🏔 Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra
Once in 12 Years · Grand Himalayan Pilgrimage · Uttarakhand
🕉 Once in 12 Years
🏔 High Altitude
🙏 Grand Pilgrimage
Once in 12 Years · Grand Himalayan Pilgrimage · Uttarakhand
The Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra is one of the world's largest Himalayan pilgrimages, held once every 12 years in Uttarakhand. It is dedicated to Goddess Nanda Devi — the principal deity of the Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas.
The yatra covers approximately 280 km through remote Himalayan villages, reaching Roopkund (Skeleton Lake) at 5486m. It is a deeply religious, cultural, and physical journey that thousands of pilgrims undertake.
Mysterious skeleton lake at 5486m — the final destination of the yatra
Traditional music, dance, crafts & rituals unique to Uttarakhand
Pass through untouched Himalayan villages and pristine forests
Stunning Himalayan landscapes and cultural moments
Nanda Raj Jaat is held in September (once every 12 years). The route is accessible Sep–Oct. Best time for Roopkund trek is also September — clear skies after monsoon.
Best time for Roopkund trek (non-yatra years). Snow starts clearing, trails opening up. Ideal for adventure trekkers wanting to reach the skeleton lake.
Roopkund and high-altitude passes are snow-covered and inaccessible November to April. Do not attempt these routes in winter without expert guidance.
All our Nanda Raj Jaat packages start from Haridwar. Here's how to reach from major cities:
Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (35 km from Haridwar). Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Chennai. We arrange airport pickup on request.
Haridwar Junction is well-connected to all major cities. Popular trains: Shatabdi from Delhi (4.5 hrs), Jan Shatabdi, Mussoorie Express. We pick you up from Haridwar railway station.
Haridwar is 220 km from Delhi (~5 hrs), 310 km from Chandigarh. UPSRTC & Volvo buses operate daily from Delhi, Lucknow, Agra, Chandigarh. Expressway makes road journey comfortable.
Delhi to Haridwar via NH-58 (Expressway) takes 4–5 hrs. We also offer pickup from Delhi, Lucknow, Agra & Chandigarh at additional cost — contact us for details.
