Quick Facts of the Rudranath Trek Package
- Pickup locations: Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights (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 leader for every 20 travellers
- Destination: Rudranath Temple, the fourth Panch Kedar
- Max altitude on this trip: about 4,000 m at Pitradhar (Rudranath Temple 3,600 m / 11,800 ft)
- Trek base: Sagar village, near Gopeshwar (Chamoli district)
- Trek distance: about 20–22 km one way
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging (the toughest Panch Kedar trek)
- Highlights: 360-degree views of Himalayan peaks and wide high-altitude bugyals
- Best for: Physically fit trekkers, pilgrims and fit families
- Best time: late May–June and September to early October (subject to temple opening and closing dates)
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Rudranath Trek Package Overview
Manchala Mushafir's Rudranath trek package is a 5 days / 4 nights group trek that starts at 5:00 AM on Saturdays from Haridwar, with an overnight AC bus from Delhi on Friday night. It costs ₹12,000 per person from Delhi or ₹10,500 from Haridwar/Rishikesh (+5% GST) on quad sharing, and includes transport, a homestay at Sagar, camps at Lyuti Bugyal and near the temple, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, forest entry and trek permits, and a certified trek leader (one for every 20 travellers).
Rudranath, at 3,600 m (11,800 ft) in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, is the toughest and least visited Panch Kedar temple, where Lord Shiva's face is worshipped. The trek passes through rhododendron forest and wide bugyals (alpine meadows), and the quiet, uncrowded shrine makes it an authentic Himalayan pilgrimage.
Best for: physically fit trekkers, devotees and families who want a fixed-departure Rudranath trek from Delhi, Haridwar or Rishikesh, with camps and meals arranged.
Not booking yet? Our Rudranath Temple guide covers the history, route, weather and the official dates.
Rudranath Trek Package Highlights
- Darshan at Rudranath, the fourth Panch Kedar, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of his face
- The sacred kunds around the temple: Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund and Manas Kund
- Wide Himalayan views from Panar Bugyal and Pitradhar, the highest point of the trek
- Two nights of camping at Lyuti Bugyal under starry skies
- Dense oak, deodar and rhododendron forests and green bugyals
- Peaceful Himalayan villages, starting from Sagar near Gopeshwar
- Fixed pickups and drops in well-maintained vehicles, and freshly cooked meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
Rudranath Trek Package Cost 2027
Manchala Mushafir's Rudranath trek package costs ₹10,500 per person from Haridwar or Rishikesh and ₹12,000 from Delhi for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹9,300 and ₹10,800 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. With double sharing, the price from Delhi is ₹13,500 per person for 1–3 people. Group packages get these group discounts, while a private or customised trip is priced separately.
| Starting point | 1–3 people | 4–8 people | 9–15 people | 16+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haridwar / Rishikesh | ₹10,500 | ₹10,100 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,300 |
| Delhi (AC bus both ways) | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹10,800 |
- * 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.
Rudranath 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.
Rudranath Trek Package Itinerary from Delhi
| Day | Route | Distance | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Delhi → Haridwar (Friday night) | overnight AC bus | In transit |
| 1 | Haridwar/Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Gopeshwar → Sagar | about 245 km drive | Homestay, Sagar |
| 2 | Sagar → Pung Bugyal → Lyuti Bugyal | 10–12 km trek | Camp, Lyuti Bugyal |
| 3 | Lyuti Bugyal → Panar Bugyal → Pitradhar → Rudranath (3,600 m) | 9–10 km trek | Camp near temple |
| 4 | Rudranath → Lyuti Bugyal | 9–10 km trek | Camp, Lyuti Bugyal |
| 5 | Lyuti Bugyal → Sagar → Rishikesh/Haridwar (→ Delhi by overnight bus) | 10–12 km trek + about 240 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 | About 220 km
- 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 Sagar Village (drive)
Drive: about 245 km | Duration: 9–10 hours | Sightseeing: Devprayag, Dhari Devi Temple, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Gopeshwar | Stay: Homestay in Sagar village | 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 30 minutes before the pickup time.
- Rishikesh travellers are picked up at Tapovan on the way, at a time the driver confirms.
