Char Dham Yatra Package 2026 from Haridwar & Delhi
Travel all four sacred Char Dham shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath — with Garhwali-expert guides, a pujari for darshan at every temple, and zero commission pricing direct from Haridwar.
The Char Dham Yatra covers four sacred Himalayan shrines in Garhwal, Uttarakhand — Yamunotri (source of the Yamuna), Gangotri (source of the Ganges), Kedarnath (Shiva's Jyotirlinga at 3,583m) and Badrinath (Vishnu's abode on the banks of the Alaknanda). Completing all four in a single circuit is called the Chhota Char Dham Yatra — the northern Hindu pilgrimage circuit established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
We run this circuit from Haridwar every year. Every package we sell is direct — no agent, no commission, no markup. When you pay ₹13,900 that money covers your vehicle, hotels, guide, meals and darshan arrangements, not a middleman's margin.
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Quick answerChar Dham Yatra from Haridwar covers all four shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — in a 9N/10D all-inclusive package from ₹13,900 per person with Shiv Ganga Travels. Price includes private transport (AC in the plains), hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a pujari for darshan. The 2026 season runs late April to November. Shorter Do Dham and helicopter options are available.
The full Char Dham circuit runs 10–11 days from Haridwar, travelling clockwise — the traditional, auspicious direction. Below is the complete day-by-day itinerary with exact driving distances, altitudes, en-route stops, and overnight hotel locations.
Day
Route
Distance / Time
Altitude
En-route stops
Hotel / Stay
Day 1
Haridwar — Ganga Aarti
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249m
Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi temple (optional)
Haridwar
Day 2
Haridwar → Barkot
210 km · 7–8 hrs
1,220m
Mussoorie (brief stop), Kempty Falls, Prakeshwar Mahadev Temple
Barkot
Day 3
Barkot → Yamunotri → Barkot
45 km drive + 6 km trek
3,293m (Yamunotri)
Janki Chatti trek start, Surya Kund hot spring, Divya Shila rock pillar
Barkot
Day 4
Barkot → Uttarkashi
90 km · 4 hrs
1,158m
Shiv Gufa (Shiva cave temple), Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi town
Uttarkashi
Day 5
Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
100 km each way · 3–4 hrs
3,415m (Gangotri)
Gangnani Hot Spring (ritual dip en route), Harsil Valley (apple orchards), Bhagirathi holy dip
Uttarkashi
Day 6
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
220 km · 8–9 hrs
1,319m
Dhari Devi Temple (if time permits), Tilwara (Mandakini river), Ardh Narishwar Temple at Guptkashi
Guptkashi
Day 7
Guptkashi → Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek
3,583m (Kedarnath)
Sonprayag checkpoint, Gaurikund hot spring (ritual dip), Jungle Chatti rest point (4km), Kedarnath Base Camp (13km)
Kedarnath
Day 8
Kedarnath darshan → Rudraprayag
Trek down 16 km + 30 km drive
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4:30 AM Mahabhishek (optional, bookable), Shankaracharya Samadhi behind temple, Gaurikund
Hotels We Use per Destination (Pre-Blocked, Peak Season 2026)
Barkot
Hotel Yamunotri Continental / Yatri Niwas or similar
Budget · Standard tier
Uttarkashi
Hotel Him Ganga NXE / Hotel Shivalik or similar
Budget · Standard tier
Guptkashi
Hotel Giriraj / Ukhimath Residency or similar
Budget · Standard tier
Kedarnath
Tented camps / GMVN guesthouse
On-mountain, basic
Badrinath
Hotel Patliputa / Snow Crest or similar
Budget · Standard tier
Rudraprayag
Shangrila Resort / Hotel Rudra or similar
Transit halt
Price by Room Type (9N/10D Standard Package)
Room type
Who it suits
Price per person
Total for 2 pax
Sharing (4 in room)Most popular
Large groups
₹13,900
₹27,800 per couple
All prices include a private vehicle (AC in the plains), hotel, breakfast + dinner, guide and pujari for darshan, registration assistance, tolls and parking. Priority (VIP) darshan fees are extra, paid at the temple committee's rate. 5% GST included. Zero commission — you pay the operator directly.
