Char Dham Yatra from Delhi 2026 — 10N/11D | All 4 Dhams
📅 10N/11D📍 Delhi → Delhi🎯 Moderate🚌 Volvo Bus Delhi → Haridwar + AC Tempo Traveller📅 May – June & Sept – Oct 2026
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🗓️ Last updated: May 30, 2026 · Season open Apr 19 – Nov 2026✍️ Verified by: Dhanesh Chandra Mishra, Founder, Shiv Ganga Travels (Retd. Army Officer · 15 seasons)
Quick Answer
The Char Dham Yatra Package from Delhi — 10N/11D is a 10-night, 11-day pilgrimage from Delhi priced from ₹22,999 per person. Run by Shiv Ganga Travels, a direct Haridwar operator since 2010, it is all-inclusive: volvo bus delhi → haridwar + ac tempo traveller, twin-sharing hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, guide, VIP darshan assistance, and help with the mandatory Char Dham 2026 registration.
- Price: from ₹22,999/person
- Duration: 10N/11D
- Start: Delhi
- Season: May – June & Sept – Oct 2026
- Operator: Shiv Ganga Travels (est. 2010)
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Duration
10N/11D
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Group
15–50 pilgrims
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Altitude
Max: Kedarnath 3,583m
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Difficulty
Moderate
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Transport
Volvo Bus Delhi → Haridwar + AC Tempo Traveller
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Season
May – June & Sept – Oct 2026
Package Pricing — Budget, Deluxe & Premium
All packages cover the same temples and itinerary. The difference is the hotel standard and vehicle type. Choose based on your comfort preference and group size.
🚗 Vehicle-wise Private Taxi Fare (Full Char Dham Route)
| Vehicle | Capacity | Total Fare | Per Person (4 pax) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 2–3 persons | ₹18,000–24,000 | ~₹10,000 | Budget couple/solo |
| Ertiga / Maruti | 4–5 persons | ₹45,000–60,000 | ~₹12,000 | Small family |
| Innova Crysta | 4–7 persons | ₹55,000–75,000 | ~₹11,000 | Most popular choice |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 8–12 persons | ₹90,000–1.2L | ~₹9,000 | Groups & extended family |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 persons | ₹1.1L–1.5L | ~₹7,500 | Large group |
* Fares include fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance. Prices are indicative for 2026 season.
Package Highlights
- ✓Pickup from Delhi (Kashmiri Gate / Majnu Ka Tila)
- ✓Volvo Bus Delhi to Haridwar + AC Tempo Traveller for yatra
- ✓All 4 Dhams covered in 10 nights / 11 days
- ✓VIP darshan assistance at all temples
- ✓Haridwar Ganga Aarti on arrival day
- ✓Rishikesh local sightseeing on return
- ✓Group departure — meet fellow pilgrims
🗓️ Brief Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1:
Delhi → Haridwar (Overnight Volvo Bus)
Day 2:
Arrive Haridwar — Rest Day
Day 3:
Haridwar → Barkot
Day 4:
Barkot → Yamunotri Darshan → Barkot
Day 5:
Barkot → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
Day 6:
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Day 7:
Guptkashi → Kedarnath Trek (16 km)
Day 8:
Kedarnath Puja → Guptkashi
Day 9:
Guptkashi → Badrinath
Day 10:
Badrinath → Mana → Rishikesh
Day 11:
Rishikesh → Haridwar → Delhi
🗓️ Day-wise Itinerary (Detailed)
D1
Delhi → Haridwar (Overnight Volvo Bus)
Board Volvo Bus at Kashmiri Gate / Majnu Ka Tila, Delhi at 9 PM. Comfortable overnight journey to Haridwar.
D2
Arrive Haridwar — Rest Day
Arrive Haridwar 6 AM. Check in, freshen up, breakfast. Rest. Evening attend famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight Haridwar.
D3
Haridwar → Barkot
Depart 6 AM. Scenic drive via Rishikesh, Chamba, Naugaon to Barkot. Overnight.
D4
Barkot → Yamunotri Darshan → Barkot
Janki Chatti trek (6 km). Divya Shila puja, Surya Kund ritual, full darshan. Return Barkot.
D5
Barkot → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
Drive via Uttarkashi to Gangotri (100 km). Temple darshan, Bhagirathi dip. Return Uttarkashi. Overnight.
D6
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Long drive via Tehri, Devprayag, Rudraprayag. Overnight Guptkashi.
