Surat's working families usually get one long break a year. This page shows how to fit Kedarnath and Badrinath into it, from the train or flight north to the last darshan.
For many households in Surat, whether in textiles, diamonds or trade, the calendar decides the pilgrimage. Some families travel in the May vacation, when schools are shut. Others wait for the long Diwali break that many Surat businesses take. Both can work for Kedarnath and Badrinath, but the autumn window is narrow, because both temples close for winter in November.
Our solution is a fixed-length land tour of 6 nights and 7 days that starts and ends in Delhi. You choose the train or flight from Surat; we take care of everything from Delhi onwards. Total time away from home is about nine days by train or seven to eight with flights. For a shorter plan, consider only one shrine with our Kedarnath from Surat or Badrinath from Surat packages.
Surat to DelhiAbout 1,150 km
Tour length6 nights / 7 days
Time away from SuratAbout 9 days by train
Summer or Diwali: which window suits you?
Window
Weather
Crowds
Watch out for
May – mid-June
Pleasant days, cold nights
Very busy
Book trains and Kedarnath rooms early
Mid-Sept – October
Clear and crisp
Moderate
Some late-monsoon showers in September
Diwali week (late Oct / Nov)
Cold, occasional snow
Light
Kedarnath closes on Bhai Dooj; do darshan before Diwali
If the Diwali break is your only option, start the tour at least four to five days before Diwali so that Kedarnath falls well before Bhai Dooj. Badrinath stays open a little longer, usually until mid-November. Exact closing dates are announced each year; see the opening dates page and our best time to visit guide.
2027 price estimates
Plan
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Do Dham from Delhi
6N / 7D
₹15,500
₹22,000
₹33,000
Do Dham from Haridwar
5N / 6D
₹13,500
₹19,500
₹29,500
Per person, four travellers sharing a vehicle, twin or triple rooms. Surat–Delhi train or flight is extra. Final price depends on dates, hotel category and group size.
Surat families travelling with relatives from Ahmedabad or elsewhere in Gujarat can meet in Delhi and continue as one group in a Tempo Traveller, which usually reduces the cost per head.
Getting from Surat to Delhi
Train: several overnight services link Surat with Delhi in roughly 15–17 hours. Arriving in the morning lets the tour start the same day.
Flight: Surat has direct and one-stop flights to Delhi of around two hours, depending on the schedule.
Via Mumbai or Ahmedabad: if seats from Surat are full, connecting from a nearby big city is a practical fallback.
Whichever you choose, share the arrival time with us. Our driver tracks the train or flight and waits at the gate. Read the Char Dham by train guide for booking tips.
Day-wise plan from Delhi
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
The driver meets you at the Delhi station or airport and heads north on the Meerut road. By afternoon you check in at Haridwar. Walk to Har Ki Pauri for the evening aarti, the traditional blessing before a Himalayan yatra.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Leave at dawn while the roads are clear. The route follows the Ganga to Devprayag and the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag, then turns into the Mandakini valley. Guptkashi is your base for the next three nights' circuit, with views of the Chaukhamba peaks.
Day 3
Up to Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trekFull dayNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag, take the shared jeep to Gaurikund and begin the 16 km climb. The path crosses streams and waterfalls with the river roaring below. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available at fixed rates, and shuttle helicopter passengers fly in from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi.
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Day 4
Darshan, then down to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Morning darshan of Kedarnath, the highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is worth the cold wait. After visiting Bhairavnath and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, head back down. The car collects you at Sonprayag.
Day 5
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Today's drive switches valleys via Ukhimath and Chopta, one of the greenest sections of the trip. You join the Alaknanda at Chamoli and climb past Joshimath. At Badrinath, take a dip in the Tapt Kund before the evening aarti.
Day 6
Badrinath darshan and Mana
About 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar Garhwal
Early darshan of Badri Narayan, then Mana village with its caves and Bhim Pul. Some families perform pind daan at Brahma Kapal. In the afternoon, descend to Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 7
Drive to Delhi
About 360 km10–11 hoursNight: Tour ends
A long drive back via Rishikesh and Haridwar, reaching Delhi in the evening. Plan your train or flight to Surat for late night or the next day. We drop you at the station, airport or a Delhi hotel.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
6 nights' hotels on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner, vegetarian
Private vehicle with hill driver, Delhi to Delhi
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Delhi station or airport transfers
Registration help and phone support
Not included
Surat–Delhi train or flight
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to weather
Insurance and personal expenses
Where you sleep each night
Night
Stop
Comment
1
Haridwar
Walking distance or short ride to the ghats
2 and 4
Guptkashi / Sitapur
Base for Kedarnath; better rooms than at the trailhead
3
Kedarnath
Basic guest houses and tents; book early in peak season
5
Badrinath
Hotels near the temple and the Tapt Kund
6
Srinagar Garhwal
Halfway point on the drive home
Hotel rates rise sharply in May and June, especially at Kedarnath, where a basic room can cost ₹2,500–6,000 a night. Booking two to three months ahead keeps you in the category you paid for.
Kedarnath helicopter seats are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; see our online ticket guide.
Pack warm clothes even in May; nights at 3,000 m are cold. Our packing list helps.
Carry some cash; card machines are unreliable in the hills.
Booking from Surat
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dates, group size and how you plan to reach Delhi.
Get the quote with hotels and vehicle.
Pay the advance to confirm.
Register online and send us the confirmations.
Board your train or flight; the driver will be waiting in Delhi.
Surat to Kedarnath and Badrinath: FAQ
Can we do Kedarnath and Badrinath during the Diwali vacation?
Yes, if you start early enough. Kedarnath closes on Bhai Dooj, a day or two after Diwali, so the Kedarnath darshan must fall before that. Badrinath usually stays open until mid-November.
Will a Diwali-time Do Dham trip from Surat be very cold?
Light snow at Kedarnath is possible from late October. Roads usually stay open, but carry heavy woollens and expect very cold mornings.
How much does the Do Dham trip cost from Surat in total?
The land tour starts from about ₹15,500 per person (four travellers, budget hotels). Add your train or flight to Delhi and back, and spending money for pony, helicopter or puja.
Can Surat pilgrims fly straight to Dehradun?
Direct flights are limited; most people connect via Delhi or another hub. If you land in Dehradun, we switch you to the 5N/6D Haridwar package.
Is there a helicopter option for both shrines?
Yes, the Do Dham helicopter charter from Dehradun covers both in 1 night and 2 days, estimated at ₹1,25,000 per person.
Do you serve Gujarati-style food?
Hotels serve North Indian vegetarian meals; we pass on requests for less spice or no onion-garlic. Families often carry snacks from home.
