Pilgrims from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar live a short drive from Grishneshwar, the twelfth Jyotirlinga. Kedarnath, the highest of the twelve, is the natural next step, and the route there runs through Delhi.
Many families in Aurangabad, now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, have made the short trip to Grishneshwar near Ellora more times than they can count. The Char Dham Yatra takes that devotion north to Kedarnath, Lord Shiva's Jyotirlinga at 3,583 m, and adds three more great shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri and Badrinath.
Delhi is about 1,200 km from Aurangabad by road and slightly less by rail. The city's airport has direct flights to Delhi of roughly two hours, which is by far the quickest way. Trains, often with a connection at Manmad or via Jalna, take around 18 to 24 hours. Our road package starts in Delhi: you arrive, and a private car with a hill driver takes you through the whole circuit and back.
Aurangabad to DelhiAbout 1,200 km by road
Direct flightAbout 2 hours
Train18–24 hours, often with a change
Yatra11 nights / 12 days
Kedarnath altitude3,583 m
Door to doorAbout 14 days
Flight or train from Aurangabad
Option
Approx. time
Pros
Cons
Direct flight to Delhi
About 2 hours
Fast, easy for elders
Limited daily flights; book early
Train via Manmad or Jalna
18–24 hours
Cheaper, more luggage
Long, may need a change
Flight to Dehradun via a hub
Half a day
Joins the Haridwar 9N/10D plan
Connection needed
If your dates are flexible, fly one way and take the train the other. Our guides on Char Dham by air and by train explain timing, and pilgrims from nearby Jalna, Beed and Ahmednagar can follow the same plan. Families on the Mumbai side should see the Mumbai page.
Whichever way you travel, think about luggage. On the yatra itself, large suitcases stay in the car, and you need only a small backpack on the Yamunotri and Kedarnath days. Flying with one medium bag per person is usually enough for twelve days, since many hotels on the route can arrange laundry during the two-night halts. If you take the train, a soft bag is easier to stow than a hard case. Keep medicines, ID and your registration QR code in hand luggage at all times.
Package prices for 2027
Hotel category
11N/12D from Delhi
9N/10D from Haridwar
Budget
₹24,500
₹21,500
Deluxe
₹35,500
₹32,500
Luxury
₹53,500
₹49,500
Rates are per person on twin or triple sharing for four people in one vehicle. A couple travelling alone pays more, around ₹27,500 each from Haridwar on budget hotels, while a group of 10–12 in a Tempo Traveller pays about ₹19,500 each. If two weeks is too long, the Do Dham Yatra from Delhi covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in 6N/7D from ₹15,500.
2027 estimates. The final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Flights or trains from Aurangabad are not included.
Itinerary from Delhi: day by day
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Your driver meets you at Delhi airport, the station or your hotel. The highway takes you to Haridwar by mid-afternoon. End the day at the Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Climb past Dehradun and Mussoorie, then descend to the Yamuna valley. The hairpins are many, so eat a light breakfast. Overnight in Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri darshan
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and climb 6 km on foot, pony or palki. At the temple, offer prayers at Divya Shila and cook rice in the hot water of Surya Kund. Return to Barkot.
Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter drive to the Bhagirathi valley. Settle in and rest your legs. Visit Uttarkashi's Vishwanath temple in the evening.
Day 5
Gangotri darshan
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past the hot spring at Gangnani and the meadows of Harsil to Gangotri. The temple is close to the road. Return to Uttarkashi after darshan.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long drive via Tehri and Rudraprayag into the Mandakini valley. Guptkashi has its own ancient Vishwanath temple. Keep a light bag ready for tomorrow.
Day 7
To Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and the 16 km climb to the Jyotirlinga. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available, and IRCTC shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for those with tickets. Attend the evening aarti.
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Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Darshan before sunrise, then Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Descend to Gaurikund. Drive back to Guptkashi to rest.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Via Ukhimath, where Kedarnath's deity winters at the Omkareshwar temple, into the Alaknanda valley. Climb past Joshimath to Badrinath. Tapt Kund and evening aarti.
Day 10
Badrinath and Mana
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan and a visit to Mana village. See Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Stop at Devprayag and Rishikesh on the way down. Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Final evening by the Ganga.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive to Delhi for your flight or train to Aurangabad. Flights after 6 pm are safest given highway traffic. The driver drops you at the airport or station.
Inclusions, exclusions and stays
Included
11 nights' hotels on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Delhi airport or station pick-up and drop
Yatra registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Flights or trains from Aurangabad
Pony, palki, pithoo, helicopter
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
You sleep two nights each in Haridwar, Barkot, Uttarkashi and Guptkashi, and one each at Kedarnath, Badrinath and Rudraprayag or Srinagar. See Kedarnath hotels for what the shrine-top lodging is like.
Advice for Marathwada pilgrims
Pack for cold and rain. Marathwada's dry heat is nothing like the Himalaya; see things to carry.
Get fit. Start walking daily a month before. The Kedarnath and Yamunotri paths are uphill.
Fly direct to Delhi (about 2 hours) or take a train (18–24 hours). Our car picks you up in Delhi and completes the yatra by road.
What is the Char Dham Yatra cost from Aurangabad?
From about ₹24,500 per person for the Delhi-to-Delhi package in budget hotels (group of four), ₹35,500 in deluxe and ₹53,500 in luxury. Travel to Delhi is extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Is Aurangabad the same as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?
Yes. The city was renamed; this page applies to the whole city and nearby towns.
Can we combine Kedarnath with other Jyotirlingas?
Kedarnath is the Jyotirlinga on this route. Uttarkashi and Guptkashi also have Vishwanath temples. Other Jyotirlingas would need separate trips.
Can elders manage the Kedarnath trek?
Many do it by pony, palki or the IRCTC shuttle helicopter. A medical check-up before travel is strongly advised.
Do you sell Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No. Shuttle seats are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal after registration. We help with the process and plan around your ticket.
