Uttarakhand · Operating since 2014
Char Dham Yatra
from Mumbai
from Mumbai
Sea level to 3,583 metres at Kedarnath, with a night at the temple. Twelve days, a non-stop flight into the Doon valley, and no Delhi transit. Planned and run by a Dehradun family that has worked this route for over a decade.
11 Nights / 12 Days
Non-stop BOM ⇄ DED flights
Registration included
Private vehicle
The climb — from sea level to the four shrines
Home
Mumbai
14 m
First
Yamunotri
3,293 m
Second
Gangotri
3,100 m
Third
Kedarnath
3,583 m
Fourth
Badrinath
3,133 m
The journey
Two thousand kilometres before the pilgrimage even begins
The Char Dham Yatra takes you to four of the holiest shrines in Hinduism — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — set deep in the Garhwal Himalayas. For devotees travelling from Mumbai, that is around 1,900 kilometres before the pilgrimage itself even begins, which is exactly why it needs to be planned properly rather than pieced together on the way.
This package flies you straight to Dehradun. No changing planes in Delhi, no six-hour road transfer through the plains before you reach the hills. You board at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and land at Jolly Grant Airport — a little over two hours in the air, and you are already at the gateway to the circuit. Our office is a twenty-minute drive from that arrivals gate.
Guests who route through Delhi lose the better part of two days to transfers, and reach their first hotel tired before a single temple has been visited.
Mumbai sits at sea level. Kedarnath sits at 3,583 metres, and on this itinerary you sleep there. That altitude difference is the single biggest thing first-time pilgrims underestimate, and it is why this itinerary runs over twelve days rather than being compressed into seven. You gain height gradually through Barkot, Uttarkashi and Guptkashi, which gives your body time to adjust before the two hardest temple days. Slower is safer here — and it also means you actually see the Himalayas instead of only the inside of a car.
The traditional order runs west to east, and that is the clockwise sequence we follow, exactly as prescribed.
At a glance
Package snapshot
Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days
Flights
Mumbai ⇄ Dehradun, non-stop both ways
Pickup & Drop
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Destinations
Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath
Hotels
3-star deluxe rooms throughout
Meals
Daily pure vegetarian breakfast & dinner
Best season
May–June and September–October
Group size
Private — your family, your own vehicle
Suited to
Families, seniors, groups
Day by day
The full itinerary
Darshan days are marked in saffron. Everything between them is deliberately paced to let you acclimatise.
1
Mumbai → Dehradun
Direct flight · 30 km transfer640 m
Fly non-stop from Mumbai. On the morning service you land before ten, which leaves the whole afternoon free — enough for a short run out to Rishikesh for the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, or simply to rest. Our driver meets you at Jolly Grant Airport and takes you to your hotel, under an hour away. Your driver and our office team run through the days ahead with you before you sleep.
Overnight DehradunMeals Dinner
2
Dehradun → Barkot
140 km · 5 hrs1,220 m
After breakfast you drive to Barkot via Mussoorie and down into the Yamuna valley. The road climbs steadily and the views open up almost immediately. Evening free.
Overnight BarkotMeals Breakfast, Dinner
3
Yamunotri Darshan
45 km drive · 6 km trek each way3,293 m
An early start. Drive to Janki Chatti, where the road ends and the 6 km trek to Yamunotri begins. You can walk it, or take a pony or doli at your own cost. At the top, pilgrims bathe in the hot spring at Surya Kund and cook rice in its waters as prasad before darshan of Goddess Yamuna. Trek back down and return to Barkot.
Overnight BarkotMeals Breakfast, Dinner
4
Barkot → Uttarkashi
85 km · 3 hrs1,158 m
A short, easy driving day — a welcome one after Yamunotri. Stop at Shiv Gufa en route. In Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Afternoon free to rest.
