Char Dham & high Garhwal · Char Dham: Jyotirlinga of Shiva
Kedarnath group trip guide
Kedarnath: Char Dham: Jyotirlinga of Shiva in Char Dham & high Garhwal, Uttarakhand. From Dehradun it is 269 km by road (to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki), 7–9 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Dehradun costs ₹28,200–34,500 for a 4-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Dehradun
- 269 km by road (to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki)
- Time to give it
- 2–3 days
- Best season
- May to June and September to October
- Fare from Dehradun
- ₹28,200–34,500 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Dehradun (DED)
Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and one of the Char Dham, stands below snow peaks at the head of the Mandakini valley.
The temple is reached on foot, by pony, palki or helicopter from Gaurikund; it opens in late April or May and closes after Diwali.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Kedarnath from each city, from the tables below.
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)
Dehradun → Kedarnath
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 269 km one way · 4 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.
Why groups go
The most sought-after leg of the Char Dham; groups often do Kedarnath and Badrinath alone (Do Dham).
Temples & pilgrimage
How far is Kedarnath
Distances are to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 269 km | 7–9 h | – |
| Haridwar | 270 km | 8–10 h | – |
| Roorkee | 297 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Delhi | 499 km | 11–14 h | Route: Delhi to Kedarnath |
Group fares from Dehradun
Round trip with driver, 4 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 4 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹19,800–26,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,000–30,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹28,200–34,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹32,400–40,800 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹60,800–81,800 |
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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: May to June and September to October.
- Time to give it: 2–3 days.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Trekkers.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED).
- Nearest railway station: Rishikesh.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Kedarnath
Approved operators who take groups to Kedarnath. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
297 km by road from Kedarnath
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Kedarnath
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
433 km by road from Kedarnath
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Kedarnath
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Questions groups ask
Dehradun se Kedarnath kitne km hai? (How far is Kedarnath from Dehradun?)
269 km by road (to the road head; the last stretch is on foot, by pony or palki): 7–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Kedarnath ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Dehradun (269 km one way, 4 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500, 40–49 seater bus ₹60,800–81,800. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Kedarnath cost?
Round trip from Dehradun with driver: SUV / Innova ₹19,800–26,100; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹24,000–30,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹32,400–40,800; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹60,800–81,800. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Kedarnath?
2–3 days. With the drive from Dehradun, plan 4 days in all. The most sought-after leg of the Char Dham; groups often do Kedarnath and Badrinath alone (Do Dham).
When is the best time to visit Kedarnath?
May to June and September to October.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Kedarnath from abroad?
Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED). Nearest railway station: Rishikesh. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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