From the Gulf of Khambhat coast to the glaciers that feed the Ganga. For Bhavnagar families the journey usually runs through Ahmedabad to Delhi, where our road yatra begins.
Bhavnagar families know the sea-washed shrine of Nishkalank Mahadev at Koliyak, where the temple appears only at low tide. The Char Dham could hardly be more different: four mountain shrines between 3,100 and 3,583 m, reached by hairpin roads and, at Yamunotri and Kedarnath, by foot. What links them is devotion, and many Saurashtra families save for years to make this yatra together.
Bhavnagar is roughly 1,150 km from Delhi, and the most practical connection is usually through Ahmedabad, about 170 km and three to four hours away by road. From Ahmedabad there are many overnight trains and frequent direct flights to Delhi. Bhavnagar's own airport and railway terminus have fewer long-distance options, so check them first and fall back on Ahmedabad. In Delhi our car takes over for Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Bhavnagar to DelhiAbout 1,150 km
Bhavnagar to AhmedabadAbout 170 km by road
Ahmedabad–Delhi trainOvernight, 13–16 hours
Ahmedabad–Delhi flightAbout 1.5 hours
Yatra11 nights / 12 days
Door to doorAbout 14 days
Getting from Bhavnagar to Delhi
Check direct options first. Look for trains from Bhavnagar Terminus towards Delhi and flights from Bhavnagar airport on your dates; when one fits, it is the simplest.
Otherwise go via Ahmedabad. Drive or take a bus to Ahmedabad (3–4 hours), then an overnight train or a short flight to Delhi.
Arrive the evening before day 1. A night's rest in Delhi makes the 230 km drive to Haridwar far easier.
Plan the return the same way. Book an evening train or flight from Delhi on day 12, then the connection to Bhavnagar.
Per person on twin or triple sharing, four people sharing one vehicle. 2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Train or air fare from Bhavnagar is extra.
Saurashtra groups often travel as large families or with their samaj. Ten to twelve people in one Tempo Traveller pay around ₹19,500 each from Haridwar on budget hotels. A pair travelling alone pays more, about ₹27,500 each; a fixed-departure seat at ₹18,500 can be better value.
The 12-day itinerary from Delhi
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Your driver picks you up from the Delhi station, airport or hotel. Drive north across the plains to Haridwar. In the evening, watch the lamps float down the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Climb through Dehradun and Mussoorie, then drop into the Yamuna valley. The air turns crisp and the views open up. Overnight in Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
From Janki Chatti, go 6 km up to Yamunotri on foot, pony or palki. Offer prayers at Divya Shila and take rice cooked in Surya Kund as prasad. Return to Barkot.
Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter drive to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi. Rest in the afternoon. Visit the Vishwanath temple in the evening.
Day 5
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Follow the river past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. The temple of Ganga stands beside the road, and Bhagirath Shila is close by. Return to Uttarkashi in the evening.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Cross Tehri and descend to Srinagar and Rudraprayag, then climb the Mandakini valley. Guptkashi is the Kedarnath base. Pack a small bag for the shrine.
Day 7
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then the 16 km climb. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available; IRCTC shuttle ticket holders fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Attend aarti at the temple.
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Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan of the Jyotirlinga and a visit to Bhairavnath. Descend to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi. A well-earned rest.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Over the ridge via Ukhimath into the Alaknanda valley, then up through Joshimath. Arrive at Badrinath by afternoon. Tapt Kund and evening aarti.
Day 10
Badrinath to Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan, then Mana village and Bhim Pul. Drive down the valley after lunch. Overnight at Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
See the Devprayag sangam and stop in Rishikesh. Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Evening free for shopping.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive back to Delhi for your train or flight towards Ahmedabad or Bhavnagar. The driver drops you at the station or airport. Book evening departures to be safe.
Package inclusions
Included
Hotels for 11 nights, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle and hill driver, Delhi to Delhi
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Delhi pick-up and drop
Registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Travel between Bhavnagar and Delhi
Pony, palki, pithoo, helicopter tickets
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Tips for Saurashtra families
Food. Vegetarian North Indian meals are the norm. Jain or no-onion-garlic food can be requested but is not guaranteed everywhere; carry khakhra, thepla and dry snacks.
Coast to cold. Bhavnagar rarely gets cold; the Himalaya does. Pack woollens and a rain jacket. See things to carry.
Travel to Delhi, usually via Ahmedabad by overnight train or a short flight. Our car picks you up in Delhi and drives you to Haridwar and the four dhams.
What is the Char Dham Yatra price from Bhavnagar?
The Delhi-to-Delhi land package starts at about ₹24,500 per person in budget hotels for four people, ₹35,500 in deluxe and ₹53,500 in luxury. Travel from Bhavnagar is extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Is there a direct train from Bhavnagar to Delhi?
Check IRCTC for current services from Bhavnagar Terminus. Most pilgrims find more choice from Ahmedabad.
How long will the whole trip take?
About 14 days: one day to reach Delhi, the 12-day yatra and one day back.
Will Jain food be available?
It can be requested at most hotels, but not every kitchen manages it. Carrying dry snacks from home is a good idea.
Do you book 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 seats; avoid websites offering guaranteed tickets.
