Char Dham Yatra 2026 & 2027 · Head office in Dehradun · UTDB certified · Since 2014
Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore 2026–27
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in 11 nights, 12 days, with return flights from Bengaluru. A direct 3-hour flight from Kempegowda Airport lands you at Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport — no change of plane in Delhi — and our driver is waiting at arrivals. 3-star hotels on the route, a night at Kedarnath, breakfast and dinner, and registration done for you. We are Pack The Bag Tours, based in Dehradun, 20 minutes from the airport, and we book your hotels and driver ourselves.
11 Nights / 12 Days
Direct BLR–DED flights
Night at Kedarnath
Private car
Bengaluru to the four dhams and back
Bengaluru
BLR · Kempegowda
~3 hrs
direct flight
Dehradun
DED · Jolly Grant
Days 2–5
by road
Yamunotri & Gangotri
3,293 m · 3,100 m
Days 7–8
16 km trek
Kedarnath
3,583 m · 1 night
Day 10
by road
Badrinath
3,133 m
On this page
3 ways from Bangalore
Bangalore–Dehradun flights
Price
12-day itinerary
Dates
For South Indian pilgrims
Kedarnath costs
Inclusions
FAQ
Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore — key facts
The trip11 nights / 12 days with return economy flights Bengaluru–Dehradun: a night in Dehradun, Barkot (2), Uttarkashi (2), Guptkashi (2), Kedarnath (1), Joshimath, Rudraprayag and a closing night in Haridwar.
FlightsAbout three direct flights a day from Bengaluru (BLR) to Dehradun (DED) on IndiGo and Air India Express, taking 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. No change in Delhi.
PriceThe price with flights depends on your dates and group — WhatsApp us for one exact figure. If you book your own flights, our 10-day Char Dham Yatra package from Dehradun costs from ₹32,000 per person. GST at 5% is extra.
DatesThe 2026 season closes around 10–11 November, so the last departures from Bangalore leave by the end of October. In 2027 the shrines open around Akshaya Tritiya, expected on 8 May 2027.
Who runs itUs — Pack The Bag Tours, head office in Banjarawala, Dehradun, certified by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and running yatras since 2014. Hotels and driver booked directly, with no third-party agent.
Updated September 2026 · Bangalore–Dehradun flight schedule checked on 21 September 2026; 2026 closing and 2027 opening dates, Kedarnath costs and registration rules checked.
Choose how you travel
Three ways to do the Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore
Every option is the same yatra — the same hotels, the same night at Kedarnath, the same Dehradun team. What changes is who books the flight.
Most chosen from Bangalore
Bangalore to Bangalore, flights included
11 Nights / 12 Days · return direct flights BLR–DED · 3-star hotels · Night at Kedarnath
Contact for price by dates and group size
One booking from home and back. We book your direct flights on the timing that fits the plan, meet you at Jolly Grant arrivals, and drop you back for your flight home. An arrival night in Dehradun lets you rest before the mountains — the choice of families and senior citizens.
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Book your own flight
Fly to Dehradun, join our 10-day yatra
9 Nights / 10 Days · Dehradun to Dehradun
₹32,000 per person onwards
₹32,000four sharing
₹35,500three sharing
₹38,500double sharing
Use your own miles or fare alerts, take the morning direct flight, and we pick you up at Jolly Grant. It is our flagship Char Dham Yatra package, with the lowest price per person.
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Fixed date · limited seats
Group departure — Saturday 15 May 2027
9 Nights / 10 Days · leaves Dehradun
Contact for booking seats are limited
The same premium itinerary on a fixed date, for pilgrims who would rather travel with a group. Fly from Bengaluru to Dehradun on 14 May and join the group next morning.