Overnight UttarkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
5
Gangotri Darshan
100 km each way3,100 m
Drive to Gangotri through the Harsil valley, stopping at the Gangnani hot spring on the way. At Gangotri the Bhagirathi runs clear and freezing beside the temple; pilgrims bathe here, perform puja and collect Gangajal to carry home. Return to Uttarkashi in the evening.
Overnight UttarkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
6
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
220 km · 8 hrs · longest drive1,319 m
You cross from the Bhagirathi valley into the Mandakini valley, following the river that comes down from Kedarnath itself. Visit the Ardhanarishwar Temple at Guptkashi. Early night — tomorrow is the biggest day.
Overnight GuptkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
7
Gaurikund → Kedarnath
19 km trek up · 8–10 hrs · the longest day3,583 m
Start before dawn with a packed breakfast. Your vehicle drops you at Sonprayag; a shared local jeep runs the 5 km to Gaurikund. From there the trek to Kedarnath is roughly 19 km and takes most people eight to ten hours. Ponies, palkis and pithoos are available at Gaurikund at your own cost, and helicopter tickets can be arranged separately on request. You arrive in the late afternoon as the day-trippers are heading back down. Tonight you stay at Kedarnath itself — lodging up here is simple by necessity, in huts or tented accommodation with limited heating and hot water, and we book the best available for your dates.
Overnight KedarnathMeals Breakfast, Dinner
8
Kedarnath Darshan → Guptkashi
Morning aarti · 19 km trek down3,583 → 1,319 m
You wake at the temple. Morning darshan and aarti happen before the day's trekkers have finished climbing from Gaurikund, which is the quietest hour Kedarnath offers and the whole reason for the overnight — one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, without the queue. After breakfast, trek the 19 km back down to Gaurikund at your own pace, take the jeep to Sonprayag where our driver is waiting, and return to Guptkashi.
Overnight GuptkashiMeals Breakfast, Dinner
9
Guptkashi → Joshimath
200 km · 7 hrs · recovery day1,875 m
A restful driving day after two hard days on the Kedarnath trail, along the Alaknanda. Check in at Joshimath and recover.
Overnight JoshimathMeals Breakfast, Dinner
10
Badrinath Darshan → Rudraprayag
120 km · 4 hrs3,133 m
Drive to Badrinath, bathe in the Tapt Kund hot spring and take darshan of Badrivishal. Nearby you can visit Mana — the last village before the Tibet border — along with Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, Charan Paduka and the source of the Saraswati. On the return, stop at Narsingh Temple in Joshimath and the confluences at Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag and Karnprayag.
Overnight RudraprayagMeals Breakfast, Dinner
11
Rudraprayag → Haridwar
158 km · 4.5 hrs314 m
Descend out of the hills to Haridwar. Evening at Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti — a fitting close to the yatra.
Overnight HaridwarMeals Breakfast, Dinner
12
Haridwar → Dehradun → Mumbai
A relaxed morning. Depending on your flight timing there is usually room for darshan at Mansa Devi or Chandi Devi, or shopping for prasad and Gangajal to carry home, before your transfer to the airport.
Meals Breakfast
Getting there
Direct flights, both ways
Mumbai and Dehradun are connected by non-stop daily services, currently operated by IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express, with a flying time of roughly two hours ten to two hours twenty. This is the shortest and simplest approach to the Char Dham circuit from any major Indian city outside the north.
Morning service
BOM
07:40
✈
DED
09:55
Afternoon service
BOM
16:05
✈
DED
18:20
Return · non-stop
DED
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DED
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Flight numbers, timings and operating days change with the season. Timings above are indicative of the current pattern. We confirm and ticket the exact pair that suits your dates and group size at the time of booking — on this route we usually recommend the morning departure, which hands you a free first afternoon in the Doon valley. Airport: Jolly Grant (DED) — 30 km from Dehradun city, 35 km from Rishikesh.
