Day 1
Delhi -> Haridwar
240 km, ~6 hrs
Pickup at Delhi airport or railway station. Drive to Haridwar, the gateway to the Char Dhams. Evening at Har-ki-Pauri for the Ganga Aarti (subject to time and weather).
Overnight: Haridwar
4 Nights / 5 Days · Ek Dham Road Yatra
Ek Dham Yatra - Shri Badrinath 4N / 5D ex-Delhi
A focused road pilgrimage to Shri Badrinath Temple - the Himalayan abode of Lord Vishnu and one of the four Char Dhams. Pickup ex-Delhi, overnight at Haridwar, a long uphill drive past Joshimath (seat of one of the four mathas of Adi Shankaracharya), darshan at Badrinath, and a return down the Alaknanda via Rudraprayag and Rishikesh. Subject to weather and regulatory clearance.
TL;DR · This is a single-dham road pilgrimage for devotees who want darshan of Lord Badrinarayan but cannot block ten days for the full Char Dham circuit. Day 2 is the longest leg (Haridwar to Badrinath, 8-10 hours uphill). Day 3 starts with the dawn dip at the Tapt Kund hot sulphur spring, followed by darshan and a side trip to Mana Village, the last village before Tibet, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Senior pilgrims should be aware of the altitude at Badrinath (3,133 m). For a faster helicopter alternative covering both Kedarnath and Badrinath, see Do Dham by Helicopter. For all four Dhams by road, see Char Dham 9N/10D by Road.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Haridwar -> Badrinath
210 km, ~8-10 hrs
Long uphill drive past Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and Joshimath - the seat of one of the four mathas of Adi Shankaracharya. Arrive Badrinath by evening, check in, rest before tomorrow's darshan. Subject to weather and regulatory clearance.
Overnight: Badrinath
Day 3
Badrinath darshan -> Rudraprayag
160 km, ~6 hrs
Early morning bath at the Tapt Kund hot sulphur spring beneath the temple, followed by darshan of Lord Badrinarayan at the Shri Badrinath Temple - one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. Time allowing, visit Mana Village (the last village before Tibet), Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul and the source of the Saraswati river. Drive down to Rudraprayag - one of the Panch Prayag confluences of the Alaknanda - for the night.
Overnight: Rudraprayag
Day 4
Rudraprayag -> Rishikesh -> Haridwar
165 km, ~6 hrs
After breakfast drive down to Rishikesh. Visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat and the riverside temples and ashrams. Continue to Haridwar; evening Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri.
Overnight: Haridwar
Day 5
Haridwar -> Delhi (departure)
250 km, ~5 hrs
After breakfast drive back to Delhi. Drop at Delhi airport or railway station for onward journey.
Pricing matrix - per person (INR)
Four hotel tiers - Standard, Deluxe, Luxury, Premium - 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. VIP darshan at Badrinath, helicopter charters, and porterage are not included.
| Group size | Transport | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Pax | Mid Sedan | ₹21,021 | ₹23,447 | ₹26,103 | ₹32,571 |
| 02 Pax | Ertiga/Innova/Crysta | ₹29,337 | ₹31,763 | ₹34,419 | ₹40,887 |
| 04 Pax | Ertiga/Innova/Crysta | ₹18,596 | ₹21,021 | ₹23,678 | ₹30,146 |
| 06 Pax | Innova/Crysta | ₹15,015 | ₹17,441 | ₹20,097 | ₹26,565 |
| 06 Pax | Tempo | ₹17,672 | ₹20,097 | ₹22,754 | ₹29,222 |
| 08 Pax | Tempo | ₹15,217 | ₹17,643 | ₹20,299 | ₹26,767 |
| 10 Pax | Tempo | ₹13,745 | ₹16,170 | ₹18,827 | ₹25,295 |
| 12 Pax | Tempo | ₹12,763 | ₹15,188 | ₹17,845 | ₹24,313 |
| 14 Pax | Tempo + Dzire | ₹13,943 | ₹16,368 | ₹19,025 | ₹25,493 |
| 14 Pax | Tempo + Innova | ₹15,131 | ₹17,556 | ₹20,213 | ₹26,681 |
| 16 Pax | 02 Tempo | ₹15,217 | ₹17,643 | ₹20,299 | ₹26,767 |
| 18 Pax | 02 Tempo | ₹14,399 | ₹16,825 | ₹19,481 | ₹25,949 |
| 20 Pax | 02 Tempo | ₹13,745 | ₹16,170 | ₹18,827 | ₹25,295 |
| 22 Pax | 02 Tempo | ₹13,209 | ₹15,635 | ₹18,291 | ₹24,759 |
| 24 Pax | 02 Tempo | ₹12,763 | ₹15,188 | ₹17,845 | ₹24,313 |
Supplements (INR)
| Item | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra person | ₹5,060 | ₹6,210 | ₹7,590 | ₹11,385 |
