Visakhapatnam pilgrims who worship Lord Narasimha at Simhachalam often feel drawn to Badrinath, where Lord Vishnu sits in meditation as Badri Narayan. Others set their hearts on Kedarnath, the Himalayan Jyotirlinga. Both are possible in a short single-dham yatra, but both sit above 3,100 m, a big jump for anyone who lives on the coast.
The city is roughly 1,750 km from Delhi. Most families fly to Delhi, directly or with a connection, while some take the long train. Our driver meets you in Delhi and the 4N/5D road plan begins, ending back in Delhi. If you can fly into Dehradun instead, the shorter 3N/4D Haridwar plan from ₹8,500 applies. See also Badrinath from Visakhapatnam and Kedarnath from Visakhapatnam.
Vizag – DelhiAbout 1,750 km
FlightAbout 2.5 hours direct, longer with a connection
TrainAbout 30–35 hours
Land package4N/5D Delhi to Delhi
Price from₹10,500 per person
Leave neededAbout 6–8 days
Travel options from Visakhapatnam
Option
Arrive at
Approx. time
Join
Flight (direct or via Hyderabad/other hubs)
Delhi
2.5–5 hours
4N/5D Delhi plan
Flight with a connection
Dehradun
Most of a day
3N/4D Haridwar plan
Train
Delhi
30–35 hours
4N/5D Delhi plan, after a rest night
If you take the train, plan a night in Delhi before day 1 so you start the mountain section rested. Flyers should aim to land before noon. Our train guide and air guide cover the details.
Sea level to 3,000 m: pacing your body
The road plan is designed to climb gradually. You sleep in Haridwar (about 300 m) on night one, then Joshimath or Guptkashi, and only then at the temple. Even so, coastal travellers feel the thin air at Badrinath and especially at Kedarnath.
Walk slowly on arrival and avoid running up temple steps.
Drink water through the day, even when it is cold.
Mild headache and breathlessness are common; persistent symptoms mean you should go lower and see a doctor.
Elders with heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions should get medical advice before booking.
On the Kedarnath trek, rest every 30–45 minutes and do not push the pace.
Prices for Vizag travellers, 2027
Per person for four travellers sharing a car and twin or triple rooms. Flights or trains are booked by you.
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; the final price depends on dates, hotel category and group size.
Travelling as a big family or temple group? A Tempo Traveller for 12 or 17 people brings the per-person cost down noticeably; ask for a group quote.
Day-wise itineraries from Delhi
Badrinath: 4 nights / 5 days
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Meet your driver at the airport or station and leave the city on the Meerut road. You reach Haridwar by late afternoon, low and warm, a gentle first step. The evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri opens the pilgrimage.
Day 2
Haridwar to Joshimath
275 km9–10 hoursNight: Joshimath
The longest day climbs steadily through the Panch Prayag: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag. By the time you reach Joshimath, at roughly 1,900 m, your body has had a whole day to adjust.
Day 3
Badrinath darshan
45 km2 hoursNight: Badrinath
Drive up to Badrinath, bathe in the hot Tapt Kund and take darshan. Walk slowly to Mana village in the afternoon to see Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul, then rest before the evening aarti.
Day 4
Badrinath to Srinagar
about 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar
A last darshan, or pind daan at Brahma Kapal, then the drive down to Srinagar Garhwal, where the air is thicker and warmer.
Day 5
Srinagar to Delhi
about 340 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
Return to Delhi via Rishikesh and Haridwar. Fly home the next morning to keep a buffer.
Kedarnath: 4 nights / 5 days
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Airport or station pick-up and the drive to Haridwar. Rest and an early dinner.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Drive past Rishikesh and Devprayag to Rudraprayag and up the Mandakini to Guptkashi. Sleep well; tomorrow is 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 trail on foot, pony or palki. With IRCTC shuttle tickets you fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Evening aarti and a cold night near the temple.
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Day 4
Darshan and descent
16 km trek + about 100 km driveFull dayNight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Morning darshan and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, then the walk down and the drive to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.
Day 5
Return to Delhi
about 340 km9–10 hoursNight: Tour ends
Drive back to Delhi with drop at your hotel, station or the airport.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
Four nights' hotels, twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver
Delhi airport or station pick-up and drop
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Registration help and phone support
Not included
Flight or train from Visakhapatnam
Rest night in Delhi for train travellers
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag–Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides; insurance
More tips for Andhra pilgrims
Season. The 2026 season is closing in November 2026; this page plans for 2027. Choose late May–June or mid-September to October and avoid the July–August rains. See best time to visit.
Helicopter. Kedarnath shuttle seats are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Ignore other sites; see the IRCTC guide.
Packing. Warm layers, rain gear and walking shoes; see things to carry.
Other shrines. Gangotri-only and Yamunotri-only trips run 3N/4D from Haridwar from ₹8,500.
How to book
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with dham, dates and group size.
Confirm hotels, then book your flight or train.
Pay the advance and share arrival details.
Register every pilgrim online.
Meet the driver in Delhi.
Ek Dham Yatra from Visakhapatnam: FAQ
How do I go from Visakhapatnam to Badrinath?
Fly or take the train to Delhi, then join our 4N/5D road package via Haridwar and Joshimath. With a flight to Dehradun, the 3N/4D Haridwar plan applies.
What does the Ek Dham package cost for Vizag travellers?
From about ₹10,500 per person from Delhi, or ₹8,500 from Haridwar, for four people on budget hotels. Flights or trains are extra. These are 2027 estimates.
Will I get altitude sickness?
Mild symptoms are common for people from the coast. The itinerary climbs gradually; walk slowly, drink water and rest. See a doctor first if you have heart or lung conditions.
Which dham is easier, Badrinath or Kedarnath?
Badrinath, which is reached by road. Kedarnath needs a 16 km trek, a pony or palki, or a helicopter shuttle.
How many days should I plan?
About six days by air, or eight with a train each way.