Our Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra packages start at ₹13,900 per person (₹27,800 per couple) for a 9N/10D all-inclusive trip from Haridwar. A note on names before the prices: this circuit — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — is formally called the Chota Char Dham, to distinguish it from Adi Shankaracharya's all-India Bada Char Dham (Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Rameswaram). A "chota char dham yatra package" and a "char dham yatra package uttarakhand" are the same trip; only the label changes. Choose your comfort tier:
Budget
₹13,900
per person - 9N/10D
Per couple: ₹27,800
Vehicle: Tempo Traveller
Hotel: Standard lodges
Best for: Large groups
Deluxe
₹30,000
per person - 11N/12D
Per couple: ₹60,000
Vehicle: Innova Crysta
Hotel: 2-3 star hotels
Best for: Families, seniors
Senior Special
₹21,000
per person - 12N/13D
Per couple: ₹42,000
Vehicle: Innova Crysta
Hotel: Ground-floor rooms
Best for: 60+ pilgrims
Helicopter
₹2,30,000
per person - 5N/6D
Per couple: ₹4,60,000
Vehicle: Helicopter from Dehradun
Hotel: Best available
Best for: Premium, time-saving
Private Taxi Fare — Char Dham Circuit from Haridwar
Vehicle
Seats
Per Day
10-Day Circuit
Best For
Sedan (Dzire or Etios)
4
₹3,000–₹3,500 / day
₹30,000–₹35,000
Couples, small families
Maruti Ertiga
6
₹4,500–₹4,800 / day
₹45,000–₹48,000
Families on a budget
Innova Crysta
6
₹5,000–₹5,500 / day
₹50,000–₹55,000
Families, seniors — most popular
Tempo Traveller
12–20
₹7,000–₹9,000 / day
₹70,000–₹90,000
Groups of 8 and up
Cab-only hire. Day rates include fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state taxes and GST, up to 250 km a day; the Tempo Traveller rate depends on its seating capacity. Each extra day adds one day rate. Force Urbania and 27-seater buses for larger groups are quoted on request. Our packages are separate and all-inclusive — hotel, meals, guide, registration.
Before you compare on price alone
For most families the Char Dham is a once-in-a-lifetime journey, often with elders along. When a quote lands well below ours, the gap almost always shows up somewhere you will feel on the road:
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Hotels. Clean, well-located stays with hot water for cold mornings — not unrated rooms far from the temple.
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Vehicle. Regularly serviced cars and Tempo Travellers built for mountain gradients — not an old, tired vehicle.
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Driver. Hill-seasoned drivers who know every bend above Rishikesh — not someone new to the mountains.
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The quote. One price for the trip. Green tax and parking are in it; pony and palki are quoted separately at the official rate, not added as a surprise.
We quote once, all-inclusive, for a yatra that runs smoothly from Haridwar to the last darshan and back. That peace of mind is the real difference, and it is what you are actually paying for.
No Hidden Charges — What ₹13,900 Includes (and Doesn't)
The phrase "no hidden charges" is used by every operator. Here is what it actually means with Shiv Ganga Travels — a line-by-line breakdown of what is included in the ₹13,900 base price and what is genuinely a personal choice extra.
