Char Dham Yatra Package from Vijayawada 2027

Planning the Char Dham from coastal Andhra

Vijayawada is one of the farthest major cities from the Char Dham, roughly 1,800 km from Delhi by rail and more by road. That distance shapes everything: the travel days, the choice between train and plane, and how much rest you need before the mountains. The good news is that the Himalayan part of the trip is identical for every pilgrim, wherever they start, and it begins in Delhi.

Our 11-night road package picks you up in Delhi, drives you to Haridwar and then completes the full circuit of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath before returning you to Delhi. This page also suits families from Guntur, Eluru, Machilipatnam and the Amaravati capital region.

Flight or train from Vijayawada?

Vijayawada Junction is a major stop on the line between Chennai and Delhi, so long-distance trains are plentiful. The journey takes more than a full day each way, which adds up to three extra days for the round trip. Vijayawada's airport at Gannavaram, about 20 km from the city, has direct flights to Delhi; the flight itself is about two and a half hours.

A door-to-door timeline

For elderly parents we usually recommend flying at least one way. Some families also fly into Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, via a connection, and join the 9N/10D Haridwar plan to save two road days. Read more in our Char Dham by air and by train guides.

Package prices for Vijayawada pilgrims (2027)

Per person on twin or triple sharing, four people per vehicle. These are starting estimates for 2027; your final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Flights or trains from Vijayawada are extra.

If two weeks is too long, the Do Dham Yatra covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in a week from Delhi. Families with a generous budget and little time sometimes choose a Char Dham helicopter charter from Delhi, estimated at ₹2,20,000 per person for 5N/6D including transfers.

Day-wise route from Delhi

1. Day
   1

   Delhi – Haridwar

   230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

   We collect you at the Delhi airport, railway station or hotel. By afternoon you are in Haridwar, where the Ganga leaves the mountains. Evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

2. Day
   2

   Haridwar – Barkot

   210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot

   The first hill road of the trip, through Dehradun and past Mussoorie, then down to the Yamuna. Barkot is a small orchard town where most Yamunotri pilgrims stay. Expect plenty of hairpin bends after Mussoorie.

3. Day
   3

   Yamunotri

   45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chatti, then walk or ride 6 km up to the temple at 3,293 m. Hot springs at Surya Kund are used to cook rice as prasad. Back to Barkot in the evening.

4. Day
   4

   Barkot – Uttarkashi

   100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi

   A relaxed drive to the Bhagirathi valley. Spend the afternoon at the Kashi Vishwanath temple or simply resting your legs. Uttarkashi is a pleasant market town with warm, simple restaurants.

5. Day
   5

   Gangotri

   100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi

   Pass the hot spring at Gangnani and the meadows of Harsil to reach Gangotri. The temple is a short walk from the parking area. Return to Uttarkashi after darshan.

6. Day
   6

   Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

   220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi

   A long day on the road via Tehri and Rudraprayag. Guptkashi, high above the Mandakini, is the base for Kedarnath. Keep only essentials in a backpack for the next two days.

7. Day
   7

   Kedarnath

   30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath

   Jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then 16 km on foot, pony or palki. If you have IRCTC shuttle tickets, you fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead. Stay overnight near the temple.

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8. Day
   8

   Kedarnath – Guptkashi

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Early darshan, then Bhairavnath temple and the Shankaracharya Samadhi. Descend to Gaurikund and return to Guptkashi by road. The evening is for rest and a hot meal.

9. Day
   9

   Guptkashi – Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   Cross via Ukhimath and Chopta, then follow the Alaknanda up past Joshimath to Badrinath. Tapt Kund and evening aarti. Badrinath sits between the Nar and Narayan ranges at 3,133 m.

10. Day
    10

    Badrinath – Rudraprayag

    160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Morning darshan, then a visit to Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Afternoon drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar. Mana is only about 3 km from the temple and easy to reach by car.

11. Day
    11

    Rudraprayag – Haridwar

    165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar

    See the sangam at Devprayag and stop in Rishikesh. Spend your last mountain-trip evening in Haridwar. The road eases as the valley widens towards the plains.

12. Day
    12

    Haridwar – Delhi

    230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

    Drive to Delhi for your flight or train to Vijayawada. Allow for traffic and book departures after 6 pm. Our driver helps with luggage at the terminal.

Inclusions and exclusions

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Tips for travellers from Vijayawada

• Rest in Delhi. After a 30-hour train, a night's sleep in Delhi before day 1 makes a big difference.
• Pack warm. Coastal Andhra stays warm all year; the Himalaya does not. Thermals, a fleece, gloves and a cap are essential. See things to carry.
• Food. Meals are North Indian vegetarian. Rice is easy to find; carry your own pickles and podi.
• Register in advance. Registration is free and mandatory. Our registration guide explains each step.
• Pick your months. May–June or mid-September to October; avoid July–August.

How to book

1. Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dates and group size.
2. Receive a day-wise plan with hotel options and price.
3. Book your flight or train to reach Delhi before day 1.
4. Confirm with an advance; terms are in the quote.
5. Complete registration and set off.

Neighbouring cities: Guntur, Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad.

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