Hold seats for 15 May 2027 →
No change in Delhi
Bangalore to Dehradun direct flights
Bengaluru has about three non-stop flights a day to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport, the airport for the Char Dham Yatra. The flight covers about 1,890 km in roughly three hours.
| Flight | Departs BLR | Arrives DED | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India Express IX 1506 | 09:15 | 12:20 | Daily |
| IndiGo 6E 6712 | 12:35 | 15:30 | Wednesdays |
| IndiGo 6E 852 | 15:10 | 18:05 | Daily |
| Air India Express IX 1527 | 16:45 | 19:50 | Daily |
Schedule as listed on flight-schedule sites on 21 September 2026. Airlines change timings each season, so we confirm the current flight when you book. Return, Dehradun to Bengaluru: direct Air India Express and IndiGo flights leave around midday and in the evening; we plan Day 12 around yours. Fares: direct one-way fares were seen from about ₹8,500–12,000 when booked early, and rise in May and June. November is usually the cheapest month.
Budget
Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore — price and what decides it
The Bangalore price is our 10-day Dehradun package plus return direct flights, an arrival night in Dehradun and a closing night in Haridwar. Four things decide your exact figure:
| What changes the price | How |
|---|---|
| Flight fares | Booking 2–3 months ahead keeps fares low; May and June fares are the highest |
| Group size | The car is shared, so the price per person falls as more of you travel together |
| Room sharing | Four, three or two to a room — ₹32,000, ₹35,500 or ₹38,500 per person for the yatra itself |
| Dates | Opening weeks, long weekends and festival dates are priced separately |
Yatra prices exclude 5% GST. Pony, palki, helicopter and the Sonprayag–Gaurikund shuttle are paid separately. Send your dates and headcount on WhatsApp and we reply with one all-inclusive price from Bengaluru.
Get your Char Dham price from Bangalore
Send your dates and how many are travelling. We reply with one all-inclusive price for your flights, car, hotels, the night at Kedarnath and registration. A 30% advance confirms your yatra, and the balance is due only 7 days before you travel.
Mon–Sat · 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Day by day
Char Dham Yatra itinerary from Bangalore — 11 nights, 12 days
Darshan days are marked in saffron. Days 2 to 10 are the same as our 10-day Char Dham Yatra package from Dehradun.
1
Fly Bengaluru → Dehradun
Direct flight ~3 hrs · airport to hotel ~30 km640 m
Take the direct flight from Kempegowda Airport to Jolly Grant, where our driver meets you at arrivals. Check in at Dehradun, rest, and — if you land early — see the evening Ganga aarti at Rishikesh, 20 km from the airport.
Overnight DehradunMeals Dinner
2
Dehradun → Barkot
~140 km · 6–7 hrs1,220 m
Up through Mussoorie with a stop at Kempty Falls, then down to the Yamuna valley and on to Barkot.
Overnight BarkotMeals Breakfast, Dinner
3
Yamunotri darshan
45 km drive + about 6 km walk each way3,293 m
Drive to Janki Chatti and walk, ride a pony or take a palki to Yamunotri. Bathe at the Surya Kund hot spring, cook rice in its water as prasad, and take darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Back to Barkot.
Overnight BarkotMeals Breakfast, Dinner
4
Barkot → Uttarkashi
~90 km · 3–4 hrs1,158 m
A short, easy day. The Kashi Vishwanath and Shakti temples in Uttarkashi, and an afternoon to rest.
Overnight UttarkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
5
Gangotri darshan
~100 km each way by road3,100 m
Through the Harsil valley with the Gangnani hot spring on the way. At Gangotri, bathe in the Bhagirathi, perform puja and collect Gangajal to carry home. Back to Uttarkashi.
Overnight UttarkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
6
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
~220 km · 8 hrs · longest drive1,319 m
From the Bhagirathi valley into the Mandakini, the river that flows down from Kedarnath. An early night — tomorrow is the biggest day.
Overnight GuptkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
7
Trek or fly to Kedarnath · evening aarti
16 km trek, or a 7–10 minute flight3,583 m
A pre-dawn start to Sonprayag, the shuttle to Gaurikund and the 16 km walk up — or a pony, palki or helicopter from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi. Darshan, the evening aarti, and a night at the temple.
Overnight KedarnathMeals Breakfast, Dinner
8
Dawn darshan at Kedarnath → Guptkashi
16 km down, or return flight
Morning aarti and darshan in the quietest hour Kedarnath offers — the reason for the overnight. Then down to Gaurikund and back to Guptkashi.