✅ Included in ₹13,900
✓Private vehicle — Tempo Traveller / Innova (AC in plains; +₹2,000 in hills)
✓All 9 nights hotel (4 per room, breakfast + dinner)
✓Experienced Garhwali guide throughout
✓Pujari for darshan at all 4 dhams (priority darshan fees extra, at the temple committee's rate)
✓All tolls, parking, fuel, driver allowance
✓Biometric registration assistance (free)
✓Oxygen cylinder + first aid kit
✓24hr WhatsApp support
✓GST @ 5% (included, not extra)
📌 Genuine optional extras (your choice)
+Kedarnath pony — official card ₹3,200 Gaurikund to base camp; on the trail pilgrims usually pay ₹3,000–4,500 one way
+Yamunotri pony — ₹1,800–2,500 one way
+Kedarnath helicopter — ₹6,390–12,762 round trip (book via IRCTC)
+Pind Daan at Brahma Kapal Badrinath — priest charges vary
+Travel insurance (recommended, not included)
+Personal expenses: tips, snacks, souvenirs
No service charge. No registration fee. No booking platform fee. The price we quote is the price you pay. We have operated this way.
Popular Add-Ons to Your Char Dham Yatra
Many pilgrims extend their yatra with one of these nearby sacred or scenic destinations. All add-ons are optional, vehicle-based (no extra guide needed), and can be added to any package at a marginal extra cost.
Tungnath Temple
Sacred
Widely described as the highest Shiva temple in the world, at 3,680m. Near Chopta, between Kedarnath and Badrinath on the circuit. A 3.5km trek from Chopta. Adds 1 day and approximately ₹2,000 extra. One of the Panch Kedar.
Auli Skiing/Sightseeing
Scenic
India's premier skiing destination at 2,519m, just 16km from Joshimath. Best in Feb–March for skiing; year-round for Himalayan views. Go up by road: the Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been shut since January 2023. Add to Badrinath day.
Hemkund Sahib
Sacred (Sikh)
Sacred Sikh gurudwara at 4,632m — one of the highest gurudwaras in the world. Near Govindghat (Badrinath route). Adds 1 day: 14km trek round trip from Ghangaria. Many Hindu pilgrims visit alongside the Char Dham.
Valley of Flowers
UNESCO
UNESCO World Heritage Site near Joshimath. Open July–September only (monsoon flowers). 3km trek from Ghangaria. Combine with Hemkund Sahib for a 2-day Joshimath side trip.
Mana Village
Included Free
India's first village (long called the last), 3km past Badrinath — Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul and the Saraswati river. We include it in every Badrinath day at no extra cost. Most operators quietly skip it; ask your driver and he will take you.
Triyuginarayan Temple
Sacred
Where Shiva and Parvati were married — the eternal flame from that wedding still burns. 12km detour from Sonprayag on the Kedarnath leg. Adds half a day and roughly ₹1,500 in vehicle cost. Worth it if weddings run in the family.
Best Time for Char Dham Yatra 2026 — Month-by-Month
Month
Temp (day/night)
Crowd
Roads
Verdict
May
12-22C / 4-8C
Very high
Good
Ideal — book 60 days ahead
June
14-24C / 6-10C
Very high
Good early, risk late
Ideal early June
July-Aug
14-22C / 8-12C
Low
Landslide risk
Avoid — monsoon season
September
10-18C / 3-6C
Low-moderate
Clear post-monsoon
Best for peaceful darshan
October 1-15
6-15C / -2-4C
Low
Open until closing
Good — early Oct only
The Story Behind the Four Dhams — Why This Pilgrimage Matters
Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century philosopher-monk, established the Char Dham in the 8th century CE for a specific reason: to unite India. He placed one sacred shrine at each corner of the subcontinent — Puri in the east, Dwarka in the west, Rameswaram in the south, and Badrinath in the north. The Himalayan Char Dham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — is the "Chhota Char Dham" (the smaller, northern circuit), but it is the one most people are referring to when they say Char Dham Yatra today.
The circuit is always done in a specific order: west to east — Yamunotri first, then Gangotri, then Kedarnath, then Badrinath. This is not arbitrary. Yamunotri and Gangotri are the sources of two of India's most sacred rivers. Kedarnath honours the form in which Lord Shiva is worshipped in the Himalayas. And Badrinath, where Lord Vishnu meditated, is where the circuit is completed — the final grace, the final absolution. Most pilgrims who complete all four describe the Badrinath darshan as carrying an emotional weight unlike anything else. It is the ending of something that began weeks earlier in a very different state of mind.
