Complete the four dhams of Uttarakhand, then take Mata Vaishno Devi's blessings at her cave shrine above Katra. Two of North India's most loved pilgrimages, planned end to end from Delhi.
In many households, a vow to visit Mata Vaishno Devi and a vow to complete the Char Dham Yatra are made in the same breath. Fulfilling both in one trip saves a second long journey north, and the two pilgrimages complement each other well: the Char Dham asks for patience on mountain roads, while Vaishno Devi is a single, well-organised climb from Katra with excellent facilities.
Our plan completes the Char Dham first, while you are fresh, and then heads to Jammu and Katra. The Uttarakhand part uses a private vehicle from your Delhi doorstep; for the Jammu leg we recommend an overnight train from Delhi, which is comfortable and saves a 600 km road day. We help you choose and book suitable trains, though the fare itself is paid separately. Vaishno Devi is open all year, so the timing of this combination depends on the Char Dham season.
Duration14 nights / 15 days
Start & endDelhi
ShrinesFour dhams + Vaishno Devi
Vaishno Devi trekAbout 12–13 km each way from Katra
Best monthsMay – June, mid-Sep – Oct
RailDelhi – Jammu/Katra overnight, fare extra
Char Dham with Vaishno Devi: price
The estimate is per person, twin or triple sharing, for four travellers on budget hotels. It covers the Char Dham by private vehicle from Delhi, two nights in Katra and road transfers between Jammu and Katra.
Package
Duration
From, per person
Char Dham + Vaishno Devi from Delhi
14N / 15D
₹34,500
Char Dham + Amritsar from Delhi
12N / 13D
₹29,500
Char Dham only from Delhi
11N / 12D
₹24,500
2027 estimates. Final cost depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Train fares, Vaishno Devi helicopter, pony, palki and battery car charges are extra.
Families from Punjab or Jammu can reverse the order and start with Vaishno Devi; ask us. If the Golden Temple matters more than Katra, compare the Char Dham with Amritsar tour, which stays entirely on the road.
Day-wise itinerary: 14 nights / 15 days
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
We pick you up at your Delhi address and drive to Haridwar. After check-in and lunch, the afternoon is free. Attend the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri in the evening.
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
210 km7–8 hoursNight: Barkot
The road climbs through Dehradun and Mussoorie into the Yamuna valley. Expect a full day on the road with tea stops. Overnight at Barkot.
Day 3
Yamunotri
45 km + 6 km trek each wayFull dayNight: Barkot
Walk, ride or take a palki from Janki Chatti to the temple of Goddess Yamuna. Offer rice in the Surya Kund and pray at the Divya Shila. Return to Barkot.
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Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
100 km4–5 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
A shorter road day to the Bhagirathi valley. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi. Rest for the Gangotri drive.
Day 5
Gangotri
100 km each wayFull dayNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. Take darshan and visit Bhagirath Shila. Return to Uttarkashi by evening.
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Travel via Tehri lake to the Mandakini valley. Arrive by evening. Pack a small bag for Kedarnath.
Day 7
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Take the shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and climb to Kedarnath on foot, pony or palki. Holders of IRCTC shuttle tickets fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Evening aarti.
Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Pre-dawn darshan of the Jyotirlinga and a visit to the Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk down to Gaurikund. Drive to Guptkashi.
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross via Ukhimath and Chopta to Joshimath and Badrinath. Bathe in the Tapt Kund. Evening aarti at the temple.
Day 10
Badrinath to Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan, then a visit to Mana village with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. After lunch, begin the descent along the Alaknanda. Stay the night at Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
A relaxed drive past Devprayag and Rishikesh to Haridwar. Take a holy dip at Har Ki Pauri to mark the completion of the Char Dham. Rest well tonight.
Day 12
Haridwar to Delhi, overnight train
230 km6–7 hours + trainNight: Overnight train
Drive back to Delhi with time for an early dinner. Board your evening or night train to Jammu Tawi or Katra. Sleep on the train.
Day 13
Arrive Katra, start the climb
Station transferAfternoon/eveningNight: Katra
On arrival, transfer to your Katra hotel to freshen up and collect the yatra RFID card. Many pilgrims begin the climb in the evening to reach the Bhawan at night or early morning, when queues are shorter. Others rest and start at dawn; we plan whichever suits your group.
Day 14
Vaishno Devi darshan and Bhairon temple
About 12–13 km each wayFull dayNight: Katra
Take darshan of the three pindis inside the holy cave, then climb on to the Bhairon temple, which tradition says completes the yatra. Return to Katra on foot, by pony or palki. A hot meal and a good night's sleep follow.
Day 15
Katra to Jammu, return to Delhi
about 50 km to JammuTransfer + train/flightNight: Tour ends
After breakfast, transfer to Katra station, Jammu station or Jammu airport for your journey home. Tickets for this leg are booked by you with our guidance. Your two great pilgrimages are complete.
Vaishno Devi helicopter seats between Katra and Sanjichhat are sold through the shrine board's official booking channel. We can help you check availability, but cannot guarantee seats.
What's included
Included
13 nights' hotel stay on twin or triple sharing (one night is on the train)
Breakfast and dinner daily at hotels
Private vehicle with hill driver from Delhi for the Char Dham
Station transfers in Jammu and Katra
Fuel, tolls, parking and permits
Help with the free Char Dham registration
Phone and WhatsApp support
Not included
Train or flight tickets for the Jammu leg and return
Pony, palki or helicopter at Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Vaishno Devi
Sonprayag – Gaurikund jeep
Lunch, puja and VIP darshan
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Tips for pilgrims doing both yatras
Two long treks (Kedarnath and Vaishno Devi) come within a week. Prepare with daily walks for a month.
Carry your Char Dham registration QR code and the same photo ID for the Vaishno Devi yatra card.
Mobile phones are allowed on the Vaishno Devi path, but bags and phones are not taken into the cave; lockers are available.
Book train tickets as soon as reservations open; trains to Jammu fill fast in summer. Our by-train guide has general advice.
