Bengaluru is more than 2,000 km from the Himalaya, so the smart plan is to fly. Land at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport and your yatra vehicle is waiting outside the terminal.
By rail, Bengaluru to Delhi is a journey of well over a day and a half, and the trip home is just as long. Add twelve days in the mountains and the holiday stretches past two weeks. That is why most families from Bengaluru, Mysuru and the surrounding towns fly north and spend their leave in Uttarakhand rather than on a train.
There are two good landing points. Dehradun (Jolly Grant) is about 35 km from Haridwar and Rishikesh, so you can begin the Char Dham tour from Dehradun the moment you land, in 9 nights and 10 days. Delhi has many more flights and often lower fares; from there the Delhi package takes 11 nights and 12 days because of the drive to and from Haridwar.
Either way, everything after landing is handled by one team: hotels, a private vehicle with a driver who knows the hill roads, help with registration, and someone to call at any hour during the season.
Bengaluru to DelhiAbout 2,150 km; 2.5–3 hours by air
Bengaluru to DehradunDirect or one-stop flights, by season
Recommended startJolly Grant airport, Dehradun
Duration9N/10D (Dehradun) · 11N/12D (Delhi)
ShrinesYamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
Price from₹21,500 per person
Getting from Bengaluru to the yatra start
Option
Approx. travel time
Join which tour
Comment
Flight to Dehradun
3–6 hours (direct or with one stop)
9N/10D from Dehradun
Shortest total trip
Flight to Delhi
About 2.5–3 hours
11N/12D from Delhi
Most flight choices
Train to Delhi
About 34–40 hours
11N/12D from Delhi
Cheapest, but adds 3–4 days
Flight to Delhi, train to Haridwar
Half a day
9N/10D from Haridwar
Useful if Dehradun fares are high
Book an arrival that lands in Dehradun by early afternoon, so Day 1 still reaches Barkot by evening. If your only flight lands late, we add a night in Dehradun or Rishikesh. For the return, choose a flight after about 4 pm on Day 10. Read more in our Char Dham by air guide.
2027 package prices for Bengaluru travellers
Land-only prices per person, twin or triple sharing, for four travellers in one vehicle. Flights from Bengaluru are booked separately.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham from Dehradun airport
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Char Dham from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Char Dham by helicopter from Dehradun
5N / 6D
₹2,15,000
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2027 estimates. The final quote depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size. Deluxe and Luxury use better-rated hotels where the mountain towns have them.
Itinerary: Dehradun to Dehradun, 9 nights / 10 days
Day 1
Land at Dehradun, drive to Barkot
140 km5–6 hoursNight: Barkot
Your driver meets you at Jolly Grant airport with a name card. The road climbs through Dehradun to Mussoorie, then winds down past Kempty Falls into the Yamuna valley. Expect a cool evening in Barkot, very different from Bengaluru weather.
Day 2
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and climb the stone path to Yamunotri on foot, by pony or by palki. Darshan of Goddess Yamuna follows prayers at the Divya Shila, and many pilgrims cook rice in the Surya Kund spring. Return to Barkot in the late afternoon.
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Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
An easy morning drive takes you over a forested ridge to the Bhagirathi river. Uttarkashi's Kashi Vishwanath temple is a short walk from most hotels. Rest well, as the next day starts early.
Day 4
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive up the gorge past Gangnani's hot spring and the wide Harsil valley. Gangotri temple is right by the road, with Bhagirath Shila on the riverbank where King Bhagirath is said to have meditated. Collect Gangajal before driving back down.
Day 5
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
The longest road day crosses Tehri and Srinagar Garhwal before turning up the Mandakini valley. Break the drive often and keep water handy. Guptkashi is your base for Kedarnath.
Day 6
Kedarnath trek
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Reach Sonprayag early, take the shared jeep to Gaurikund and start the 16 km climb. The trail is paved, with shelters and food stalls, but it is long and the air thins near the top. Pilgrims with IRCTC shuttle tickets fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead.
Day 7
Kedarnath darshan, back to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Darshan at dawn, when the queue is shorter and the peaks glow behind the temple. Visit the Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk down and drive back to Guptkashi.
Day 8
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross via Ukhimath and the Chopta forests to the Alaknanda valley, then climb past Joshimath. Badrinath appears between snow ridges in the late afternoon. Bathe in the Tapt Kund and attend the evening aarti.
Day 9
Badrinath darshan, Mana, Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan completes the four dhams. Visit Mana village for Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then drive down the valley. Night in Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
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Day 10
Back to Dehradun airport
About 150 km5–6 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive past Devprayag and Rishikesh to Jolly Grant airport for your flight to Bengaluru. If your flight leaves early, we suggest an extra night in Rishikesh rather than a pre-dawn drive on mountain roads.
Flying via Delhi instead? Add one day at each end: Delhi to Haridwar on Day 1 and Haridwar to Delhi on the last day. The route in the mountains stays the same.
Inclusions, exclusions and night stops
Included
9 nights' stay, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver, airport to airport
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Registration help
Support by phone and WhatsApp
Not included
Flights from and to Bengaluru
Pony, palki, pithoo and helicopter tickets
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja or VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Stop
Nights
Hotel range (per room per night)
Barkot
2
About ₹1,500–4,500
Uttarkashi
2
About ₹1,800–5,500
Guptkashi
2
About ₹2,000–6,500
Kedarnath
1
About ₹2,500–6,000, basic
Badrinath
1
About ₹2,000–8,000
Rudraprayag / Srinagar
1
Riverside hotels
Advice for travellers from Bengaluru
Altitude and fitness
Bengaluru sits at about 900 m, but Kedarnath is at 3,583 m. Start walking 4–5 km a day a month before travel, and do not rush the trek. Elders and anyone with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor; for them a pony, palki or the IRCTC helicopter shuttle is the better choice.
Food and language
Meals in the hills are North Indian: roti, dal, rice and sabzi. Idli and dosa appear in Haridwar and Rishikesh, rarely higher up, so pack a few ready-to-eat items. Drivers speak Hindi and basic English.
Paperwork and timing
Register each traveller free of charge before you fly; see the registration guide.
Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra. Avoid sites offering them elsewhere.
Mid-September to October avoids the summer rush; check best time to visit.
Pack woollens and rain gear; our packing list helps.
Booking your yatra from Bengaluru
Message us first, book flights second. Share dates and group size on +91-99111 77951 so we can check hotel availability.
Receive a day-wise quote for Dehradun or Delhi start, with hotel options.
Book flights that match the arrival and departure times we suggest.
Confirm with an advance; terms are in your quote.
Register online for the yatra.
Land and meet your driver at the airport.
Char Dham Yatra from Bengaluru: FAQ
What is the cheapest way to do the Char Dham Yatra from Bengaluru?
Train to Delhi and the budget road package from Delhi at about ₹24,500 per person is the lowest-cost route, but it adds three to four days of train travel. Flying to Dehradun and joining the 9N/10D tour from ₹21,500 often costs little more overall once you count the saved days.
Is there a direct flight from Bengaluru to Dehradun?
Direct flights operate on some days and seasons; at other times you connect via Delhi or another hub. Check current schedules before booking, and tell us your arrival time.
How many days of leave do I need?
About 10 days if you fly to Dehradun both ways, or 12 if you fly via Delhi. Train travel adds roughly four more days.
Can my parents do the yatra?
Yes. Two of the four shrines, Gangotri and Badrinath, need no walking at all. For Yamunotri and Kedarnath they can use a pony, palki or the IRCTC helicopter shuttle. Consult a doctor first.
