From the marble rocks of the Narmada to the source of the Ganga and Yamuna. Reach Delhi by overnight train or a short flight, and we take it from there to all four Himalayan shrines.
Jabalpur families who have bathed at Gwarighat and climbed to the temples above Bhedaghat often name the Char Dham as the pilgrimage they want to complete together. The four shrines lie roughly 1,000 km to the north by rail, so the trip has two parts: getting from Madhya Pradesh to the edge of the hills, and then the ten-odd days of mountain road and trek that make up the yatra itself.
We handle the second part. Our Char Dham Yatra package from Delhi is the most practical fit for Jabalpur, because Delhi is where your train or flight lands. A driver meets you there, and the same vehicle stays with you for all 12 days until you are back at the station or airport. If your train brings you straight to Haridwar instead, you can join our shorter Haridwar package and save two days.
DistanceAbout 1,000 km to Delhi by rail
Getting thereOvernight train or flight to Delhi
Tour length11 nights / 12 days from Delhi
Road circuitAbout 1,250 km from Haridwar
Highest shrineKedarnath, 3,583 m
Best monthsMay–June, mid-Sept–Oct
The 2026 season is closing in November 2026, so this page plans for the 2027 yatra. Opening dates for 2027 are announced through the winter; we confirm them with you before any booking is final.
How to travel from Jabalpur to Delhi or Haridwar
Jabalpur is well placed on the rail map. Several trains connect it to Delhi, most of them overnight, and the city airport has flights to Delhi. Pick whichever suits your budget and the elders in your group; we fix the pick-up time once you share your ticket.
Option
Approx. time
Arrives at
Good for
Overnight train
15–18 hours
Delhi stations
Families, budget travel, heavy luggage
Flight
About 2 hours
Delhi airport
Seniors, short leave
Train to Haridwar (with a change or direct where available)
Around a day
Haridwar Jn
Joining the 9N/10D package
Flight via Delhi to Dehradun
4–6 hours with connection
Jolly Grant, Dehradun
Joining from Dehradun
Book train tickets as soon as the reservation window opens, especially for May and June, when holiday traffic north is heavy. For more on rail planning, read our Char Dham by train guide; if you prefer to fly, see the Char Dham by air page.
Char Dham package price for Jabalpur travellers (2027)
Prices below are for the land package only, per person, for four travellers sharing one car and twin or triple rooms. Your train or air fare between Jabalpur and Delhi is booked by you and is not part of the package.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Land package from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Join at Haridwar or Dehradun
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Seat in a fixed-departure group
9N / 10D
₹18,500
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Estimated 2027 prices. The final quote depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size. Ponies, palkis, helicopter tickets and the Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep are paid separately.
Group size changes the per-head cost. Two travellers alone in a car pay more, while a party of ten or twelve in a Tempo Traveller pays less. For a solo traveller or a couple, the fixed departure tour is often the cheapest way in. Those who want better rooms can compare our deluxe packages.
Day-wise itinerary: Delhi to Delhi, 11 nights / 12 days
Day 1 begins once you step off the train or flight from Jabalpur. Times below are typical driving times in fair weather.
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Your driver collects you at the Delhi station or airport and heads north through Meerut and Roorkee. Check in at Haridwar by afternoon and rest after the long journey from Jabalpur. In the evening, walk to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti, the traditional start to the yatra.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
The road climbs past Dehradun to the hill town of Mussoorie, where you can stop for tea and a view over the Doon valley. It then drops to the Yamuna and follows the river to Barkot. Dinner and an early night ahead of the first trek.
Day 3
Yamunotri darshan
45 km drive + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and walk or ride a pony up the 6 km path to Yamunotri temple. Pilgrims cook rice in the hot water of Surya Kund and worship at Divya Shila before darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Return the same way to Barkot by evening.
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Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter drive through pine forest brings you to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi. The afternoon is free to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in town.
Day 5
Gangotri darshan
100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Drive up the Bhagirathi gorge, pausing at the Gangnani hot spring and the apple orchards of Harsil. At Gangotri, see Bhagirath Shila, take darshan of Goddess Ganga and fill a bottle of Gangajal to carry home. Drive back to Uttarkashi for the night.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
The longest driving day crosses from the Bhagirathi valley to the Mandakini by way of Tehri and Srinagar. You reach Guptkashi or Sitapur by evening. Pack a small bag for the Kedarnath night and leave the rest in the vehicle.