What you pay for
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
✓Return non-stop airfare, Mumbai ⇄ Dehradun, economy
✓Airport pickup and drop at Jolly Grant
✓All transport in a private vehicle with driver
✓Char Dham Yatra registration for every traveller
✓10 nights in 3-star deluxe hotels, plus one night at Kedarnath
✓Daily pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner
✓All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
✓Driver allowance, toll, parking and state taxes
✓On-ground support from our Dehradun office throughout
Not included
×Lunches and any meals not listed
×5% GST
×Pony, palki, doli, pithoo and helicopter charges
×Shared jeep, Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Sonprayag
×Guide services (can be arranged at extra cost)
×Personal expenses, tips, shopping, puja offerings
×Travel insurance of any kind
×Costs arising from landslides, road blocks, weather closures or flight cancellations
×Anything not listed under Inclusions
The vehicle is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal. Rates are subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with other offers. Cancellation refunds are governed by the hotel and airline policies applicable to your booking.
Tell us your dates
Send your travel dates and the number of pilgrims, and we will come back with an exact all-inclusive quote — flights, hotels and registration together.
Mon–Sat · 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Before you fly
Char Dham registration
Registration is mandatory for every pilgrim visiting all four dhams, regardless of age. It is issued as a QR-coded pass, checked at points including Rishikesh, Sonprayag and Joshimath, and you must carry a printout along with your Aadhaar or other government photo ID.
It is free through the Uttarakhand government's official channels — the Tourist Care Uttarakhand portal, the mobile app, or the state WhatsApp service. Be wary of any website or agent charging a fee for basic registration.
For guests booking with us, we complete the registration for you. We need clear scans of each traveller's Aadhaar and a photograph, and we handle the rest before you fly.
Season dates change every year — the portals open around Akshaya Tritiya in late April and close around Bhai Dooj in November. Call 7351707071 for this season's confirmed dates.
Coming from the coast
How to prepare in Mumbai
Start walking now
Daily walking on an incline for six to eight weeks before departure. If you can comfortably cover 8–10 km in one stretch at home, Kedarnath becomes a long day rather than an ordeal.
Respect the altitude
You are starting at sea level, so the gain is as large as it gets in India — and on this itinerary you sleep at 3,583 metres on night seven. Drink water constantly, avoid alcohol, eat light, and tell your driver at once if you feel headache, nausea or breathlessness. Our twelve-day pacing exists for exactly this reason.
Talk to your doctor
Essential if you have blood pressure, heart, respiratory or diabetic conditions. Carry your medication with a written prescription — pharmacies on the route are basic.
What to pack
Most Mumbai households own nothing warm enough for this. You need a fleece and a windproof jacket — Kedarnath drops close to freezing at night even in June, and you are sleeping up there — plus a poncho, shoes with grip, walking stick, cap, torch, power bank and cash. ATMs are scarce beyond Uttarkashi.
Expect patchy network
Signal is unreliable through the valleys and at Kedarnath. Tell your family in Mumbai in advance that you may be out of contact for stretches. Our office number stays reachable for them.
Inside the temples
Recording devices are restricted inside the main premises at several dhams. Follow the instructions of temple staff, and keep your baggage light — you carry your own bag on ten different nights.
Why us
Booked from Dehradun, not a call centre
No Delhi detour
Mumbai has one of the best non-stop connections to Dehradun of any city outside the north. We use it, and start the yatra from our own city — saving the better part of two days against packages that route you through Delhi by road.
Local by twenty minutes
Our office is twenty minutes from the airport you land at. Our drivers live on these roads and know which stretch is blocked before it makes the news.
Certified and registered
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board certificate UTTR/DEHRADUN/08-2019/003412. GST registered. Operating since 2014.
Private, never pooled
Your family travels in its own vehicle on its own schedule. No 30-seat coach, no waiting for strangers at every stop.
One number to call
Flights, registration, hotels, vehicle, meals — one booking and one person answering the phone. Not a chain of sub-agents.
Other ways to go
Char Dham by helicopter in 5–6 days, Do Dham, Yamunotri & Gangotri, or an extension to Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Questions
What Mumbai pilgrims ask us
Are there non-stop flights from Mumbai to Dehradun?