Overnight GuptkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
9
Guptkashi → Joshimath
~195 km · 7 hrs · recovery day1,890 m
A restful drive along the Alaknanda past Karnaprayag and Nandprayag, after two hard days on the Kedarnath trail.
Overnight JoshimathMeals Breakfast, Dinner
10
Badrinath & Mana → Rudraprayag
~205 km in all · 8 hrs3,133 m
Early to Badrinath: bathe in the Tapt Kund and take darshan of Badrivishal. Then Mana, the last village before the border, with Vyas Gufa and Bheem Pul. Down the valley to Rudraprayag.
Overnight RudraprayagMeals Breakfast, Dinner
11
Rudraprayag → Haridwar · Ganga aarti
~160 km · 5 hrs314 m
Past Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda become the Ganga, and through Rishikesh. Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri — a fitting close to the yatra.
Overnight HaridwarMeals Breakfast, Dinner
12
Haridwar → Jolly Grant → fly to Bengaluru
~35 km to the airport · direct flight ~3 hrs
A relaxed morning by the Ganga, then the short drive to Jolly Grant Airport for your direct flight home to Bengaluru.
Meals Breakfast
When to go
Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore — 2026 and 2027 dates
| Season | Shrines open | Shrines close | Last Bangalore departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19–23 April 2026 | Around 10–11 November (Badrinath a little later) | End of October 2026 |
| 2027 | Around Akshaya Tritiya, expected 8 May 2027 | October–November 2027 | Bookings open now |
Best months: mid-May to June, and September to October. July and August bring monsoon landslides. The opening weeks of 2027 will be the busiest of the year, and flight fares are highest in May and June, so book early. Full shrine-by-shrine dates are on our Char Dham Yatra package page.
Coming from the south
Char Dham from Bangalore — what South Indian pilgrims should know
The cold is real
Bengaluru rarely drops below 15°C; Kedarnath and Badrinath are near freezing at night even in June. Pack thermals, a warm jacket, woollen cap, gloves and socks — more than feels necessary at home.
Altitude, gently
You land at 600 metres and climb to over 3,000 metres within days. Our plan rests you a night in Dehradun and builds height slowly. Drink water, eat light and tell the driver about any headache.
Food on the route
Meals are North Indian vegetarian — dal, rice, roti, sabzi. Idli and dosa are easy to find in Rishikesh and Haridwar but rare higher up. Tell us your needs and we ask hotels for rice-based, less spicy meals; carrying ready-to-eat podi or upma packs helps.
Language
Drivers and hotel staff speak Hindi and basic English. Our Dehradun office stays in touch on WhatsApp in English throughout, so you are never stuck.
Walk before you fly
Start brisk walks and stairs 6–8 weeks ahead; aim to walk 8–10 km comfortably. It makes Yamunotri and Kedarnath far easier.
Cash and network
Carry cash — ATMs thin out beyond Uttarkashi. Jio and BSNL work best; signal is patchy in the valleys and at Kedarnath.
Paid on the spot
Pony, palki and helicopter costs on the yatra
| Service | Where | Rate (2026 season) |
|---|---|---|
| Pony | Janki Chatti – Yamunotri, round trip | About ₹3,500 |
| Palki | Janki Chatti – Yamunotri, round trip | About ₹7,000 |
| Pony | Gaurikund – Kedarnath, one way | About ₹3,500 |
| Palki | Gaurikund – Kedarnath, one way | About ₹9,200 and up by weight |
| Helicopter | Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi – Kedarnath, round trip | About ₹6,390 / ₹10,160 / ₹12,760 |
| Shuttle | Sonprayag – Gaurikund | About ₹50 each way |
Paid directly at official counters. Kedarnath helicopter tickets are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra website after registration — we plan your day around your flight time. Details on our Kedarnath tour package page.
Parents and grandparents
Char Dham from Bangalore for senior citizens
The direct flight is the biggest help for older parents: one 3-hour flight, no change in Delhi, and our driver waiting at arrivals. Gangotri and Badrinath are reached by car. At Yamunotri and Kedarnath, seniors usually take a pony, a palki, or the Kedarnath helicopter. Tell us everyone's age when you enquire and we choose flight timings, pace and rooms around the eldest traveller. Pilgrims over 55 are screened at health points on the route, so a check-up with your doctor and a fitness certificate are wise.
