Why Delhi is the easiest place to start a single-dham trip
For most of north India, the road to the Himalayan shrines begins in Delhi. Haridwar is about 230 km away, six to seven hours by car, and from there the mountain roads branch off to each dham. That makes a single-dham yatra from Delhi one of the most practical pilgrimages in the country: you need no flight, no overnight train and only five days of leave.
We pick you up from your home, hotel, railway station or airport anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad or Ghaziabad, and drop you back at the same place. The first night is spent in Haridwar so that the long mountain drive starts fresh the next morning. You choose the shrine: Kedarnath for the Jyotirlinga and the trek, or Badrinath for a road-accessible darshan that suits elders.
Duration4 nights / 5 days
Start & endYour address in Delhi NCR
First nightHaridwar
Kedarnath walk16 km each way (or pony, palki, helicopter)
Badrinath accessBy road to town
Best monthsMay–June, mid-Sept–Oct
Ek Dham Yatra from Delhi: 2027 price list
Prices are per person for four travellers sharing one car and twin or triple rooms. The vehicle is with you for all five days, so the per-head cost falls as the group grows.
Package from Delhi
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Kedarnath Yatra
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹15,000
₹23,500
Badrinath Yatra
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹14,500
₹22,500
Kedarnath with helicopter shuttle (if IRCTC seats are secured)
3N / 4D
₹18,500
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2027 estimates; your final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Gangotri-only or Yamunotri-only trips from Delhi are quoted on request (the Haridwar price starts at ₹8,500 plus Delhi transfers).
The car arrives at your door early to beat the city traffic. You cross Meerut and Roorkee on the expressway and reach Haridwar by early afternoon. Check in, rest, and walk to Har Ki Pauri for the evening Ganga aarti, a fitting start to the yatra.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Today the hills begin in earnest. The road runs past Rishikesh to the Devprayag confluence and on to Rudraprayag, where you leave the Alaknanda for the Mandakini valley. Guptkashi sits on a slope above the river and is a quiet place to sleep before the climb.
Day 3
Trek to Kedarnath
30 km drive + 16 km trek7–9 hoursNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. The paved trail climbs steadily along the river; most walkers take six to eight hours, while ponies and palkis are faster. Shuttle passengers fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Evening aarti at the temple, then a night at 3,583 m.
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Day 4
Darshan, descent, drive to Srinagar
16 km trek + about 100 km driveFull dayNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Take early-morning darshan of the Jyotirlinga and visit the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Walk or ride back down to Gaurikund, cross to Sonprayag by jeep and meet your driver. A late afternoon drive brings you to Rudraprayag or Srinagar Garhwal for the night.
Day 5
Srinagar Garhwal to Delhi
about 340 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
Start early and come down through Devprayag and Rishikesh to the plains. After a lunch stop near Haridwar, the car continues to Delhi. You are dropped home in the evening, usually between 7 and 10 pm depending on traffic.
Badrinath from Delhi: 4 nights / 5 days
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Morning pick-up in Delhi NCR and an easy drive to Haridwar. In the evening join the crowds at Har Ki Pauri for aarti and an early dinner, because tomorrow starts before dawn.
Day 2
Haridwar to Joshimath
275 km9–10 hoursNight: Joshimath
The longest drive of the trip follows the Alaknanda past Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag. Short tea stops break up the day. Joshimath, the winter town of Badrinath's priests, is the night halt.
Day 3
Badrinath darshan and Mana
45 km2 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive up the gorge to Badrinath, bathe in the Tapt Kund and take darshan of Badri Narayan. After lunch, visit Mana village with its Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul. The evening aarti closes a full day at the temple.
Day 4
Badrinath to Srinagar Garhwal
about 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar
An optional second darshan, or rites for ancestors at Brahma Kapal, before breakfast. Then descend the Alaknanda valley to Srinagar Garhwal, breaking the return so that the last day is manageable.
Day 5
Srinagar to Delhi
about 340 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
Down through Devprayag and Rishikesh to Haridwar, then the expressway to Delhi. You reach home by evening with the yatra complete.
Want to see both? The Do Dham Yatra from Delhi covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in 6 nights / 7 days.
What you pay for, and what you pay on the spot
Included
Four nights on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner each day (all meals on Luxury)
Private car from your Delhi NCR address and back
Fuel, tolls, parking, state permits, driver allowance
Help with the free yatra registration
WhatsApp and phone support throughout
Not included
Pony, palki, pithoo or helicopter at Kedarnath
Sonprayag–Gaurikund shared jeep
Puja and VIP darshan fees
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra hotel nights if roads close
Travel insurance and personal spending
Night stops and hotel types
Night
Kedarnath plan
Badrinath plan
1
Haridwar
Haridwar
2
Guptkashi (₹2,000–6,500 per room)
Joshimath
3
Kedarnath (₹2,500–6,000, basic)
Badrinath (₹2,000–8,000)
4
Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Srinagar
Tips for Delhi travellers
Leave early on day 1. A 5:30 am start avoids the worst of the Delhi–Meerut traffic and gives you time at Har Ki Pauri.
Weekend trick. Start on a Thursday and you need only three working days off.
Call or WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your dham, dates, pick-up area and number of travellers.
Get the quote with hotels named by category, the day plan and the per-person price.
Pay the advance to hold rooms and the vehicle; terms are written on the quote.
Register online, with our help, and keep the QR code on your phone.
Meet your driver at your door on day 1.
Our office is at Badarpur, New Delhi (Mon–Sat, 10 am – 7 pm). You are welcome to visit before you book; details are on the contact page.
Ek Dham Yatra from Delhi: FAQ
How many days do I need for Kedarnath from Delhi?
Four nights and five days by road, with nights in Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath and Srinagar Garhwal. With a confirmed IRCTC shuttle seat, three nights can be enough.
What is the Ek Dham Yatra price from Delhi?
From about ₹10,500 per person for four travellers on budget hotels, for either Kedarnath or Badrinath. Deluxe starts around ₹14,500–15,000 and luxury around ₹22,500–23,500. These are 2027 estimates.
Do you pick up from Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad?
Yes. Pick-up and drop anywhere in Delhi NCR are included, including the airport and main railway stations.
Which is easier from Delhi, Kedarnath or Badrinath?
Badrinath, because there is no trek. The drive is longer, but elders can reach the temple with only a short walk.
Can I do Kedarnath from Delhi over a weekend?
Not comfortably by road. Leave on Thursday or Friday morning and return on Monday or Tuesday. A same-day helicopter charter from Dehradun is the only true one-day option; see Ek Dham by helicopter.
Is there a Volvo bus option?
Overnight buses run from Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh. You can take one and join our Haridwar package from ₹8,500, saving a day.
When is the best time to go from Delhi?
May and June are popular with school holidays; mid-September to October is clearer and less crowded. The 2027 opening dates are announced in early spring; see opening dates.
