A road trip from the Tricity to one Himalayan shrine
Chandigarh is one of the few big cities close enough to the Garhwal Himalaya that the whole yatra can be done by road from home. Haridwar is roughly 200 km away, about five hours via Ambala, Yamunanagar and Roorkee, so the first day is easy and you still have time for the evening Ganga aarti.
Our Ek Dham Yatra from Chandigarh collects you from your house in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur, takes you to the dham of your choice and brings you back to the same door. Families from Ambala, Ludhiana or Patiala can be picked up on the way. You choose between Kedarnath, with its trek and Jyotirlinga, and Badrinath, which you can reach without walking.
Why not drive straight to Guptkashi or Joshimath on day one? Because the full distance is over 400 km, and the second half is on narrow hill roads where driving after dark is unsafe and often restricted. Breaking the journey in Haridwar keeps every mountain section in daylight, gives the driver proper rest, and costs you only one extra night. It also means you begin the climb fresh rather than stiff from ten hours in a car.
Duration4 nights / 5 days
Pick-upHome in Chandigarh Tricity
To HaridwarAbout 200 km, 5 hours
First nightHaridwar
VehicleSedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller
Best monthsMay–June, mid-Sept–Oct
Ek Dham prices for Chandigarh travellers
The standard single-dham packages are priced from Haridwar and from Delhi. A Chandigarh pick-up follows the Delhi-style 4N/5D plan and costs about the same as the Delhi package, since the distance to Haridwar is similar. Your written quote gives the exact figure for your group and vehicle.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Kedarnath from Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,500
₹19,500
Kedarnath, Delhi-style plan
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹15,000
₹23,500
Badrinath from Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,500
Badrinath, Delhi-style plan
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹14,500
₹22,500
Gangotri only / Yamunotri only from Haridwar
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,000
2027 estimates per person for four travellers in one vehicle, twin or triple sharing. Chandigarh pick-up is quoted on request; dates, hotels and group size decide the final price.
Leave the Tricity after breakfast and drive through Ambala and Yamunanagar, crossing into Uttarakhand near Roorkee. You check in at Haridwar by early afternoon. The evening is free for the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
The mountain section starts at Rishikesh. Stop at Devprayag to see the Ganga born from two rivers, then continue to Rudraprayag and up the Mandakini. Guptkashi, your base for the climb, has views of the Chaukhamba peaks.
Day 3
Gaurikund to Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Climb the 16 km trail at your own pace, or ride a pony or palki; IRCTC shuttle holders fly up from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Stay near the temple and attend the evening aarti.
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Day 4
Darshan and drive to Srinagar
16 km trek + about 100 km driveFull dayNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Early darshan of the Jyotirlinga, then the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi behind the temple. Walk down to Gaurikund and meet your driver at Sonprayag. A late drive takes you to Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal.
Day 5
Srinagar to Chandigarh
about 330 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
Come down through Devprayag and Rishikesh, stop for lunch near Haridwar and continue west to the Tricity. You are home by evening.
Badrinath from Chandigarh
Day 1
Chandigarh to Haridwar
about 200 km5 hoursNight: Haridwar
Morning pick-up from home and a relaxed drive to Haridwar. Rest in the afternoon and turn in early; tomorrow is a long day.
Day 2
Haridwar to Joshimath
275 km9–10 hoursNight: Joshimath
Start before sunrise and follow the Alaknanda past four of the Panch Prayag. Lunch on the road, and arrive in Joshimath in the evening.
Day 3
Joshimath to Badrinath
45 km2 hoursNight: Badrinath
Reach Badrinath by mid-morning, bathe in the Tapt Kund and take darshan of Lord Badri Narayan. Spend the afternoon in Mana village at Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then return for the evening aarti.
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Day 4
Badrinath to Srinagar Garhwal
about 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar
Optional pind daan at Brahma Kapal after a final darshan. Then drive down the valley to Srinagar for the night.
Day 5
Srinagar to Chandigarh
about 330 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
The long drive home through Rishikesh, Haridwar and Yamunanagar, with breaks every two hours. Drop at your door in the evening.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Four nights in hotels, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle from your Chandigarh address and back
A Dzire or similar sedan suits up to four light travellers. Families with luggage usually prefer an Ertiga or Innova Crysta, and groups of eight to twelve travel more cheaply per head in a Tempo Traveller. Read more about Kedarnath by car and Badrinath by car.
Tips for Punjab and Haryana pilgrims
Can I drive my own car? You can, but hill driving on the Kedarnath and Badrinath roads is tiring. A local hill driver knows the landslide spots and parking rules.
Register early. The free yatra registration is checked on the way; see the registration guide.
Kedarnath helicopter seats are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Watch out for fake websites; our IRCTC booking guide explains the real process.
Timing. The 2026 season is closing in November. For 2027, plan around the opening dates and avoid July–August rains.
Combine with Hemkund Sahib. Sikh families often add Hemkund Sahib from Govindghat near Badrinath; see Char Dham with Hemkund Sahib.
Booking from Chandigarh
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dham, dates, pick-up sector and number of travellers.
Pick the vehicle and hotels from the options in the quote.
Pay the advance to confirm.
Register online; we check each traveller's details.
Car at your gate on the morning of day 1.
Ek Dham Yatra from Chandigarh: FAQ
How far is Kedarnath from Chandigarh?
About 200 km to Haridwar, another 230 km to Sonprayag, then 5 km by jeep and a 16 km trek. That is why the trip takes five days.
What does an Ek Dham Yatra from Chandigarh cost?
With home pick-up it is priced close to the Delhi package, from about ₹10,500 per person for four people on budget hotels. Joining at Haridwar starts from ₹8,500. These are 2027 estimates; ask for an exact quote.
Do you pick up from Mohali and Panchkula?
Yes, anywhere in the Tricity and Zirakpur. Ambala, Patiala and Ludhiana pick-ups are quoted separately.
Which dham is better for elders?
Badrinath, because the road reaches the town. At Kedarnath, elders can use a pony, palki or IRCTC helicopter shuttle.