What Each Dham Feels Like — Honestly
Yamunotri
Intimate & effortful
The 6km trek filters out the casual visitor. By the time you reach the temple, you have earned it. The Surya Kund ritual — cooking rice in boiling water to offer the goddess — is unlike anything at the other three dhams. Quiet, ancient, deeply personal.
Gangotri
Dramatic & humbling
The Bhagirathi gorge — sheer rock walls, roaring river, and an 18th-century temple at the river's edge — is visually stunning. No trekking needed. The story of Bhagirath and his thousand years of penance hangs in the air. The pre-dawn aarti here, with the river loud in the darkness, is extraordinary.
Kedarnath
Raw & physically demanding
The 16km trek across elevation is the hardest physical challenge on the circuit. The boulder behind the temple from the 2013 flood is a tangible thing you can touch. Many pilgrims weep at the first sight of the temple after hours of walking. This dham asks the most of you — and gives the most back.
Badrinath
Grand & accessible
One of the two dhams you can reach by car, with Gangotri. But the scale of the valley — Neelkanth peak soaring above, the Alaknanda rushing past the temple steps — makes it the most visually dramatic of all four. Mana village, 3km beyond, is the border village the government now calls India's first. Walking through it at dawn before the crowds arrive is something many of our regulars plan their entire trip around.
Local Experiences Along the Route You Should Not Miss
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
Every evening at sunset
Your yatra begins in Haridwar, and the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is the unofficial opening ceremony. Thousands of diyas (earthen lamps) float on the Ganga as priests swing large oil lamps in synchronized arcs. If this is your first yatra, arrive a day early to attend it. It sets the tone for everything that follows.
Devprayag Confluence
En route to Kedarnath
Where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet to become the Ganga. The two rivers have distinctly different colours — one green, one grey-blue — and you can watch them resist mixing for several metres before finally merging. An ancient Raghunath Temple sits at the point of confluence. Most groups stop here for 20 minutes on their way to Guptkashi.
Mana Village, Badrinath
Morning, before crowds
Three kilometres beyond Badrinath, Mana is officially India's first village (long called the last) before the Tibetan border. It has stone houses, a 900-year-old cave where the Mahabharata was dictated, a natural rock bridge over a roaring river, and a handful of women who sell locally woven shawls from their doorways. Walk here before 8 AM. By 10 AM, there are tour groups.
Tea at a Dhaba on the Trek
Any rest point, Kedarnath trek
On the Kedarnath trek, there are small tea stalls perched on ledges above the valley. Dal, rice, and chai served at 12,000 feet, with a view of the Mandakini valley below. These dhabas — run year after year by the same families — are one of the most human parts of the entire yatra. Sit down, eat slowly, talk to whoever is there.
Why Choose Shiv Ganga Travels?
Most Char Dham "operators" you find online are booking desks in Delhi or Lucknow. They take your money, forward your yatra to whichever Haridwar driver has a free vehicle that week, and hope nothing goes wrong. We are the Haridwar driver. Our office is near Shantikunj Gate No. 1 — walk in and check before you pay a rupee. Our drivers have crossed Rudraprayag more times than they can count, our hotel owners in Barkot and Guptkashi hold rooms for us in peak May because we have filled them every season, and when your father calls at 10 pm from Joshimath because the altitude is bothering him, the phone is answered by someone who knows exactly which chemist is still open there.
🏡Local Haridwar expertise — we know every route
💰No middleman pricing — pay us directly
🎫VIP darshan booked where the temple committee offers it
🚌Own AC fleet — no rental vehicles
⭐4.6/5 Google rating — 85 Google reviews
💊Oxygen cylinder + first aid on every vehicle
One of our own Force Travellers, the van groups of eight and more travel the circuit in. The vehicle on your booking is ours and so is the driver; we do not hire in whoever has a van free that week. The yellow plate marks it as registered to carry paying passengers. Photo: Shiv Ganga Travels.
