Char Dham yatra by road
Char Dham yatra by tempo traveller or bus
The Char Dham yatra (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath) starts from Haridwar or Rishikesh, usually by tempo traveller. A 17-seater with driver costs ₹14,100–17,200 for Delhi to Haridwar (229 km, 2 days) up to ₹36,200–44,300 for Delhi to Badrinath (5 days), as of Oct 2026. Operators ask a 25% advance.
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The Char Dham yatra of Uttarakhand takes in Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, usually in that order, in one loop from Haridwar or Rishikesh. One vehicle and a driver who knows the Garhwal roads stay with the group for the whole yatra, waiting at the road heads while the group walks or rides up to Yamunotri and Kedarnath.
The temples open in spring and close for winter around Diwali; the dates are announced each year. Every pilgrim registers with the Uttarakhand government before the yatra, and commercial vehicles need their own Char Dham papers: ask the operator to confirm them on the quote.
The tables show the measured road distance and an indicative fare from Delhi and Chandigarh to the gateways and to the two Dhams with a route page. Yamunotri and Gangotri have no route page yet, so they are quoted on request.
How many are going?
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Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Delhi → Haridwar
₹14,100–17,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 229 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Gateways: Haridwar and Rishikesh
Round trips with driver: measured road distance, the days most groups take and an indicative fare.
Kedarnath and Badrinath
Kedarnath ends at Sonprayag for vehicles; Badrinath has a road to the town.
- Delhi → Kedarnath499 km one way · 4 days12-seater, round trip₹26,100–33,000Route details
- Chandigarh → Kedarnath433 km one way · 4 days12-seater, round trip₹24,000–30,300Route details
- Delhi → Badrinath583 km one way · 5 days12-seater, round trip₹30,800–38,900Route details
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Quoted on request
No measured route page yet, so no fare is shown here. Post the trip and verified operators quote it.
Yamunotri (Barkot, Janki Chatti)
Road head at Janki Chatti; the temple is a walk or pony ride beyond. No route page yet.
Get quotesGangotri (Uttarkashi)
Road to the temple town, via Uttarkashi. No route page yet.
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What the trip looks like
A temple town by the riverPhoto: Avi Theret / Unsplash 
A hill road through the forestPhoto: Shivansh Singh / Unsplash 
Evening aarti by the riverPhoto: Sushanta Rokka / Unsplash 
A pine valley under the peaksPhoto: Vivek / Unsplash
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole trip; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Planning checklist
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When booking through us helps
- A family, satsang or society group is planning the Char Dham or Do Dham (Kedarnath and Badrinath) yatra by road and needs one vehicle and driver for the whole loop.
- The organiser wants itemised quotes (driver's days, night halts, tolls, state entry tax) from verified operators before booking hotels.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Operators for Char Dham yatra by road
Approved operators who take groups to Char Dham yatra by road. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
37 km by road from Delhi
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Chandigarh
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Chandigarh
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How much does a tempo traveller for the Char Dham yatra cost?
Delhi to Haridwar (229 km, 2 days): 12-seater ₹11,900–15,100, 17-seater ₹14,100–17,200, 26-seater ₹16,200–20,400, Mini bus 27–35 ₹22,500–30,500; Delhi to Rishikesh (246 km, 2 days): 12-seater ₹12,700–16,100, 17-seater ₹15,000–18,400, 26-seater ₹17,300–21,800, Mini bus 27–35 ₹24,100–32,600; Delhi to Kedarnath (499 km, 4 days): 12-seater ₹26,100–33,000, 17-seater ₹30,700–37,600, 26-seater ₹35,300–44,500, Mini bus 27–35 ₹49,200–66,500; Chandigarh to Kedarnath (433 km, 4 days): 12-seater ₹24,000–30,300, 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500, 26-seater ₹32,400–40,800, Mini bus 27–35 ₹45,000–60,800; Delhi to Badrinath (583 km, 5 days): 12-seater ₹30,800–38,900, 17-seater ₹36,200–44,300, 26-seater ₹41,600–52,400, Mini bus 27–35 ₹57,800–78,000. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; operators quote the exact price.
How far is the drive?
Road distances: Delhi to Haridwar 229 km (5–6 hours); Delhi to Rishikesh 246 km (5–6 hours); Delhi to Kedarnath 499 km (11–14 hours); Chandigarh to Kedarnath 433 km (10–12 hours); Delhi to Badrinath 583 km (14–16 hours). A group vehicle averages 45–50 km an hour with stops.
Which vehicle do we need for our group?
9 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Haridwar ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Delhi se Haridwar (229 km), 2 din: 17-seater ₹14,100–17,200. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein; verified operators itemised quote bhejte hain.
Delhi se Haridwar ki duri kitni hai?
Delhi se Haridwar ki sadak se duri lagbhag 229 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 5 se 6 ghante lagte hain.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Is state entry tax in the fares?
No. 5 of the 5 trips here cross a state line (for example Delhi to Haridwar); the vehicle pays that state's entry tax or permit fee, and operators add it on the quote.
When is the season?
May, June, September and October.
Char Dham yatra ke liye tempo traveller kaise book karein?
Trip post karein: pickup (Delhi, Haridwar ya Rishikesh), chaaron dham ya do dham, kitne din aur kitne log. Verified operators poore yatra ka itemised quote bhejte hain. Har yatri ka registration pehle se karwa lein.
How many days does the Char Dham yatra take by road?
Most groups take ten to twelve days from Haridwar or Rishikesh for all four Dhams, and five or six days for Kedarnath and Badrinath alone. Tell operators your plan and they quote the days you need.
Is a tempo traveller or a bus better for Char Dham?
A tempo traveller (12, 17 or 26 seats) is the usual choice on the Garhwal roads; a mini bus suits a bigger group. Ask the operator before booking a full-size coach.
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