Char Dham by Road

The traditional Char Dham pilgrimage — all four sacred shrines of Uttarakhand by road over 10–12 immersive days, with comfortable stays, VIP darshan and senior support.

10–12 DaysDuration
4Dhams
₹38,000From

The road yatra is the Char Dham as it has been walked for centuries — every kilometre of sacred geography felt, not flown over.

It is the most affordable and most immersive way to complete the four dhams, covering roughly 1,600 km through the Garhwal Himalayas. It asks more of the body than the helicopter route, which is why we build in rest, carry oxygen, and offer Sahayata for senior pilgrims. Prefer the gentler helicopter route? →

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Haridwar / Dehradun arrival

Meet, brief, and overnight at the staging point. Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri if time permits.

Days 2–3

Yamunotri

Drive to Janki Chatti; trek/palki to Yamunotri, the source shrine of the Yamuna.

Days 4–5

Gangotri

Drive to Gangotri, origin shrine of the Ganga. Darshan and riverside aarti.

Days 6–8

Kedarnath

Drive to Sersi/Gaurikund; trek 16 km (or pony/palki/helicopter shuttle) to Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.

Days 9–10

Badrinath

Drive to Badrinath, abode of Vishnu. Tapt Kund, Mana village darshan.

Days 11–12

Return

Return drive to Haridwar/Dehradun. Trip concludes; photo album within 7 days.

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included

  • AC vehicle throughout
  • Comfortable stays (twin share)
  • All vegetarian meals
  • VIP darshan tickets
  • Experienced tour leader
  • First-aid & oxygen support
  • Permits & registration

Not included

  • Travel to Haridwar/Dehradun
  • Pony/palki/helicopter at Kedarnath
  • Personal expenses & donations
  • Travel insurance (we arrange)
  • Sahayata add-on (optional)
  • Anything not listed

Options & pricing

Comfort

₹62,000 per person
  • Smaller group
  • Better hotels
  • More rest days

Private

On request
  • Your own vehicle
  • Custom pace
  • Family-friendly
Best seasonMay–June, Sept–Oct
Duration10–12 days
FitnessModerate — Kedarnath trek
StagingHaridwar / Dehradun
Senior careSahayata recommended
DarshanVIP at all four

Travelling with seniors?

The road yatra is demanding. Our Sahayata service adds a trained companion, medical kit, palki pre-booking and family WhatsApp updates. Learn more →

Questions

Frequently asked

Typically 10–12 days from Haridwar/Dehradun, covering all four dhams. Shorter 'Do Dham' (Kedarnath + Badrinath) options of 5–6 days are also possible.
It is more demanding than the helicopter route, mainly due to long drives and the Kedarnath trek. With Sahayata support, oxygen, palki and rest days built in, many seniors complete it comfortably. A doctor's clearance is advised above 70.
From around ₹38,000 per person for a comfortable group departure including stays, meals, AC transport and darshan. Smaller groups and private vehicles cost more.
May–June and September–October. Avoid peak monsoon (July–August) due to landslide risk on mountain roads.

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