Board an evening train at Ahmedabad, wake up near Delhi, and the mountain part of your pilgrimage starts the same morning. One dham, about a week from home and back.
Ahmedabad is about 950 km from Delhi, close enough that an overnight train does the hard work while you sleep. That makes a single-dham yatra very practical for Gujarati families: one night on the train, four nights in the mountains, and one night back. Many choose Badrinath because the whole journey is by road and suits every age; younger groups often prefer Kedarnath and its trek.
Book train berths as soon as the reservation window opens for May and June, which coincide with Gujarat's school holidays. Elders usually find a lower berth on an overnight train less tiring than an early flight plus airport waits. Our train guide explains how to time arrivals.
Ek Dham prices for Ahmedabad guests
Per-person prices for four travellers sharing a vehicle and twin or triple rooms. Train or air fare from Ahmedabad is not included.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Badrinath from Delhi
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹14,500
₹22,500
Kedarnath from Delhi
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹15,000
₹23,500
Badrinath from Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,500
Kedarnath from Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,500
₹19,500
Gangotri only / Yamunotri only from Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,000
2027 estimates. Your final quote depends on dates, hotel category and group size. Helicopter, pony and palki charges are extra.
Itineraries from Delhi
Both plans below assume you reach Delhi early on day 1, which is what an overnight train from Ahmedabad usually allows. If your train arrives late in the afternoon, we simply spend the first night in Delhi or drive to Haridwar after dark on the flat expressway and start the hill section the next morning as normal. The Badrinath plan is listed first because it is the one most families from Ahmedabad ask us about; the Kedarnath plan follows. Both have the same number of nights and both finish back in Delhi.
Badrinath, 4 nights / 5 days
Day 1
Delhi station to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Step off the overnight train and find your driver on the platform exit. After a tea stop, the car heads up the expressway to Haridwar. Freshen up and attend the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Day 2
Haridwar to Joshimath
275 km9–10 hoursNight: Joshimath
A dawn departure for the longest day. The road follows the Ganga to Devprayag and then the Alaknanda past Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag. Arrive in Joshimath by evening and rest well.
Day 3
Darshan of Badri Vishal
45 km2 hoursNight: Badrinath
Climb the last stretch past Vishnuprayag to Badrinath. Bathe at the Tapt Kund and join the darshan queue. After lunch, see Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then return for the evening aarti.
Day 4
Brahma Kapal and descent
about 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar
Families who wish can perform shraddh or pind daan at Brahma Kapal by the river. Then drive down to Srinagar Garhwal for the night.
Day 5
Srinagar to Delhi
about 340 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
An early start brings you to Delhi by evening. Book your return train for a late-night departure or the next day.
Kedarnath, 4 nights / 5 days
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Pick-up at the station or airport and a drive to Haridwar, arriving by afternoon. Evening at the ghats.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Drive past Rishikesh and Devprayag to Rudraprayag, then up the Mandakini to Guptkashi. Early dinner and rest before the climb.
Day 3
Trek to Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then the 16 km path to the temple on foot, pony or palki. IRCTC shuttle holders fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Evening aarti and night near the shrine.
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Day 4
Darshan and down to Rudraprayag
16 km trek + about 100 km driveFull dayNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Early darshan, a visit to the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, and the walk down. Your driver takes you on to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 5
Return to Delhi
about 340 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive back to Delhi via Rishikesh and Haridwar, with drop at the station or airport.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Four nights in hotels, twin or triple sharing
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver from Delhi
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Station or airport pick-up and drop in Delhi
Registration help and phone support
Not included
Train or flight from Ahmedabad
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja, shraddh and VIP darshan fees
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Food on the yatra
Food at the dhams is vegetarian, and alcohol is not served. If anyone in your group needs Jain or no-onion-garlic meals, tell us when booking; most hotels on the route can prepare simple food on request, though choice is limited high up.
Tips for Gujarati families
Cold-weather clothing. Ahmedabad rarely sees single digits; Badrinath and Kedarnath mornings are near zero. See things to carry.
Registration is free and mandatory for every pilgrim; follow our registration guide.
Kedarnath helicopter shuttle tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. We help you prepare but cannot sell them; read the IRCTC guide.
Medical check. Elders with heart or breathing issues should see a doctor before travelling to 3,000 m and above.
Best months. Late May to June, or mid-September to October. Avoid July and August.
Travelling from elsewhere in the state? See the Ek Dham Yatra from Gujarat page for Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dham, dates and family size.
Check our hotel availability before you book train or air tickets.
Confirm with an advance payment.
Register online and share your train or flight number.
Meet the driver in Delhi on arrival.
Ek Dham Yatra from Ahmedabad: FAQ
How do I go from Ahmedabad to Badrinath?
Take an overnight train or a flight to Delhi, then our 4N/5D road package via Haridwar and Joshimath. With a Dehradun flight, the 3N/4D Haridwar plan applies.
What is the Ek Dham package cost from Ahmedabad?
The land package from Delhi starts from about ₹10,500 per person for four on budget hotels; from Haridwar, ₹8,500. Train or air fare is extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Is vegetarian food available?
Yes, all food at the dhams is vegetarian. Jain or no-onion-garlic meals can be requested in advance.
Which is better for elders, Badrinath or Kedarnath?
Badrinath, because there is no trek. At Kedarnath, ponies, palkis and IRCTC helicopter shuttles are options.
How many days does the whole trip take from Ahmedabad?
About seven days by train, including two nights on the train, or five to six days if you fly.
