The Char Dham Yatra takes 10 days by road from Haridwar (9 nights), 12 days from Delhi (11 nights), or 6 days by helicopter from Dehradun (5 nights). If you have less time, the Do Dham Yatra to Kedarnath and Badrinath takes 6 days by road from Haridwar.
Days needed, by route
| Yatra | Duration | Starts and ends | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char Dham by road | 9 nights, 10 days | Haridwar | ₹26,900 per person |
| Char Dham by road | 11 nights, 12 days | Delhi | ₹32,300 per person |
| Char Dham by helicopter | 5 nights, 6 days | Dehradun | Price on request |
| Do Dham (Kedarnath, Badrinath) | 5 nights, 6 days | Haridwar | ₹17,900 per person |
| Do Dham | 7 nights, 8 days | Delhi | ₹21,900 per person |
| Do Dham by helicopter | 3 nights, 4 days | Dehradun | Price on request |
| Kedarnath only | 3 nights, 4 days | Haridwar | ₹11,500 per person |
| Badrinath only | 2 nights, 3 days | Haridwar | ₹8,900 per person |
Durations and starting prices are from CareMyTrip's packages as listed on 27 October 2026; road rates exclude GST.
Why the road yatra takes 10 days
The four temples are in two valleys that no road joins directly, and two of them are reached on foot. The 10 days from Haridwar go like this:
- Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie.
- Day 2: Yamunotri, a walk of about 5 km each way from Janki Chatti, and back to Barkot.
- Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi or Harsil.
- Day 4: Gangotri and back to Uttarkashi.
- Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi, Phata or Sitapur.
- Day 6: Up to Kedarnath, by trek or helicopter, with the night at Kedarnath.
- Day 7: Down to Gaurikund and back to Guptkashi or Sitapur.
- Day 8: On to Govindghat or Pipalkoti via Chopta and Joshimath.
- Day 9: Badrinath temple and Mana village.
- Day 10: Back via the Panch Prayag and Rishikesh.
The Kedarnath trek is about 16 to 17 km one way from Gaurikund, which is why two days go to it; read the Kedarnath trek guide before you decide between walking, a pony or a helicopter.
Can it be done faster?
- By helicopter: all four Dhams in 6 days from Dehradun, without the long drives or the Kedarnath trek. It depends on the weather, and fares are confirmed when you book.
- Two Dhams instead of four: the Do Dham or Char Dham comparison explains what you give up.
- Not by cutting nights on the road: the mountain roads are slow, and landslides can close them for hours, so a tighter plan leaves no room for a delay.
Keep a spare day
Add a day before you book your train or flight home, especially in the monsoon months of July and August. Check the opening and closing dates for your year, and register before you travel; see Char Dham Yatra registration.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are needed for the Char Dham Yatra?
10 days and 9 nights by road from Haridwar, 12 days and 11 nights from Delhi, or 6 days and 5 nights by helicopter from Dehradun.
Can the Char Dham Yatra be done in 7 days?
Not comfortably by road: the standard road yatra from Haridwar takes 10 days, because the temples are in two valleys and Kedarnath and Yamunotri are reached on foot. In under a week, choose the helicopter yatra (6 days) or the Do Dham Yatra to Kedarnath and Badrinath (6 days by road from Haridwar).
How many days for Do Dham Yatra?
6 days and 5 nights by road from Haridwar, 8 days and 7 nights from Delhi, or 4 days and 3 nights by helicopter from Dehradun.
चारधाम यात्रा में कितने दिन लगते हैं?
हरिद्वार से सड़क मार्ग से 10 दिन (9 रात), दिल्ली से 12 दिन (11 रात), और देहरादून से हेलीकॉप्टर से 6 दिन (5 रात)। दो धाम यात्रा हरिद्वार से 6 दिन में होती है।
