Char Dham Yatra Package from Madurai 2027

Two Char Dhams: Rameswaram and the Himalaya

Adi Shankaracharya's original Char Dham are Badrinath in the north, Puri in the east, Dwarka in the west and Rameswaram in the south. Pilgrims from Madurai live a short drive from Rameswaram, so the northern dham, Badrinath, is often the one they most want to complete. The Uttarakhand circuit, sometimes called the Chota Char Dham, adds Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath to Badrinath, and that is the yatra described here.

Madurai is about 2,600 km from Delhi. Trains take around two days, so most families fly to Delhi, directly or via Chennai or Bengaluru depending on the season's schedule. Our Char Dham package from Delhi then takes over, with a driver waiting at the airport.

Char Dham Yatra price from Madurai, 2027

Book your Madurai–Delhi flights yourself and we handle everything on the ground. The land package prices are per person, four travellers sharing a car, twin or triple rooms.

2027 estimates. Final prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size. Flights, ponies, palkis, helicopter tickets and the Gaurikund jeep are not included.

Larger temple groups from Madurai often travel 10–12 together in a Tempo Traveller, which lowers the per-person rate. For comfort, the luxury package uses the best available hotels and includes all meals. Short on time? The Do Dham from Delhi covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in a week.

Itinerary from Delhi: 11 nights / 12 days

1. Day
   1

   Fly to Delhi, drive to Haridwar

   230 km6–7 hours by roadNight: Haridwar

   Take an early flight from Madurai and meet your driver at Delhi airport. The drive to Haridwar crosses the flat Gangetic plain. Check in and rest after a long travel day.

2. Day
   2

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Morning drive through Dehradun to Mussoorie and into the Yamuna valley. The temperature drops steadily as you climb. Barkot is a small, quiet town for the next two nights.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   From Janki Chatti, walk or ride a pony up the 6 km trail. At the temple, pilgrims cook rice in the hot Surya Kund and offer it as prasad. Return to Barkot in the evening.

4. Day
   4

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A short drive to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi. The afternoon is free to rest. In the evening, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple, a Shiva shrine much like its namesake in Varanasi.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri

   100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive to Gangotri through Harsil's apple orchards. Pray at the temple of Goddess Ganga and fill bottles of Gangajal; many Tamil families carry it home for use in rituals. Return to Uttarkashi.

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6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   A long drive via Tehri and Srinagar into the Mandakini valley. Snacks from home help on this stretch. Overnight at Guptkashi or Sitapur.

7. Day
   7

   Kedarnath

   16 km trek6–8 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   A shared jeep runs from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, where the trek starts. Walk, ride or be carried up 16 km; IRCTC shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for ticket holders. Evening aarti at the temple.

8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath darshan, descent

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Morning darshan of the Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve that also include Rameswaram. Visit Adi Shankaracharya's samadhi behind the temple. Walk down and drive to Guptkashi.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Cross via Ukhimath to the Alaknanda valley and drive north past Joshimath. Reach Badrinath in the afternoon. Bathe in Tapt Kund and attend evening darshan.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath and Mana

    160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Morning darshan of Badri Narayan, the northern dham that pairs with Rameswaram in the south. Visit Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag.

11. Day
    11

    Rudraprayag to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

    Stop at Devprayag sangam and Rishikesh. Evening at Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti. Overnight in Haridwar.

12. Day
    12

    Haridwar to Delhi, fly home

    230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Drive to Delhi airport for your flight to Madurai. Book an evening departure to allow for traffic. The yatra ends at the airport.

Inclusions and exclusions

Tips for Tamil Nadu pilgrims

Food

Hotels on the route serve North Indian vegetarian meals: roti, dal, rice and sabzi. Curd rice is usually possible on request, but sambar and idli are rare. Carry podi, pickle and ready-to-eat mixes from home.

Cold weather

Even in June, early mornings at Kedarnath and Badrinath are close to freezing; check the best time to visit before fixing dates. Pack thermals, a heavy jacket, monkey cap, gloves and woollen socks. See our things to carry list.

Language

Hindi is the language of the route, and few local people speak Tamil. A few Hindi words go a long way, and our helpline stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout the trip.

Registration and helicopter

Registration is free and mandatory; see our registration guide. Kedarnath shuttle helicopter tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read our IRCTC helicopter guide.

How to book from Madurai

1. Message +91-99111 77951 on WhatsApp or email sales@goglobaltrip.com with your month, group size and ages.
2. Choose Delhi or Dehradun as the start; we send a quote for each.
3. Book flights that land before noon on day 1.
4. Pay the advance to confirm hotels and the vehicle.
5. Register and travel; we brief your group before departure.

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