An overnight train or a ninety-minute flight puts Ahmedabad pilgrims in Delhi, and from there a private vehicle carries your family to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Gujarat sends some of the largest pilgrim groups to Uttarakhand every summer, and Ahmedabad is where many of them set out. The four shrines lie roughly 1,150 km away as the road runs to Haridwar, and then another 1,250 km of mountain driving to complete the circuit. Splitting the journey sensibly is the key to a comfortable yatra.
The plan we recommend is simple. Reach Delhi by an overnight train from Ahmedabad Junction or a short flight from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. On Day 1 our driver collects you and the Char Dham Yatra from Delhi begins: Haridwar, the Yamuna and Bhagirathi valleys, Kedarnath and finally Badrinath, back in Delhi on Day 12.
Families from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and nearby towns often travel with grandparents. The route lets elders reach Gangotri and Badrinath by car, while ponies, palkis and helicopter shuttles handle the two treks. If you prefer to compare all Gujarat options, see our Char Dham Yatra from Gujarat page.
Ahmedabad to DelhiAbout 950 km by rail
By trainOvernight, roughly 13–16 hours
By airAbout 1.5 hours to Delhi
Tour length11 nights / 12 days
Start and endDelhi
Price from₹24,500 per person
Ahmedabad to Delhi, Haridwar or Dehradun
Route
Mode
Approx. time
Then join
Ahmedabad → Delhi
Overnight train
13–16 hours
Delhi 11N/12D tour
Ahmedabad → Delhi
Flight
About 1.5 hours
Delhi 11N/12D tour
Ahmedabad → Dehradun
Flight (direct or one-stop, by season)
2–5 hours
Dehradun 9N/10D tour
Ahmedabad → Haridwar
Train, often via Delhi
About a day
Haridwar 9N/10D tour
Most families take the evening train and wake up in Delhi, which costs no hotel night and lets the yatra start the same morning. If a direct flight to Dehradun is running on your dates, the Dehradun package saves the two Delhi–Haridwar drives. Some travellers also drive their own car from Ahmedabad; we can then provide a hill driver from Haridwar, but a local vehicle is usually safer and simpler on mountain roads.
Char Dham Yatra cost from Ahmedabad, 2027
Land-tour prices per person, twin or triple sharing, four people sharing a vehicle. Train or flight from Ahmedabad is booked by you and is not part of the package.
All prices are 2027 estimates. Your final quote depends on dates, hotel category and the size of your group.
12-day plan after you arrive in Delhi
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Step off the overnight train or flight and meet your driver. The drive north crosses the sugarcane belt of western Uttar Pradesh and reaches Haridwar by mid-afternoon. In the evening, join thousands of devotees for the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Climb past Dehradun to the hill station of Mussoorie, then descend to the Yamuna valley. Lunch stops on this road are simple dhabas serving dal, rice and roti. Barkot is a small town with mountain air, and you sleep early tonight.
Day 3
Yamunotri darshan
45 km + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
From Janki Chatti, walk or ride the 6 km path to the shrine of Goddess Yamuna at 3,293 m. Offer prayers at the Divya Shila, and dip a cloth bundle of rice into the boiling Surya Kund as prasad. Return to Barkot for the night.
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Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A relaxed drive through forests and terraced villages brings you to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath and Shakti temples in the evening. It is a good day to rest the knees after the trek.
Day 5
Gangotri and back
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Set off at dawn past the Gangnani hot spring and the Harsil valley, known for its deodar forest and apple orchards. Gangotri temple stands by the road, so elders need no pony here. Take a holy dip if you dare the icy water, and return to Uttarkashi.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long but scenic crossing via Tehri lake and Srinagar brings you to the Mandakini valley. Break the drive with tea stops every couple of hours. Reach Guptkashi by evening and prepare a small bag for Kedarnath.
Day 7
Gaurikund to Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. The 16 km path rises steadily to Kedarnath, with water points and rest shelters along the way. Pilgrims with IRCTC helicopter tickets fly up instead and meet the group at the top.
Day 8
Darshan and descent
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early-morning darshan of the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga is the emotional peak of the yatra for many. See the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, then walk or ride down to Gaurikund. Your vehicle takes you back to Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive via Ukhimath and Chopta's forests to the Alaknanda valley, then climb through Joshimath. Badrinath sits between the Nar and Narayan ranges. Bathe in the Tapt Kund before the evening aarti.
Day 10
Badrinath and Mana
160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan, then Brahma Kapal for pind daan if your family wishes. Mana village, 3 km away, has Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul. In the afternoon, descend to Rudraprayag.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Stop at Devprayag to see the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi join as the Ganga. Continue through Rishikesh, where you can walk on Ram Jhula if time allows. Night in Haridwar.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive back to Delhi for your evening train or flight to Ahmedabad. We plan the departure time around your ticket, keeping a buffer for highway traffic.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Hotels for 11 nights, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private car, Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller as per group size
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Delhi station or airport pick-up and drop
Yatra registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Ahmedabad–Delhi train or flight
Pony, palki, pithoo and helicopter tickets
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan fees
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
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Practical tips for Ahmedabad pilgrims
Food: hotels on the route serve simple North Indian vegetarian meals. Food without onion and garlic can be requested, but small mountain hotels cannot always manage it, so carry some dry snacks such as thepla and khakhra.
Weather: Ahmedabad summers are hot and dry; Kedarnath and Badrinath are cold at night all season. Pack woollens, a rain jacket and good shoes. See things to carry.
Registration: free and compulsory for every traveller. Register online or on the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app and keep the QR code. Our registration guide explains each step.
Kedarnath helicopter: shuttle seats from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Beware of other sites claiming to sell them. Read how IRCTC booking works.
Season: May–June overlaps with Gujarat school holidays and is crowded; mid-September to October is quieter. See opening dates.
How to book from Ahmedabad
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp at +91-99111 77951, or email sales@goglobaltrip.com.
Get a written, day-wise quote with hotel options for each night.
Book your train or flight from Ahmedabad once dates are fixed.
Pay the advance to confirm hotels and the vehicle.
Complete registration for each pilgrim.
Meet your driver in Delhi on Day 1.
Char Dham Yatra from Ahmedabad: FAQ
What is the Char Dham Yatra package cost from Ahmedabad?
The road tour from Delhi starts at about ₹24,500 per person for four people on budget hotels, ₹35,500 for deluxe and ₹53,500 for luxury. Add your own Ahmedabad–Delhi train or air fare. All figures are 2027 estimates.
How many days do I need from Ahmedabad?
Plan 14 days door to door: one night on the train each way plus the 12-day yatra. Flying both ways brings it down to about 12 days.
Can we start the yatra from Haridwar?
Yes. If you reach Haridwar directly, the Haridwar package is 9 nights and 10 days from about ₹21,500 per person.
Is a big Gujarati group possible?
Yes. Groups of 10–12 travel in a Tempo Traveller, and larger groups in several vehicles or a bus. See Char Dham by bus for coach options.
Will we get Gujarati food in the mountains?
Not usually. Meals are North Indian vegetarian. Haridwar and Rishikesh offer more variety than the hill towns, and hotels can make plain, less spicy food on request.
Can you get us Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No company can legitimately sell shuttle seats outside IRCTC HeliYatra. We help you prepare and we fit the itinerary to your ticket date and time.