D7
Guptkashi → Kedarnath Trek (16 km)
3 AM start. Gaurikund bath. 16 km trek. Arrive Kedarnath afternoon. Evening darshan. Overnight.
D8
Kedarnath Puja → Guptkashi
Brahma Muhurta puja. Morning aarti. Descent to Gaurikund. Drive Guptkashi.
D9
Guptkashi → Badrinath
Drive via Joshimath. Arrive Badrinath. Tapt Kund, evening darshan.
D10
Badrinath → Mana → Rishikesh
Morning puja. Mana village. Return drive. Overnight Rishikesh.
D11
Rishikesh → Haridwar → Delhi
Rishikesh sightseeing. Haridwar Ganga Aarti. Board bus Delhi. Tour ends on arrival Delhi (next morning).
✅ What's Included / Excluded
✅ Included
✓Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis at hotels/lodges
✓Daily vegetarian breakfast & dinner (Jain options available)
✓Private AC vehicle — Tempo Traveller / Innova Crysta / SUV
✓Local experienced guide + pujari for temple darshans
✓All toll charges, parking, state taxes, driver allowance
✓Basic first-aid kit + oxygen cylinder on vehicle
✓Yatra biometric registration assistance
✓Pickup & drop at Haridwar railway station / bus stand
✓Volvo Bus Delhi → Haridwar (onward)
✓AC Tempo Traveller for full yatra
✓Pickup from Kashmiri Gate or Majnu Ka Tila, Delhi
❌ Not Included
✗Train / flight tickets to / from Haridwar or Dehradun
✗Pony, palki or porter charges at Yamunotri & Kedarnath
✗Helicopter charges (available at extra cost)
✗Personal expenses — laundry, tips, room heater, phone calls
✗Temple donations, special puja or abhishek fees
✗Medical expenses and travel insurance
✗Lunch on road journey days
✗Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much is the Char Dham Yatra package from Delhi in 2026?
Our 10N/11D group package from Delhi starts at ₹22,999 per person — that includes the overnight Volvo from Delhi to Haridwar, AC Tempo Traveller for the whole yatra, hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, guide and registration. A private car version (Innova Crysta, your own family only) runs roughly ₹32,000–₹45,000 per person depending on hotel tier. Direct rates, no agent commission.
Q. How far is Delhi to Haridwar and how long does it take?
Roughly 220–240 km depending on your pickup point, about 5–6 hours by road via the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway. We run it overnight on a Volvo so you sleep through the journey and arrive fresh at 6 AM, saving a full daytime leg.
Q. Can I do the Char Dham Yatra from Delhi by car instead of bus?
Yes. Tell us and we send a private AC car (Innova Crysta or Ertiga) to your Delhi/Noida/Gurugram address, drive you to Haridwar, and the same vehicle stays with you for the full yatra. It costs more than the Volvo group option but gives you door pickup, your own pace and no co-passengers.
Q. Is there a Char Dham Yatra from Delhi by train or helicopter?
By train: take any Delhi–Haridwar service (Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi, Mussoorie Express) and we receive you at Haridwar station — we adjust the package to a 9N/10D ex-Haridwar plan. By helicopter: there is no chopper from Delhi itself; the Char Dham helicopter circuit departs from Dehradun (Sahastradhara helipad), so we drive or fly you to Dehradun and start the 5N/6D heli yatra there.
Q. Where in Delhi do you pick up from?
Standard boarding is Kashmiri Gate ISBT or Majnu Ka Tila for the Volvo. For the private car option we pick up from any home address across Delhi NCR — Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad included, usually for no extra charge within NCR.
Q. How is this different from the IRCTC Char Dham package from Delhi?
IRCTC sells fixed-date rail/road group tours through their portal with set departures and large groups. We are the operator on the ground in Haridwar — flexible dates, smaller groups, a customisable itinerary, and direct contact with the team running your trip. Our equivalent tier usually costs less because you are not paying a booking layer on top.
Q. Do you handle the mandatory Char Dham 2026 registration for Delhi pilgrims?
Yes. Every traveller must register on the Uttarakhand Tourist Care portal before darshan. Send us your photo and ID and we complete it for you, then hand over the QR slips when you reach Haridwar — you do not need to deal with the government site yourself.
Q. When does Char Dham Yatra 2026 open?
Yamunotri and Gangotri open April 19 (Akshaya Tritiya), Kedarnath April 22, Badrinath April 23. The shrines close in the second week of November. May–June and September–October are the most comfortable windows from Delhi.