- Take a short break at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganga.
- Stop for darshan at Dhari Devi Temple, then continue past Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag.
- Pass through Gopeshwar, home of the Gopinath Temple, the winter seat of Rudranath, and reach Sagar village, the base of the trek.
- Check in to your homestay. Your trek leader meets the group for a briefing on the route, then have a hot dinner and sleep early.
Day 2: Sagar Village to Lyuti Bugyal (trek)
Trek: 10–12 km | Duration: 6–7 hours | Altitude: about 2,900 m at Lyuti Bugyal | Difficulty: Moderate | Landmarks: Chandrakoti, Pung Bugyal, Lyuti Bugyal | Stay: Camp at Lyuti Bugyal | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Start early after breakfast from Sagar village.
- The trail climbs through dense oak, rhododendron and deodar forest to the open meadow of Pung Bugyal, about 4 km from Sagar.
- Continue to Lyuti Bugyal, a wide alpine meadow, with breaks along the way.
- Check in to your camp, relax and have dinner. Rest well for the steeper climb the next day.
Day 3: Lyuti Bugyal to Rudranath Temple (trek)
Trek: 9–10 km | Duration: 6–7 hours | Altitude: Pitradhar about 4,000 m, Rudranath 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | Difficulty: Moderate to difficult | Landmarks: Panar Bugyal, Pitradhar, Narad Kund | Stay: Camp near the temple | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- After breakfast, trek uphill through meadows to Panar Bugyal (about 3,500 m), with wide views of the Himalayan peaks.
- Climb to Pitradhar, the highest point of the trek at about 4,000 m, then descend gently to Rudranath Temple.
- Reach the temple by afternoon or evening and check in to your camp.
- Attend the evening aarti, have a hot dinner and rest.
Day 4: Rudranath Temple to Lyuti Bugyal (trek)
Trek: 9–10 km | Duration: 5–6 hours | Sightseeing: Rudranath darshan, Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund | Stay: Camp at Lyuti Bugyal | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Wake up early for darshan at Rudranath, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of his face.
- Spend time near the shrine and visit the sacred kunds around it, weather permitting.
- After breakfast, trek back over Pitradhar to Lyuti Bugyal, arriving by afternoon or evening.
- Relax at the camp, have dinner and rest.
Day 5: Lyuti Bugyal to Sagar, drive to Rishikesh/Haridwar
Trek: 10–12 km descent | Drive: about 240 km | Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, descend to Sagar village.
- Drive back towards Rishikesh and Haridwar, with stops for lunch and tea on the way (at your own cost).
- Reach Rishikesh and Haridwar late at night.
- Delhi travellers board the overnight AC bus from Haridwar and reach Delhi on Thursday 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 entry charges and trek permits
- Homestay at Sagar village and camps at Lyuti Bugyal and near the temple (quad sharing)
- Meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners (Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast)
- Certified trek leader (one for every 20 travellers) and local staff support
- Experienced local driver
- Driver's allowance, parking charges and toll tax
- First-aid kit, pulse oximeter and oxygen cylinder with the group
- On-call trip coordinator and 24/7 back-office support
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Meals during the transit journey
- Lunch, extra food, snacks and beverages
- Ponies and porters for personal luggage (limited availability, paid locally)
- Personal expenses
- Extra stay or trip extension caused by delays 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 Rudranath Trek Package
- Devprayag: short stop at the Alaknanda–Bhagirathi confluence, about 140 km before Sagar (Day 1)
- Dhari Devi Temple: about 30-minute darshan stop at the guardian deity of the Char Dham, before Rudraprayag (Day 1)
- Rudraprayag: tea break at the Alaknanda–Mandakini confluence (Day 1)
- Karnaprayag: drive past the Alaknanda–Pindar confluence (Day 1)
- Gopeshwar: home of the Gopinath Temple, the winter seat of Rudranath, about 5 km before Sagar (Day 1). See Gopeshwar
Places You Can Add in a Customised Trip
- Anusuya Devi Temple trek
- Madhyamaheshwar tour package
- Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila trek
- Kalpeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
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 to early October for the clearest views. No July–August departures because of heavy rain and slippery trails.