What Pilgrims Who Travelled With Us Say
These are real Google reviews — the full set (all 85) is on our Google Maps listing, unedited, including the critical ones.
Travel in May or September–October. May (8–22°C) gives you blooming rhododendrons, clear skies and smooth trekking conditions. September–October delivers post-monsoon crystal visibility, fewer crowds, and vivid autumn colours on the Kedarnath descent. Avoid July–August — the monsoon causes landslides on both the Kedarnath and Gangotri routes. The 2026 season opens April 19 (Yamunotri and Gangotri), April 22 (Kedarnath), and April 23 (Badrinath).
Yes — registration is mandatory and enforced at police checkpoints. You register online at the Uttarakhand Tourism portal or in person at biometric centres in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Register before you leave home. Police turn back unregistered pilgrims at Sonprayag (Kedarnath route) and other checkpoints, even if you have driven 6 hours from Haridwar. We handle registration for all pilgrims in our packages.
Our Char Dham packages start at ₹13,900 per person for 9N/10D all-inclusive from Haridwar — that covers your vehicle, hotels, guide, meals and VIP darshan assistance at all 4 dhams. Pony and palki at Yamunotri and Kedarnath are optional extras, paid at the official rate. Note: AC is standard in plains; in hilly areas it can be availed at ₹2,000 extra. Deluxe options (Innova Crysta, 3-star hotels) run ₹30,000. The Char Dham by helicopter package is ₹2,30,000 — helicopter charter is genuinely expensive and any "helicopter package" advertised near ₹85,000 is a road package with IRCTC shuttle tickets bought separately. All prices are direct — no agent commission, no hidden charges.
The circuit follows a clockwise direction: Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri (Day 3) → Uttarkashi → Gangotri (Day 5) → Guptkashi → Kedarnath (Day 7) → Rudraprayag → Badrinath (Day 9-10) → return to Haridwar (Day 11). Total road distance: approximately 1,100km. Yamunotri requires a 6km trek from Janki Chatti. Kedarnath requires a 16km trek from Gaurikund. Gangotri and Badrinath are fully motorable.
Yes — with the right package and planning. We run a dedicated Senior Citizen Char Dham package (12N/13D) that includes pony charges at Yamunotri, pony or palki at Kedarnath on request (an optional extra at the official rate), ground-floor hotel rooms, an extra acclimatisation day before Kedarnath, and oxygen cylinders in every vehicle. Our drivers and guides are trained for altitude-related health situations.
You need to be able to walk 6km uphill (Yamunotri) and 16km (Kedarnath). Badrinath and Gangotri are fully motorable — no trekking required. For Kedarnath, pony (₹3,000–4,500 one way) and helicopter (from ₹3,043 one way via IRCTC) are available as alternatives. Most pilgrims aged 18–70 with no serious cardiac or respiratory conditions complete the Kedarnath trek without assistance. Carry a medical fitness certificate if you are 55 or older or have any pre-existing condition.
WhatsApp us at +91-7817996730 with your preferred dates, group size, and city. We send a detailed custom itinerary with exact pricing within 2 hours. A 25% advance payment secures your booking and holds your hotel and darshan slots. We accept UPI, bank transfer and major cards. No booking fee, no processing charge.
Yes. Our Char Dham by helicopter package covers all 4 dhams in 5N/6D from Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad). Helicopters land at dedicated helipads near each temple: Kharsali (Yamunotri, 1km walk), Harsil (Gangotri, 25km road), Phata or Sersi (Kedarnath, VIP darshan), Badrinath (adjacent to temple). Package price: ₹2,30,000 per person all-inclusive, with the charter flown by a DGCA-approved third-party operator. Note the distinction: this is a full charter. Kedarnath shuttle seats booked individually are a separate product and are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal.