What you pay for
What the Char Dham package from Bangalore includes
Included
✓Return economy flights Bengaluru–Dehradun, direct where available
✓Pickup and drop at Jolly Grant Airport; private car with driver for the whole yatra
✓11 nights: Dehradun, Barkot (2), Uttarkashi (2), Guptkashi (2), Kedarnath (1), Joshimath, Rudraprayag and Haridwar — 3-star hotels on the route
✓Pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner daily
✓Char Dham registration done for your whole group
✓Tolls, fuel, parking, driver allowance and state taxes
✓Hotels and driver booked by us directly — no third-party agent; support from our Dehradun office
Not included
×5% GST
×Pony, palki, pithu, helicopter and the Gaurikund shuttle
×Extra baggage and seat selection on flights
×Lunch, puja and offerings
×Room heater charges, guide, travel insurance and personal expenses
×Costs from landslides, road closures, weather or flight changes
Why us
Why book your Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore with us
20 minutes from the airport
Our Dehradun office is near Jolly Grant. The team that quotes you in Bengaluru is the team that meets your flight and runs your yatra.
Direct, no middlemen
We book the hotels and the driver ourselves. One number for the whole yatra, plus a 24/7 helpline on the road.
A night at Kedarnath
Evening aarti and dawn darshan, then a rested walk down — no 32 km up and down in one day.
3-star hotels, better food
Our 2027 standard: 3-star hotels at Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, Joshimath and Rudraprayag, and freshly cooked vegetarian meals.
13,000+ travellers since 2014
Twelve seasons of families, senior citizens and groups on the Char Dham routes.
Certified and registered
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board certificate UTTR/DEHRADUN/08-2019/003412. GST registered.
Booking
How to book your Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore
Four simple steps
1WhatsApp or call us with your dates, headcount and ages
2Get one all-inclusive price, flights included
3Confirm with a 30% advance of the total package cost
4Pay the balance at least 7 days before departure
Good to know
•The 30% advance is non-refundable
•Postpone free of charge with at least 30 days' notice, subject to hotel availability
•Cancellation charges are a percentage of the total package cost, deducted from what you have paid
•Opening weeks, long weekends and festival dates are priced separately — contact us
•24/7 helpline during your yatra: +91 96349 96980
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Questions
Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore — questions, answered
What is the cost of the Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore with flights?
It depends on your dates, because flight fares change, and on your group size — WhatsApp +91 73517 07071 for one exact figure. As a guide, our 10-day Char Dham Yatra package from Dehradun is from ₹32,000 per person (four sharing) plus 5% GST, and direct Bengaluru–Dehradun fares were seen from about ₹8,500–12,000 each way when booked early.
Is there a direct flight from Bangalore to Dehradun?
Yes. About three direct flights a day run from Bengaluru's Kempegowda Airport to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport on IndiGo and Air India Express, taking about 3 hours. In September 2026 they included IX 1506 at 09:15, 6E 852 at 15:10 and IX 1527 at 16:45.
Which is the best flight from Bangalore for the Char Dham Yatra?
The morning Air India Express flight (around 09:15, landing about 12:20) gives you an easy afternoon and a full night's rest in Dehradun before the drive to Barkot. The afternoon IndiGo flight also works, landing around 18:05.
How many days are needed for Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore?
12 days and 11 nights, Bengaluru to Bengaluru: a travel day each way by direct flight and the 10-day yatra in between, with an arrival night in Dehradun and a closing night in Haridwar.
Should I fly to Dehradun or Delhi from Bangalore?
Dehradun. The direct flight lands 20 minutes from our office and at the start of the route, saving a long drive or a second journey from Delhi. Fly to Delhi only if Dehradun fares are unusually high on your date — we can pick up there too.
Is there a direct train from Bangalore to Haridwar?
There is no regular daily direct train; the journey takes about two days even when special trains run. Most pilgrims from Bangalore fly direct to Dehradun, or take a train to Delhi and the Shatabdi or Vande Bharat on to Haridwar or Dehradun.
What is the Char Dham Yatra cost for a family of 4 from Bangalore?
