Char Dham Yatra Package from Kota 2027

Kota to the Char Dham: a train-friendly yatra

From Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar, the Char Dham Yatra is mostly a matter of choosing the right train. Kota Junction sits on the busy Delhi–Mumbai line, about 460 km from Delhi by rail, so trains to the capital are frequent and many run overnight. A direct service towards Haridwar and Dehradun has also run from Kota; when its timing suits, you can skip Delhi entirely.

That gives you two options. Arrive in Haridwar and join our 9N/10D Char Dham package from Haridwar, the shortest and cheapest way to cover all four dhams by road. Or arrive in Delhi and take the 11N/12D Delhi package, with an extra night in Haridwar at each end.

As the shrines close for winter in November 2026, the 2026 season is ending. Prices and plans here are for the 2027 yatra; always check current train timetables before booking.

Package prices for Kota travellers (2027)

Per person for four travellers sharing a vehicle, twin or triple rooms. Estimated 2027 prices; the final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Train fares, ponies, palkis and helicopter tickets are extra.

Price by group size (Haridwar, budget hotels)

Couples can save with a seat on our fixed departure tour at about ₹18,500. Joint families of ten or more should look at the Tempo Traveller option.

Itinerary from Haridwar: 9 nights / 10 days

Plan to arrive in Haridwar the evening before day 1, or early on day 1 itself. If you start from Delhi, add a Delhi–Haridwar day at the beginning and a Haridwar–Delhi day at the end.

1. Day
   1

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Your driver picks you up at Haridwar station or your hotel after breakfast. The route goes through Dehradun and over the hills at Mussoorie to the Yamuna valley. Arrive at Barkot by evening and rest.

2. Day
   2

   Yamunotri darshan

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   An early drive takes you to Janki Chatti. The 6 km trail to Yamunotri is steep in places; ponies, palkis and pithoos are on hand. After darshan and the Surya Kund ritual, return to Barkot.

3. Day
   3

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Cross the ridge into the Bhagirathi valley. Uttarkashi has a lively market and the old Kashi Vishwanath temple. Use the free afternoon to rest your legs.

4. Day
   4

   Gangotri and return

   100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   The road climbs through Bhatwari, Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. Pray at the temple and at Bhagirath Shila, and fill your Gangajal cans. Back to Uttarkashi by evening.

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5. Day
   5

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   A long drive via Tehri and Srinagar into the Mandakini valley. The views of Chaukhamba near Guptkashi make up for the hours in the car. Pack a small bag for Kedarnath.

6. Day
   6

   Kedarnath ascent

   16 km trek6–8 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Walk the 16 km path or hire a pony or palki; with IRCTC tickets, fly by shuttle from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Attend the evening aarti.

7. Day
   7

   Darshan and back to Guptkashi

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Early darshan of Lord Kedarnath. Visit the Bhairavnath temple above the town if time allows. Descend and drive to Guptkashi.

8. Day
   8

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Cross via Ukhimath to the Alaknanda valley and continue north past Joshimath. Badrinath sits beneath the Neelkanth peak. Evening aarti after a bath in Tapt Kund.

9. Day
   9

   Badrinath darshan, Mana, to Rudraprayag

   160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

   Morning darshan of Badri Narayan. Visit Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul over the Saraswati. Drive down the valley to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.

10. Day
    10

    Rudraprayag to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Stop at Devprayag on the way to Haridwar. You reach Haridwar by afternoon in time for an evening train towards Delhi or Kota. Delhi package guests stay one more night and drive to Delhi on day 12.

A sample door-to-door timeline from Kota

Here is how a typical Kota family's fortnight looks when they travel by train via Haridwar. Exact days depend on the trains available for your dates.

If your group is worried about long drives, ask us to add a rest day at Uttarkashi or Guptkashi. It costs one extra night of hotel and vehicle but makes the Kedarnath trek much easier for older travellers. Pilgrims who want Hemkund Sahib as well can look at our Char Dham with Hemkund Sahib tour.

What you get, and what you pay separately

Tips for Hadoti pilgrims

Book trains early

Summer trains north from Kota fill weeks ahead, especially during school holidays. Book as soon as your yatra dates are fixed. Our Char Dham by train guide has more planning advice.

Elders and the treks

Gangotri and Badrinath need no trekking. For Yamunotri and Kedarnath, ponies and palkis are available at rates fixed by the local administration, which change each season. Kedarnath shuttle helicopter seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; see our Kedarnath helicopter booking guide.

Registration and packing

Register every traveller for free before the trip using our registration guide, and pack woollens using our things to carry list.

Booking from Kota

1. Tell us your plan on +91-99111 77951: month, group size and whether you will reach Haridwar or Delhi.
2. Get a quote with day plan, hotels and price.
3. Book your trains to match the start and end days.
4. Confirm with an advance payment.
5. Register and travel; the driver meets you at the station.

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