxygen cylinder with the group
- 24/7 back-office support
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Meals during the transit journey
- Lunch, extra food, snacks and extra beverages
- Personal expenses such as laundry
- Pony, palki or porter (arranged at Ransi on request; porters about ₹700–1,000 per day plus food)
- Extra stay caused by delays
- Expenses caused by natural calamities or other unforeseen events
- 5% GST
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Cancellation Policy
| Cancelled before trip | Paid in full | Paid 25% advance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days or more | 100% refund | 100% refund |
| 7–14 days | 93% refund | 75% refund |
| 4–6 days | 70% refund | No refund |
| 3 days or less | No refund | No refund |
See the full cancellation policy.
Places We Cover in the Madhyamaheshwar Tour Package
- Devprayag: early-morning stop at the Alaknanda–Bhagirathi confluence (Day 1)
- Dhari Devi Temple: 30–40 minute darshan stop before Rudraprayag (Day 1)
- Rudraprayag: short photo stop at the Alaknanda–Mandakini confluence (Day 1)
- Ukhimath: darshan at the Omkareshwar Temple, the winter seat of Madhyamaheshwar (Day 1). See how to reach Ukhimath
- Budha Madhyamaheshwar: sunrise walk about 2 km above the temple for Chaukhamba views (Day 3, weather permitting)
Places You Can Add in a Customised Trip
- Nandikund trek
- Kanchani Tal trek
- Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila trek
- Kalpeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Rudranath Temple
- Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
- Triyuginarayan Temple
Tell us which places you want to add, and our tour experts will customise your itinerary.
Before You Book: Good to Know
- Season: book a June batch for green meadows, or September–October for the clearest Chaukhamba views. No July–August departures.
- 2026 closing: 16 November 2026; the doli reaches Ukhimath on 19 November.
- 2027 opening: announced in spring, usually late May. Our first 2027 batch leaves Delhi on 4 June.
- ID: a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport or driving licence) is mandatory for every traveller.
- Day 3: an early start (around 5 AM) for Budha Madhyamaheshwar, weather permitting, before the long descent to Ransi.
- Fitness: be comfortable walking 10–12 km a day with 600–800 m of climbing; Day 2 climbs about 1,600 m from Ransi (about 1,890 m).
- Age: 10 to 60 years. Under-18s travel with a parent or guardian; travellers over 60 need a doctor's fitness certificate.
- If the yatra is suspended: if the administration suspends the yatra or closes the road before your trip, choose a free date change to a later batch or a credit note for the amount paid.
- More details: weather, history and the route are covered in our Madhyamaheshwar Temple guide.
Essential Packing List
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- A 30–40 litre daypack with a rain cover
- Sturdy trekking shoes
- Water bottle and snacks
- Clothing: quick-dry T-shirts, trek pants, a down jacket and other accessories
- A small medical kit with tablets, painkillers and band-aids
- Mobile charger, power bank, sunglasses and a sun cap
- ID documents (Aadhaar card or passport)
- Personal care items: toiletries, moisturiser and a quick-dry towel
Why Book Madhyamaheshwar with Manchala Mushafir
- Registered company (CIN and GST registered), running Himalayan trips since 2019
- Fixed Friday departures from Delhi, with pickups in Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Clear prices by group size, with a 25% advance option
- 100% refund if you cancel 15 days or more before the trip
- Budha Madhyamaheshwar included, with a certified trek guide
- One certified trek guide for every 20 travellers, with a first-aid kit, pulse oximeter and oxygen cylinder
- Free date change or credit note if the administration suspends the yatra
- 24/7 back-office support during the trip
Madhyamaheshwar Tour Package FAQs
Manchala Mushafir's Madhyamaheshwar group starts at 5:00 AM on Saturday from Haridwar Railway Station, where our vehicle waits in the designated parking area. Rishikesh travellers are picked up on the way, at a time the driver confirms. From Delhi, you take our overnight AC semi-sleeper bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate on Friday night and reach Haridwar before 5:00 AM.
The Madhyamaheshwar package is 3 nights and 4 days from Haridwar or Rishikesh. From Delhi, add an overnight AC bus each way: you leave Delhi on Friday night and reach Delhi early on Wednesday morning.
Yes. We visit Budha Madhyamaheshwar on Day 3 of the trip, after the temple darshan, weather permitting. It is a scenic meadow about 2 km above the Madhyamaheshwar temple, with close views of the Chaukhamba peaks at sunrise.
You stay in a homestay or camp at Ransi village on Days 1 and 3, and in a camp near the Madhyamaheshwar temple on Day 2. Stays are on quad sharing by default, and you can upgrade to triple or double sharing at extra cost.
Manchala Mushafir's Madhyamaheshwar package costs ₹9,000 per person from Delhi and ₹7,500 from Haridwar or Rishikesh for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹8,100 and ₹6,600 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. It includes transport, 3 nights' stay, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners, en-route sightseeing and a trek guide.
Yes, beginners with basic fitness can do the Madhyamaheshwar trek, as it has no technical sections. But Day 2 is a long 16–18 km climb from Ransi (about 1,890 m) to the temple (3,497 m), so you should be comfortable walking 10–12 km a day with 600–800 m of climbing. The trip suits ages 10 to 60.
In 2026 the temple closes for winter on 16 November, and the doli reaches the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath on 19 November. The 2027 opening date is announced in spring and is usually in late May; our first 2027 batch leaves Delhi on 4 June.
Choose a June batch for green meadows and pleasant days, or a September–October batch for the clearest views of the Chaukhamba peaks after the monsoon. We do not run batches in July and August because of heavy rain and landslide risk.
If the administration suspends the Madhyamaheshwar yatra or the road is closed before your trip, Manchala Mushafir lets you choose either a free date change to a later batch or a credit note for the amount you paid, to use on a future trip.
Ponies, palki and porters are not included, but they can be arranged at Ransi on request. Porters usually charge about ₹700–1,000 per day plus their food; pony and palki rates are set locally and confirmed at Ransi.
Yes. Manchala Mushafir can arrange a private Madhyamaheshwar trip for your family or group on dates of your choice, in a Swift Dzire, Ertiga, Innova or Tempo Traveller depending on group size, and add places like Tungnath, Kalpeshwar or Kedarnath. Call or WhatsApp 9311052232 for a quote.
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