- Dates: 2027 departures run in June and September to early October; see our Rudranath Temple guide for the official opening and closing dates.
- ID: a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport or driving licence) is mandatory for every traveller, and you carry the trek permit slip on the trail.
- Fitness: be comfortable walking 10–12 km a day with 800–1,000 m of climbing. Day 3 crosses Pitradhar at about 4,000 m, and some prior trekking experience is recommended.
- Age: 12 to 60 years. Under-18s travel with a parent or guardian; travellers over 60 need a doctor's fitness certificate.
- Ponies and porters: local ponies and porters are available on parts of the trail but numbers are limited and they are paid locally, so pack light and carry your own daypack.
- Network: mobile network is patchy after Sagar and usually absent near the temple.
- 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.
Essential Packing List
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- A 40–50 litre backpack with a rain cover, and a small daypack
- Clothing: full-sleeve T-shirts, trek pants, a warm jacket, a woollen cap, socks and gloves
- Water bottle (hot and cold), snacks, ORS and dry fruits
- A small personal medical kit
- Trekking shoes, a trekking pole and a torch
- Sunglasses, a sun cap, sunscreen, a power bank and a few packable bags
- Your trek permit slip and personal ID proof
- Personal care items: moisturiser, toothbrush, toilet roll, a quick-dry towel and lip balm
Why Book Rudranath 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
- The trek split over 4 days with two nights at Lyuti Bugyal, so the climb to Pitradhar is not rushed
- 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
Rudranath Trek Package FAQs
Manchala Mushafir's Rudranath 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 at Tapovan 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 Rudranath trek package is 5 days and 4 nights from Haridwar or Rishikesh, with 4 days of trekking from Sagar village. From Delhi, add an overnight AC bus each way: you leave Delhi on Friday night and reach Delhi on Thursday morning.
Manchala Mushafir's Rudranath trek package costs ₹10,500 per person from Haridwar or Rishikesh and ₹12,000 from Delhi for 1–3 people on quad sharing, falling to ₹9,300 and ₹10,800 for groups of 16 or more, plus 5% GST. It includes transport, 4 nights' stay, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, permits and a certified trek leader.
The package includes transport by vehicle as per group size from Haridwar or Rishikesh and back, a homestay at Sagar village and camps at Lyuti Bugyal and near the temple on shared basis, meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast, forest entry and trek permits, a certified trek leader, local staff support, and a first-aid kit with an oxygen cylinder and pulse oximeter.
Yes. Physically fit solo trekkers can book this Rudranath trek package and join a fixed group departure. It suits solo travellers who want an organised, stress-free trek with stays, meals and a trek leader arranged.
Yes, for fit families. Rudranath is the toughest of the Panch Kedar treks, with about 20–22 km each way and a high point near 4,000 m at Pitradhar, so we recommend it for ages 12 to 60 with some prior trekking. Our trek leader sets a steady pace and the group camps twice on the way.
You stay in a homestay at Sagar village on Day 1, in camps at Lyuti Bugyal on Days 2 and 4, and in a camp or basic stay near Rudranath Temple on Day 3. Stays are on quad sharing by default, and you can upgrade to triple or double sharing at extra cost.
Click Book Now on this page, choose Delhi In Semi Sleeper as your pickup point, pick a date and complete the payment, either 25% in advance or in full. If you need help with booking, call or WhatsApp 9311052232.
Manchala Mushafir's 2027 Rudranath batches start every Saturday from Haridwar and Rishikesh, with the Delhi bus leaving the night before, in June and from September to early October 2027. The first group leaves Delhi on 4 June 2027. Choose a date in the booking box on this page to see the price for your group.
If the administration suspends the Rudranath 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.
Local ponies are available on parts of the Rudranath trail, but numbers are limited, and porter support is also limited, so you should be able to carry your own daypack. Ponies and porters are not included in the package; ask us before the trip and we will try to arrange one through Sagar village at local rates.
Yes. Manchala Mushafir can arrange a private Rudranath 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 Anusuya Devi Temple, Tungnath or Kalpeshwar. Call or WhatsApp 9311052232 for a quote.
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