From the city of the Golden Temple to the four dhams of Garhwal, all in one vehicle. Your driver collects you in Amritsar, crosses Punjab and Haryana to Haridwar, and brings you home after the yatra.
Amritsar sits at the far edge of the distance we cover with home pick-up. Haridwar is about 440 km away along the Grand Trunk Road through Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Ambala, then via Yamunanagar and Saharanpur: a long day of nine to ten hours, but on good plains highway. After that, the same vehicle drives every kilometre of the pilgrimage and brings you back to Amritsar at the end.
Char Dham from Haridwar, 9N/10D (own travel to Haridwar)
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Char Dham + Hemkund Sahib from Haridwar, 11N/12D
₹26,500
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The first row includes the two long plains days between Amritsar and Haridwar. If you would rather travel to Haridwar by train or bus, the second row is cheaper. For families planning Hemkund Sahib too, we quote the combined trip with Amritsar pick-up on request.
Per person, twin or triple sharing, four people per vehicle. 2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
Day-wise itinerary from Amritsar
Day 1
Amritsar to Haridwar
440 km9–10 hoursNight: Haridwar
An early start from home, ideally after a dawn visit to the Golden Temple if you wish. The highway runs through Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Ambala, then turns towards Saharanpur and Haridwar. You arrive by evening, in time for a short walk to the ghats.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Into the hills via Dehradun and Mussoorie, then down to the Yamuna. The first mountain day can be tiring after yesterday's long drive, so take it slowly. Overnight at Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and climb 6 km to the temple, on foot or by pony or palki. Pray at Divya Shila and cook rice in the boiling Surya Kund. Return to Barkot in the evening.
Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter transfer over to the Bhagirathi valley. Check in by lunchtime and spend the afternoon at Uttarkashi's Vishwanath temple. Early night before Gangotri.
Day 5
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past Gangnani's hot spring and Harsil's orchards to Gangotri. The temple is a short walk from the road. After darshan and a dip, return to Uttarkashi.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long day across Tehri and down to Rudraprayag, then up the Mandakini. Guptkashi looks straight at the Chaukhamba massif. Pack a light bag for Kedarnath.
Day 7
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and the 16 km climb. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available, and IRCTC shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for ticket holders. Evening aarti at the temple.
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Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan, then Bhairavnath temple on the hill. Walk or ride down to Gaurikund and drive back. Rest in Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Via Ukhimath and Chopta to the Alaknanda, then up past Joshimath and Govindghat, the starting point for Hemkund Sahib. Arrive at Badrinath for Tapt Kund and aarti. If you are adding Hemkund, this is where the plan branches off.
Day 10
Badrinath to Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan and a visit to Mana village. Drive down the valley past the prayags. Overnight at Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Stop at Devprayag and in Rishikesh. Final evening in Haridwar for the aarti and shopping. Rest well before the long drive home.
Day 12
Haridwar to Amritsar
440 km9–10 hoursNight: Home
Leave early for the drive back across Haryana and Punjab. Lunch at a highway dhaba around Ludhiana. You reach Amritsar by evening.
Adding Hemkund Sahib to the yatra
Hemkund Sahib, set beside a glacial lake at well over 4,000 m, is reached from Govindghat near Badrinath via Ghangaria. The walk is steep and usually split over two days, with a night at Ghangaria. A helicopter between Govindghat and Ghangaria costs about ₹4,500 one way (estimate, weather dependent). The Valley of Flowers is also reached from Ghangaria.
Hemkund Sahib opens later than the Char Dham shrines, usually around late May or June, so the combined trip suits June or September travellers.
Add about two to three days to the plan for the Hemkund visit.
Can we start the Char Dham Yatra from Amritsar by car?
Yes. Our vehicle picks you up at home in Amritsar, drives about 440 km to Haridwar, completes the four dhams and brings you back.
What is the Char Dham Yatra price from Amritsar?
From about ₹27,500 per person in budget hotels for four people, ₹38,500 in deluxe and ₹55,500 in luxury. These are 2027 estimates; your quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
Can Hemkund Sahib be included?
Yes, with two to three extra days via Govindghat and Ghangaria. It opens later than the Char Dham, so June or September works best.
How long is the drive from Amritsar to Haridwar?
About 440 km, nine to ten hours with stops.
Is there a cheaper way?
Take a train or bus to Haridwar and join the 9N/10D package from ₹21,500 per person, or a fixed-departure seat from ₹18,500.
Do you book Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No. Shuttle tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal after registration. We help with the process and plan around your seats.
Can we do only Kedarnath and Badrinath?
Yes. See the Do Dham Yatra; we can quote it with Amritsar pick-up.
