Char Dham Yatra Package by Train 2027

How a Char Dham trip by train works

Trains run only as far as the foothills. The three railheads used by pilgrims are Haridwar Junction, Rishikesh (Yog Nagari) and Dehradun. Beyond them every route to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is by road. So a "Char Dham package by train" means two parts: a train journey you book yourself on IRCTC, and a road package that starts the moment you step off the platform.

This combination is popular with pilgrims from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and the South because rail is affordable, sleeper berths let elders rest, and luggage limits are generous. Our driver meets you at the station, the road tour runs for ten days, and he drops you back at the station for your return train.

Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun: which station to choose

If you have a choice, Haridwar is the safest bet: it has the most connections and our standard Haridwar package is built around it. Trains to Dehradun suit the Dehradun package, and Rishikesh arrivals join the Rishikesh package. The price is the same for all three.

Planning the train from your city

Exact trains change with every timetable, so we do not list train numbers here. Check the IRCTC website or app for current options. As a rough guide:

• Book as soon as reservations open. Summer and Navratri trains to Haridwar fill fast.
• Choose an early-morning arrival. It gives you a few hours to freshen up before the drive to Barkot, or plan to arrive a day earlier.
• Keep a buffer on the way home. Book the return train for the evening of day 10, or better, the next day, since hill roads can be delayed.
• Far away? Fly to Delhi or Dehradun instead: see Char Dham by air.

Land package price for rail travellers

Per person, group of 4, twin or triple sharing. Train fares are not included. 2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.

Travelling as a couple or solo? A seat on our fixed departure tour costs about ₹18,500 and also starts in Haridwar, which pairs well with a train ticket.

Station-to-station itinerary

1. Day
   1

   Arrive Haridwar, drive to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Your driver waits outside Haridwar station with a name card. After tea and a wash, you set off through Dehradun and up to Mussoorie, then down into the Yamuna valley. Expect to reach Barkot by evening, so a morning train arrival is ideal.

2. Day
   2

   Yamunotri

   45 km each way + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chatti and climb to the Yamunotri temple, 6 km up a stone path. Ponies and palkis are on hand if the long train journey has left you stiff. Return to Barkot for dinner.

3. Day
   3

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   An easy morning drive to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi. Take the afternoon to rest and visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple. A good day to wash clothes and recharge phones.

4. Day
   4

   Gangotri

   100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Follow the river past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri temple. The temple is close to the parking, so no trek is needed. Return to Uttarkashi in the evening.

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5. Day
   5

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   A long scenic drive towards the Kedar valley. Your driver breaks the journey with meal and tea stops. Pack a light bag for tomorrow's trek.

6. Day
   6

   To Kedarnath

   30 km + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag, share a jeep to Gaurikund and start the 16 km climb to Kedarnath. Pilgrims holding IRCTC helicopter seats fly instead from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Stay near the temple for the aarti.

7. Day
   7

   Kedarnath to Guptkashi

   16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Early darshan of Kedarnath ji, then walk down to Gaurikund. Jeep to Sonprayag, where the car is waiting. Overnight in Guptkashi.

8. Day
   8

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Drive over to the Alaknanda valley via Ukhimath, then up past Joshimath to Badrinath. Take a dip in the Tapt Kund. Evening darshan if the queue allows.

9. Day
   9

   Badrinath to Rudraprayag

   160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

   Morning darshan and a visit to Mana village, the last Indian village on this road. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar. Confirm tomorrow's train time with the driver tonight.

10. Day
    10

    Drop at Haridwar station

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Leave after breakfast and reach Haridwar by afternoon. The driver drops you at the station, or at a hotel if your train is the next day. Trains leaving after 6 pm are the safest choice.

Inclusions

Tips for rail pilgrims

• Pack in soft bags; they fit better on train berths and in car boots.
• Carry a printout of your yatra registration as well as the phone copy. See the registration guide.
• If your train is delayed, message the driver directly; he will wait.
• Kedarnath helicopter seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra. Never pay anyone else for them.
• The things to carry list covers warm clothes, medicines and documents.

How to book

1. Fix your yatra dates with us first, by phone or WhatsApp on +91-99111 77951.
2. Book your train on IRCTC for those dates.
3. Send us the train arrival and departure times.
4. Confirm the land package with an advance; the driver is assigned to meet your train.

Char Dham Yatra by train: FAQ

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