From the port city of Vizag to three of the holiest temples of the Himalaya. Here is a realistic plan for families from Visakhapatnam: how to reach Delhi, what the nine days in the mountains look like, and what the whole trip is likely to cost.
Families in Visakhapatnam who already make regular visits to Simhachalam and Tirumala often save up for one big northern pilgrimage. For many, that is Kedarnath and Badrinath, with Gangotri added because the source of the Ganga is too meaningful to miss. That trio is our Teen Dham Yatra: eight nights on the road from Delhi, three shrines and a single vehicle and driver throughout.
The distance is the main hurdle. Visakhapatnam is roughly 1,800 km from Delhi, more than a day by train. Most families fly to Delhi, directly or with one stop depending on the schedule, and begin the tour the same day. Train travellers arrive tired after more than a day on board, so we suggest a rest night in Delhi before day 1.
Vizag – DelhiAbout 1,800 km
FlightAbout 2.5 hours direct, longer with a stop
TrainAbout 30–36 hours
Land tour8 nights / 9 days
ShrinesGangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
Ideal monthsMay–June, mid-Sept–Oct
Visakhapatnam to Delhi: flight or train?
Option
Approx. time
Best for
Flight Vizag – Delhi
About 2.5 hours direct, more with a stop
Most families; starts the tour the same day
Flight Vizag – Dehradun (one-stop)
Most of a day
Joining the shorter Haridwar plan
Train Vizag – Delhi
About 30–36 hours
Lower cost; add a rest night in Delhi
Whichever you choose, send us your arrival time and the driver will be there. If you arrive by train, book a hotel near the station for the first night; we can include it in your quote. The Char Dham by train and by air guides cover connections in more detail, and the return journey works the same way in reverse.
Teen Dham package price from Visakhapatnam
Land package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
From Delhi
8N / 9D
₹19,500
₹28,500
₹43,000
From Haridwar / Dehradun airport
7N / 8D
₹17,500
₹26,000
₹39,500
Per person, four travellers, twin/triple rooms. 2027 estimates; flights or trains from Visakhapatnam are extra. The final quote depends on dates, hotels and group size.
What a family of four can expect to spend
To help you plan, here is a rough budget for four adults on the budget-hotel package from Delhi. Your own figures will vary with travel dates and choices.
Item
Estimate for 4 people
Notes
Land package, 8N/9D from Delhi
From ₹78,000
₹19,500 × 4, hotels, breakfast, dinner, vehicle
Flights or train, Vizag – Delhi return
Varies
Book early for May–June
Kedarnath ponies for two elders, both ways
About ₹12,000 – 16,000
Rates set locally each season
Lunches and snacks, 9 days
As you spend
Simple dhabas are inexpensive
Puja, offerings, small purchases
As you choose
Optional
If two of you walk to Kedarnath and two take ponies, or if you secure IRCTC shuttle seats instead, the numbers change. The Phata shuttle round trip was ₹6,500 per person in 2026; fares are set each year.
Day-wise itinerary from Delhi
Day 1
Delhi to Haridwar
230 km6–7 hoursNight: Haridwar
Your driver picks you up at Delhi airport, the station or your rest-night hotel. Drive to Haridwar along the Meerut expressway route. In the evening, watch the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, a scene many families from the South have seen only on television.
Day 2
Haridwar to Uttarkashi
170 km6–7 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
The road leaves the plains at Rishikesh and climbs through Chamba and the Tehri region. Follow the Bhagirathi up to Uttarkashi. Evenings here are cool even in June, so keep a sweater handy.
Day 3
Gangotri
200 km round trip8–9 hoursNight: Uttarkashi
Travel up the valley past Gangnani's hot spring and the meadows of Harsil to Gangotri. Offer prayers to Goddess Ganga and see Bhagirath Shila. Collect Gangajal and return to Uttarkashi.
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Day 4
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
220 km8–9 hoursNight: Guptkashi
A long drive across the hills to the Mandakini valley, with breaks for tea and lunch. Guptkashi has comfortable hotels with views of the Chaukhamba peaks. Sleep early for Kedarnath.
Day 5
Kedarnath
30 km + 16 km trek7–9 hours walkingNight: Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag, then take the shared jeep to Gaurikund. Walk the 16 km trail, or ride a pony or palki. IRCTC shuttle ticket holders fly from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi instead.
Day 6
Darshan, return to Guptkashi
16 km + 30 kmFull dayNight: Guptkashi
Early darshan at Kedarnath, then Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. Descend to Gaurikund and return to Guptkashi via Sonprayag. A well-earned rest follows.
Day 7
Guptkashi to Badrinath
200 km8–9 hoursNight: Badrinath
Cross via Ukhimath and Chopta to Chamoli and up past Joshimath. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon. Bathe in Tapt Kund and attend the evening aarti.
Day 8
Badrinath, Mana, Rudraprayag
160 km6–7 hoursNight: Rudraprayag
Morning darshan of Badri Narayan, one of the 108 Divya Desams. Visit Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag for the night.
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Day 9
Rudraprayag to Delhi
about 395 km10–12 hoursNight: Tour ends
Leave at dawn and pass Devprayag and Rishikesh before noon. Cross the plains to Delhi by evening. We recommend a next-day flight to Visakhapatnam, with a night near the airport.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
8 nights' hotels on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle from Delhi back to Delhi
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits, driver allowance
Airport or station pick-up and drop
Registration help and WhatsApp support
Not included
Flights or trains from Visakhapatnam
Rest-night hotel in Delhi (can be added)
Helicopter, pony, palki or pithoo
Gaurikund shared jeep
Puja and VIP darshan
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides, insurance and personal expenses
Tips for Vizag families
Coastal Andhra rarely gets cold. Pack thermals, a heavy jacket, gloves and woollen socks; see things to carry.
Meals are North Indian vegetarian. Carry pickles, podi or ready-to-eat rice mixes if you like.
Register every traveller online before the trip; see the registration guide.
Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only on IRCTC HeliYatra; read the IRCTC guide and avoid fake sites.
The 2026 season ends in November; book 2027 flights after the opening dates are announced.
WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with dates, group size and how you plan to reach Delhi.
Receive the plan and estimate.
Confirm with the advance in the quote; then book flights or trains.
Register each traveller.
Meet your driver in Delhi.
Teen Dham from Visakhapatnam: FAQ
What is the Teen Dham Yatra cost from Visakhapatnam?
The land package from Delhi starts at about ₹19,500 per person on budget hotels for four people. Flights or trains from Vizag are extra. These are 2027 estimates.
How long does the whole trip take from Vizag?
About 11 days if you fly, including a rest night; about 13–14 days by train.
Can we fly to Dehradun instead?
If a connection works for your dates, yes. Then join the Haridwar plan, 7 nights from ₹17,500.
Is Telugu food available on the route?
Not usually. Hotels serve North Indian vegetarian food, with rice and dal available everywhere.
