Nearly 1,600 km separate Warangal from Delhi, so the trick is to make the long haul easy and keep your energy for the mountains. Here is how pilgrims from the Kakatiya city usually do it.
For a family in Warangal, Hanamkonda or Kazipet, the Char Dham Yatra is the journey of a lifetime in every sense. The four shrines stand in the Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand, and just reaching Delhi means covering roughly 1,600 km by rail. Nobody drives that far for a pilgrimage; the sensible plan is to reach Delhi by train or plane, then let a local hill driver take over.
Our road package is designed exactly for that. It begins and ends in Delhi, covers Haridwar and all four dhams — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — and includes hotels, breakfast, dinner and a private vehicle for 12 days.
Warangal to DelhiAbout 1,550–1,600 km by rail
Train timeRoughly 22–28 hours
Hyderabad airportAbout 160 km from Warangal
Flight to DelhiAbout 2 hours 15 minutes
Yatra length11 nights / 12 days
Door to doorAbout 15 days by train
Train or flight? Comparing the options from Warangal
Kazipet Junction lies on the main line linking South India with Delhi, so many long-distance trains stop there. Warangal station itself is served by several of them too. The alternative is to drive to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, about three to four hours away, and fly.
Route
Travel time
Days used
Best for
Train Kazipet/Warangal → Delhi
22–28 hours
1.5 days each way
Lower cost, plenty of luggage
Road to Hyderabad + flight to Delhi
6–7 hours in total
1 day each way
Elders, short leave
Road to Hyderabad + flight to Dehradun
Direct or one-stop; check airlines
1 day each way
Joining the 9N/10D plan from Haridwar
A practical mix many families choose: train to Delhi with time to rest on the way, and a flight home when everyone is tired after the yatra. Whatever you pick, plan to reach Delhi the evening before day 1. Our pages on travelling by train and flying in go into more detail, and pilgrims from the capital region can compare with the Hyderabad package.
How much the yatra costs from Warangal (2027)
Plan
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Char Dham by road from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
₹35,500
₹53,500
Char Dham by road from Haridwar
9N / 10D
₹21,500
₹32,500
₹49,500
Fixed-departure seat from Haridwar
9N / 10D
₹18,500
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Char Dham helicopter charter from Delhi
5N / 6D
₹2,20,000
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Per person, 2027 estimates. Private road prices assume four people sharing a vehicle; the fixed-departure row is a seat in a group tour. The final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Train or air fare from Warangal is extra.
To budget the whole trip, add your return train or flight, about ₹3,000–6,000 per person for ponies or a palki at Yamunotri, more at Kedarnath, and lunches on the road. The budget packages page shows ways to bring the total down.
Itinerary from Delhi, day by day
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Pick-up from your Delhi hotel, station or the airport. The drive north crosses the plains of western Uttar Pradesh and reaches Haridwar by afternoon. Evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
Up through Dehradun and the hill station of Mussoorie, then down to the Yamuna. This is the first proper mountain drive, so keep motion-sickness tablets handy. Overnight in Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri temple
45 km + 6 km trekFull dayNight: Barkot
The drive ends at Janki Chatti, and a 6 km stone path leads up to Yamunotri. Ponies and palkis are hired at the base at rates set by the local administration. Return to Barkot after darshan.
Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A short transfer to the Bhagirathi valley. The afternoon is free to rest or visit Uttarkashi's Kashi Vishwanath temple. Early dinner and bed.
Day 5
Gangotri temple
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
A beautiful drive past Harsil's apple orchards brings you to Gangotri, where the temple is beside the road. Bathe in the icy Bhagirathi if you dare. Back to Uttarkashi for the night.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long day across Tehri and down to Rudraprayag, then up the Mandakini valley. Guptkashi has an old Vishwanath temple of its own. Repack a light bag for Kedarnath.
Day 7
Climb to Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then the 16 km climb to 3,583 m. The path has rest points, tea stalls and medical posts. With IRCTC shuttle tickets you fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead.
Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan of the Jyotirlinga, followed by a visit to the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk or ride down to Gaurikund and return to Guptkashi by evening. Most pilgrims sleep very soundly tonight.
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Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Over the ridge via Ukhimath and Chopta, then up the Alaknanda past Joshimath. Arrive at Badrinath by late afternoon. A dip in Tapt Kund is warm and welcome.
Day 10
Badrinath and Mana village
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan of Lord Badri Narayan. Visit Mana village for Ganesh Gufa, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Descend to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Stop at Devprayag's confluence and in Rishikesh for Laxman Jhula and the riverside ashrams. Final night in Haridwar. Rishikesh is also a good place to buy rudraksha malas and woollens as gifts.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive to Delhi for your train or flight towards Telangana. If you are flying home from Dehradun instead, tell us and we will plan the drop there. Leave a margin for highway traffic before a flight.
Short on leave? Add the Kedarnath shuttle helicopter (Phata round trip was ₹6,500 per person in 2026) and save a day. Tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; see our Kedarnath helicopter guide.
Inclusions, exclusions and hotels
Included
11 nights' accommodation on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle and hill driver for 12 days
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Pick-up and drop in Delhi
Registration help
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Train or flight from Warangal or Hyderabad
Pony, palki, pithoo, helicopter
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch (Budget and Deluxe)
Extra nights from landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Night stop
Nights
Notes
Haridwar
2
First and last night
Barkot
2
Base for Yamunotri
Uttarkashi
2
Base for Gangotri
Guptkashi / Sitapur
2
Before and after Kedarnath
Kedarnath
1
Simple rooms, tents or dorms
Badrinath
1
Hotels near the temple
Rudraprayag / Srinagar
1
On the way down
Advice for pilgrims from Telangana
The cold is the biggest change. Warangal rarely drops below 15°C; Kedarnath can be near zero at dawn in May. Carry thermals, a jacket, cap and gloves.
Food is North Indian. Rice is usually available at dinner, but it will not taste like home. A packet of pickle or podi goes a long way.
Language. Hindi is spoken everywhere on the route; keep one Hindi speaker in your group or use our phone support when needed.
Registration. Every traveller must register online or on the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app before the trip. See the registration guide.
Timing. May–June and mid-September to October are best; avoid the monsoon months. See opening dates for 2027.
Booking steps
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with dates, number of travellers and how you plan to reach Delhi.
Get a day-wise quote with hotel options for your category.
Book your train or flight, aiming to arrive in Delhi the day before day 1.
Pay the advance to confirm hotels and vehicle; terms are given with the quote.
Register online with our help, pack warm, and travel.
Pilgrims from nearby cities may also find the Vijayawada and Guntur pages useful.
Char Dham Yatra from Warangal: questions answered
What is the Char Dham package cost from Warangal?
The 11N/12D road package from Delhi starts at about ₹24,500 per person in budget hotels (group of four), ₹35,500 in deluxe and ₹53,500 in luxury. Travel from Warangal to Delhi is extra. These are 2027 estimates.
How many days do we need in total?
Allow about 15 days by train (a day and a half each way plus the 12-day yatra) or 14 days if you fly from Hyderabad.
Is it better to take the train or fly from Hyderabad?
Trains from Kazipet or Warangal are cheaper and easy with luggage but take 22–28 hours. Flying from Hyderabad saves almost a day each way, which matters for elders and those with limited leave.
Can we start from Haridwar instead of Delhi?
Yes. If you reach Haridwar or Dehradun yourself, the 9N/10D plan from Haridwar starts at ₹21,500 per person for four in budget hotels, or ₹18,500 per seat on a fixed departure.
Is the Char Dham Yatra suitable for elderly parents?
With planning, yes. Gangotri and Badrinath are road-accessible. For Yamunotri and Kedarnath, ponies, palkis or the IRCTC shuttle helicopter help. A medical check-up before travel is strongly advised.
Do you sell Kedarnath helicopter tickets?
No. Shuttle tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal after registration. We guide you through it and plan around your seats. For a guaranteed flight, a private helicopter charter is a separate option.
