Rajpur sits at the foot of the old road to Mussoorie, which is exactly the road the yatra takes on its first morning. Your car collects you at home and you are in the Yamuna valley by afternoon.
If you live in Rajpur, along Rajpur Road or in the colonies below Mussoorie, you are already at the gateway. Most pilgrims spend two days just reaching Haridwar or Dehradun; you skip all of that. Your vehicle picks you up in the morning, climbs straight up to Mussoorie and drops into the Yamuna valley, reaching Barkot the same evening.
Locals still book a package for good reasons. Hill hotels at Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, Kedarnath and Badrinath fill months ahead in peak weeks, Kedarnath days need careful timing, and few families want to drive 1,200 km of mountain road themselves. We handle the rooms, the hill driver, the permits and the day plan, and drop you back home after ten days. The route is the same as our Char Dham tour from Dehradun.
Start and endYour home in Rajpur
Duration9 nights / 10 days
First nightBarkot, about 140 km
Total distanceAbout 1,200 km
Nearest airportJolly Grant, Dehradun
Helipad nearbySahastradhara
The 2026 season is closing in November 2026. This page plans the 2027 yatra; 2027 opening dates will be on our opening dates page once announced.
Several towns in India share the name Rajpur. This page is written for Rajpur in Dehradun. If you are coming from a Rajpur elsewhere, the Delhi package or Haridwar package is the right starting point.
Char Dham package price from Rajpur
Because the tour begins in Dehradun, you pay the same rates as a Haridwar or Rishikesh start. There is no extra charge for travel from Delhi.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham by road from Rajpur / Dehradun
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Do Dham (Kedarnath + Badrinath) via Haridwar
5N / 6D
₹13,500
₹19,500
₹29,500
Char Dham helicopter charter from Dehradun
5N / 6D
₹2,15,000
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Vehicle hire only (10 days, per vehicle)
Seats
Price
Swift Dzire
4
₹38,000
Ertiga
6
₹46,000
Innova Crysta
6–7
₹58,000
Tempo Traveller
12
₹78,000
2027 estimates, starting from. Road packages are per person for four sharing; vehicle-only rates cover fuel, driver, tolls, parking and permits but no hotels. The final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
Day by day from Rajpur
Day 1
Rajpur to Barkot via Mussoorie
About 140 km5–6 hoursNight: Barkot
Your driver collects you after breakfast and takes the hill road up from Rajpur to Mussoorie. Beyond Kempty Falls the road follows the Yamuna to Barkot. Being close to home means an unhurried start and an easy first day.
Day 2
Yamunotri darshan
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti and walk or ride up the 6 km trail to Yamunotri. Take a dip at the hot springs, cook rice in Surya Kund and take darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Back in Barkot by evening.
Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Cross over to the Bhagirathi valley. Uttarkashi is a lively district town, and the Kashi Vishwanath temple is close to the river. An easy afternoon after yesterday's climb.
Day 4
Gangotri
200 km round tripFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Follow the river past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. The road reaches the temple, so this is a gentle darshan day. Visit Bhagirath Shila and return to Uttarkashi before dark.
Day 5
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
A long but beautiful drive past Tehri lake and through Ghansali brings you to the Mandakini. Arrive by evening. Your driver will plan tomorrow's Sonprayag start with you.
Day 6
Kedarnath
Sonprayag + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeeps run from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, where the 16 km trail begins. Walk, ride a pony or take a palki; IRCTC shuttle ticket holders fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Spend the night near the temple after the evening aarti.
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Day 7
Darshan and down
16 km + driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
Early darshan, then Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk down to Gaurikund and drive back to the hotel. A hot meal and an early night follow.
Day 8
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive via Ukhimath and Chamoli to Joshimath, then up to Badrinath. The town sits in a broad valley under Neelkanth peak. Evening aarti at the temple.
Day 9
Badrinath, Mana and descent
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Lord Badri Narayan and a visit to Brahma Kapal. See Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 10
Home to Rajpur
About 185 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Stop at Devprayag on the way to Rishikesh. From there it is a short run up to Dehradun. The driver drops you at your door in Rajpur by evening.
Helicopter yatra from Sahastradhara
Rajpur residents are only a short drive from the Sahastradhara helipad, the usual starting point for Char Dham helicopter charters. A 5-night charter flies to Kharsali for Yamunotri, Harsil for Gangotri, the Guptkashi or Phata area for Kedarnath (by shuttle) and Badrinath, then back to Dehradun. Charters start around ₹2,15,000 per person. See the helicopter yatra from Dehradun for details.
This is a private charter booking. Kedarnath shuttle tickets from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi are a different product, sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal; read IRCTC helicopter booking.
What the road package includes
Included
9 nights' hotel stay, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver, from and to your home
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Help with the free yatra registration
WhatsApp and phone support
Not included
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep fare
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal costs
Local tips
Living in the Doon valley does not make you used to 3,500 m; take Kedarnath slowly and watch for headaches.
Avoid Mussoorie weekend traffic on Day 1 by starting before 8 am or choosing a weekday departure.
September and October suit locals best: the monsoon is over and school breaks do not crowd the road. More on the best time to visit.
Keep a warm layer and rain jacket in the car; weather changes quickly above Barkot. Our packing list helps.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with dates, group size and your address in Rajpur.
Receive the plan, hotel options and price.
Confirm with an advance; terms come with the quote.
Register each traveller for the yatra.
Depart from your doorstep on Day 1.
Char Dham Yatra from Rajpur: FAQ
Do you pick up from Rajpur Road and nearby colonies?
Yes. For guests in Rajpur, Dehradun, the driver collects you at home and drops you back at the end. Share the exact address when you book.
What does the Char Dham Yatra cost from Rajpur?
From about ₹21,500 per person for four travellers on budget hotels, ₹32,500 on deluxe and ₹49,500 on luxury. These are 2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
Why go via Mussoorie instead of Haridwar?
Barkot, the base for Yamunotri, lies north-west of Mussoorie. Starting from Rajpur, the Mussoorie road is the shortest and most scenic way there.
Can I just hire a car and driver?
Yes. A 10-day Dzire starts around ₹38,000, an Innova Crysta around ₹58,000 and a 12-seat Tempo Traveller around ₹78,000 per vehicle, without hotels.
Is there a helicopter yatra from Dehradun?
Yes, private charters start from the Sahastradhara helipad; the 5N/6D Char Dham charter starts near ₹2,15,000 per person. See Char Dham helicopter booking.
I live in a different Rajpur. Which package suits me?
If you can reach Delhi or Haridwar, choose the Delhi or Haridwar package and we meet you there.
Do you sell Kedarnath shuttle tickets?
No. Those are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra after yatra registration. We help you prepare and plan the days around your ticket.
