Chandigarh is close enough to the Garhwal hills that you need no train or flight at all. The car collects you in the tricity, and by evening you are on the banks of the Ganga, ready for Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Pilgrims from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula are in a lucky position. Haridwar is only about 200 km away, roughly five to six hours through Yamunanagar, Saharanpur and Roorkee, so the Teen Dham Yatra can start with a car at your door instead of a railway booking. Families from Punjab and Haryana towns such as Ambala, Ludhiana and Jalandhar often join the same way.
Once you reach Haridwar, the plan follows our standard route to Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. On the last day the driver brings you down from Rudraprayag all the way home. Elders and children travel in the same vehicle throughout, with luggage in the boot rather than on a train rack.
Why add a night in Haridwar instead of driving straight into the hills? Chandigarh to Uttarkashi in one go would mean twelve hours or more in the car before the first darshan. Breaking the journey at Haridwar keeps every day within a safe driving window, gives elders an evening by the Ganga and lets the vehicle leave for the mountains at first light, when the hill roads are quietest.
Duration8 nights / 9 days
Pick-upChandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
Chandigarh–HaridwarAbout 200 km, 5–6 hours
Two ways to travel from Chandigarh
Option
How it works
Duration
From, per person
Road pick-up from home
Our vehicle starts and ends in the tricity
8N / 9D
₹19,500
Join at Haridwar
You reach Haridwar by bus, train or own car
7N / 8D
₹17,500
2027 estimates for four people on budget hotels. Pick-up from the tricity is priced by distance, so your quote may be a little above the Delhi-route rate shown. Deluxe and luxury hotels cost more; the final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The road pick-up suits families with elders or plenty of luggage. Travellers comfortable on a bus or train can save a day and some money by joining the Haridwar Teen Dham package.
Teen Dham price by hotel category
Category
Haridwar start (7N/8D)
Road pick-up (8N/9D, from)
Budget
₹17,500
₹19,500
Deluxe
₹26,000
₹28,500
Luxury
₹39,500
₹43,000
Budget stays are clean, simple hotels; Deluxe means better-rated properties; Luxury includes all meals and the best rooms available. Kedarnath remains basic for everyone because there are no large hotels at the temple.
Itinerary: Chandigarh to Chandigarh in 9 days
Day 1
Chandigarh to Haridwar
about 200 km5–6 hoursNight: Haridwar
Morning pick-up from your home in the tricity. The drive runs through Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh to Roorkee and Haridwar. Check in and attend the sunset aarti at Har Ki Pauri. After dinner, lay out warm clothes for tomorrow, as the hills begin straight after Rishikesh.
Day 2
Haridwar to Uttarkashi
170 km6–7 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Start early for the climb past Rishikesh into the hills. Cross Chamba and the Tehri lake and follow the Bhagirathi upstream. Settle into Uttarkashi by afternoon. Lunch is usually at a dhaba near Tehri or Chinyalisaur.
Day 3
Day trip to Gangotri
200 km round trip8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Drive past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri. Take darshan of Goddess Ganga and visit Bhagirath Shila and the ghats. Fill a can of Gangajal and return to Uttarkashi. Ask the driver to stop at the Gangnani hot spring if you want a warm dip on the way back.
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Day 4
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long hill drive links the Bhagirathi and Mandakini valleys. Breaks are planned for meals and photos. Guptkashi's hotels face the Chaukhamba peaks. Sleep early, because the Kedarnath day starts before sunrise.
Day 5
Trek to Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek7–9 hours walkingNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Walk, ride a pony or take a palki to Kedarnath. Pilgrims holding IRCTC shuttle tickets fly from the helipad instead. Carry a small backpack with warm clothes, medicines and water; the main luggage stays in the car.
Day 6
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Darshan at dawn, followed by Bhairavnath temple and the Shankaracharya Samadhi. Descend to Gaurikund and ride the jeep to Sonprayag. Your driver brings you back to Guptkashi. Your driver will be waiting at the Sonprayag parking area at the time you agree.
Day 7
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross Ukhimath and Chopta to Chamoli, then climb through Joshimath. Arrive at Badrinath and bathe in Tapt Kund. Evening aarti at the temple. Badrinath is cold after dark, so keep a jacket handy for the aarti.
Day 8
Badrinath darshan, Mana, Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan and Brahma Kapal. Short visit to Mana village and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag. Rudraprayag is lower and warmer, a welcome change after the high shrines.
Day 9
Rudraprayag to Chandigarh
about 365 km9–11 hoursNight: Tour ends
An early start brings you to Rishikesh and Haridwar by early afternoon. From there the road heads west through Roorkee and Saharanpur to the tricity. Drop at home by night. Dinner stops on the plains are easy to find, and the driver keeps a steady pace on the highway.
Prefer a shorter last day? Add a night in Haridwar or Rishikesh on the way back and reach Chandigarh by lunch on day 10.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
8 nights' hotels on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle from Chandigarh and back
Fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permits and driver allowance
Registration help and phone support
Not included
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Gaurikund shared jeep
Puja or VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Advice for pilgrims from Chandigarh and Punjab
Register every traveller on the free Uttarakhand portal; see the registration guide.
Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; we cannot sell them, but we will plan around your slot. Read the IRCTC booking guide.
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your sector or town, dates and group size.
Choose road pick-up or Haridwar join; we send both prices if you are unsure.
Confirm with the advance in your quote.
Register each traveller online.
Travel with the driver from your door.
Teen Dham from Chandigarh: FAQ
How far is Chandigarh from Haridwar?
About 200 km by road, usually five to six hours depending on traffic around Saharanpur and Roorkee.
What is the Teen Dham price from Chandigarh?
With road pick-up, from about ₹19,500 per person on budget hotels for four people, 8 nights and 9 days. Joining at Haridwar costs from ₹17,500 for 7 nights. These are 2027 estimates.
Do you pick up from Mohali, Zirakpur and Panchkula?
Yes, anywhere in the tricity. Towns further away such as Ludhiana or Ambala can also be arranged; the quote adjusts for distance.
Can we drive our own car?
Many hill roads need experience. We recommend our hill driver, but if you prefer your own car we can arrange hotels only. Call to discuss.
Can we add Hemkund Sahib?
Yes. Hemkund Sahib is reached from Govindghat near Badrinath and needs about two extra days. See Hemkund Sahib helicopter price.
Which is better, the Haridwar start or road pick-up?
Road pick-up is easier with elders and luggage. The Haridwar start is cheaper and one day shorter if you are happy to travel there yourself.
Is it safe to drive back to Chandigarh in one day from Rudraprayag?
Yes, with an early start. It is a long day of about 365 km, mostly on the plains after Rishikesh. Our drivers know the route well, and you can add a night in Haridwar if you prefer to break it.
