Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar by Innova Crysta 2027
Step off the train at Haridwar and into a Crysta that stays with your family for ten days and four dhams. This is our most requested family plan: spacious, steady and fully organised.
A Haridwar start, a Crysta, and ten unhurried days
Haridwar is where most pilgrims from across India arrive, and it is the natural gate to the hills: within an hour of leaving, you are climbing. Starting here saves two days and a long highway run compared with a Delhi start, so all ten days go into the yatra itself.
Pairing that start with an Innova Crysta gives a family of five or six the right balance of comfort and cost. Six people sharing one Crysta pay about ₹22,000 each for the full package on budget hotels, only slightly more than a family of four in a smaller car pays. Elders get the middle-row captain seats, children take the back, and the luggage rides in the boot and on the roof.
Duration9 nights / 10 days
VehicleInnova Crysta, 7 seats
Ideal group5–6 travellers
Pick-upHaridwar station, hotel or ashram
CircuitAbout 1,250 km
MealsBreakfast and dinner
Haridwar Crysta prices for 2027
Option
Group
Price
Full package, budget hotels
6 travellers
₹22,000
Full package, budget hotels
4 travellers
about ₹5,000 pp over the ₹21,500 standard rate
Crysta only (no hotels), 10 days
Per vehicle
₹58,000
Do Dham by Crysta only, 6 days
Per vehicle
₹36,000
2027 estimates. Package prices are per person; vehicle-only fares are per vehicle and include fuel, driver, tolls, parking and permits. Deluxe and luxury hotels are quoted for your group. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The four-traveller figure reflects the gap between a Crysta and the smaller car used in our standard four-person price (₹58,000 against ₹38,000 per vehicle, shared four ways). Compare all categories on the Haridwar price guide, or see deluxe packages if you want better hotels to match the car.
Reaching Haridwar for your pick-up
By train: Haridwar Junction is served by overnight trains from Delhi and long-distance trains from many states. The driver meets you outside the station. See Char Dham by train.
By air: Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun, is about 35 km away. We can collect you there for a small extra transfer; see Char Dham by air.
By road: from Delhi it is about 230 km. Families from nearby cities can also be collected at home by the Crysta.
Arriving the day before? Spend the evening at Har Ki Pauri and start fresh. We can add a Haridwar hotel night to your package.
Ten days in the Crysta
Day 1
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Meet your driver at Haridwar station or your hotel and load up the Crysta. The road climbs through Dehradun to Mussoorie and then twists down to the Yamuna at Naugaon. Stop for lunch with valley views on the way. Check in at Barkot by evening.
Day 2
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive along the Yamuna to Janki Chatti, the last road point. The 6 km path to the temple is steep in places; ponies and palkis are available for those who need them. Pray at Divya Shila and take home rice cooked in the Surya Kund. Return to the same hotel in Barkot.
Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
An easy morning followed by a short drive over the ridge. Uttarkashi sits on the Bhagirathi with temples to Shiva and Shakti. Families often use the afternoon to rest and dry laundry.
Day 4
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Follow the Bhagirathi upstream past Gangnani's hot springs and the meadows of Harsil. The Crysta parks near the temple, so elders can take darshan without a walk. Collect Gangajal at the ghats, then head back to Uttarkashi.
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Day 5
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
The long road to the Kedarnath valley runs via Tehri dam and Srinagar. With the Crysta's reclining seats, this is a day for naps and bhajans. Arrive in Guptkashi or Sitapur in the evening and turn in early.
Day 6
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–8 hours walkingNight: Kedarnath
The Crysta takes you to Sonprayag, from where shared jeeps run to Gaurikund. Climb the 16 km trail on foot, pony or palki, or fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi if you hold IRCTC tickets. Stay overnight close to the temple for the evening aarti.
Day 7
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
Join the dawn queue for darshan, then visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Trek down to Gaurikund and ride back to Sonprayag where the driver waits. A quiet evening at the hotel.
Day 8
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross via Ukhimath and the oak forests of Chopta, then join the Alaknanda at Chamoli. The final climb passes Joshimath and Vishnuprayag. At Badrinath, bathe in the Tapt Kund before the evening aarti.
Day 9
Badrinath and Mana
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan, and pind daan at Brahma Kapal if your family wishes. Drive to Mana village to see Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Descend to Rudraprayag or Srinagar for the night.
Day 10
Return to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive down past Devprayag sangam and Rishikesh. The Crysta drops you at Haridwar station, your hotel or Har Ki Pauri. Your yatra ends in the afternoon.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Innova Crysta with hill driver, Haridwar to Haridwar
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
9 nights' hotels on twin or triple sharing (package)
Breakfast and dinner (package)
Help with free yatra registration
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Train or flight to Haridwar
Pony, palki, pithoo or helicopter
Sonprayag – Gaurikund jeep
Lunch, pujas and VIP darshan
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Family tips for this trip
Register everyone free on registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in; children need registration too. See the registration guide.
Kedarnath and Badrinath are cold at night even in June; pack layers using our packing list.
Shuttle helicopter seats for Kedarnath are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read the IRCTC helicopter guide.
Send dates, group size and arrival details (train or flight) to +91-99111 77951.
Receive the plan and price for the Crysta and your hotel category.
Pay the advance to reserve car, driver and rooms.
Share your train or flight details so the driver meets you on arrival.
Haridwar Innova Crysta Char Dham: FAQ
What does the Char Dham package from Haridwar by Innova Crysta cost?
About ₹22,000 per person for six travellers on budget hotels, 9 nights / 10 days. The Crysta alone costs about ₹58,000 for 10 days. Both are 2027 estimates.
Is it worth choosing a Crysta for four people?
If elders are travelling, usually yes. It adds roughly ₹5,000 per person over the standard four-person rate, in return for much more space on 8–9 hour days.
Will the driver meet us at Haridwar station?
Yes. Share your train details and he will be waiting outside the station.