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🎒 Packing List for This Yatra
Clothing
✓Heavy jacket / down vest
✓Thermal inner layers (2 sets)
✓Woollen cap, gloves, socks
✓Waterproof poncho / raincoat
✓Comfortable trekking shoes
Health
✓Personal medicines (with extra)
✓Altitude sickness tablets
✓ORS sachets & glucose tablets
✓Pulse oximeter (small, cheap)
✓Sunscreen SPF 50+
Documents
✓Aadhaar card / valid ID
✓Char Dham registration QR
✓Medical fitness certificate (50+)
✓Travel insurance document
✓Emergency contact card (printed)
Practical
✓Power bank (20,000 mAh)
✓Cash (₹5,000–10,000 minimum)
✓Reusable water bottle (1L)
✓Light torch / headlamp
✓Walking stick (collapsible)
💡 We share a detailed packing checklist PDF with every confirmed booking. WhatsApp us to receive it in advance.
💡 15 Essential Travel Tips for This Yatra
1Complete Char Dham biometric registration before leaving home — you cannot proceed past Rishikesh/Haridwar checkpoints without it.
2Start driving by 6 AM every day. Night driving is prohibited on Himalayan roads after 9 PM for safety reasons.
3Pack warm clothes even in May–June. Mornings and evenings at Kedarnath and Badrinath drop to 4–8°C year-round.
4Carry at least ₹7,000–10,000 in cash. ATMs are sparse, unreliable, and frequently out of cash in peak season.
5Book hotels in advance at Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, and Joshimath — all four fill up by noon in May-June.
6Pre-book Kedarnath helicopter from the IRCTC portal (heliyatra.irctc.co.in) 60+ days in advance for peak season.
7Eat light vegetarian food throughout — heavy meals worsen altitude sickness. Dhabas along the route serve dal-rice and rotis.
8Stay hydrated — drink 3–4 litres of water daily at high altitude. Avoid alcohol entirely; it worsens acclimatisation.
9Jio and Airtel work better than Vi/BSNL on the Char Dham route. Airtel is more reliable near Kedarnath.
10Poncho / raincoat is essential even in May. Afternoon showers are common at all four dhams.
11For Kedarnath trek, start no later than 6 AM. The path gets crowded and unsafe to return after 2 PM.
12Senior citizens and those with BP / heart / diabetes must carry a medical fitness certificate — it is checked at Sonprayag and Pandukeshwar.
13Respect the "no photography inside temple sanctum" rule strictly. Cameras and phones are banned inside Kedarnath temple from 2026.
14Hire only government-registered pony wallahs and porters at Gaurikund (Kedarnath) and Janki Chatti (Yamunotri) — avoid touts.
15Keep your Char Dham registration QR code (printed AND digital) accessible at all times — it is checked at 8–10 points on the route.
🚨 Emergency Contacts & Yatra Helplines
Uttarakhand Disaster Helpline
1070
24/7 emergency
Police Helpline
100
All districts
Ambulance / Medical
108
Free, 24/7
Kedarnath Control Room
+91-1364-222-734
During yatra season
GMVN Enquiry
+91-135-2746817
Accommodation
Shiv Ganga Travels
+91-7817996730
24/7 on-ground support
Save the Uttarakhand Disaster Helpline (1070) and ambulance number (108) in your phone before departing. Mountain networks can be patchy — also note numbers on paper. Our team at Shiv Ganga Travels is on WhatsApp 24/7 during your yatra.
📅 Best Season to Book — Price & Crowd Guide
| Month | Season | Crowd level | Typical package price | Weather at Kedarnath | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | Opening | Very high | ₹22,000–₹28,000 | 5–18°C, clear | High demand — book 3 months early |
| June | Peak | Very high | ₹22,000–₹28,000 | 8–18°C, some rain | Peak pilgrim rush — book 2–3 months early |
| July–Aug | Monsoon | Low | ₹16,000–₹20,000 | 10–15°C, heavy rain | Landslide risk — not recommended |
| September | Post-monsoon | Medium | ₹18,000–₹22,000 | 0–15°C, crisp | Hidden gem — best skies, fewer crowds |
| October | Last season | Medium-low | ₹17,000–₹21,000 | -2 to 10°C | Great value — dhams open till Nov 11 |
| November (1–13) | Closing | Very low | ₹14,000–₹18,000 | -5 to 5°C | Last chance — temple closes mid-November |
💡 September and October are our most consistently rated months across 15 years. Fewer crowds, lower prices, cleaner mountain air, and still fully open temples. Many repeat pilgrims specifically choose October.