Yes, and several a day. IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express all operate non-stop services from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, in roughly two hours ten. This package uses those non-stop flights in both directions, so you never transit through Delhi and never sit through a connection.
How do I reach Char Dham from Mumbai?
Fly direct to Dehradun, which sits at the entrance to the whole circuit, and begin the yatra by road from there. The older route — flying to Delhi and driving six hours up to Dehradun or Haridwar — costs you roughly a day at each end, and there is no reason to accept that from Mumbai when several non-stops run daily.
How many days do I need?
Twelve days including return flights, which is what this package covers. The extra day buys you a night at Kedarnath rather than a same-day return, which is what makes the 19 km trek manageable. Attempting all four dhams in under nine days from South India means arriving exhausted and under-acclimatised. If you have less time, the helicopter yatra covers all four shrines in five to six days, or Do Dham covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in about eight.
What is the best time for Char Dham Yatra?
The season runs from late April to early November. May–June and September–October are the best windows — clear weather, open roads, comfortable temperatures. July and August bring heavy monsoon rain, landslides and road closures across Garhwal, and we generally advise against travelling then. The temples close for winter around Bhai Dooj.
Can I travel during the Mumbai monsoon months?
We would rather you did not. The southwest monsoon that soaks Mumbai from June to September reaches Garhwal as well, and July and August are when the hill roads are most likely to be blocked by landslides and when the Kedarnath trail is at its most slippery. If school holidays force a monsoon departure, tell us early — we will be straight with you about the risk rather than take the booking and hope.
Is the yatra physically difficult?
Demanding but not technical. The driving days are long on winding mountain roads. The two trekking days — 6 km each way to Yamunotri and 19 km each way to Kedarnath — are the hardest parts, and ponies, palkis and helicopter services exist precisely so that people who cannot walk them can still take darshan.
What is it like staying overnight at Kedarnath?
Basic, cold, and worth it. Accommodation at the temple is huts or tented lodging rather than hotels — limited heating, limited hot water, shared facilities in many cases. What you get in return is the morning aarti before the day's climbers arrive, and a 19 km descent taken fresh the next morning instead of on legs that have already walked 19 km up. For most people, especially those over 50, the overnight makes Kedarnath achievable rather than gruelling. Carry a warm layer to sleep in.
Can senior citizens do this trip?
Yes, and a large share of our guests are over 60. The non-stop flight helps considerably — it removes a long road transfer at both ends, and the morning service has seniors in their hotel by lunchtime on day one. Seniors typically take a pony or palki at Yamunotri and a helicopter or palki at Kedarnath, and we build in extra rest. We do ask that anyone with a heart, lung, blood pressure or diabetic condition gets a doctor's clearance before booking, and we would rather tell you honestly if a shorter itinerary suits you better.
Is helicopter service available?
Yes. Kedarnath helicopter tickets from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi can be added to this package, and we also run a complete Char Dham helicopter yatra covering all four shrines in five to six days. Seats sell out early and are weather-dependent, so book well ahead.
What do ponies and palkis cost?
Rates are fixed by the local administration, revised every season, and they move with demand and weather. Because of that we do not publish figures that go stale. Call us and we will give you the current season's rates for both Yamunotri and Kedarnath before you commit.
Will you handle my registration?
Yes. Registration is mandatory for all four dhams and is checked at multiple points on the route. It is included in this package — we complete it for every traveller in your group before departure. We need each person's Aadhaar and a photograph.
Is the food vegetarian?
Entirely. Breakfast and dinner are pure vegetarian throughout, and non-vegetarian food and alcohol are neither available nor appropriate on the yatra route.
What does the package cost?
It depends on your travel dates, group size, hotel category and whether you add helicopter services. Airfare moves a great deal with the season, and the Mumbai–Dehradun non-stops book out early during yatra months. Send us your dates and traveller count on WhatsApp for an exact all-inclusive quote with nothing hidden.
What if my flight is cancelled, or a road is blocked?
