Pune to the Himalaya is a long way by land but a short hop by air. Choose Dehradun or Delhi as your landing point, and the four dhams are covered by road with one driver and one team.
Pune lies on the Deccan, roughly 1,450 km from Delhi by rail. The train takes the better part of a day and a night, so most Pune families, whether tech professionals with tight leave or retired couples from Kothrud and Aundh, fly at least one way. The real question is where to land.
Land at Dehradun and you can be on the road to Barkot within an hour, finishing the yatra in 9 nights and 10 days with our Dehradun package. Land at Delhi and you add two road days, one at each end, but gain far more flight choices; that is the Delhi package, 11 nights and 12 days. Both cover Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in the same order with the same hotels.
Pune to DelhiAbout 1,450 km by rail; 2 hours by air
Pune to DehradunUsually one-stop flights
Shortest plan9N/10D from Dehradun
Most flexible plan11N/12D from Delhi
Road distance in hillsAbout 1,250 km
From₹21,500 per person
Dehradun start or Delhi start?
Fly to Dehradun
Fly to Delhi
Tour length
9 nights / 10 days
11 nights / 12 days
Road days on the plains
None
Two (Delhi–Haridwar and back)
Flight options from Pune
Fewer, often via a hub
Many, direct
Starting price (budget, per person)
₹21,500
₹24,500
Best for
Short leave, elders who tire on long drives
Flexible dates, lower airfares
There is a third option for train lovers: travel to Delhi by rail and start from there. It adds about two days in total but suits retired couples who enjoy the journey. Read the Char Dham by train and Char Dham by air guides for timings.
2027 package prices for Pune
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham from Dehradun
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Char Dham from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Teen Dham from Delhi
8N / 9D
₹19,500
₹28,500
₹43,000
Do Dham from Delhi
6N / 7D
₹15,500
₹22,000
₹33,000
Per person, twin or triple sharing, four travellers in one vehicle. 2027 estimates; actual rates are fixed once dates, hotel category and group size are known. Flights from Pune are extra.
Your driver waits outside the arrivals hall. The road climbs through Dehradun city to the ridge of Mussoorie, where you stop for lunch with valley views. By evening you are in Barkot on the Yamuna.
Day 2
Yamunotri trek
45 km + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and climb the 6 km path, or hire a pony, palki or pithoo. Darshan of Goddess Yamuna follows prayers at the Divya Shila. Return to Barkot tired but happy.
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Day 3
Over the hills to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A short drive across forested ridges to the Bhagirathi. Spend the afternoon resting. In the evening, visit the Kashi Vishwanath and Shakti temples.
Day 4
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive through the gorge past Gangnani and the meadows of Harsil to Gangotri. The temple sits right by the road at 3,100 m. Return to Uttarkashi after darshan.
Day 5
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long day crossing from one valley to another via Tehri lake and Rudraprayag. Keep motion-sickness tablets handy. Overnight in Guptkashi.
Day 6
Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag, take the jeep to Gaurikund and start up the 16 km trail. Walk slowly, drink water and rest often. If you hold IRCTC shuttle tickets, you fly instead and reach in minutes.
Day 7
Kedarnath darshan, down to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early-morning darshan, then the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple. Descend to Gaurikund and drive to Guptkashi.
Day 8
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross via Ukhimath and the Chopta forests to the Alaknanda, then up through Joshimath. Tapt Kund bath and evening aarti at Badrinath.
Day 9
Badrinath, Mana, Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan and a visit to Mana village with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag for the night.
Day 10
Back to Dehradun airport
About 150 km5–6 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive past Devprayag and Rishikesh to Jolly Grant for your flight to Pune. Choose a late-afternoon flight so the morning drive is unhurried.
Starting from Delhi instead? Day 1 becomes Delhi to Haridwar, and the last day Haridwar to Delhi. Everything in between stays the same.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
9 nights' hotels, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver, airport to airport
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Flights from and to Pune
Pony, palki, pithoo, helicopter
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
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Night stops and room rates
Hotels are booked in each town for the night shown. Ranges below are typical room rates per night and help explain the difference between Budget, Deluxe and Luxury.
Town
Nights
Typical room rate
Barkot
2
About ₹1,500–4,500
Uttarkashi
2
About ₹1,800–5,500
Guptkashi / Sitapur
2
About ₹2,000–6,500
Kedarnath
1
About ₹2,500–6,000 (basic)
Badrinath
1
About ₹2,000–8,000
Rudraprayag / Srinagar
1
Riverside hotels
Practical advice for Pune travellers
Train like a trekker
Pune's hills are a gift. A few weekend hikes on Sinhagad or Parvati hill in the month before departure prepare your legs for Yamunotri and Kedarnath far better than gym time alone. Older travellers should get a medical check-up and consider a pony or the IRCTC helicopter.
Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra. Read our IRCTC guide and avoid fake sites.
Carry photo ID and the registration QR code for every traveller.
Season and packing
May–June and mid-September to October are best; see best time to visit. Pack thermals, a warm jacket and rain gear; our packing list covers the details.
How to book from Pune
Message us before buying flights at +91-99111 77951, with dates and group size.
Choose Dehradun or Delhi as your start, based on our quote.
Book flights with the timings we suggest.
Pay the advance to confirm hotels and vehicle.
Register each traveller and travel.
Char Dham Yatra from Pune: FAQ
What is the Char Dham Yatra cost from Pune?
From about ₹21,500 per person from Dehradun, or ₹24,500 from Delhi, for four travellers on budget hotels. Flights from Pune are extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Is it better to fly to Dehradun or Delhi from Pune?
Dehradun saves two road days; Delhi offers more direct flights and often lower fares. Compare total cost and leave days.
How many days does the yatra take from Pune?
About 10 days if you fly to Dehradun both ways, 12 days via Delhi, and about 14 by train.
Can seniors from Pune manage the treks?
Yes, using ponies, palkis or pithoos at Yamunotri and Kedarnath, or the IRCTC helicopter shuttle for Kedarnath. Gangotri and Badrinath are by road.
Do you sell Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No. Shuttle seats can only be bought on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal once you have registered. We help you prepare and plan around your booked slot.
Budget plans use clean, simple hotels on twin or triple sharing; Deluxe and Luxury use the better-rated properties in each town where they exist. At Kedarnath every category stays in basic guest houses or tents, because that is all the town offers.