⛰️ Altitude & Health — What Every Pilgrim Must Know
🩺 Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Kedarnath (3,583m) and Badrinath (3,133m) are high-altitude shrines. AMS symptoms — headache, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness — can affect anyone regardless of fitness. Our driver carries an oxygen cylinder. Spend one night at Guptkashi (1,319m) before ascending to acclimatize. If symptoms worsen, descend immediately.
📱 Network & Connectivity
BSNL works best throughout the Char Dham route and at Kedarnath temple. Jio works at Gaurikund and lower altitudes. Airtel/Vi have limited to no signal above Sonprayag. Buy a BSNL SIM before departure if you need to stay connected during the trek.
💊 Medical Preparation
Carry: Diamox (altitude medication, consult doctor first), Dolo 650 (fever/pain), ORS sachets, antacid, personal prescription medicines. Medical camps are placed every 3–5km on the Kedarnath route. Our vehicle carries a basic first aid kit and oxygen.
🍽️ Food & Hydration
Eat light vegetarian meals — dal, rice, sabzi, chapati. Avoid oily or heavy food at altitude. Drink 3–4 litres of water daily. Do NOT drink tea/chai at altitude as it dehydrates. Packaged biscuits and dry fruits for energy during the trek.
📍 Why Start Your Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar?
🏠 Base city for all 4 dhams
Haridwar is equidistant from all four dhams — Barkot (Yamunotri, 210km), Uttarkashi (Gangotri, 180km), Guptkashi (Kedarnath, 200km), Joshimath (Badrinath, 275km). Rishikesh is only 24km from Haridwar and adds 1 hour. Starting from Delhi adds 250km (4–5 hours) each way.
🚂 Best rail connectivity
Haridwar Railway Station has direct trains from Delhi (Mussoorie Express, Jan Shatabdi), Mumbai (Dehradun Express), Kolkata (Doon Express), Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh and almost every major city. Rishikesh station is 3km further. Dehradun station adds 55km drive.
🙏 Sacred start — Ganga Aarti
Every Char Dham Yatra begins with the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar — a spiritual ritual that has been performed daily since the 6th century. The sight of the lamp-lit Ganga at dusk is, for most pilgrims, the first spiritually powerful moment of the yatra.
🏢 Our office is here
We are based at Saptrishi Road, Bhupatwala, Haridwar — 5 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. Starting from Haridwar means you meet us, meet your driver, check the vehicle, and confirm all arrangements in person before setting off. This is not possible if we send a vehicle from Delhi.
🚗 Char Dham Yatra from Delhi — Travel Options Compared
Delhi to Haridwar is about 220–240 km, roughly 5–6 hours on the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway. How you cover that first leg decides your cost and comfort. Here is how the four ways stack up, and what we recommend for each kind of traveller.
| Mode | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo / AC Bus (overnight) | ~6 hrs | Included in package | Sleep through the journey, arrive Haridwar by 6 AM. Best value for groups. |
| Private Car (Innova/Ertiga) | 5–6 hrs | ₹6,500–₹9,000 one way | Door pickup anywhere in Delhi NCR; same vehicle stays for the full yatra. |
| Train (Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi) | 4.5–6 hrs | ₹350–₹1,200/person | Fastest budget option. We receive you at Haridwar station and switch to the 9N/10D plan. |
| Helicopter (via Dehradun) | ~50 min flight | From ₹85,000 (5N/6D heli) | No chopper from Delhi direct — the Char Dham heli circuit starts at Dehradun. |
Our group package uses the overnight Volvo so you do not lose a daytime leg. Want door pickup from Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram or Faridabad instead? We send a private car across Delhi NCR, usually at no extra charge within the region — just ask when you book.
📋 Char Dham Yatra 2026 Registration — and How We Handle It For You
Registration is compulsory in 2026. No pilgrim is allowed darshan at any of the four dhams without a valid Tourist Care Uttarakhand registration, and at Kedarnath and Yamunotri the QR slip is checked before you start the trek. The good news: if you book this package, we do the whole registration for you. You send us your photo and a government ID, and we hand you the printed QR slips at Haridwar before departure. You never touch the portal.
If you would rather register yourself, it is free and takes about ten minutes on the official government site — registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. Register one ID per traveller, pick your darshan dates, and save the slip to your phone. Avoid the dozens of look-alike sites that charge a fee; the government portal never asks for payment.
