In Thane the yatra often starts as a conversation in the housing society garden. Here is how a family or a whole group of neighbours can plan the four dhams: trains, flights, group prices and the nine-night road tour from Haridwar.
A good share of our enquiries from Thane come from groups: retired neighbours from the same society, a family spread across Ghodbunder Road and Kalwa, or members of a temple trust. Travelling together makes the Char Dham Yatra cheaper and more fun, and it means elders always have someone close by on the Kedarnath and Yamunotri walks.
Thane lies about 1,400 km from Delhi. Trains on the Central line pass through Thane and Kalyan, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at Kurla is minutes away, so most groups take the train. A few long-distance services from the Mumbai side run through towards Haridwar or Dehradun; others reach Delhi, from where it is 230 km more. We start the road tour at Haridwar with our Haridwar package, or at Delhi with the Delhi package if you prefer.
Thane to DelhiAbout 1,400 km
TrainAbout a day
FlightAbout 2 hours from Mumbai
Tour9N/10D from Haridwar
Group vehicle12- or 17-seat Tempo Traveller
Season2027
The 2026 season is closing in November 2026, so this page is for 2027. Groups should start planning in winter; trains for May and June fill fast.
Travel from Thane to the starting point
Option
Boarding point
Notes
Train through to Haridwar / Dehradun
LTT, Bandra or Kalyan (check service)
Runs on set days; fewest changes
Train to Delhi, then on
Thane, Kalyan, LTT or CSMT
Many daily trains; overnight and a day
Flight to Delhi
Mumbai airport
About 2 hours; fast for small families
Flight to Dehradun
Mumbai airport (often via Delhi)
Lands 35 km from Haridwar
For groups, the train is usually the easiest: everyone boards together, luggage is not an issue, and seniors can rest in a berth. Book the day reservations open. See Char Dham by train for timing tips and Char Dham by air if you are flying.
Group and family prices from Haridwar
Group size (budget hotels)
Vehicle
Per person
2 travellers
Sedan
₹27,500
4 travellers
Sedan / Ertiga
₹21,500
6 travellers
Innova Crysta
₹22,000
10–12 travellers
Tempo Traveller
₹19,500
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham from Haridwar
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Char Dham from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Larger groups can split across two Tempo Travellers or travel by bus. For one or two travellers who do not want to pay for a whole car, a seat on a fixed departure tour starts at ₹18,500.
2027 estimates, starting from. The final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Travel from Thane, helicopter, pony and palki are extra.
Nine nights from Haridwar, day by day
Day 1
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
The group gathers at the Haridwar hotel or station and the Tempo Traveller sets off by 7 am. The road climbs through Dehradun and Mussoorie and descends into the Yamuna valley. Dinner together at Barkot.
Day 2
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
At Janki Chatti the group splits: walkers set off on foot, others hire ponies, palkis or pithoos. Everyone meets again at the temple for darshan and Surya Kund prasad. The driver waits at Janki Chatti for the return.
Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter drive lets sore legs recover. Reach Uttarkashi by lunch. Evening visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Day 4
Gangotri
200 km round tripFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. There is no trek, so even the oldest members can take darshan easily. Return to Uttarkashi by evening.
Day 5
To Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
A long day crossing to the Mandakini valley past Tehri lake. Bhajans and antakshari keep the group cheerful. Arrive by evening and plan the Kedarnath morning.
Day 6
Kedarnath
Sonprayag + 16 km7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
The group takes shared jeeps from Sonprayag to Gaurikund. Walkers start early; others use ponies or palkis, and those with IRCTC shuttle tickets fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Everyone regroups at Kedarnath for the evening aarti.
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Day 7
Darshan and descent
16 km + driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi / Sitapur
Dawn darshan of Lord Kedarnath, then the Bhairavnath temple and Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. The group descends at its own pace. The Tempo Traveller collects everyone at Sonprayag.
Day 8
To Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive via Ukhimath, Chamoli and Joshimath to Badrinath. Bathe in Tapt Kund. Evening aarti together.
Day 9
Badrinath, Mana, Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan and a visit to Brahma Kapal. Group photo at Mana village and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 10
To Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Stop at Devprayag confluence and Rishikesh. Reach Haridwar by afternoon. Time for shopping before the train back towards Thane.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
9 nights' hotel stay, twin or triple sharing, rooms together for groups
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Car, Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller with hill driver
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Haridwar station pick-up and drop
Registration help and one contact for the group leader
Not included
Travel from Thane to Haridwar and back
Helicopter, pony, palki, pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Tips for group leaders
Collect ID copies and complete the free yatra registration for every member; see registration guide.
Ask each member about health conditions; elders should see a doctor before the trip.
Share a common packing list; Thane's humidity is no preparation for Kedarnath's cold.
If some members want Kedarnath shuttle seats, each person registers and books on IRCTC HeliYatra; see IRCTC helicopter booking.
Group leader contacts us on WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with the head count, ages and dates.
We send the plan, vehicle options and per-person price.
Book trains for the whole group as soon as reservations open.
Confirm with an advance; terms come with the quote.
Travel and meet your driver at Haridwar.
Char Dham Yatra from Thane: FAQ
What is the Char Dham Yatra cost from Thane?
From about ₹21,500 per person for four from Haridwar on budget hotels, or ₹19,500 each for groups of 10–12. Travel from Thane is extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Is there a train from Thane to Haridwar?
Some long-distance trains from the Mumbai side run through towards Haridwar or Dehradun on set days, boarding at LTT, Bandra or Kalyan depending on the service. Many more go to Delhi. Check IRCTC.
How many days do we need from Thane?
About 13 days: roughly a day each way by train and 10 days on tour. Flying saves about two days.
Can a housing society group of 20 travel together?
Yes. We use two Tempo Travellers or a bus and book rooms in the same hotels. The group leader gets one point of contact.
Can elderly members skip the treks?
Yes. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath, and Kedarnath shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for those with IRCTC tickets.
Is there a shorter trip?
The Do Dham Yatra covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in 5 nights from Haridwar.
Do you sell Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No. They are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra after registration; we help you prepare and plan around them.
