Travelling alone or as a couple? Instead of paying for a whole car, book a seat on a group yatra that leaves Haridwar on a set date and travels with fellow pilgrims to all four dhams.
A fixed departure is a group trip with a published start date. Instead of hiring a private car for your family, you buy individual seats in a shared vehicle that leaves Haridwar on that date with other pilgrims. Everyone follows the same 9-night route, stays in the same hotels and eats together at breakfast and dinner. The cost of the vehicle and driver is split across the whole group, which is why a seat costs less than a private trip for one or two people.
For a solo pilgrim, a private car for ten days is expensive; even a couple pays about ₹27,500 each. A seat on the group tour costs about ₹18,500, and you also gain company on the trails. Many of our fixed-departure guests are retired couples, single travellers and small groups of friends who are happy to travel at the group's pace.
2027 estimate per person on twin or triple sharing in budget hotels. A single room costs extra and is quoted on request. Final price depends on the departure date.
Departure dates
Group departures are planned through the season, with more of them in May, June, September and October. Exact dates for 2027 are fixed once the temple opening dates are announced (Badrinath on Basant Panchami, Kedarnath on Mahashivratri). Call or WhatsApp us to be added to the list for the month you want. You can follow announcements on our opening dates page.
Tip: departures in the second half of September and early October usually have smaller groups, clearer skies and easier hotel availability.
Group tour itinerary
The group meets at Haridwar on the morning of day 1. Our team sets up a WhatsApp group a few days before so everyone knows the meeting point and time.
Day 1
Meet in Haridwar, drive to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Everyone gathers at the agreed meeting point in Haridwar in the early morning. After introductions the vehicle heads up through Dehradun and Mussoorie. By evening the group reaches Barkot and shares its first dinner together.
Day 2
Yamunotri
45 km each way + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
The group drives to Janki Chatti and each pilgrim walks or rides to Yamunotri at their own speed. A meeting time is fixed at Janki Chatti for the drive back. Slower walkers are never left behind; the vehicle waits for the last person.
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Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A short drive to Uttarkashi. The afternoon is free; many groups visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple together in the evening. A good time to rest sore legs, wash a few clothes and get to know the people you will share the next week with.
Day 4
Gangotri
100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Drive up the Bhagirathi past Gangnani and Harsil. After darshan at Gangotri, the group gathers by the river before returning. Dinner back at Uttarkashi.
Day 5
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
The longest travel day, with fixed tea and lunch stops. Arrive in the Kedar valley by evening. The driver and our helpline brief the group on tomorrow's plan and pony or helicopter options.
Day 6
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
The group drives to Sonprayag and takes the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Each pilgrim walks or rides up; anyone holding an IRCTC helicopter ticket is dropped at the helipad. The group reunites at the Kedarnath stay for the evening aarti.
Day 7
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan, then the walk down at each person's pace. The vehicle collects the group at Sonprayag in the afternoon. Overnight at Guptkashi.
Day 8
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive via Ukhimath and Chamoli to Joshimath and Badrinath. Tapt Kund bath on arrival. Evening darshan if time allows.
Day 9
Badrinath to Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan and a group walk to Mana village and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar after lunch. A last dinner together.
Day 10
Return to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive via Devprayag and Rishikesh. The tour ends in Haridwar by afternoon. Book an evening or next-day train home.
What your seat includes
Included
Seat in a shared vehicle from Haridwar to Haridwar
9 nights in budget hotels, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner daily
Driver, fuel, tolls, parking, permits
Registration help
Group coordination on phone and WhatsApp
Not included
Single-room supplement
Lunch
Pony, palki, pithoo and helicopter
Sonprayag – Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Travel to Haridwar; extra nights due to landslides; insurance
Travelling well in a group
Be on time. Mountain days start early, and one late start delays everyone.
Pack light. One soft bag and a small daypack per person keeps the shared vehicle comfortable.
Tell us about health needs. Diabetes, BP or knee problems help us plan rest stops.
Register yourself before arrival. Every member needs the free registration; see the registration guide.
Helicopter seats are your own booking. Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; tell us your slot and we adjust.
Read the things to carry list so you do not run short of warm layers.
How to book a seat
Choose a month and ask for the next departures: WhatsApp +91-99111 77951.
Book your seats with the name, age and phone number of each traveller.
Pay the seat advance; your place is held.
Join the group WhatsApp a few days before departure for meeting details.
Meet in Haridwar on day 1 morning.
Fixed departure Char Dham tour: FAQ
What is a fixed departure Char Dham tour?
A group trip with a set start date from Haridwar. You book seats rather than a whole vehicle and travel with other pilgrims on the same route.
How much does a seat cost?
About ₹18,500 per person for 9N/10D on budget hotels, twin or triple sharing (2027 estimate).
Can a single woman join?
Yes. We try to pair solo travellers with a same-gender roommate, or you can pay for a single room.
What happens if the group is small?
We may move you to a nearby departure date or a smaller vehicle. You are told well before the trip.
Can I join from Delhi?
Take a train or bus to Haridwar for the start. If you want pick-up from home, a private Delhi package is better.
Are departure dates fixed for 2027?
Not yet. The 2026 season closes in November, and 2027 dates follow the temple opening announcements in early 2027.
Is there a group Do Dham tour?
Yes, the Do Dham bus tour runs fixed departures from about ₹9,500 per seat.
