Costs

Batches

From Pune, Mumbai & other cities

Batch 1: 23 Aug to 31 Aug

Batch 2: 29 Oct to 06 Nov

Discounts

• ₹ 1000 Discount Applicable on, group of more than or equal to 8.
• ₹ 1000 Discount Applicable, if you book a tour 90 days before departure.
• ₹ 500 Discount Applicable on, group of more than or equal to 4.
• ₹ 500 Discount Applicable, if you book a tour 60 days before departure.
• NOTE – ANY ONE DISCOUNT COUPON WILL APPLICABLE*

Exclusions

• Package excludes porter/mule/pithu charges for personal luggage per bag or per person.
• Flight Fare.
• Helicopter Shuttle tickets to Kedarnath (Subject to availability).
• Delhi Railway station to Bus pickup point transport & Drop point to Delhi Railway Station.
• Rishikesh Hotel to Bus Pickup Point.
• Food during Train Travel & Delhi to Haridwar.
• Lunch on all days.
• Haridwar & Rishikesh Exploration.
• River rafting or any adventure activities.
• Any personal expenses, room service, special orders, mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, porterage, tips, laundry, etc.
• Any Vehicle charge which you are going to use in Haridwar & Rishikesh Exploration.
• Any transport support during the trip other than those specified in Inclusions.
• Any optional trips other than those specified in the program.
• Any expenses for medical treatment of injury or accident before, during, or after the trip.
• Food items purchased by individuals at local canteens on the trip or during the drive.
• Any early return travel costs or accommodation except for the days as per the itinerary.
• Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like bad weather, roadblocks, medical evacuation, etc.
• Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above-specified itinerary.
• Any Electronic device charges like camera, Drone, etc.
• Hot water at Kedarnath hotel for bath & drink.
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusion.
• Government Service Tax (GST).

If you are visiting Kedarnath, there are several things you should keep in mind to ensure a safe visit.

• Kedarnath is located in the Himalayan region, and the weather can be unpredictable.
• The trek to Kedarnath involves a steep uphill climb. Ensure that you are in good health and have a moderate level of fitness before embarking on the journey.
• Kedarnath is not a tour; it’s a Yatra, and for that, you’ll have to climb almost 30 km one way, which will take approximately 10 to 12 hours.
• Once you reach the temple premises, you may need to join a queue to enter the sanctum and have darshan. The waiting time can range from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the crowd size and the time of your visit. During peak pilgrimage seasons, the waiting time can be 4 to 5 hours.
• You have to apply for a yatra pass on your own. You can visit the official website of the Kedarnath Temple or our team will guide you.
• The printed yatra pass serves as proof of your registration and eligibility for darshan. The authorities may require you to show the printed pass for verification purposes at different checkpoints along the trekking route or at the temple entrance.
• Carry your own yatra pass print with you to obtain a token. You will typically need to present your printed yatra pass and follow the instructions provided by the authorities.
• We don’t provide specific services or facilitate travel arrangements to reach the temple. To reach the Kedarnath Temple, you can consider the following options on your own:
• Helicopter Services: Helicopter services are available from various locations to reach Kedarnath, such as Phata, Guptkashi, or Sersi. You can check heliyatra.itrctc.co.in for availability, schedules, and bookings.
• Mules or Palanquins: Along the trekking route, you may find options to hire mules or palanquins (doli) to assist you in reaching the temple. These can be helpful if you have difficulty walking or prefer not to trek the entire distance.
• For Abhishek (ritual bath) or Pooja (worship ceremony) at Kedarnath Temple, you have to make the reservation on your own. This may involve filling out a form, selecting the type of abhishek or pooja, providing the date and time preference, and making the payment at the counter which is near the temple.
• During peak pilgrimage seasons, sometimes you may have to walk down from Sonprayag to Sitapur (2/3 km) due to traffic and parking issues.
• In accordance with religious sentiments and practices, only vegetarian food is typically available and served during the yatra. This is to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage and to honor the beliefs of the devotees.

