Day 1
Dehradun / Haridwar → Barkot
180 km, 6-7 hrs
Overnight: Barkot
9 Nights / 10 Days · By Road
Char Dham Yatra by Road - 9N / 10D
The traditional Char Dham road itinerary: Yamunotri and Gangotri with overnight stays in Barkot and Uttarkashi, Kedarnath on foot from Gaurikund, and Badrinath before returning via Rudraprayag. Starts from Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station.
TL;DR · A 10-day traditional road yatra covering all four Dhams. Yamunotri and Gangotri are completed from Barkot and Uttarkashi respectively. Kedarnath is reached on foot from Gaurikund (16 km trek up; optional pony, doli, or porter at own cost). Badrinath is a day 8 drive-in with Tapt Kund bath and Mana Village sightseeing on day 9. Pricing is tiered by group size and vehicle class, with a 4-tier hotel ladder (Premium / Luxury / Deluxe / Standard). For pilgrims who want to skip the Kedarnath trek, see our 8N/9D ex-Haridwar with Kedarnath helicopter.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Barkot → Yamunotri → Barkot
36 km drive + 6 km trek o/w
Surya Kund holy bath; Yamunotri temple darshan at Divya Shila.
Overnight: Barkot
Day 3
Barkot → Uttarkashi
100 km, 4 hrs
Evening visit to Vishwanath Temple.
Overnight: Uttarkashi
Day 4
Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
100 km each way, ~3 hrs o/w
Harsil valley, Bhagirathi river, Gangotri Mata Temple.
Overnight: Uttarkashi
Day 5
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
220 km, 9 hrs
Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 6
Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath (by trek)
Sonprayag → Gaurikund 3 km; then 16 km trek
Trek up. Pony, doli, or porter options at own cost.
Overnight: Kedarnath
Day 7
Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi
16 km trek + 20 km, 8-9 hrs
Trek back down on foot.
Overnight: Guptkashi
Day 8
Guptkashi → Badrinath
185 km, 6-7 hrs
Evening Aarti at Shri Badrinath Temple if time permits.
Overnight: Badrinath
Day 9
Badrinath → Rudraprayag
160 km, 6 hrs
Morning Tapt Kund bath, Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Bhim Kund, Saraswati origin.
Overnight: Rudraprayag
Day 10
Rudraprayag → Haridwar / Dehradun
165 km, 6 hrs
Tour end with sweet memories.
Pricing matrix - per person (INR)
Four hotel tiers - Premium, Luxury, Deluxe, Standard - across group sizes from 2 pax to 24 pax. All prices are per person and include transport, accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, tolls, parking, driver allowance, and taxes.
| Group size | Transport | Premium | Luxury | Deluxe | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Pax | Mid Sedan Car | ₹55,209 | ₹47,586 | ₹43,659 | ₹38,519 |
| 02 Pax | Ertiga / Innova / Crysta | ₹69,647 | ₹62,024 | ₹58,097 | ₹52,957 |
| 04 Pax | Ertiga / Innova / Crysta | ₹52,322 | ₹44,699 | ₹40,772 | ₹35,632 |
| 06 Pax | Innova / Crysta | ₹46,547 | ₹38,924 | ₹34,997 | ₹29,857 |
| 06 Pax | Tempo | ₹51,359 | ₹43,736 | ₹39,809 | ₹34,669 |
| 08 Pax | Tempo | ₹47,268 | ₹39,645 | ₹35,718 | ₹30,579 |
| 10 Pax | Tempo | ₹44,814 | ₹37,191 | ₹33,264 | ₹28,124 |
| 12 Pax | Tempo | ₹43,178 | ₹35,555 | ₹31,628 | ₹26,488 |
| 14 Pax | Tempo + Dzire | ₹44,897 | ₹37,274 | ₹33,347 | ₹28,207 |
| 14 Pax | Tempo + Innova | ₹46,959 | ₹39,336 | ₹35,409 | ₹30,269 |
| 16 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹47,268 | ₹39,645 | ₹35,718 | ₹30,579 |
| 18 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹45,905 | ₹38,282 | ₹34,355 | ₹29,215 |
| 20 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹44,814 | ₹37,191 | ₹33,264 | ₹28,124 |
| 22 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹43,922 | ₹36,299 | ₹32,372 | ₹27,232 |
| 24 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹43,178 | ₹35,555 | ₹31,628 | ₹26,488 |
Supplements (INR)
| Item | Premium | Luxury | Deluxe | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra person | ₹22,080 | ₹17,825 | ₹14,605 | ₹13,455 |
| Child without bed | ₹16,100 | ₹12,420 | ₹10,350 | ₹5,750 |
| Single room supplement | ₹33,810 | ₹27,255 | ₹23,460 | ₹17,940 |
Optional Kedarnath helicopter: ₹6,000-₹10,000 per person (up to 80 kg, subject to availability). VIP darshan at Kedarnath is mandatory for same-day helicopter pilgrims at ₹2,500-₹3,500 per person, collected by the temple committee.
What's included
- Ex-Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station transfers
- Accommodation for all 9 nights
- Daily breakfast and dinner at hotels
- All toll, parking, and driver allowance
- All applicable taxes
- Vehicle with experienced hill driver
Not included
- Air/train fare to Dehradun or Haridwar
- Kedarnath helicopter (optional ₹6,000-₹10,000 per person)
- VIP darshan charges (₹2,500-₹3,500 per person at Kedarnath)
- Lunch, tips, liquor, and personal expenses
- Porterage and entrance fees during sightseeing
- Travel insurance
- Any expense due to bad weather, road closures, or landslides
Compare options
This is the fullest road itinerary - ten days, all four Dhams, Kedarnath on foot. Most pilgrims who can spare only a week shorten it by replacing the Kedarnath trek with a same-day helicopter, or skip to an all-helicopter itinerary.
9N / 10D - Road Kedarnath on foot. Fullest traditional itinerary. From ₹26,488 10N / 11D - Ex-Delhi (Heli) Picks up at Delhi airport. Kedarnath by helicopter. From ₹27,653 8N / 9D - ex-Haridwar (Heli) One day shorter. Kedarnath by helicopter same-day. From ₹22,782 5N / 6D - All Helicopter All 4 Dhams by chopper. VIP darshan at each. From ₹2,20,000
Important notes
- All vehicles in the hills are non-AC. Mountain hotel services cannot be compared to plain areas - we use the best available at each stop.
- Kedarnath stay is ordinary, sharing basis - on-trek accommodation is basic.
- In case of a hike in hotel rates, the package cost will be amended accordingly.
- If group members do not arrive or depart with the group, additional transfer charges apply.
- Any expense incurred due to weather, road closures, or landslides is not covered. We will re-route where possible but cannot guarantee completion if a road is shut.
- Budget hotels in India are basic - please set expectations accordingly.
