Surat travels in groups: joint families, neighbours from the same society, colleagues from the market. This Kedarnath plan is built for that, with a Delhi pick-up, one vehicle for everyone and rooms booked together.
Surat sits on the main western rail corridor, roughly 1,150 km from Delhi, with overnight trains and direct or connecting flights to the capital. That makes Delhi the obvious meeting point. From there the road to Kedarnath runs about 460 km to Sonprayag, followed by a short jeep ride and the 16 km climb from Gaurikund to the temple.
What sets many Surat trips apart is size. Enquiries often come for eight, twelve or more people travelling together, sometimes three generations in one group. For them a Tempo Traveller often costs less per head than two separate cars, keeps everyone on the same schedule, and makes the night stops simpler. Smaller families can take a sedan or an Innova Crysta on exactly the same itinerary. Both options are part of our Kedarnath yatra packages.
Surat – DelhiAbout 1,150 km · overnight train
Land package4N/5D from Delhi
VehiclesDzire, Ertiga, Crysta, Tempo
Night at KedarnathYes, on day 3
Total trip6–7 days
Best monthsMay, June, late Sep, Oct
Train or flight from Surat to Delhi
Option
Approx. journey
Good for
Overnight train Surat – Delhi
About 14–18 hours
Groups and families; luggage is easy
Flight from Surat to Delhi
About 2 hours, direct or connecting
Short leave, couples
Flight from Ahmedabad or Mumbai
About 1.5–2 hours
When Surat flights are full
Flight to Dehradun
Usually connecting
Use our Haridwar plan instead
Large groups usually prefer the train: book together as early as possible so coaches are adjacent, and choose a service that reaches Delhi in the morning so day 1 can begin straight away. If you land in Dehradun, switch to the Haridwar-start package. Our train guide has more tips.
Kedarnath package price from Surat
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Kedarnath from Delhi (land only)
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹15,000
₹23,500
Kedarnath from Haridwar (if arriving there)
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,500
₹19,500
Kedarnath + Badrinath from Delhi
6N / 7D
₹15,500
₹22,000
₹33,000
Per person for four travellers sharing one vehicle. Groups of 10–12 in a Tempo Traveller usually pay less per head. 2027 estimates, starting from; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Surat–Delhi travel, pony, palki and helicopter are extra.
The vehicle waits at the Delhi station as your overnight train from Surat pulls in. After tea and breakfast on the way out of the city, you drive through western Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar. Check in, freshen up and join the crowd at Har Ki Pauri for the evening aarti.
Day 2
Haridwar to Guptkashi through the hills
200 km7–8 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Today the plains end. Past Rishikesh the road clings to the valley sides above the Ganga, then the Alaknanda; Devprayag and Rudraprayag are the main stops. Guptkashi, facing the snowy Chaukhamba massif, is where the group rests before the big day.
Day 3
Gaurikund to Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek6–9 hours on footNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag at dawn and take shared jeeps to Gaurikund. Big groups naturally split between walkers, pony riders and palki passengers, so fix a meeting point at the temple and keep phones charged. Evening aarti at the shrine is the reward for a long day.
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Day 4
Darshan and drive down to Srinagar Garhwal
16 km trek + about 100 kmLong dayNight: Srinagar / Rudraprayag
Morning darshan as a group, then Bhairavnath temple for those with energy to spare. Walk or ride down to Gaurikund, where the jeep returns you to Sonprayag and your vehicle. Continue to Srinagar Garhwal or Rudraprayag for the night.
Day 5
Srinagar Garhwal to Delhi
About 360 km10–11 hoursNight: Drop at Delhi station or airport
An early start brings you out of the hills by lunchtime and into Delhi by evening. Book your return train to Surat for late night or the following day, keeping a margin for traffic and weather.
Splitting a big group? Fit walkers can leave Gaurikund first while pony riders follow an hour later; both usually reach the temple around the same time. Palki passengers should start earliest, as palkis move slowest on the steep stretches.
Groups with only four days can start from Haridwar instead and skip the Delhi legs; the plan is on our Haridwar package page. Groups with nine or ten days often add Badrinath, Mana village and the Panch Prayag confluences, which is the Kedarnath Badrinath tour from Delhi.
What the package includes
Included
Delhi station or airport pick-up and drop
Hotels at Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath and Srinagar/Rudraprayag
Breakfast and dinner daily (all meals on Luxury)
Car, SUV or Tempo Traveller with hill driver
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Registration help for every member of the group
Not included
Train or air tickets Surat – Delhi
Gaurikund shared jeep
Pony, palki, pithoo or helicopter
Puja, VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides, insurance, personal costs
On food: the route serves simple vegetarian meals, and most hotels will make plain, less spicy food on request. Jain food without onion and garlic is possible in Haridwar and usually at Guptkashi if you tell the hotel in advance; higher up, options are limited, so carry thepla, khakhra and dry snacks from home.
Tips for group travel from Surat
Make one person the group leader who holds the list of names, ID numbers and registration slips.
Everyone must register individually, free, on registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in: registration guide.
Kedarnath rooms are limited; groups should confirm 4–6 weeks ahead in May and June. See Kedarnath hotels.
Shuttle seats from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read IRCTC helicopter booking. We do not sell these tickets.
Carry woollens even in June: Surat's warmth is no preparation for Kedarnath nights.
Send your group details on WhatsApp +91-99111 77951: number of adults, children and seniors.
Choose vehicle and hotel category; we suggest the best fit.
Receive a group quote with the day-wise plan.
Book trains together and share the PNRs.
Pay the advance to confirm rooms and vehicle.
Kedarnath from Surat: FAQ
How far is Kedarnath from Surat?
About 1,150 km from Surat to Delhi, then roughly 460 km by road to Sonprayag, plus the 5 km jeep ride and 16 km trek to the temple.
What is the Kedarnath package cost from Surat?
From about ₹10,500 per person for the Delhi land package (budget, four people). Train or flight tickets from Surat are extra.
Do you arrange Tempo Travellers for big groups?
Yes, 12-seat and 17-seat Tempo Travellers with hill drivers. For very large groups, buses can be arranged on request.
Is Jain food available on the Kedarnath route?
In Haridwar and usually at Guptkashi with advance notice. At Kedarnath, choices are basic, so carry dry snacks.
How many days do we need from Surat?
Six to seven days in total: an overnight train each way plus the 5-day land package.
Can some members go by helicopter while others trek?
Yes. Those with IRCTC shuttle tickets fly from the helipad while others trek, and we time the vehicle so everyone meets again. See Kedarnath helicopter package.
