Bhagirathi river valley near Harsil, Uttarakhand
Harsil, Uttarkashi District · Uttarakhand

The Harsil Valley Tour Package

Five days through deodar forest and century-old apple orchards, along the Bhagirathi river, to the source shrine at Gangotri — based at Harsil Resorts throughout.

5D / 4NDuration
2,620 mHarsil elevation
25 kmTo Gangotri
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About the Valley

A quieter route to Gangotri

Harsil sits where the Bhagirathi bends through a valley of century-old deodar and apple orchards planted in the colonial era — a stop most Chardham travellers rush past on the way to Gangotri, 25 km further up the road.

This package is built to slow that down. Two nights are spent based in Harsil itself, with days set aside for the orchards, the river, the short trek to Mukhba, and the drive up to Gangotri Dham in time for the evening Ganga Aarti.

Every night is spent at a Harsil Resorts property — wooden cottages and riverside cabins, all within walking distance of the Bhagirathi.

Bhagirathi river valley, Harsil
The Bhagirathi valley, seen from Harsil
Choose Your Package

Three ways to do the valley

All packages include stay, meals, and transport as listed below — priced per person, twin-sharing.

Compact

Orchard Explorer

₹12,999 / person
4N/5D in the Harsil Valley View Cottage, for travellers who want the valley without the extra treks.
  • 4 nights, Harsil Valley View Cottage
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Gangotri Dham day trip by car
  • Orchard & riverside walks
  • Airport/rail-head transfers not included
Most Booked

Riverside Pilgrim

₹18,499 / person
The full 5-day itinerary below, based in the Riverside Suite, with a guide for the Mukhba trek.
  • 4 nights, Riverside Suite
  • All meals, Garhwali & North Indian
  • Gangotri Dham + evening Aarti
  • Guided Mukhba village trek
  • Dehradun/Rishikesh transfers both ways
Groups

Family & Group Stay

₹15,999 / person
Ganga View Wooden cabins booked together, for families and groups of 6 or more.
  • 4 nights, adjoining Ganga View cabins
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Gangotri Dham day trip by car
  • Bonfire evening included
  • Trek to Mukhba optional add-on
Day by Day

The 5-day itinerary

The same route underpins all three packages; the Riverside Pilgrim follows it in full.

01

Arrival in Harsil

Drive up from Dehradun or Rishikesh along the Bhagirathi, climbing through Uttarkashi and into the deodar belt. Check in by evening, with the river running past the property.

Drive-in dayRiverside check-in
02

Gangotri Dham & the evening Aarti

An early drive 25 km up the valley to Gangotri, the source shrine of the Ganga. Time at the temple and the river, then back to Harsil in time for the evening Ganga Aarti before returning to the resort for dinner.

Gangotri Dham temple on the Bhagirathi river
Day tripDevotional
03

Apple orchards & the Harsil village walk

A slower day spent among the century-old apple orchards planted in the colonial era, followed by a walk through Harsil village and along the riverbank. Afternoon free for photography or rest.

Harsil apple orchards
OrchardsVillage walk
04

Guided trek to Mukhba

A guided trail through pine and deodar forest to Mukhba, the winter seat of the Ganga goddess. A quiet village on a ridge above the valley, worth the slow climb. Return by early evening for a bonfire by the river.

Mukhba village near Harsil
TrekBonfire evening
05

Departure

Breakfast by the river, checkout, and the drive back down the valley to Dehradun or Rishikesh.

Check-outReturn drive
The Fine Print

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights' stay at a Harsil Resorts property
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Gangotri Dham day trip by private car
  • Guided Mukhba trek (Pilgrim & Group packages)
  • One bonfire evening
  • All applicable local taxes

Not Included

  • Travel to and from Dehradun/Rishikesh
  • Lunches, unless noted on request
  • Inner Line Permit fees for Nelong Valley (offered on demand)
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Anything outside the day-wise itinerary above

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