Char Dham from Delhi
- Pick-up at Delhi airport
- All four dhams by road
- Breakfast and dinner
Coimbatore is about 2,500 km from the Himalaya, but the flight to Delhi takes around three hours. We handle everything from the Delhi arrival gate onwards.
For many families in Coimbatore and the Kongu region, a journey to Kedarnath and Badrinath is something parents and grandparents have spoken about for years. There is a strong southern link to these shrines: the chief priest of Badrinath, the Rawal, traditionally comes from a Namboodiri family of Kerala, a tradition linked to Adi Shankaracharya, who travelled from the south to revive these temples.
Coimbatore is roughly 2,500 km from Delhi, so the yatra is planned in two parts. First, a flight to Delhi of about three hours, or to Dehradun with one change. Then the road journey through the mountains, which we arrange completely. The standard plan is the 11-night Char Dham package from Delhi; if you land at Dehradun, the Dehradun package saves two days.
Coimbatore International Airport has non-stop and one-stop flights to Delhi. Choose a morning flight that lands before about 1 pm on Day 1, so the drive to Haridwar finishes by evening. For elders, an alternative is to fly in a day earlier and spend a night in Delhi to rest; we can add the hotel night to your quote.
Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport is closer to the mountains, but flights from Coimbatore usually connect through Delhi, Bengaluru or another hub. If the connection times work, landing in Dehradun cuts the road journey by two days. Trains from Coimbatore to Delhi take a day and a half or more, so most families keep the train for the return only if they have extra leave. The Char Dham by air page compares both airports.
| Plan | How you travel | Yatra length | Land price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi start | Fly Coimbatore → Delhi | 11N / 12D | ₹24,500 |
| Dehradun start | Fly with one change to Dehradun | 9N / 10D | ₹21,500 |
| Train both ways | Coimbatore ↔ Delhi by rail | 11N / 12D + 3–4 travel days | ₹24,500 |
Prices are per person, for four people sharing one vehicle and twin or triple rooms. Flights are not included, which lets you use airline offers or loyalty points. Couples pay more per head because the car cost is shared by two.
| Package | Duration | Budget | Deluxe | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char Dham from Delhi | 11N / 12D | ₹24,500 | ₹35,500 | ₹53,500 |
| Char Dham from Dehradun | 9N / 10D | ₹21,500 | ₹32,500 | ₹49,500 |
| Do Dham from Delhi | 6N / 7D | ₹15,500 | ₹22,000 | ₹33,000 |
| Char Dham helicopter from Delhi (charter) | 5N / 6D + transfers | ₹2,20,000 | — | — |
2027 estimates. Final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Pony, palki and Kedarnath helicopter shuttle are extra.
After you collect your bags, the driver meets you outside the arrivals hall. The road north through Meerut can be slow, so lunch is on the way. You reach Haridwar by evening; the hotel is close to the ghats.
A full day in the hills, through Dehradun and the hill station of Mussoorie. From here the road falls to the Yamuna river, and the temperature drops noticeably by evening. Barkot is quiet and simple, a good place to rest before the first trek.
The walk from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri is short but steep, rising to 3,293 m. Ponies and palkis are available; many southern pilgrims take a pony up and walk down. Offer prayers at the Divya Shila before entering the temple.
An easy morning drive over a forested pass brings you to the Bhagirathi. Uttarkashi has a bustling market and the old Kashi Vishwanath temple. Use the free afternoon to rest and wash clothes.
The valley narrows as you pass Gangnani and opens again at Harsil. At Gangotri, the temple of Goddess Ganga stands above the roaring river. Collect Ganga jal here to carry home to Coimbatore.
Today crosses from one valley system to another, passing the Tehri reservoir. It is a long day, so carry snacks and stay hydrated. Guptkashi faces the Chaukhamba massif, often glowing at sunset.
Start early from Sonprayag, take the shared jeep to Gaurikund and climb the 16 km trail. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available at administration-fixed rates. Those with IRCTC shuttle tickets fly up and save the day's walking.
Morning darshan of Lord Kedareshwar is the high point of the trip for most pilgrims. Visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, a fitting stop for those from the south. Walk down and drive back to Guptkashi.
The route links the Mandakini and Alaknanda valleys via Ukhimath. After Joshimath, the road climbs to Badrinath. Attend the evening aarti in the cold mountain air.
Take darshan of Badri Narayan after a dip at the Tapt Kund. Visit Brahma Kapal and the village of Mana with its caves and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Descend along the Alaknanda to Devprayag, then Rishikesh and Haridwar. The afternoon is free for the Ganga aarti or shopping. Pack for the flight home.
Leave after breakfast for Delhi airport. Book a flight to Coimbatore departing after 6 pm to allow for traffic. You will be home the same night.
| Stop | Nights |
|---|---|
| Haridwar | 2 |
| Barkot | 2 |
| Uttarkashi | 2 |
| Guptkashi / Sitapur | 2 |
| Kedarnath | 1 |
| Badrinath | 1 |
| Rudraprayag / Srinagar | 1 |
Hill hotels serve roti, rice, dal and sabzi. Idli and dosa are rare outside a few towns, so carry podi, pickles and ready-to-eat snacks. Breakfast and dinner are included in every plan.
Coimbatore's mild climate does not prepare you for 3,500 m. Pack thermals, a heavy jacket, a raincoat and comfortable walking shoes. Our things to carry list is a handy checklist.
Drivers speak Hindi and some English. Our helpline staff can coordinate if you need help explaining a request to a hotel. Keep important information written in English for hotel staff.
Book for May–June or mid-September to October, outside the monsoon; see the best time to visit. Register every traveller via the official registration. Kedarnath shuttle seats are only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read the online helicopter booking guide.
Fly from Coimbatore to Delhi (about 3 hours non-stop) or to Dehradun with one change. Our driver picks you up and the road yatra begins.
The land package starts at about ₹24,500 per person from Delhi or ₹21,500 from Dehradun, for four people on budget hotels. Add your return flight. These are 2027 estimates.
Twelve days from Delhi, ten from Dehradun. Add a rest night in Delhi if travelling with elders.
Rarely. The route serves North Indian vegetarian food. Carry snacks and podi; rice is available at most hotels.
A private Char Dham helicopter package from Delhi covers all four dhams in 5 nights and 6 days, from about ₹2,20,000 per person.
No. Shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra after registration. We guide you and plan the itinerary around your booking.
Yes. The Do Dham package from Delhi takes 6 nights and 7 days and starts at about ₹15,500 per person.
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