Both happen on this route, and our answer is honesty rather than promises. Jolly Grant occasionally sees weather diversions in poor visibility, and mountain roads close after heavy rain. Our Dehradun office tracks conditions daily, re-sequences the itinerary as needed, and can meet you at Delhi instead if a flight diverts. Costs arising from natural causes are not covered in the package price, but you will never be left to sort it out yourself.
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1. Q: What is the "Char Dham Yatra package from Mumbai"?
A: The "Char Dham Yatra package from Mumbai" is a travel package that offers a guided pilgrimage tour to the four sacred Hindu shrines in Uttarakhand, India: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
2. Q: What does the package typically include?
A: The package generally includes transportation, accommodation, meals, local transfers, a professional guide, and assistance throughout the journey to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience.
3. Q: How long does the Char Dham Yatra package usually last?
A: The duration can vary, but most packages span around 10 to 15 days to allow participants to visit all four pilgrimage sites comfortably.
4. Q: When is the best time to undertake this yatra?
A: The best time for the Char Dham Yatra is usually during the months of April to June and September to October when the weather is pleasant and pilgrimage sites are accessible.
5. Q: Is helicopter service included in the package for certain sites?
A: Some packages might offer optional helicopter services for Kedarnath and Badrinath to make the journey more efficient and convenient.
6. Q: Can the itinerary be customized based on preferences?
A: Some tour operators might offer customizable itineraries, allowing travelers to adjust the schedule or include additional destinations if desired.
7. Q: What level of physical fitness is required for the yatra?
A: The pilgrimage involves varying degrees of physical activity, including trekking at certain sites. It's advisable to be in reasonable health and consult a doctor before embarking on the journey.
8. Q: How can I book the Char Dham Yatra package from Mumbai?
: You can book the package through our website, or by contacting our customer service directly.
9. Q: Are there age restrictions for participating in the yatra?
A: While age restrictions can vary, due to the physical demands of the journey, some packages might recommend a minimum age for participants.
10. Q: What is the spiritual significance of the Char Dham Yatra?
A: The Char Dham Yatra holds immense religious significance for Hindus. It's believed that visiting these shrines not only grants blessings but also aids in spiritual growth and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
A: The "Char Dham Yatra package from Mumbai" is a travel package that offers a guided pilgrimage tour to the four sacred Hindu shrines in Uttarakhand, India: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
2. Q: What does the package typically include?
A: The package generally includes transportation, accommodation, meals, local transfers, a professional guide, and assistance throughout the journey to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience.
3. Q: How long does the Char Dham Yatra package usually last?
A: The duration can vary, but most packages span around 10 to 15 days to allow participants to visit all four pilgrimage sites comfortably.
4. Q: When is the best time to undertake this yatra?
A: The best time for the Char Dham Yatra is usually during the months of April to June and September to October when the weather is pleasant and pilgrimage sites are accessible.
5. Q: Is helicopter service included in the package for certain sites?
A: Some packages might offer optional helicopter services for Kedarnath and Badrinath to make the journey more efficient and convenient.
6. Q: Can the itinerary be customized based on preferences?
A: Some tour operators might offer customizable itineraries, allowing travelers to adjust the schedule or include additional destinations if desired.
7. Q: What level of physical fitness is required for the yatra?
A: The pilgrimage involves varying degrees of physical activity, including trekking at certain sites. It's advisable to be in reasonable health and consult a doctor before embarking on the journey.
8. Q: How can I book the Char Dham Yatra package from Mumbai?
: You can book the package through our website, or by contacting our customer service directly.
9. Q: Are there age restrictions for participating in the yatra?
A: While age restrictions can vary, due to the physical demands of the journey, some packages might recommend a minimum age for participants.
10. Q: What is the spiritual significance of the Char Dham Yatra?
A: The Char Dham Yatra holds immense religious significance for Hindus. It's believed that visiting these shrines not only grants blessings but also aids in spiritual growth and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.