The yatra itself is ₹1,28,000 for four (₹32,000 each, four sharing) plus 5% GST, joining at Dehradun. Add return flights for four and the arrival and closing nights for the full Bangalore price — send us your dates for one exact figure.
Do you book the flights for us?
Yes, on our Bangalore-to-Bangalore package we book your return flights on timings that fit the plan. If you prefer to book your own, take our 10-day package from Dehradun and we meet your flight at Jolly Grant.
Is South Indian food available on the Char Dham route?
Mostly the food is North Indian vegetarian. Idli and dosa are easy to find in Rishikesh and Haridwar but rare in the mountains. Tell us your preferences and we ask hotels for rice-based, less spicy meals; many pilgrims also carry ready-to-eat packs.
Is the Char Dham Yatra difficult for pilgrims from South India?
The treks at Yamunotri and Kedarnath and the cold nights are the main challenges. Walk regularly for 6–8 weeks before, pack proper warm clothes, and use a pony, palki or helicopter if needed. Our plan builds altitude slowly after a rest night in Dehradun.
Is the Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore suitable for senior citizens?
Yes. The direct 3-hour flight with no change in Delhi makes it much easier. Gangotri and Badrinath are reached by car; at Yamunotri and Kedarnath, seniors usually take a pony, palki or helicopter. Pilgrims over 55 should carry a medical fitness certificate.
How far is Jolly Grant Airport from the Char Dham route?
Jolly Grant is about 25 km from Dehradun, 20 km from Rishikesh and 35 km from Haridwar — right at the start of the yatra. Our driver meets you at arrivals.
When does the Char Dham Yatra 2026 close?
Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath close around 10–11 November 2026, and Badrinath a little later. The exact dates are announced on Vijayadashami. For a 12-day trip, the last departures from Bangalore leave by the end of October.
When does the Char Dham Yatra 2027 start?
Yamunotri and Gangotri open on Akshaya Tritiya, expected on 8 May 2027. Kedarnath's date is announced on Mahashivratri and Badrinath's on Basant Panchami; both usually open within days. Book flights early for May and June, when fares are highest.
What is the best time for Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore?
Mid-May to June and September to October. September and October have clearer views, smaller crowds and usually lower flight fares than May and June. Avoid July and August.
Is registration required, and do you do it?
Yes, registration is compulsory and free for every pilgrim on the Uttarakhand portal, registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. We register your whole group — just send each traveller's Aadhaar and a photo.
Is the Kedarnath helicopter included?
No. Kedarnath helicopter tickets are sold only on the official IRCTC HeliYatra website after registration. 2026 round-trip fares were about ₹6,390 from Sersi, ₹10,160 from Phata and ₹12,760 from Guptkashi. We plan your day around your flight.
Can we do only Kedarnath and Badrinath from Bangalore?
Yes. Fly to Dehradun and join our 6-day Kedarnath Badrinath yatra, from ₹19,500 per person, with pickup at Jolly Grant Airport.
What should we pack coming from Bangalore?
Thermals, a warm jacket, woollen cap, gloves and socks, a rain poncho, walking shoes with good grip, a torch, a power bank, basic medicines with prescriptions, and cash. Nights at Kedarnath and Badrinath are near freezing even in summer.
What if our flight is delayed or cancelled?
Our driver tracks your flight and waits. If a flight is cancelled, our Dehradun office reworks the plan and hotels. Extra costs caused by airline changes, landslides or weather are not included in the package.
How do we book, and how much advance do you take?
WhatsApp or call us on +91 73517 07071. A 30% advance of the total package cost confirms your yatra, and the balance is due at least 7 days before departure. You deal with us directly — we book the hotels and the driver ourselves.
Can we postpone or cancel?
You can postpone free of charge with at least 30 days' notice, subject to hotel availability; airline tickets follow the airline's own rules. The 30% advance is non-refundable; beyond that, cancellation charges are a percentage of the total package cost, deducted from what you have paid.
Plan your Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore
Talk to the Dehradun team that will actually meet your flight. Send your dates, how many are travelling and their ages, and we will confirm your flights, car, stays and one all-inclusive price.
Mon–Sat · 10:00 am – 7:00 pm