Ghaziabad lies on the Haridwar side of the capital, so your first day is the shortest in NCR. Here is the full plan, and an honest look at what a family of four actually spends.
Whether you live in Indirapuram, Vaishali, Raj Nagar Extension or Crossings Republik, the road to the Himalaya leaves from almost your doorstep. The highway through Meerut and Muzaffarnagar runs straight to Haridwar, about 190 km away. That means no airport, no railway station and no early-morning cab across Delhi: the yatra car simply picks you up at home.
The package is the same 11-night, 12-day circuit as the Char Dham Yatra from Delhi and costs the same. Because Day 1 is shorter, you usually reach Haridwar by early afternoon, which leaves time for a relaxed evening at Har Ki Pauri before the mountain days begin.
Pick-upHome, anywhere in Ghaziabad
To HaridwarAbout 190 km, 5–6 hours
Duration11 nights / 12 days
ShrinesYamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
Circuit from HaridwarAbout 1,250 km
Price from₹24,500 per person
Package price from Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad is priced like Delhi. Rates are per person, for four people sharing one vehicle and twin or triple rooms.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham Yatra
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Teen Dham
8N / 9D
₹19,500
₹28,500
₹43,000
Do Dham
6N / 7D
₹15,500
₹22,000
₹33,000
Gangotri + Yamunotri
6N / 7D
₹14,500
₹21,000
₹31,500
2027 estimates. Final price depends on dates, hotel category and group size.
Unsure which hotel level suits you? Compare budget, deluxe and luxury plans. At Kedarnath, every level uses simple rooms because better options do not exist there.
What a family of four really spends
The package covers stay, breakfast, dinner and the vehicle. A few costs are paid on the spot and vary with your choices. The example below is a budget-hotel family of four in which two elders ride ponies at Yamunotri and Kedarnath and two adults walk.
Item
Approx. cost
Notes
Package, 4 × ₹24,500
₹98,000
Budget hotels, 11N/12D
Yamunotri pony, 2 people
₹4,000–6,000
₹1,000–1,500 one way each
Kedarnath pony, 2 people
₹12,000–16,000
₹3,000–4,000 one way each
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Small fare
Paid at the counter
Lunches, 12 days
Varies
Simple dhaba meals
Puja, offerings, prasad
Your choice
Optional
Pony and palki rates are fixed by the local administration and change each season; the figures above are approximate.
Swapping the Kedarnath pony for a helicopter? The Phata shuttle was ₹6,500 per person round trip in 2026, booked only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Read our Phata helicopter guide.
Day-by-day itinerary from Ghaziabad
Day 1
Ghaziabad to Haridwar
About 190 km5–6 hoursNight: Haridwar
Pick-up from home after breakfast. The highway via Meerut and Muzaffarnagar reaches Haridwar by early afternoon. Spend the evening at Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, then descend through Damta to the Yamuna. The road is narrow in places, so the driver keeps an easy pace. Overnight in Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri
45 km drive + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
Start early to Janki Chatti. The walk is short but steep; elders can ride ponies. Darshan of Goddess Yamuna, then back to Barkot.
Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Cross over to the Bhagirathi valley. Arrive in Uttarkashi by lunch. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in the evening.
Day 5
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. Darshan of Goddess Ganga and prayers at the Bhagirath Shila. Return to Uttarkashi by evening.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
The longest drive passes Tehri lake. You reach Guptkashi or Sitapur in the evening. Prepare a light bag for Kedarnath.
Day 7
Kedarnath
16 km trek6–8 hours upNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then the trek. Walkers, pony riders and palki passengers reach Kedarnath by afternoon. IRCTC helicopter ticket holders fly up from the helipads.
Image space images/kedarnath-trek.jpg 1200 × 675 px
Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan, then the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Descend to Gaurikund and drive back. Overnight in Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive via Ukhimath, Chamoli and Joshimath. Badrinath appears in a wide valley ringed by peaks. Evening aarti at the temple.
Day 10
Badrinath and Mana to Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Tapt Kund bath, darshan and an optional pind daan at Brahma Kapal. Visit Mana village. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Descend via Devprayag and Rishikesh. Afternoon free in Haridwar. A final aarti by the river.
Day 12
Haridwar to Ghaziabad
About 190 km5–6 hoursNight: Tour ends
Breakfast and a relaxed start. The car drops you at home in Ghaziabad by afternoon. The yatra ends where it began.
Not ready for twelve days? Shorter yatras from Ghaziabad
Plenty of Ghaziabad families split the four dhams across two trips, or start with the shrine that matters most to them. Because the drive to Haridwar is short, even a five-day plan leaves real time at the temple rather than on the road.
Pack properly. Woollens, rain gear and medicines; see things to carry.
Respect the mountains. Follow our do's and don'ts: early starts, no littering, and patience on narrow roads.
Booking from Ghaziabad
Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dates and group size.
Get a day-wise quote with hotel options.
Confirm with an advance; terms come with the quote.
Register each traveller online.
Be ready at home on Day 1; the driver calls before arriving.
Char Dham Yatra from Ghaziabad: FAQ
Is home pick-up included for Ghaziabad?
Yes. Ghaziabad is in our Delhi NCR pick-up area, and pick-up and drop at your address are included.
How much does the Char Dham Yatra cost from Ghaziabad?
From about ₹24,500 per person on budget hotels for four people, ₹35,500 deluxe and ₹53,500 luxury. Add pony, jeep and personal costs. 2027 estimates.
How long is the drive from Ghaziabad to Haridwar?
About 190 km, typically five to six hours via Meerut and Muzaffarnagar.
Can we take our own car?
Hill roads are demanding, and we recommend a local hill driver. See Char Dham Yatra by car for our vehicle-with-driver options.
Can we finish the four dhams over two years?
Yes. Many guests do Kedarnath and Badrinath one year and Gangotri and Yamunotri the next. The combined cost is a little higher than a single Char Dham trip because Day 1 and the return are repeated.
Is there a Tempo Traveller option for a big family?
Yes. A 12-seat Tempo works well for 10–12 people and reduces the per-person cost.
