Do Dham Yatra from Kolkata 2027

Kolkata's favourite season for the mountains

For generations, families from Kolkata have used the autumn holidays to travel to the hills. That habit lines up perfectly with Uttarakhand: after the monsoon ends in September, the air over Kedarnath and Badrinath is at its clearest, the crowds of May have gone and the temples remain open until November. If your office or school closes for Durga Puja or Lakshmi Puja, those days are among the best of the year for this yatra.

Kolkata is roughly 1,500 km from Delhi. Many Bengali families take a long-distance train that runs towards Haridwar, which is why our featured plan starts there: 5 nights and 6 days from Haridwar station and back. Families who fly into Delhi join the 6N/7D Delhi plan instead. Either way, a private car and driver stay with you through the hills.

Train or flight from Kolkata

Puja-season trains fill up the day the reservation window opens, so plan months ahead. Check current schedules on IRCTC. Our Char Dham by train guide explains how to time your arrival for a same-day start.

Do Dham price for Kolkata travellers

2027 estimates per person, four travellers sharing a vehicle on twin or triple rooms. Train or flight from Kolkata is extra. Puja-week hotel rates can be higher; your final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.

Bengali families often travel as a large group of relatives or friends. Ten to twelve people fit in one Tempo Traveller, which keeps the group together and lowers the per-person cost.

Day-wise plan from Haridwar

1. Day
   1

   Haridwar to Guptkashi

   200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi

   Step off the train and meet your driver at Haridwar station; if the train arrives late in the day, we start the next morning after a night in Haridwar. The road follows the Ganga past Rishikesh to Devprayag and then the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag. In autumn the valleys are green after the rains and the peaks sharp against a blue sky. Overnight in Guptkashi.

2. Day
   2

   Gaurikund to Kedarnath

   30 km + 16 kmFull dayNight: Kedarnath

   Drive to Sonprayag, take the shared jeep to Gaurikund and begin the climb. October days are crisp and bright on the trail, with fewer pilgrims than in summer. Pony, palki and pithoo are available, and IRCTC helicopter passengers fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Wrap up warmly for the evening aarti.

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3. Day
   3

   Darshan, return to Guptkashi

   16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi

   Dawn darshan in autumn can feel almost private compared with the summer rush. Visit Bhairavnath and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, then descend. Your car waits at Sonprayag.

4. Day
   4

   Guptkashi to Badrinath

   200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath

   The road crosses through Ukhimath and the Chopta forests, which turn gold and red in late October. Drop to Chamoli and follow the Alaknanda up past Joshimath. Badrinath evenings are cold in autumn, so the Tapt Kund's warm water is a treat.

5. Day
   5

   Badrinath and Mana

   About 160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag

   Take darshan of Badri Narayan, then walk around Mana village for Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul. In autumn the Neelkanth peak above Badrinath is often clear all morning. Afternoon drive to Rudraprayag.

6. Day
   6

   Rudraprayag to Haridwar

   165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends

   Drive back down the valley to Haridwar. There is time for the evening aarti before your train to Kolkata, or we can drop you at Dehradun airport. Leave a buffer if your train departs early in the afternoon.

If you fly to Delhi instead

Flights from Kolkata to Delhi take a little over two hours and run all day, so flying turns a three-day rail round trip into a few hours each way. The tour then becomes 6 nights and 7 days. Day 1 is the 230 km drive from Delhi to Haridwar with an evening at the ghats, days 2 to 6 follow the route above, and the last day is a long drive of about 360 km from Srinagar Garhwal back to Delhi. Book the flight home for the next morning if you can, because mountain traffic is hard to predict.

Very short on time? The Do Dham helicopter charter from Dehradun covers both shrines in 1 night and 2 days, estimated at ₹1,25,000 per person. For a road trip with only the Kedarnath leg in the air, try for IRCTC shuttle tickets; the Phata round trip was ₹6,500 in 2026.

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Tips for Bengali travellers

Puja holiday timing

Durga Puja usually falls between late September and late October, which is ideal. If your break is near Diwali, remember Kedarnath closes on Bhai Dooj; check the opening and closing dates and plan darshan before then.

Food

Kedarnath and Badrinath are vegetarian towns, and most hotels on the route serve vegetarian food only. Rice and dal are easy to find; fish is not. Pack familiar snacks for the trek.

Warm clothing

Autumn nights at both shrines can drop below freezing. Bring thermals, a down jacket, gloves and a woollen cap. Our packing list covers the rest.

Registration and helicopter

Complete the free registration for every traveller. Kedarnath shuttle seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read the IRCTC guide and avoid unofficial sellers.

How to book from Kolkata

1. Send us your Puja or summer dates on WhatsApp, +91-99111 77951.
2. We suggest the start city (Haridwar or Delhi) based on your train or flight.
3. Confirm hotels with an advance.
4. Register online and share the QR codes.
5. Arrive and go: the driver waits at the station or airport.

Kolkata to Kedarnath and Badrinath: FAQ

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