Char Dham Yatra Package from Ulhasnagar 2027

Ulhasnagar to the Char Dham: how the journey works

Ulhasnagar sits right beside Kalyan Junction, one of the busiest railway hubs on the Central line, and that makes the first leg of a Char Dham pilgrimage simpler than many people expect. Delhi is roughly 1,400 km away. Long-distance trains from Kalyan and from the Mumbai terminals reach Delhi overnight or in a little under a day, and flights from Mumbai airport take about two hours.

We plan the Himalayan part. Our road package starts and ends in Delhi, so your tickets only need to bring you to the capital. On day 1 a private vehicle with a hill driver picks you up and drives you to Haridwar; from there the classic clockwise circuit runs through Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath before bringing you back to Delhi for your journey home.

Many enquiries from Ulhasnagar come from extended families and community groups. A party of ten or twelve fits one Tempo Traveller, usually the most economical way to travel.

Getting from Ulhasnagar to Delhi or Haridwar

Reaching Mumbai airport from Ulhasnagar takes one to two hours by road depending on traffic, so leave a generous margin for a morning flight. If you prefer the train, book as soon as the reservation window opens: summer trains towards North India fill up quickly in April and May. Our Char Dham by train guide explains how to time arrival with the day 1 pick-up, and the flight guide compares Delhi and Dehradun.

Char Dham package price for Ulhasnagar pilgrims (2027 estimate)

The price below is for the land journey from Delhi back to Delhi, per person, on twin or triple sharing. Your train or flight from Ulhasnagar is booked separately, which lets you choose the class and timing that suits your family.

How group size changes the per-person cost

All figures are 2027 estimates and starting prices. The final quote depends on travel dates, hotel category and the size of your group.

Day-by-day plan from Delhi: 11 nights / 12 days

Count one more day before day 1 for the train or flight from Ulhasnagar, and one after day 12 for the trip home.

1. Day
   1

   Delhi to Haridwar

   230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

   Your driver collects you from the railway station, airport or your hotel in Delhi. The highway runs past Meerut and Muzaffarnagar into Haridwar by afternoon. Walk down to Har Ki Pauri for the evening Ganga aarti, the traditional way to begin a Himalayan pilgrimage.

2. Day
   2

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Climb through Dehradun and Mussoorie, with a stop at Kempty Falls if the traffic allows. The road then drops to the Yamuna valley. Barkot is a quiet town of apple orchards and the base for the first shrine.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri darshan

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

   Drive to Janki Chatti and walk, ride a pony or take a palki up the 6 km path to Yamunotri. Pilgrims cook rice in the hot water of Surya Kund and pray at Divya Shila before entering the temple. Return to Barkot by evening.

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4. Day
   4

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A shorter drive over the ridge into the Bhagirathi valley. Check in early and visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi town. It is a good day to wash clothes and rest the legs after the Yamunotri walk.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri and back

   100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi

   Follow the river past Gangnani's hot spring and the deodar forests of Harsil. Gangotri temple stands right beside the road, so no trek is needed. Take a holy dip, see Bhagirath Shila, and drive back to Uttarkashi.

6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi

   The longest driving day crosses Tehri lake and Srinagar Garhwal before turning into the Mandakini valley. Break the journey at Rudraprayag, one of the five sacred confluences. Sleep early: tomorrow starts before dawn.

7. Day
   7

   Trek to Kedarnath

   30 km drive + 16 km trek6–9 hours walkingNight: Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund, where the 16 km climb begins. Ponies, palkis and pithoos wait at the start for anyone who prefers not to walk. If you have IRCTC shuttle tickets, you fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead and reach the temple in minutes.

8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath darshan, return to Guptkashi

   16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Join the early queue for darshan of the Jyotirlinga, then visit Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk or ride down to Gaurikund and take the jeep to Sonprayag, where your vehicle waits. The evening is for rest, hot water and an early dinner.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Cross via Ukhimath and the forests near Chopta into the Alaknanda valley. The road climbs past Chamoli and Joshimath to Badrinath. A bath in the Tapt Kund prepares you for the evening aarti.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath darshan and Mana

    160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Take morning darshan of Badri Narayan and, if your family wishes, perform pind daan at Brahma Kapal. Drive 3 km to Mana village to see Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Afternoon drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.

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11. Day
    11

    Down to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

    Stop at Devprayag to see the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi merge into the Ganga. Continue through Rishikesh, where you can cross Ram Jhula if time allows. The last night is spent in Haridwar.

12. Day
    12

    Haridwar to Delhi

    230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Drive back to Delhi and get dropped at the station or airport for your return to Ulhasnagar. We suggest an evening train or a late flight so traffic on the highway does not cause stress. The driver helps with your bags right up to the drop point.

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Night stops on the route

Practical tips for travellers from Ulhasnagar

• Pack for cold. Coming from the humid Konkan coast, the mountain chill surprises most people. Mornings at Kedarnath and Badrinath are near freezing even in June. See our packing list.
• Food. Hotels on the route serve simple North Indian vegetarian meals. If your family prefers food without onion and garlic, mention it when booking; it can be requested, though not every kitchen manages it.
• Register early. The yatra registration is free and mandatory. Every traveller needs it, children included. Our registration guide walks through the steps.
• Avoid the monsoon. July and August bring landslides in Garhwal. May–June or the weeks after mid-September are better; check the best time to visit.

Booking your yatra from Ulhasnagar

1. Message us. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your travel month, number of travellers and whether you will come by train or flight.
2. Receive the quote. We send a day-wise plan, hotel options and a price for your dates.
3. Book your train or flight. Once you know day 1, book tickets to arrive in Delhi a day early.
4. Confirm with an advance. Hotels and vehicle are held on receipt; payment terms come with the quote.
5. Register and travel. We help each traveller with registration, and the driver meets you in Delhi.

Our office is in New Delhi and the helpline runs 9 am to 9 pm through the season. Also see packages from Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli and Mumbai.

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