Haridwar is where the Ganga leaves the mountains, and it is the natural place to begin a journey to her source at Gangotri and on to Kedarnath and Badrinath. This 7-night plan starts and ends at the city's ghats.
From Haridwar, every kilometre of the yatra is in the hills, so no time is lost on plains driving. That is why the Haridwar start is our most popular version of the Teen Dham Yatra: eight days is enough to take darshan at Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath without rushing, and the cost is the lowest of any road option.
Pilgrims reach Haridwar the night before or early on day one. Haridwar Junction is served by trains from most parts of India, Jolly Grant airport near Dehradun is about 35 km away, and Delhi is a 6–7 hour drive. Your driver meets you at the station, your hotel or the airport, and from then on the vehicle stays with you until the last drop at Haridwar.
Duration7 nights / 8 days
Start & endHaridwar (station, hotel or Jolly Grant airport)
Night stopsUttarkashi, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag
Teen Dham package price from Haridwar
Prices are per person for four travellers sharing a private vehicle, on twin or triple room sharing. A group of two pays more per head; families of six or more in a larger vehicle often pay a little less.
Category
What you get
Per person (from)
Budget
Standard hotels, breakfast & dinner
₹17,500
Deluxe
Better-rated hotels, breakfast & dinner
₹26,000
Luxury
Best available stays, all meals
₹39,500
2027 estimates; your final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size. Compare with the full Char Dham from Haridwar at ₹21,500 for 9 nights.
Morning pick-up in Haridwar and a short stretch along the Ganga to Rishikesh. From there the road winds up to Chamba and down to the Tehri dam lake, then joins the Bhagirathi. Uttarkashi is reached by afternoon, leaving time for an unhurried evening.
Day 2
Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Leave early on the narrow valley road that passes the hot spring at Gangnani and the wide Harsil meadows. Darshan at Gangotri temple is usually quick outside peak weekends. Spend time at the ghats where the river rushes past, then return to the same hotel in Uttarkashi.
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Day 3
Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
Today you cross from the Ganga's western branch to the Mandakini valley. The route has steady climbs and descents, with breaks for tea and lunch at roadside dhabas. Guptkashi's hotels look out on snow peaks, a good reward after the long drive.
Day 4
Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek7–9 hours walkingNight: Kedarnath
The driver drops you at Sonprayag, where a shared jeep runs the last 5 km to Gaurikund. The trail climbs past Jungle Chatti and Bhimbali to the temple meadow. Ponies and palkis are available, and holders of IRCTC shuttle tickets fly from their booked helipad instead.
Day 5
Kedarnath – Guptkashi
16 km trek + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Pre-dawn darshan of the Jyotirlinga is worth the cold queue. Walk to Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, then begin the descent. Jeep back to Sonprayag and drive to Guptkashi for a second night.
Day 6
Guptkashi – Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Pass Ukhimath, where Lord Kedarnath is worshipped in winter, and the forests around Chopta. Join the Alaknanda at Chamoli and climb through Joshimath. Arrive at Badrinath for Tapt Kund and evening aarti.
Day 7
Badrinath – Mana – Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan, with time for Brahma Kapal rites if your family wishes. Visit Mana village and walk to Bhim Pul above the Saraswati. Drive down to Rudraprayag for the last night in the hills.
Day 8
Rudraprayag – Haridwar
165 km6–7 hoursNight: Tour ends
Descend along the Alaknanda past Srinagar to Devprayag, the confluence where the river takes the name Ganga. Continue through Rishikesh to Haridwar. Drop at the station, your hotel or Har Ki Pauri.
Arriving in Haridwar: what to know
Getting to Haridwar
Train: Haridwar Junction has direct trains from many cities. Arriving the evening before day 1 is ideal; see Char Dham by train.
Air: fly to Dehradun Jolly Grant, about 35 km away. We can begin the tour with an airport pick-up; see Char Dham by air.
Road: Delhi is about 230 km away. If you prefer a door pick-up, choose the Delhi package.
An evening at Har Ki Pauri
Arrive a day early if you can. The Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri at sunset is the traditional blessing before a dham yatra, and an early night means you leave fresh at 6 am. We can add a pre-tour hotel night in Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Registration help and phone support
Not included
Train or flight to Haridwar
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Sonprayag – Gaurikund jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Room rates on this route range from about ₹1,800 a night in Uttarkashi to ₹8,000 for the best rooms at Badrinath. Kedarnath offers only simple guest houses and tents. More detail: Gangotri hotels and Badrinath hotels.
Practical tips
Register every traveller on the free state portal or the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app; carry the QR code. See yatra registration.
Kedarnath shuttle seats are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal; do not pay websites that promise tickets. Our IRCTC booking guide explains the steps.
The 2026 season ends in November; book 2027 May–June dates early.
Keep cash for ponies, the Gaurikund jeep and temple offerings.
Gangotri has limited rooms, so most pilgrims visit it as a day trip from Uttarkashi. Staying two nights in one hotel also means one less packing day.
Can we do Kedarnath without the trek?
Yes, by pony, palki or IRCTC shuttle helicopter. With a shuttle ticket, days 4 and 5 can be shortened. Read Phata to Kedarnath helicopter.
What if a landslide blocks the road?
Your driver waits or takes an alternate route where one exists. Extra hotel nights caused by closures are paid on the spot and are not part of the package.
