Char Dham Yatra Package from Kolhapur 2027

How a Kolhapur family plans the Char Dham

Devotees of Mahalakshmi and Jyotiba often save for years for a single grand northern pilgrimage, and the Char Dham Yatra is usually top of the list. Kolhapur lies about 1,700 km from Delhi, and the city's own air and rail links to the north are limited. That means the trip works best when you first decide how you will reach Delhi, then fit our tour around it.

Our recommendation for most Kolhapur groups is our Char Dham package from Delhi. You arrive by train or flight, our driver meets you, and the vehicle stays with you for twelve days. If you can reach Haridwar or Dehradun directly, the Haridwar package trims two days and some cost.

Three ways from Kolhapur to Delhi

Direct train from Kolhapur

A few direct trains link Kolhapur with Delhi, but they do not run daily and the journey takes well over a day. Book as soon as reservations open if your dates match. Our Char Dham by train guide explains how to pair train timings with the tour.

Via Pune

Pune is about 230 km from Kolhapur, roughly four to five hours by road or rail. From Pune there are many daily flights to Delhi and a choice of trains. This is the route most Kolhapur groups take.

Via Mumbai

Mumbai offers the widest choice of flights and trains north, including flights to Dehradun. It is a longer first leg from Kolhapur, so it suits those who can stay a night with relatives on the way. Compare flying options on our Char Dham by air page.

Char Dham Yatra price for Kolhapur pilgrims, 2027

Per person, group of four, twin or triple sharing. 2027 estimates: the final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Your travel to Delhi, ponies, palkis and helicopter fares are not included.

Groups from a mandal or temple trust often travel 10–12 strong; a Tempo Traveller then brings the budget rate from Haridwar down to about ₹19,500 per head. For larger groups, ask about our Char Dham bus tour. If you are only two, a seat on the fixed departure tour is the economical route.

Day-by-day plan from Delhi

1. Day
   1

   Delhi to Haridwar

   230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

   Your driver collects you at the Delhi railway station or airport. The road crosses the Ganga plains via Meerut and Roorkee. Evening at leisure in Haridwar, or attend the aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

2. Day
   2

   Into the hills: Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, where the Himalaya first shows itself. Descend to the Yamuna and reach Barkot by evening. Hot dinner and an early night.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri temple

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   The day begins at Janki Chatti, where you set off on foot or by pony for Yamunotri. At the shrine, offer prayers at Divya Shila and cook prasad in Surya Kund. Return to Barkot after darshan.

4. Day
   4

   To Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A short drive across to the Bhagirathi valley. Settle in at Uttarkashi and visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple. A quiet afternoon to recover from the trek.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri darshan

   100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive up the valley through Gangnani and Harsil. At Gangotri, take darshan of Goddess Ganga and sit for a while by the rushing river. Return to Uttarkashi by evening.

6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   A full day of driving via Tehri and Srinagar to the Mandakini valley. The road is good but winding, so travel-sickness tablets help. Overnight close to the Kedarnath trailhead.

7. Day
   7

   Kedarnath

   16 km trek6–8 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Take the shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and begin the climb. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available, and IRCTC shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for those with tickets. Attend the evening aarti at the temple.

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8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath to Guptkashi

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Darshan of the Jyotirlinga in the early morning. Walk down to Gaurikund, carefully on the steep stretches. Drive back to Guptkashi for a well-earned rest.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Cross the ridge at Ukhimath and join the Alaknanda at Chamoli. Drive past Joshimath to Badrinath. Evening darshan after a bath in Tapt Kund.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath, Mana and down

    160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Morning darshan of Lord Badri Narayan completes the four dhams. Visit Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar for the night.

11. Day
    11

    Back to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

    On the way down, stop at the Devprayag confluence and in Rishikesh. Spend the evening at the Haridwar ghats. Overnight in Haridwar.

12. Day
    12

    Haridwar to Delhi

    230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Drive to Delhi for your journey home to Kolhapur. We drop you at the station or airport with time to spare. The yatra ends here.

What is included

Tips for pilgrims from Kolhapur

• Pack woollens even for a May trip; mornings at Kedarnath and Badrinath are near freezing.
• North Indian vegetarian food is served everywhere; carry some familiar snacks for the long drives.
• Register every pilgrim for free on the Uttarakhand portal or app; see our registration guide.
• Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read our IRCTC helicopter guide.
• Avoid July–August monsoon travel; see the best time to visit.
• Consult a doctor if anyone in the group has heart or breathing problems.

Steps to book

1. Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your preferred month and group size.
2. Choose your route to Delhi: direct train, via Pune or via Mumbai.
3. Receive a quote with day plan and hotels.
4. Pay the advance to confirm.
5. Register online with our help and start the yatra.

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