Char Dham Yatra Package from Meerut 2027

The shortest run-in of any Char Dham trip

Most of our guests spend a full day just reaching Haridwar. From Meerut, it is a morning drive of about 145 km up the highway through Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee. That short approach lets us shape a tighter plan for Meerut families: 10 nights and 11 days door to door, one day shorter than our Char Dham package from Delhi.

On day 1 you have the afternoon free in Haridwar for Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi or simply the ghats. On the last day the vehicle drives straight from Rudraprayag to Meerut, skipping a second Haridwar night. Families from Modinagar, Hapur, Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar are picked up the same way.

Char Dham package price from Meerut (2027)

Per person, group of four, twin or triple sharing. 2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Ponies, palkis, helicopter tickets and the Gaurikund jeep are extra.

Big joint families from Meerut often take a 12- or 17-seat Tempo Traveller, which reduces the per-person cost noticeably; see the Tempo Traveller page. For six people, an Innova Crysta is the popular choice. If you plan to book hotels yourselves, our Char Dham by car page explains vehicle-only hire.

Meerut to Meerut in 11 days

1. Day
   1

   Meerut to Haridwar

   145 km3–4 hoursNight: Haridwar

   A relaxed morning start from your home. Drive up the highway via Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee and check in by lunch. In the afternoon, ride the ropeway to Mansa Devi, then join the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

2. Day
   2

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Head into the hills through Dehradun and Mussoorie. After Kempty Falls the road drops to the Yamuna valley. Overnight at Barkot.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chatti and start the 6 km climb. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available at rates fixed by the local administration. After darshan, return to Barkot.

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4. Day
   4

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A short, scenic drive to Uttarkashi. Rest in the afternoon. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple at dusk.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri

   100 km each way8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive to Gangotri through the Bhagirathi gorge and Harsil. Take darshan, visit Bhagirath Shila and collect Gangajal. Return to Uttarkashi.

6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   Cross to the Mandakini valley via Tehri and Srinagar. It is a long day, so we leave right after breakfast. Pack a small bag for Kedarnath.

7. Day
   7

   Trek to Kedarnath

   16 km trek6–8 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Take the shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and climb to Kedarnath. If you hold IRCTC shuttle tickets, fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead. Attend the evening aarti.

8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath darshan, back to Guptkashi

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Early darshan of the Jyotirlinga and a visit to Bhairavnath temple. Walk down to Gaurikund. Drive back to Guptkashi to rest.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Drive via Ukhimath and Chamoli to the Alaknanda valley, then north past Joshimath. Reach Badrinath by afternoon. Evening darshan after Tapt Kund.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath, Mana, Rudraprayag

    160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Morning darshan completes the four dhams. Visit Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag.

11. Day
    11

    Rudraprayag to Meerut

    About 310 km8–9 hoursNight: Home

    An early start for the long drive home. Stop at Devprayag sangam and for lunch near Rishikesh or Haridwar. You reach Meerut by evening.

Prefer a gentler finish? We can add a night in Haridwar on day 11 and reach Meerut on day 12; the quote changes slightly.

Making the most of your first afternoon in Haridwar

Because Meerut guests reach Haridwar by lunchtime, day 1 becomes a small pilgrimage of its own. Most families pick two or three of these:

• Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi. Hilltop temples reached by ropeway or on foot; ropeway tickets are paid on the spot.
• Har Ki Pauri. Take a holy dip in the afternoon and return for the evening aarti, when hundreds of lamps float down the Ganga.
• Daksha Mahadev temple at Kankhal. A quiet, old Shiva temple a short drive from the main ghats.
• Shopping for the yatra. Pick up a walking stick, rain poncho and woollen socks in the Haridwar bazaar if you forgot anything.

Elders who would rather rest can skip the temples and simply sit by the river. The real climbing starts on day 3 at Yamunotri, so there is no need to tire anyone on the first day. If you have more time, our Kedarnath Tungnath and Hemkund Sahib extensions also start from Haridwar.

Inclusions, exclusions and hotels

Tips for Meerut travellers

• Avoid Kanwar season. In the Shravan month (usually July), the Meerut–Haridwar highway sees heavy Kanwar traffic and diversions; this is also monsoon time in the hills.
• Best months. May–June and mid-September to October. See the best time to visit.
• Registration. Every pilgrim needs the free Uttarakhand registration; follow our registration guide.
• Kedarnath helicopter. Shuttle seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra. See our helicopter booking guide.
• Packing. Woollens, rain jacket, walking shoes and medicines. Full packing list.

Booking from Meerut

1. Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dates, group size and pick-up address.
2. Review the quote with day plan, hotels and vehicle.
3. Confirm with an advance.
4. Register every traveller with our help.
5. Be ready on day 1; the driver calls the evening before.

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