🗓️ Char Dham 2026 Opening & Closing Dates (Confirmed)
| Dham | Opens (Kapat) | Closes | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri | 19 April 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | Mandatory |
| Gangotri | 19 April 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | Mandatory |
| Kedarnath | 22 April 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | Mandatory |
| Badrinath | 23 April 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Mandatory |
Yamunotri and Gangotri open together on Akshaya Tritiya; Kedarnath and Badrinath follow a day or two later. Dates are set by the temple committees each year and are confirmed for 2026. Keep a digital and a printed copy of your registration slip — network drops on the higher stretches and a paper backup saves trouble at the check posts.
🏔️ Why 50,000+ Pilgrims Choose Shiv Ganga Travels
🎖️ Founded by a Retired Army Officer
Shiv Ganga Travels was founded in 2010 by Dhanesh Chandra Mishra, a retired officer of the Indian Army. Military discipline, punctuality, and duty-of-care are not values we advertise — they are values we operate by. Every single departure runs on schedule.
📍 Based in Haridwar — Not Delhi
Our office is at Saptrishi Road, Bhupatwala, Haridwar — 5 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. We are the operator, not a broker. When something goes wrong on the mountain (road closure, weather, medical emergency), we respond in minutes, not hours. Delhi-based aggregators call a subcontractor. We call our own driver.
⭐ 4.6/5 · 38 Verified Google Reviews
Every one of our 38 reviews is from a real pilgrim — verifiable on Google Maps (Place ID: 16074078434377735602). We do not ask for reviews; pilgrims leave them unprompted, and the rating has held at 4.6/5 over 15 seasons. Verify on Google Maps →
📋 Uttarakhand Tourism Registered
Registered with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Member of IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators). All our vehicles have valid tourism permits and are insured. Our drivers hold Uttarakhand hill-route licences. You can verify our registration at the Haridwar Tourism office.
What our pilgrims say (from verified Google reviews):
★★★★★ Rakesh Sharma, Delhi
"Zero commission as promised. Hotel stays were clean, driver was respectful and knowledgeable about every temple on the route. The VIP darshan at Kedarnath saved us 4 hours of queue. Will do Char Dham again next year with Shiv Ganga."
★★★★★ Priya Mehta, Mumbai
"My 72-year-old mother did Char Dham with them. They arranged pony at Kedarnath, ground-floor rooms everywhere, slower walking pace. Dhanesh ji personally called twice to check on her. This is not what you get from an online aggregator."
★★★★★ Suresh & Kamla Gupta, Jaipur
"We did the senior citizen package. The driver Ramesh ji was with us for 12 days like family. When my wife had mild altitude sickness near Gangotri, they had oxygen ready and adjusted the schedule immediately. No panic, complete professionalism."
Why 50,000+ Pilgrims Choose Shiv Ganga Travels
🎖️ Founded by a Retired Army Officer
Shiv Ganga Travels was founded in 2010 by Dhanesh Chandra Mishra, a retired officer of the Indian Army. Military discipline and duty-of-care are not values we advertise — they are values we operate by. Every departure runs on schedule.
📍 Based in Haridwar — Not an Aggregator
Our office is at Saptrishi Road, Bhupatwala, Haridwar — 5 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. We are the operator. When something goes wrong on the mountain (road closure, weather, medical), we respond in minutes. Delhi-based aggregators call a subcontractor. We call our own driver.
⭐ 4.6/5 · 38 Verified Google Reviews
Every review is from a real pilgrim — verifiable on Google Maps. We do not solicit reviews; pilgrims leave them unprompted. Our 4.6/5 rating over 15 years has currently at 4.6/5.
📋 Uttarakhand Tourism Registered
Registered with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Member of IATO. All vehicles hold valid tourism permits and hill-route licences. Registration verifiable at the Haridwar Tourism office.
What pilgrims say (verified Google reviews):
★★★★★ Rakesh Sharma, Delhi
"Zero commission as promised. Hotel stays were clean, driver knowledgeable. VIP darshan at Kedarnath saved us 4 hours of queue. Will return next year."
★★★★★ Priya Mehta, Mumbai
"My 72-year-old mother did Char Dham with them. Pony at Kedarnath, ground-floor rooms, slower pace arranged. Dhanesh ji personally called twice to check on her. This is not what you get from an online aggregator."
★★★★★ Suresh & Kamla Gupta, Jaipur
"When my wife had mild altitude sickness near Gangotri, they had oxygen ready and adjusted the schedule immediately. No panic, complete professionalism. 12 days felt like travelling with family."
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