| Child without bed | ₹2,530 | ₹4,140 | ₹4,945 | ₹8,165 |
| Single room supplement | ₹7,820 | ₹10,235 | ₹12,880 | ₹19,320 |
What's included
- Pickup and drop ex-Delhi airport / railway station
- Accommodation for 4 nights (Haridwar x1, Badrinath x1, Rudraprayag x1, Haridwar x1)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at hotels only
- Toll, parking, and driver allowance
- All applicable taxes
- Vehicle with experienced hill driver (non-AC in hill sections)
Not included
- Air or train fare to Delhi
- VIP Darshan at Badrinath
- Helicopter ticket and VIP darshan charges
- Lunch and any meals not specified
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Porterage during any trekking
- Tips, telephone, laundry, liquor, and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any expense due to bad weather, road closures, or landslides
What you see on this yatra
Shri Badrinath Temple
The Himalayan abode of Lord Vishnu, who is said to have meditated under a badri (jujube) tree at this site for thousands of years. The shrine is one of the 108 Divya Desams sacred to Vaishnavites and one of the four Char Dhams. Read the full guide at Badrinath Temple.
Tapt Kund hot spring
Just below the temple, the Tapt Kund is a hot sulphur spring with water around 55°C. Pilgrims take a sacred dip here before darshan. The water has long been credited with relieving skin ailments. Narad Kund - from where the Badrinath idol is believed to have been recovered - lies close by.
Mana Village + Vyas Gufa
Three kilometres beyond the temple lies Mana, the last Indian village before the Tibet border. Visit Vyas Gufa, the cave where Ved Vyas is said to have dictated the Mahabharata to Lord Ganesh, the Bhim Pul stone bridge over the Saraswati, and the source of the Saraswati river itself. Joshimath on the route is the seat of one of the four mathas of Adi Shankaracharya.
Compare options
If you have time for only one Dham, this is the shortest road option. Pilgrims who can spare a fourth or fifth day usually pair Badrinath with Kedarnath as a Do Dham circuit, while those with nine or ten days can complete all four Char Dhams - either by road or by helicopter. The grid below puts the four most-asked options side by side.
Ek Dham Badrinath 4N / 5D - Road Single dham. Lord Vishnu's abode. Ex-Delhi. From ₹12,763 Char Dham 9N / 10D - Road All four dhams by road. Kedarnath on foot. From ₹26,488 Do Dham 4D - Helicopter Kedarnath + Badrinath by chopper. Senior-friendly. ₹1,40,000 Char Dham 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. AC does not work in the hilly / ghat region. Mountain hotel services cannot be compared to plain areas - we use the best available at each stop.
- Day 2 (Haridwar to Badrinath) is the longest driving day - 8 to 10 hours uphill on twisting hill roads. Carry travel-sickness medication if prone.
- Badrinath sits at 3,133 m. Senior pilgrims and anyone with cardiac, respiratory or blood-pressure conditions should consult their doctor before booking and acclimatise on arrival.
- The Shri Badrinath Temple opens for the season from late April / early May to mid-November depending on the priestly calendar. Out-of-season dates cannot be operated.
- VIP darshan, helicopter charters, and any pind daan rituals at Brahma Kapal are at own cost - paid direct to the temple committee or operator.
- In case of any hike in hotel rates, the package cost will be amended accordingly. During festivals and long weekends, these prices are not valid - quoted on request.
- If the group does not arrive or depart together, additional transfer charges apply.
- Vehicles travel only where they are allowed by local transport unions / authorities; AC tempo travellers and coaches are restricted in some hill towns. Guests manage onward access on their own where vehicles are stopped.
- 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 or trail is shut. Subject to weather and regulatory clearance.
- Budget hotels in India are basic - please set expectations accordingly.
