Char Dham Yatra Package from Nagpur 2027

Planning the Char Dham Yatra from Nagpur

Nagpur sits almost exactly in the middle of the country, and that works in your favour. The capital is roughly 1,050 km away by rail, close enough for a single overnight-plus train journey or a flight of under two hours. Because the Himalayan shrines are still another 230 km beyond Delhi, the sensible plan for families from Vidarbha is simple: reach Delhi, meet your driver, and let the road tour do the rest.

Our Char Dham Yatra package from Delhi is built around that hand-over. You travel from Nagpur at your own pace, and from the moment you step out at the Delhi railway station or airport, the hotels, vehicle, permits and day-by-day plan are taken care of. Over eleven nights you visit Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, and return to Delhi in time for your train or flight home.

Getting from Nagpur to Delhi or Haridwar

Nagpur Junction is one of the busiest rail crossings in India, and several daily trains run north towards Delhi through Bhopal and Jhansi. Most families book a sleeper or AC berth, board in the afternoon or evening and reach Delhi the next day. Book as soon as reservations open, because May and June trains fill up fast with summer holiday travellers.

If you prefer to skip the first and last day on the highway, fly to Delhi and take a connecting flight to Dehradun, or take an onward train to Haridwar. You then join our 9-night Haridwar tour and save two days. Our guide to Char Dham by train explains the onward options in more detail, and Char Dham by air covers the flight route.

Char Dham Yatra price for Nagpur travellers (2027)

The land package below starts and ends in Delhi. It is the same tour we run for Delhi residents, so you pay nothing extra for coming from Nagpur, only your own train or flight. Rates are per person on twin or triple sharing for four people in one vehicle.

Starting prices, 2027 estimates. The final quote depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size. Kedarnath helicopter, ponies and palkis are extra.

Day-wise plan: 11 nights / 12 days from Delhi

Day 1 begins when you reach Delhi from Nagpur. If your train arrives late at night, add a night in Delhi and start the next morning; tell us when you book.

1. Day
   1

   Delhi to Haridwar

   230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

   Your driver collects you at the station or airport and heads up the highway through Meerut and Roorkee. Check in at Haridwar by afternoon and freshen up after the long journey from Nagpur. In the evening walk to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti, a gentle first taste of the yatra.

2. Day
   2

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Climb through Dehradun to Mussoorie, where the plains drop away below you. Past Kempty the road follows the Yamuna valley to Barkot, the base for the first shrine. Have an early dinner and pack a small daypack for tomorrow's walk.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri darshan

   45 km drive + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chatti and start the 6 km climb on foot, by pony, palki or pithoo. At the temple, pilgrims cook rice in the hot water of Surya Kund and pray at the Divya Shila before darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Walk back down in the afternoon and return to Barkot.

4. Day
   4

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A shorter drive over the ridge into the Bhagirathi valley gives your legs a rest. Uttarkashi is a busy temple town on the river, and the Kashi Vishwanath temple here is worth a visit in the evening. Retire early, as tomorrow begins before sunrise.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri day trip

   100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi

   Follow the Bhagirathi upstream past the Gangnani hot spring and the apple orchards of Harsil. At Gangotri the road ends at the temple, so no trek is needed. Take darshan of Goddess Ganga, see Bhagirath Shila beside the river, then drive back to Uttarkashi for the night.

6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   This is the longest driving day, crossing from the Bhagirathi to the Mandakini valley via Tehri lake and Ghansali. Snacks, water and a neck pillow help. You reach Guptkashi or Sitapur by evening, and the driver confirms tomorrow's start time for Kedarnath.

7. Day
   7

   Trek to Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag + 16 km trek7–9 hours on footNight: Kedarnath

   From Sonprayag a shared jeep takes you to Gaurikund, where the trail begins. Walk at a steady pace or hire a pony or palki; guests holding IRCTC shuttle tickets fly up from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead. Reach Kedarnath by afternoon and attend the evening aarti before a cold night near the temple.

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8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath darshan, return to Guptkashi

   16 km down + driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur

   Join the early queue for darshan of the Jyotirlinga, then walk up to the Bhairavnath temple for a view over the valley. Visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the shrine. Descend to Gaurikund, jeep to Sonprayag and rest at your hotel.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Cross via Ukhimath and the forests near Chopta to the Alaknanda valley. The road climbs past Chamoli and Joshimath to Badrinath, where the temple glows in bright colours against the Neelkanth peak. Bathe in the Tapt Kund and join the evening aarti.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath darshan, Mana, Rudraprayag

    160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Take morning darshan of Lord Badri Narayan and, if you wish, perform rites for ancestors at Brahma Kapal. Visit Mana village with Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul. After lunch the descent begins towards Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal.

11. Day
    11

    Rudraprayag to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

    Stop at Devprayag to see the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi join to become the Ganga. Continue past Rishikesh, with time for Laxman Jhula if the traffic is kind. Spend a relaxed final night in Haridwar.

12. Day
    12

    Haridwar to Delhi, onward to Nagpur

    230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. The driver drops you at the station or airport for your train or flight to Nagpur. Keep at least a three-hour margin for traffic near Delhi when booking your return.

Inclusions, exclusions and night stops

Kedarnath has only simple guest houses, tents and dorms whatever category you choose; elsewhere the hotel grade follows your package. For more on rooms near the temple, see Kedarnath hotel booking.

Tips for pilgrims from Nagpur and Vidarbha

From 45 °C to near freezing

May in Nagpur can touch 45 °C, while dawn at Kedarnath is close to zero even in June. Many Vidarbha travellers underestimate this jump. Pack a proper jacket, thermal inner wear, woollen cap and gloves, and keep them in your hand luggage for the cold nights at Kedarnath and Badrinath. Our packing list covers the rest.

Before you leave Nagpur

• Register every traveller on the free official portal or the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app; see registration help.
• Carry Aadhaar or another photo ID for each person.
• Seniors should have a medical check-up, especially for the Kedarnath and Yamunotri walks.
• Book return train tickets with a buffer day in case of road closures.
• If you want Kedarnath shuttle seats, prepare for the IRCTC HeliYatra booking window; read how it works.
• Go in May–June or mid-September to October and skip the July–August monsoon; compare months on our best time to visit page.

How to book from Nagpur

1. Tell us your dates. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with the number of travellers, ages and preferred month.
2. Get a written plan. We send the day-wise itinerary, hotel options and a price for your group.
3. Book your Nagpur–Delhi travel. Once dates are fixed, reserve trains or flights and share the timings.
4. Confirm with an advance. Hotels and the vehicle are held on receipt; payment terms come with the quote.
5. Register and travel. We guide you through the free registration, and your driver meets you in Delhi on day 1.

Prefer a different budget? See the budget, deluxe and luxury versions of the same route.

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