Transportation

Departure:

• Pune to Delhi - Goa Express 12779.
• Mumbai to Delhi – Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express 12247.
• Direct train to Haridwar from Mumbai - BDTS HW EXP 19019.
• Delhi to Haridwar by Road Transport bus Seating AC Volvo (Public Transport).
• Haridwar to Sonprayag - Badrinath and Return by Private Vehicle as per the group size (Car/Tempo Traveler/Bolero).
• Reach us for more enquiry if you are travelling from different cities; we will help you in transportation.

Arrival:

• Direct Train from Haridwar to Mumbai - Haridwar Bandra Terminus SF Express 22918.
• Delhi to Pune - YPR S Kranti Express 12630, Jhelum Express 11078.
• Delhi to Mumbai – Mngla Lksdp Express 12618, CDG BDTS EXP 22452, ASR KCVL SF EXP 12484.
• Rishikesh to Delhi by Road Transport bus Sleeper AC Bus (Public Transport).
• Flight departure available from PAN India; reach us for best rates. Trains like Tejas, Duronto, Rajdhani also available.

Important Information

Meals

• The meals that would be provided at Hotels are on a fixed menu basis
• Breakfast Menu: Tea/coffee, Paratha and curd, Poori Bhaji or similar.
• Dinner menu: Salad + 01 or 02 Veg + 01 Dal + Roti + Rice
• Also note that serving of tea/coffee/snacks to the guest is at the discretion of the hotel. As during the yatra season hotel staff have long working hours and at times they are unable to meet the demands of the yatri' s. (Please note there could be changes in menu depending availability of vegetables/ ingredients/raw materials)

Hotels

• The hotels being provided in the itinerary are basic hotels in places like Barkot, Uttarkashi and Kedarnath. Since these hotels have very basic amenities you are advised not to expect facilities like hotels in metro cities. In most of the places there are hours of power cutting, thus you are advised to bear the problem with us, however, hotels have power back up but for a limited usage only. All the hotels do not have a bellboy facility at times, clients may have to carry their own baggage to their rooms from the parking/from the vehicles that are parked near to the hotel. Hot water is being provided at specific timings (Approx 5 AM Till 8 AM) of hotels only once during the day. At certain hotels hot water may be provided with a bucket only
• In hilly areas, scarcity of water and electricity is a natural phenomenon. To overcome the water crisis certain hotels have fixed schedules for supplying hot and cold water. We strongly regret the inconvenience and look forward to your cooperation.
• Room up-gradation payable at the hotel directly.
• Hotel / camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues.
• It is presumed that the tourist is medically fit to undertake the tour. If you have a certain kind of allergy (especially for food) or any serious health issues, kindly inform us in advance.
• Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in,smoking, nonsmoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/orinterconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed priorly. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.
• Most of the hotels do not have parking places and vehicles cannot be parked in front of the gates for a longer period, hence guests should wait at the reception 10 minutes before the departure to avoid the inconveniences.
• Many hotels charge extra for room heaters as the package does not include the same, so customers need to settle directly with the hotels
• For an extra adult many hotels provide an extra mattress instead of extra bed.
• All hotels do not have lift facilities and the guest may have to climb stairs. In case of guests having problems with blood pressure, breathing, knee and heart, or if they cannot climb the higher floors, we request you to update this at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action and try for rooms on the Ground floor. This is again subject to availability and DIFFERENCE IF ANY WILL HAVE TO BE SETTLED DIRECTLY BEFORE CHECK OUT.

TRANSPORT

• We would provide good vehicles, however, you are advised to keep patience as drivers may not be able to drive fast due to hilly terrain, bad roads, traffic etc. The parking lots at Sonprayag, Phoolchatti are limited. You are advised to set up the time and place with the driver to pick you up on your return. Since we do not have good transport beyond Haridwar and Rishikesh, it may take some time to replace vehicles and you would have to travel on the alternate option provided by us. At times you may have to pay directly on the spot to hire a local vehicle in event of your transport vehicle breakdown. Pilgrim vehicles after 8 PM are not allowed to run as per the law of the state government.
• In case clients get delayed due to whatsoever reason and cannot reach the hotel booked for them, they would have to stay at the nearest destination and no refund would be allowedfor unutilized services.
• Due to vehicle-parking difficulty, most of the areas are restricted to vehicle entry and specific time is allotted for entries. Kindly follow the time strictly as given to you.
• Book and Explore does not recommend or suggest night travel owing to the risk factor. So if you have a transfer to another destination in the second half, please adjust the time of your morning sightseeing accordingly.

