Char Dham Yatra Package from Varanasi 2027

Kashi to Kedar: why this pilgrimage feels natural from Varanasi

Many Kashi families feel that a pilgrim who has bowed to Vishwanath in Varanasi should one day stand before Kedarnath in the Himalaya. Both are Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and the river that flows past Dashashwamedh Ghat begins its journey at Gangotri, one of the four dhams. For families in Varanasi, the Char Dham Yatra is less a holiday than the upstream half of a story they already live in.

The practical side is straightforward. Varanasi is about 800 km from Delhi and roughly 900 km from Haridwar by road. Overnight trains link the city with Delhi, and some services run towards Haridwar and Dehradun as well; check IRCTC for what operates on your dates. Arrive in Haridwar and you can join our 9-night circuit directly. Arrive in Delhi and our 11-night plan picks you up there.

Two ways to start: Haridwar or Delhi

Starting in Haridwar saves two days of driving and about ₹3,000 per person. It suits pilgrims who can find a convenient train. Starting in Delhi gives you more flight and train choices, and the car meets you at the station or airport. Either way, our Haridwar package and Delhi package follow the same mountain route and hotels.

Travelling from elsewhere in eastern Uttar Pradesh? See the Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Lucknow pages.

The route from Haridwar: 9 nights / 10 days

Coming via Delhi? Add a Delhi–Haridwar drive at the start and a Haridwar–Delhi drive at the end, with a night in Haridwar each time.

1. Day
   1

   Haridwar to Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   Your driver meets the train at Haridwar or collects you from your hotel. The road climbs through Dehradun and Mussoorie with views back over the Doon valley. In the evening you settle into Barkot, the base for Yamunotri.

2. Day
   2

   Yamunotri darshan

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   From Janki Chatti the 6 km path rises to the shrine of Goddess Yamuna, the sister of Yama. Varanasi pilgrims often note the link: Yamuna's blessing is believed to free one from the fear of death, much as Kashi is the city of liberation. Return to Barkot by dusk.

3. Day
   3

   Barkot to Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   Cross into the Bhagirathi valley. Uttarkashi's name means the Kashi of the north, and its Vishwanath temple will feel familiar. An unhurried afternoon follows.

4. Day
   4

   Gangotri

   100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi

   Drive upstream past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. This is where the river you know as Ma Ganga is worshipped at its origin; Gaumukh glacier lies 18 km beyond. Many families fill a can of Gangajal here to carry home.

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5. Day
   5

   Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi

   The longest drive, past Tehri dam and Srinagar Garhwal to Rudraprayag and up the Mandakini. Guptkashi faces the Chaukhamba peaks. Sort a small bag for the night at Kedarnath.

6. Day
   6

   Kedarnath

   30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then the 16 km climb to the Jyotirlinga at 3,583 m. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available, and IRCTC shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi for those who have booked. Evening aarti at the temple.

7. Day
   7

   Darshan, back to Guptkashi

   16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Pre-dawn darshan, then Bhairavnath temple, guardian of Kedarnath, just as Kaal Bhairav guards Kashi. Descend to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi. Knees feel the descent more than the climb, so a walking stick helps.

8. Day
   8

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Via Ukhimath, where Kedarnath's deity spends the winter, into the Alaknanda valley and up past Joshimath. Arrive at Badrinath for the evening aarti after a bath in Tapt Kund. The town sits at 3,133 m, so evenings are cold.

9. Day
   9

   Badrinath and Mana

   160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

   Darshan of Badri Narayan and, for families who wish, pind daan at Brahma Kapal on the riverbank. Visit Mana village and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.

10. Day
    10

    Return to Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    At Devprayag the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda become the Ganga, the same river that will reach Varanasi weeks later. Continue through Rishikesh to Haridwar for your train home. Your driver can drop you at the station or at a hotel near Har Ki Pauri.

Char Dham package price from Varanasi, 2027 estimates

Rates are per person on twin or triple sharing, for four travellers sharing a car. A pair travelling alone pays about ₹27,500 each from Haridwar on budget hotels, while a group of 10–12 in a Tempo Traveller comes down to about ₹19,500 each. A fixed-departure seat starts at ₹18,500.

Estimates for the 2027 season. Your final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Train or air fare from Varanasi is not included.

Package inclusions

Where you sleep

Two nights each in Barkot, Uttarkashi and Guptkashi, one at Kedarnath, one at Badrinath and one at Rudraprayag or Srinagar. Rooms in Kedarnath are basic for every category because of the altitude and access; elsewhere you get clean hotels with attached bathrooms and hot water. Our Kedarnath hotel guide explains what to expect.

Tips for Banarasi pilgrims

• Climate shock. Varanasi summers top 40°C; Kedarnath mornings are near freezing. Carry layered woollens and a rain jacket.
• Rituals. Pind daan at Brahma Kapal and Gangajal from Gangotri are popular. Bring your own containers and any puja items you prefer.
• Registration. Uttarakhand's yatra registration is free and compulsory for every traveller; follow our registration guide.
• Season. May–June is busiest; mid-September to October is clearer and quieter. Avoid July–August. See opening dates.
• Fitness. Start daily walks a month before. The Kedarnath trek is 16 km uphill.

Book your yatra from Varanasi

1. Contact us on +91-99111 77951 (call or WhatsApp) with dates and group size.
2. Choose Haridwar or Delhi as your start, based on your train or flight.
3. Receive the itinerary and quote for your hotel category.
4. Confirm with an advance; payment terms are shared with the quote.
5. Register, pack and travel. Your driver meets you on day 1.

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