Bareilly is one of the closest large cities to Haridwar, about six hours by road. That makes a doorstep-to-doorstep Char Dham Yatra simple, with no trains, no Delhi and no hauling bags through stations.
Pilgrims from Bareilly have it easier than most. Haridwar is roughly 250 km away through Rampur, Moradabad and Najibabad, about six hours on the road. Our vehicle collects you from home after breakfast and you are in Haridwar in time for a late lunch, with the whole afternoon free for a dip at Har Ki Pauri and the evening aarti.
From there the classic circuit unfolds: Yamunotri first, then Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, with comfortable two-night halts at Barkot, Uttarkashi and Guptkashi. On day 12 the same driver brings you back to Bareilly. Families from Badaun, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur and Rampur can be picked up the same way.
The short approach also gives you flexibility. Families who want a gentler start can leave Bareilly after lunch and still reach Haridwar comfortably before dark, while those with tight leave can ask us to plan a Haridwar-to-Haridwar loop and simply add the two plains days at each end. Because the same car and driver stay with you throughout, you can keep woollens, snacks and puja items in the vehicle rather than carrying everything from hotel to hotel. That alone makes a big difference to elders on a twelve-day journey.
Pick-upYour home in Bareilly
Bareilly to HaridwarAbout 250 km, 6 hours
Duration11 nights / 12 days
Total drivingAbout 1,750 km
ShrinesYamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
MealsBreakfast and dinner
Home pick-up or a train to Haridwar?
Home pick-up from Bareilly
Own travel to Haridwar
Package
11N / 12D, Bareilly to Bareilly
9N / 10D, Haridwar to Haridwar
Budget price per person
₹25,500
₹21,500
Luggage
Stays in your car the whole way
You carry it on the train or bus
Best for
Families with elders or children
Young travellers on a tight budget
For a family of four, the difference of about ₹4,000 per person buys two extra days of door-to-door driving and no station hassle. For one or two travellers, taking a train or bus to Haridwar and joining the Haridwar package or a fixed-departure seat at ₹18,500 is cheaper.
Bareilly Char Dham price list, 2027
Hotel category
Per person (group of 4)
Hotel standard
Budget
₹25,500
Clean, simple hotels with attached bath
Deluxe
₹36,500
Better-rated hotels, larger rooms
Luxury
₹53,500
Best available on the route, all meals
Per person, twin or triple sharing. 2027 starting estimates; your final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Groups of six usually travel in an Innova Crysta; 10–12 in a Tempo Traveller at a lower per-person cost.
Your car arrives after breakfast and heads west through Rampur and Moradabad, then north via Najibabad. Reach Haridwar by early afternoon. Take a holy dip at Har Ki Pauri and stay for the evening aarti.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Begin the climb through Dehradun and Mussoorie, then descend to the Yamuna. The scenery changes from sal forest to pine and apple orchards. Overnight at Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and climb 6 km to the shrine of Goddess Yamuna. Ponies and palkis are hired at the start, at rates fixed by the local administration. Back to Barkot by evening.
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Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter drive into the Bhagirathi valley. Arrive by lunch and rest. Visit the Vishwanath and Shakti temples in the evening.
Day 5
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri temple, beside the river. Bathe at the ghat if you can bear the cold. Return to Uttarkashi.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
The longest mountain drive, past Tehri dam and down to Rudraprayag. Turn up the Mandakini to Guptkashi. Pack a light bag for the Kedarnath night.
Day 7
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then the 16 km path to the temple at 3,583 m. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are on hand, and IRCTC shuttle ticket holders fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Evening aarti.
Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan, then Bhairavnath temple above the shrine. Descend 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 valley, then past Joshimath. Reach Badrinath by afternoon. Tapt Kund bath and evening aarti.
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 after lunch. Overnight at Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
See the Devprayag confluence and stop in Rishikesh. Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Last evening by the Ganga.
Day 12
Haridwar to Bareilly
250 kmAbout 6 hoursNight: Home
A relaxed drive home after breakfast. You reach Bareilly by mid-afternoon. The driver drops you and your luggage at the door.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Pick-up and drop at your home in Bareilly
Hotels for 11 nights on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Free registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Pony, palki, pithoo and helicopter tickets
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance
Personal expenses
Good to know
Registration is free and mandatory for every pilgrim; follow our registration guide.
About 250 km by road via Rampur, Moradabad and Najibabad, roughly six hours with a stop.
What does the Char Dham Yatra from Bareilly cost?
Starting at about ₹25,500 per person in budget hotels for a group of four, ₹36,500 in deluxe and ₹53,500 in luxury, including home pick-up and drop. These are 2027 estimates.
Do you pick up from Pilibhit, Badaun or Shahjahanpur?
Yes, nearby towns can be included. Share your address and we will quote.
Is it cheaper to go to Haridwar by train?
For one or two travellers, yes: the Haridwar package starts at ₹21,500. For families, the home pick-up is usually worth the small difference.
Can we do only Kedarnath from Bareilly?
Yes. The Kedarnath package is 3N/4D from Haridwar; we can add Bareilly pick-up.
Are Kedarnath helicopter tickets included?
No. Shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra after registration. We help with the process and plan the itinerary around your seats.
When is the best time to travel?
May–June and mid-September to October. Avoid the monsoon months of July and August.