GENERAL INFORMATION -

• We have tried our best to provide all the information for Yatra. However, we reserve the right to change the program as per the requirement of clients and availability of accommodation and other reasons.
• Any amendment in the original booking has to be given to us in writing. All changes will be processed only after the receipt of the same by the Company.
• The program involves treacherous hill drives and clients have to be informed about the climatic conditions in Uttarakhand during Yatra, which can range from extreme heat to extreme cold. Also, during the Yatra season, due to heavy rush, there are a lot of traffic jams, diversions, and restrictions put by the authorities.
• During Yatra season, traffic is allowed on the roads from 5 AM till 8 PM, and thereafter, traffic is not allowed at all. In case passengers get delayed due to traffic congestion and landslides, which are beyond our control, they may not be able to reach the hotel booked for them and would have to bear the expenses of their stay for that night.
• Registration of Yatris is a must. Biometrics could be done at Haridwar/Rishikesh and also at other places en route. Registration could be done by the Yatri online as per the URL link given: https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/
• The journey is subject to change often due to permits, weather, VVIP movement, or rush. These factors have sequential effects. Please cooperate with us and trust the Tour Leader to overcome the problem.
• Pilgrims have to bear the cost of changes due to any reasons beyond our control (medical, personal, weather, technical, political, etc.). These costs can include extra hotel nights, flight rescheduling, transport, etc.
• Due to any reason, if the vehicle breaks down due to technical reasons, we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for major problems. For minor problems that will not take much time, the vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.
• We shall not be responsible for any delays and alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accidents, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest, or any such incidents.
• At many tourist destinations/hill stations, some roads, shopping markets, or mall roads have "NO ENTRY" for all/some bigger tourist vehicles, depending on the destination, along with time restrictions. In this kind of situation, guests have to manage another available mode of transport with an additional cost and on a direct payment basis. This cost is not included in the ideal package inclusion.
• Vehicles will be permitted to use for sightseeing points on the route and inside the city limits or as mentioned in the itinerary. For additional sightseeing, off-route sightseeing, sightseeing not inside the city limits, or substitute sightseeing, kindly contact the company. Refund is not possible if any particular sightseeing point is not covered. In case you want some excursions, kindly inform the company in advance or discuss these things with the company rather than the driver.
• All nearby sightseeing points should be covered together. However, in case of some issues with a particular place, we can adjust.
• No cancellation or refund will be made if the situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslides, climatic conditions, or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government, political or national crisis, roadblocks, heavy snowfall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes, strikes, or problems at airlines, rails, buses, hotels, or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational and technical issues, route and flight cancellations, or any other issues that prevent the customer from reaching the destination and which are beyond our control.
• The company is not responsible for any accident, injury, death, or theft of person or property during the course of the tour.

IMPORTANT NOTE -

• It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
• Book and Explore will not be responsible for any rescheduling of Flights and Hotel Accommodation for any of the above reasons. The guest will have to make payments on a direct basis.
• However, the Book and Explore team is there to assist you at all times.
• All sightseeing mentioned are subject to weather, traffic, or political conditions in the mentioned destination. The management has supreme and full authority to alter the itinerary due to any of the mentioned conditions.
• Book and Explore will not be responsible for any delay or cancellation of flights by airlines.
• Please take care of your personal belongings such as mobile, camera, cash, credit cards, etc. Book and Explore will not be responsible for the loss of items.
• In case guests have to extend their stay due to bad weather conditions, political instability, etc., they will have to make direct/additional payment for the same. The Book and Explore team is there to assist you at all times.