Char Dham Yatra Package from Bhiwandi 2027

A practical plan for Bhiwandi travellers

Bhiwandi's busy weeks rarely leave room for long holidays, so the yatra plan has to be tight. The good news is that Bhiwandi is close to two big transport hubs: Mumbai's airport and the Kalyan–Thane rail belt. From either one, you can reach the starting point of the Char Dham road circuit in a single day.

We suggest flying to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport. It is about 35 km from Haridwar and Rishikesh, so the yatra begins directly in the hills and lasts 9 nights and 10 days. This is the same plan as our Char Dham tour from Dehradun. Families who prefer Delhi flights, or the train, can join our 11-night package from Delhi instead.

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Reaching Dehradun or Delhi from Bhiwandi

Mumbai airport is roughly an hour or more from Bhiwandi depending on traffic, so leave early. Flight schedules to Dehradun vary by season; if a non-stop flight is not available on your date, a one-stop flight via Delhi still works well. Train lovers can board at Kalyan for Delhi, or check the few longer-distance trains that run towards Haridwar. Our Char Dham by air and by train guides compare both.

Char Dham package price for Bhiwandi travellers

Each rate is per person for four people sharing one vehicle and twin or triple rooms. Flights from Mumbai are booked by you and are not included. Bhiwandi groups often travel as extended families or with colleagues; a Tempo Traveller for ten to twelve people is the most economical choice.

2027 estimates. Final price depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Ponies, palkis and Kedarnath shuttle tickets are extra.

Itinerary from Dehradun airport, 9 nights / 10 days

1. Day
   1

   Fly in, Dehradun to Barkot

   140 km5–6 hoursNight: Barkot

   Your driver waits at Jolly Grant airport arrivals. The road climbs through Dehradun town to Mussoorie, where the first views of the snow ranges appear on a clear day. Descend to the Yamuna valley and check in at Barkot.

2. Day
   2

   Yamunotri temple

   45 km drive + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chatti, the start of the walk. The 6 km path is steep but short; ponies and palkis wait at the base. After darshan of Goddess Yamuna and a dip of the hands in Surya Kund, return to Barkot.

3. Day
   3

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A gentle day's drive takes you to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi. Rest in the afternoon or visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in town. Dinner is early as tomorrow starts at dawn.

4. Day
   4

   Day trip to Gangotri

   100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi

   Stop at the Gangnani hot spring on the way up, then pass through Harsil's deodar forests. At Gangotri, worship Goddess Ganga and see the Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath is said to have prayed. Return to Uttarkashi.

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5. Day
   5

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   This long road day skirts the Tehri reservoir before entering the Mandakini valley. The driver plans lunch at a roadside dhaba. Prepare a small bag for the Kedarnath night; large luggage stays in the car.

6. Day
   6

   Kedarnath

   16 km trek6–8 hours upNight: Kedarnath

   Take the shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and begin the climb. Walkers, pony riders and palki passengers all share the path. If you hold IRCTC shuttle tickets, you fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead and have extra time at the temple.

7. Day
   7

   Darshan and descent

   16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Wake before dawn for darshan, then visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk down to Gaurikund and ride the jeep to Sonprayag, where the car waits. Rest in Guptkashi.

8. Day
   8

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   The road crosses into the Alaknanda valley via Ukhimath and Chopta's forests. After Joshimath, the last stretch climbs to Badrinath at 3,133 m. Attend the evening aarti at the temple.

9. Day
   9

   Badrinath and Mana, then Rudraprayag

   160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

   Bathe in Tapt Kund before morning darshan. Visit Mana, often called the last village before the Tibet border, for Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.

10. Day
    10

    Rudraprayag to Dehradun airport

    About 185 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Follow the river via Devprayag and Rishikesh to Jolly Grant airport. Book an evening flight to Mumbai so that any road delay does not cost you the flight. You are home in Bhiwandi the same night.

What you get in the package

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Stays are at Barkot (2 nights), Uttarkashi (2), Guptkashi or Sitapur (2), Kedarnath (1), Badrinath (1) and Rudraprayag or Srinagar (1). Kedarnath rooms are basic for every category; see Kedarnath hotel booking for what to expect.

Tips before you leave Bhiwandi

• Time it with the work calendar. Mid-September to October follows the monsoon and has clear mountain views; May–June is busier. See the best time to visit.
• Mumbai weather is no guide. Mumbai stays warm year-round; the shrines are cold at night in every month. Pack jackets and thermals using our list of things to carry.
• Register before flying. The free yatra registration is checked on the road. Our registration guide explains the steps.
• Kedarnath helicopter. Shuttle seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra. Book when the window opens and ignore websites that promise confirmed tickets.
• Read the do's and don'ts. Small habits like early starts and staying hydrated matter at altitude; see Char Dham do's and don'ts.

How booking works

1. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your preferred month, group size and whether you will fly to Dehradun or Delhi.
2. Review the quote: day-wise plan, hotel options, vehicle and total.
3. Book flights that land before 1 pm on Day 1 and leave after 6 pm on the last day.
4. Pay the advance; hotels and vehicle are then blocked for your dates.
5. Register each traveller and fly in. Support continues on WhatsApp during the trip.

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