Badrinath is the northern seat of India's four great dhams, with Rameswaram in the far south. For Tamil Nadu pilgrims, travelling from one end of that circle to the other is a journey of real meaning.
Adi Shankaracharya is credited with linking India's four great pilgrimage seats: Badrinath in the north, Puri in the east, Dwarka in the west and Rameswaram in the south. Many families in Chennai have visited Rameswaram several times, and a journey to Badrinath completes the picture. Pairing it with Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, makes the trip equally precious to devotees of Shiva and Vishnu.
The distance is the obstacle. Chennai to Delhi is roughly 2,200 km, nearly three hours by air or well over a day by train. Our package starts where that journey ends: a 6-night, 7-day road tour from Delhi with your own car and driver, hotels at every stop and vegetarian meals. You arrange the flight or train, choosing whatever fare and timing suits your family.
Chennai to DelhiFlight ~2 h 50 min · train ~33–36 h
Land tour6 nights / 7 days
ShrinesKedarnath (Shiva) & Badrinath (Vishnu)
Do Dham package price for Chennai pilgrims
Category
Typical hotels
Delhi start (6N/7D)
Haridwar start (5N/6D)
Budget
Clean, simple rooms
₹15,500
₹13,500
Deluxe
Better-rated hotels
₹22,000
₹19,500
Luxury
Best available, all meals
₹33,000
₹29,500
2027 estimates per person for four travellers sharing a vehicle on twin or triple rooms. Flights or trains from Chennai are not included. Final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
Choose the Haridwar start only if you reach Haridwar or Dehradun directly; details are on the Haridwar Do Dham page. Families with more leave often prefer all four Himalayan shrines on the Char Dham from Chennai tour.
Flight or train from Chennai
Option
Approx. time
Notes
Flight Chennai – Delhi
About 2 h 50 min
Many daily departures; easiest for elders
Flight with connection to Dehradun
Varies
Saves the Delhi–Haridwar drive
Train Chennai – Delhi
About 33–36 hours
Economical for large groups; two nights on board
Most Chennai pilgrims fly. If your group prefers the train, plan for two nights on board each way and arrive in Delhi a day early to rest. The Char Dham by air and by train guides cover both options.
The seven-day journey
Day 1
Arrive Delhi, drive to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Land in Delhi by mid-morning and meet your driver at arrivals. The highway north brings you to Haridwar by late afternoon. Har Ki Pauri's aarti is a lovely introduction to the Ganga, the river that will guide you deep into the mountains.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
The drive enters the hills at Rishikesh and follows the Ganga to Devprayag, the confluence where the river takes its name. From Rudraprayag the road turns into the Mandakini valley. Guptkashi has its own ancient Vishwanath temple, worth a visit if you arrive in time.
Day 3
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 kmFull dayNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the jeep to Gaurikund, the base of the 16 km path. Many pilgrims from Tamil Nadu choose a pony or palki for the ascent; rates are fixed locally and change each season. IRCTC shuttle passengers fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Overnight close to the temple.
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Day 4
Morning darshan, return
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Darshan of the Jyotirlinga at dawn, then the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya behind the temple, a fitting stop on a journey that traces his path. Descend to Gaurikund and Sonprayag. The car takes you back to Guptkashi.
Day 5
To Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
A long, beautiful drive over the ridge at Ukhimath and through the forests of Chopta. The road descends to Chamoli and climbs the Alaknanda past Joshimath, the seat of the northern math. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon for the Tapt Kund and evening aarti.
Day 6
Badrinath and Mana
About 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar Garhwal
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan completes your journey to the northern dham. Brahma Kapal on the river bank is where many families perform rites for their ancestors. After visiting Mana village, drive down to Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 7
Return to Delhi
About 360 km10–11 hoursNight: Tour ends
Leave early and descend to the plains via Rishikesh and Haridwar. We drop you at a hotel near the airport or at the terminal. For flights to Chennai, the next morning is the safest choice.
What you pay for, and what you don't
Included
6 nights in hotels, twin or triple sharing
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver, Delhi to Delhi
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Delhi airport or station transfers
Registration help and phone support in English
Not included
Flights or trains from Chennai
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal costs
Hotel stops
Stop
Nights
Room rate guide (per room, per night)
Haridwar
1
City hotels in every category
Guptkashi / Sitapur
2
About ₹2,000–6,500
Kedarnath
1
About ₹2,500–6,000, basic
Badrinath
1
About ₹2,000–8,000
Srinagar Garhwal
1
Mid-range riverside hotels
These room rates are estimates to help you understand where the package money goes; they are already included in the package price for your chosen category. More on Badrinath hotels.
Advice for Tamil Nadu pilgrims
Cold is the biggest change
Chennai rarely drops below 20°C; Kedarnath can be near freezing at dawn even in June. Pack thermals, a padded jacket, woollen socks, gloves and a cap. Our things to carry list has the rest.
Food
Rice is available almost everywhere, but sambar, rasam and curd rice are not. Many families carry instant mixes, podi and pickles. Both shrine towns are vegetarian.
Puja and rituals
Special pujas at both temples are booked through the temple committee's own channels and paid separately. For ancestral rites at Brahma Kapal, local priests are available on the spot.
Documents
Every pilgrim must complete the free yatra registration. Helicopter tickets for Kedarnath are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal; see the helicopter booking guide.
How to book from Chennai
Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with dates and group size.
We send a quote with hotel names and vehicle.
Pay the advance, then book your flights or train.
Register every traveller and share the QR codes.
Meet the driver in Delhi on day 1.
Do Dham from Chennai: FAQ
Why is Badrinath important for pilgrims from the south?
Badrinath is the northern seat among the four great dhams linked by Adi Shankaracharya, alongside Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Puri and Dwarka. Many families aim to visit all four in their lifetime.
How much does Do Dham cost from Chennai?
The land tour from Delhi starts from about ₹15,500 per person for four travellers on budget hotels. Add your flight or train fare and expenses such as pony or helicopter.
Is the trip safe for people above 60?
Yes, with planning. Badrinath is a road shrine. For Kedarnath, use a pony, palki or IRCTC helicopter, and get a medical check-up before travel.
Can we combine Kedarnath, Badrinath and Haridwar sightseeing?
Yes. Add a night in Haridwar or Rishikesh on the way back to visit temples and ashrams at leisure.
What is the best month from Chennai?
May–June or mid-September to October. Chennai's own northeast monsoon begins in October, but that does not affect Uttarakhand; avoid July and August there.
Will language be a problem in Uttarakhand?
Drivers and hotel staff speak Hindi and usually some English. Our team handles bookings and support in English, and temple priests at both shrines are used to pilgrims from every state.
