Char Dham Yatra Package from Ludhiana 2027

Char Dham by road from Ludhiana

Ask a Ludhiana family how they want to do the Char Dham, and most will say: by car, from home. It makes sense. Haridwar is roughly 300 km away along the Ambala–Yamunanagar–Saharanpur road, a six-to-seven-hour drive, so there is no need for trains, airports or station transfers. The city is well inside the range where we start the tour at your door.

The package runs for 11 nights and 12 days. Day 1 is the drive to Haridwar, days 2 to 11 follow the classic circuit of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, and day 12 brings you home. If you would rather reach Haridwar yourselves, our standard Char Dham package from Haridwar is two days shorter.

The 2026 Char Dham season ends with the temple closings in November 2026. Everything here is for the 2027 season.

Ludhiana Char Dham package prices (2027)

Package prices include hotels, two meals a day and the vehicle for the whole trip, including the Punjab legs. They are per person, for four people on twin or triple sharing.

Estimated 2027 prices. The final quote depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size. Ponies, palkis, helicopter tickets and the Gaurikund jeep are paid locally.

Vehicle-only option

Some Ludhiana families prefer to book their own hotels and take only the car and driver. Our vehicle rates for the 10-day hill circuit from Haridwar are below; the Ludhiana–Haridwar legs and two extra days are added to the quote.

Rates are per vehicle and include fuel, driver, tolls, parking and permits. More on the Innova Crysta booking and Tempo Traveller pages, or read about Char Dham by car.

12-day itinerary from Ludhiana

1. Day
   1

   Ludhiana to Haridwar

   300 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

   The driver arrives at your home in the morning. The route runs through Rajpura and Ambala, then Yamunanagar, Saharanpur and Roorkee. Check in at Haridwar and attend the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

2. Day
   2

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Drive to Dehradun and climb to Mussoorie for a tea stop with a view. The road then descends to the Yamuna and follows it to Barkot. Rest well; tomorrow is trek day.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri darshan

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chatti and climb to Yamunotri on foot or by pony. After darshan and a dip in the hot kund, walk back down. Return to Barkot for dinner.

4. Day
   4

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   An easy morning on the road to Uttarkashi. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in the afternoon. The light day helps sore legs recover.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri

   100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive to Gangotri past the Harsil valley. Take darshan, visit Bhagirath Shila and collect Gangajal. Return to Uttarkashi by evening.

6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   The longest drive of the trip, via Tehri and Srinagar to the Mandakini valley. We leave early and stop for lunch at a dhaba on the way. Pack a small bag for Kedarnath tonight.

7. Day
   7

   Trek to Kedarnath

   16 km trek6–8 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Climb the 16 km path on foot, by pony or by palki; shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for IRCTC ticket holders. Stay near the temple.

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8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath darshan, back to Guptkashi

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Morning darshan of Lord Kedarnath and a visit to the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Descend to Gaurikund and Sonprayag. The driver takes you back to Guptkashi.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Drive via Ukhimath and Chamoli, then along the Alaknanda past Joshimath. Arrive at Badrinath in the afternoon. Tapt Kund bath and evening aarti.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath and Mana

    160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Morning darshan of Badri Narayan. Visit Mana village and Bhim Pul, or turn off at Govindghat if you have added Hemkund Sahib. Drive down to Rudraprayag.

11. Day
    11

    Rudraprayag to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

    Stop at Devprayag's sangam and in Rishikesh for Ram Jhula. Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Free evening for shopping.

12. Day
    12

    Haridwar to Ludhiana

    300 km6–7 hoursNight: Home

    Drive back via Roorkee, Saharanpur and Ambala. You are home in Ludhiana by evening. Your driver unloads the bags at your door.

Picking the right trip for your family

Not every Ludhiana group needs the full twelve days. Here is how families usually decide:

• All four dhams, comfortable pace: the 11N/12D road package on this page. Ask for a rest day at Guptkashi if elders are travelling.
• Kedarnath and Badrinath only: a Do Dham Yatra, which saves about four days.
• Three shrines: the Teen Dham Yatra drops Yamunotri and its trek.
• Better hotels throughout: upgrade to our deluxe packages for better-rated rooms and views.
• Limited mobility: a Char Dham helicopter yatra from Dehradun takes six days, and we can drive you from Ludhiana to the helipad.

Inclusions and night stops

Road-trip tips for Ludhiana families

• Let the hill driver drive. Mountain roads need local experience; we do not recommend self-driving your own car for the full circuit.
• Luggage. One medium bag per person keeps the car comfortable; a roof carrier helps in a Tempo Traveller.
• Registration. Free and mandatory; follow our registration guide.
• Kedarnath helicopter. Seats are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal; read our online booking guide.
• Season. May–June or mid-September to October. Avoid July–August.
• Add-ons. Hemkund Sahib fits naturally after Badrinath.

Booking your Ludhiana yatra

1. Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with dates, group size and vehicle choice.
2. Get your quote, with day plan, hotels and the vehicle named.
3. Confirm with an advance.
4. Register each traveller with our help.
5. Depart from home; the driver confirms the pick-up time a day before.

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