Over 2,000 km separate Bengaluru from the Garhwal Himalaya, but a morning flight closes the gap. Use one week of leave well: fly in, see one dham, fly home.
Bengaluru sits on the Deccan plateau with mild weather all year, and that is the first thing to plan for: the Himalayan shrines are cold, high and remote. The second is distance. Delhi is roughly 2,150 km away, so a train journey eats up two days each way. For almost every Bengaluru pilgrim the answer is to fly, either to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, 35 km from Haridwar and Rishikesh, or to Delhi.
From the airport we run a short, focused road yatra to one shrine. Kedarnath, with its 16 km trek and Jyotirlinga, is the most popular choice; Badrinath is reached by road and suits parents and grandparents. Gangotri-only and Yamunotri-only trips are available too.
Bengaluru – DelhiAbout 2,150 km
Flight to DelhiAbout 2.5–3 hours
Best arrivalDehradun (Jolly Grant)
Land package3N/4D from Dehradun/Haridwar
Price from₹8,500 per person
Leave neededAbout 5–6 days
Flights and trains from Bengaluru
Option
Arrive at
Approx. time
Package to join
Flight (direct on some days, or via a connection)
Dehradun
3–6 hours
3N/4D from Haridwar/Dehradun, from ₹8,500
Flight
Delhi
About 2.5–3 hours
4N/5D from Delhi, from ₹10,500
Train
Delhi
About 35–40 hours
4N/5D from Delhi
Dehradun saves you a full day of driving at each end. If Dehradun fares are high on your dates, fly to Delhi and join the Ek Dham package from Delhi. Try to land before noon so that the drive into the hills starts in daylight, since hill roads are not driven after dark. More on this in our Char Dham by air guide.
Land package prices, 2027
Per person for four travellers sharing a car and twin or triple rooms. Flights from Bengaluru are booked by you and are not included.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Kedarnath from Dehradun / Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,500
₹19,500
Badrinath from Dehradun / Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,500
Kedarnath from Delhi
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹15,000
₹23,500
Badrinath from Delhi
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹14,500
₹22,500
Gangotri only / Yamunotri only
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,000
2027 estimates; final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Helicopter, pony and palki are extra.
Land at Jolly Grant in the morning and meet your driver outside arrivals. You bypass Rishikesh and climb along the Ganga to Devprayag, then the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag. A turn into the Mandakini valley brings you to Guptkashi by evening; later flights mean a night in Rishikesh first.
Day 2
Gaurikund to Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Leave early for Sonprayag and the shared jeep to Gaurikund. The 16 km path climbs about 1,600 m; take it slowly, with breaks every half hour. Ponies and palkis are available, and IRCTC shuttle holders fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Evening aarti at the temple.
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Day 3
Darshan, descent to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 km driveFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early morning darshan of the Jyotirlinga, then the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, a special stop for pilgrims from the south. Walk down to Gaurikund and drive back to Guptkashi.
Day 4
Guptkashi to Dehradun airport
about 230 km7–8 hoursNight: Tour ends
An early start brings you to Jolly Grant by mid-afternoon. Book an evening flight, or add a night in Rishikesh for safety.
Badrinath: 3 nights / 4 days
Day 1
Haridwar / Rishikesh to Joshimath
250–275 km9–10 hoursNight: Joshimath
Because this drive is long, we suggest flying in the day before and sleeping in Rishikesh. Leave at dawn and follow the Alaknanda past four of the Panch Prayag to Joshimath.
Day 2
Badrinath darshan
45 km2 hoursNight: Badrinath
Reach Badrinath, bathe in the Tapt Kund and take darshan of Badri Narayan. Visit Mana village with its Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then the evening aarti.
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Day 3
Badrinath to Srinagar
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan or Brahma Kapal rites, then the descent to Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 4
To Dehradun airport
about 200 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive past Devprayag and Rishikesh to Jolly Grant for your flight back to Bengaluru.
Short on days? Two faster options
If you can spare only a long weekend, there are two honest choices. The first is to hold an IRCTC shuttle ticket from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi, which turns the two Kedarnath trek days into one; seats go quickly and are sold only on the HeliYatra portal. The second is a same-day helicopter charter from Dehradun to Kedarnath or Badrinath, which costs far more but needs just one day. Both are explained on our Ek Dham helicopter page. Gangotri-only and Yamunotri-only trips, by contrast, are road journeys and cannot be shortened much below 3N/4D.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Three nights' hotels, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver
Dehradun airport or Haridwar pick-up and drop
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Registration help and phone support
Not included
Flights between Bengaluru and Dehradun/Delhi
Extra night in Rishikesh for late arrivals
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides; insurance
Advice for travellers from the south
Prepare for cold. Bring thermals, a down or fleece jacket, gloves and a woollen cap even in June. See things to carry.
Food. Hotels serve north Indian vegetarian food. Rishikesh has a few south Indian options; carry familiar snacks for the mountains.
Fitness. Two or three weeks of brisk walking and stair climbing before the trip make the Kedarnath trek much easier.
Helicopter. Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Read our IRCTC guide and ignore other websites.
Season. The 2026 season closes in November 2026, so this page plans for 2027. Late May and late September are good windows.
How to book from Bengaluru
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 or email sales@goglobaltrip.com with your dham, dates and group size.
Confirm hotels first, then book your flights.
Share flight details so the driver can track your arrival.
Pay the advance and complete registration.
Fly in and start the yatra.
Ek Dham Yatra from Bengaluru: FAQ
What is the fastest way from Bengaluru to Kedarnath?
Fly to Dehradun, drive to Guptkashi the same day, then trek or take an IRCTC shuttle to Kedarnath. The whole yatra takes about four days from Dehradun.
What does the package cost for Bengaluru travellers?
From about ₹8,500 per person from Dehradun or Haridwar, or ₹10,500 from Delhi, for four people on budget hotels. Flights are extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Are there direct flights to Dehradun from Bengaluru?
Flights run between the two cities, sometimes direct and sometimes with a connection. Check current schedules when you plan.
Is the Kedarnath trek safe for someone who has never trekked?
Yes, if you are in reasonable health and walk slowly. The path is paved and busy. Ponies and palkis are always available.
Which dham suits elderly parents?
Badrinath, which has no trek. Kedarnath can be managed by palki or helicopter shuttle if seats are secured.