Day 7
Trek to Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek6–8 hours on the trailNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. The 16 km path to Kedarnath can be walked or done on pony, palki or pithoo; helicopter shuttles fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for those with IRCTC tickets. Join the evening aarti at the temple.
Day 8
Kedarnath darshan, return to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early morning darshan of the Jyotirlinga is the high point of the yatra for most pilgrims. Visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple before starting down. Your driver waits at Sonprayag for the drive back to Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross to the Alaknanda valley via Ukhimath, then follow the river through Chamoli and Joshimath. You reach Badrinath by late afternoon. A dip in the Tapt Kund and the evening aarti close the day.
Day 10
Badrinath darshan & Mana, drive to Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan completes the four dhams. Many families perform pind daan at Brahma Kapal. Visit Mana village for Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Stop at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi join to become the Ganga. Continue through Rishikesh, with time for Laxman Jhula if you wish. Overnight in Haridwar.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi, train or flight to Jabalpur
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive back to Delhi after breakfast. We time the drop at the station or airport to suit your return booking to Jabalpur.
Private car or Tempo Traveller with a hill driver, Delhi to Delhi
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Pick-up and drop at Delhi station or airport
Help with free yatra registration and WhatsApp support
Not included
Train or flight between Jabalpur and Delhi
Pony, palki, pithoo or helicopter tickets
Sonprayag–Gaurikund shared jeep
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe plans
Special puja or VIP darshan
Extra nights caused by landslides or road closures
Insurance and personal expenses
Night stop
Nights
Rooms to expect
Haridwar
2
City hotels near the ghats
Barkot
2
Simple hill hotels on the Yamuna
Uttarkashi
2
Mid-range hotels by the Bhagirathi
Guptkashi / Sitapur
2
Hotels and cottages facing the peaks
Kedarnath
1
Basic guest houses, tents or dorms
Badrinath
1
Hotels near the temple
Rudraprayag / Srinagar
1
Riverside hotels
Advice for pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh
The weather flips. Jabalpur can touch 45°C in May while Kedarnath mornings are near freezing. Pack thermals and a down jacket even if it feels absurd at home.
Register early. The yatra registration is free and mandatory; do it online or on the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app. See our registration guide.
Kedarnath helicopter. Shuttle tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Avoid any other website or agent offering them.
Avoid the monsoon. July and August bring landslides; the best time to visit is May–June or mid-September to October.
Pack light. One bag per person fits the car better; full list in things to carry.
Health check. Elders with heart, blood pressure or breathing issues should see a doctor before booking.
Booking your yatra from Jabalpur
Message us your dates. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with the number of travellers, ages and preferred month.
Book your train or flight. Once dates are fixed, reserve Jabalpur–Delhi tickets early.
Receive the quote. We send a day-wise plan with hotel options and the final land price.
Pay an advance. Hotels and vehicle are blocked; terms are explained in writing with your quote.
Register and travel. We help each pilgrim with registration and meet you in Delhi on day 1.
Questions before booking? Our helpline page lists every number and office timing.
Char Dham Yatra from Jabalpur: FAQ
How far is Jabalpur from the Char Dham?
Jabalpur is about 1,000 km from Delhi by rail, and Haridwar is another 230 km. The four shrines are then spread over a road circuit of about 1,250 km from Haridwar.
Does the package price include the train from Jabalpur?
No. The ₹24,500 starting price is the land package from Delhi to Delhi. You book the train or flight yourself, and we can suggest timings that fit the tour.
How many days should I take leave for?
Plan 14 days in total: 12 days for the tour from Delhi and roughly one day of travel each way between Jabalpur and Delhi.
Can we start from Haridwar instead of Delhi?
Yes. If you reach Haridwar directly, the 9N/10D package from Haridwar starts at about ₹21,500 per person for four people on budget hotels.
Is the Char Dham Yatra safe for my parents?
Yes, with planning. Gangotri and Badrinath are reachable by road. Yamunotri and Kedarnath involve treks, but ponies, palkis and Kedarnath helicopter shuttles are available. A medical check-up before travel is wise.
Can you book the Kedarnath helicopter for us?
Shuttle tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal after registration. We help you prepare and plan the itinerary around your ticket, and can arrange a private charter helicopter yatra separately.
Which month is best for a Jabalpur group?
Mid-September to October is ideal if school holidays allow: clear skies and smaller crowds. May and June suit families with children but are busier.