From the Bay of Bengal to the snows of Garhwal. For Vizag families, especially those travelling with parents, the yatra works best with a flight to Delhi and a carefully paced road tour.
Visakhapatnam is about 1,800 km from Delhi by rail, one of the longer journeys any pilgrim makes to the Char Dham. A train from Vizag runs well over a day, so the return trip alone can take four days. That is why most families from the city, and from Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Anakapalli, now fly to Delhi and save their energy for the mountains.
Our Char Dham Yatra package from Delhi begins at Delhi airport or railway station. Over 11 nights and 12 days a private vehicle and experienced hill driver take you to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, with hotels, breakfast and dinner arranged at every stop.
Many of the travellers we plan for from coastal Andhra are parents in their sixties, sent by children working elsewhere. This page therefore spends extra time on comfort, health and the choice between trekking, pony, palki and helicopter at Kedarnath and Yamunotri.
Vizag to DelhiAbout 1,800 km by rail
FlightAbout 2.5 hours, direct or one-stop
TrainAbout 30–36 hours
Road tour11 nights / 12 days
Highest pointKedarnath, 3,583 m
From₹24,500 per person
Flight or train from Visakhapatnam
Option
Approx. time one way
Days added to the trip
Suits
Flight to Delhi
About 2.5 hours (more with a stop)
None
Seniors, short leave
Train to Delhi
About 30–36 hours
About 3–4 days return
Lowest fare
Flight to Dehradun via a hub
Half a day
Saves 2 road days
Joining the 9N/10D Dehradun tour
Train one way, flight the other
Mixed
About 2 days
Balance of cost and comfort
If you prefer to land closer to the mountains, the Dehradun package starts at Jolly Grant airport. See also Char Dham by air for advice on arrival times.
2027 prices for Visakhapatnam travellers
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Char Dham from Dehradun
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Do Dham from Delhi
6N / 7D
₹15,500
₹22,000
₹33,000
Per person, twin or triple sharing, four travellers in one vehicle. 2027 estimates; the final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Air or rail travel from Vizag is extra.
For parents who cannot manage long road days, the Char Dham helicopter yatra from Dehradun covers all four shrines in 5 nights and 6 days, from about ₹2,15,000 per person.
Itinerary after landing in Delhi
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
A morning flight from Vizag lands you in Delhi in time for an easy drive north. Haridwar welcomes you with the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Eat light and sleep early.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
The first hill road climbs to Mussoorie and then curls down into the Yamuna valley. Your driver stops whenever someone needs a break. Barkot is quiet and cool.
Day 3
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
For parents, a pony or palki from Janki Chatti is the usual choice for the 6 km climb. At the shrine, take darshan of Goddess Yamuna and see the Surya Kund hot spring. Return to Barkot before dark.
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Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter drive gives everyone a rest after Yamunotri. Uttarkashi has a riverside promenade and the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Sleep well. Parents who rode a pony the day before often feel it in their legs, so the slow pace helps.
Day 5
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
No trek today: the Gangotri temple is beside the road. Stop at Gangnani's hot spring on the way. Return to Uttarkashi after darshan.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
The longest drive of the tour. We break it with meal stops at Tehri and Srinagar. Overnight at Guptkashi. Keep a shawl and water bottle in the car rather than in the boot.
Day 7
Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Younger members can walk the 16 km; parents usually go by pony, palki or IRCTC helicopter shuttle. Stay near the temple for the evening aarti.
Day 8
Darshan and descent
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan of Lord Kedarnath, then the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Come down to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Via Ukhimath and Chopta to the Alaknanda, then up through Joshimath. Bathe in the Tapt Kund and attend the aarti at Badrinath.
Day 10
Badrinath and Mana
160 km6–7 hours after darshanNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Darshan of Badri Narayan in the morning, then Mana village and Bhim Pul. Pind daan at Brahma Kapal for those who wish. Drive to Rudraprayag.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Down the Alaknanda past Devprayag and Rishikesh. A relaxed evening in Haridwar. Buy prasad, rudraksha and Gangajal cans for relatives back in Andhra.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive to Delhi airport for your flight home to Visakhapatnam. Choose an evening flight for a comfortable day. We drop you at the departures gate with time to spare.
Planning for parents and senior pilgrims
Shrine
How to reach the temple
Choice for elders
Yamunotri
6 km trek from Janki Chatti
Pony or palki
Gangotri
Road to the temple
No trek needed
Kedarnath
16 km trek from Gaurikund
Pony, palki or IRCTC helicopter
Badrinath
Road to the town
No trek needed
Get a medical check-up and carry prescriptions and regular medicines.
Avoid rushing; an extra rest night at Guptkashi can be added.
What is the Char Dham Yatra package cost from Visakhapatnam?
The road tour from Delhi starts at about ₹24,500 per person (four travellers, budget hotels), ₹35,500 on deluxe and ₹53,500 on luxury. Flights or trains from Vizag are extra. These are 2027 estimates.
How many days do we need from Vizag?
About 12–13 days if you fly, or around 16 days by train both ways.
Is there a direct flight from Visakhapatnam to Delhi?
Direct flights are usually available, and other options connect via Hyderabad or another hub. Schedules change by season, so check when booking and share your arrival time with us.
Can my parents in their sixties do the Char Dham?
Yes, with planning. Gangotri and Badrinath are by road; Yamunotri and Kedarnath can be done by pony, palki or, for Kedarnath, IRCTC helicopter shuttle. A doctor's clearance is advised.
Do you sell Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No. They are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra after registration. We help with preparation and plan around the slot.
Can someone from your team accompany my parents?
The driver stays with the group throughout, and our support line is available by phone and WhatsApp. For extra company, a seat on a fixed departure group tour is another option.
