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Char Dham Yatra Package from Bhopal

Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar at home, Kedarnath in the Himalaya — Char Dham in 11N/12D

Overview

A third jyotirlinga for MP pilgrims

Quick answer

Our Char Dham yatra package from Bhopal is an 11N/12D trip covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi. From Bhopal, travel to Haridwar by train or fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport; the yatra begins in Haridwar. The best time to go is May–June and September–October. The cost is quoted in writing for your dates.

This 11N/12D Char Dham Yatra Package from Bhopal is built around travellers from Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh is home to two of the twelve jyotirlingas — Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain and Omkareshwar on the Narmada. Many Bhopal pilgrims plan Char Dham specifically to add Kedarnath, the highest of the twelve, to their list.

Haridwar is about 18 hours from Bhopal by train.

Summary

Duration
11N/12D
Price
On request — free quote
Joining point
Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED)
Route
Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi
Best for
Families, couples and groups from Bhopal and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Haridwar from Bhopal

Whether you travel Bhopal to Haridwar by train or fly, the steps below cover each leg.

  1. Your departure from BhopalBoard at Bhopal Junction (BPL), Rani Kamlapati (RKMP), or fly from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO).
  2. Train or flight to HaridwarDirect trains reach Haridwar in about 18 hours; often quicker is about 8 hours on the Vande Bharat or Shatabdi (11–13 hours overnight) to Delhi, then about 4.5 hours on the Dehradun Shatabdi or Vande Bharat. Flyers land at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, 35 km from Haridwar.
  3. Meet us at Haridwar or Jolly GrantThe driver waits at Haridwar station or at Jolly Grant arrivals; the first night is in Haridwar before the climb.
  4. Where Day 1 beginsBhopal to Haridwar.
  5. The return journeyHaridwar is reached by afternoon; book the train home to Bhopal for the evening or the next day.

Train timings change through the year; confirm on IRCTC or NTES before you book.

Bhopal families on the yatra

Government employees often use leave travel concession for Char Dham; we provide itemised invoices for the package on request. Families from Vidisha and Sehore regularly travel with the Bhopal group.

Bhopal to Haridwar

By rail Haridwar is about 950 km and roughly 18 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 1.5 hours, often via Delhi.

Trains leave from both Bhopal Junction and Rani Kamlapati.

  • Airport: Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
  • Railway stations: Bhopal Junction (BPL), Rani Kamlapati (RKMP)
  • Joining point: Haridwar, or Dehradun Jolly Grant airport (DED)

From Bhopal

  • Train: About 18 hours.
  • Flight: About 1.5 hours plus connection.
  • LTC: Invoices provided on request.
Day-wise itinerary

Day-by-day Char Dham itinerary from Bhopal

1

Day 1 – Bhopal to Haridwar

Train.Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples sit on hills either side of Haridwar and both have ropeways.Carry a small snack bag and water for the journey.
2

Day 2 – Haridwar

Rest and aarti.Yatra registration wristbands or QR codes can be checked at Haridwar; we confirm yours the evening before the hills.Keep ID, tickets and medicines in hand luggage.
3

Day 3 – Barkot

Hill drive. A tea stop at Naugaon before the last stretch to Barkot.Fill water bottles here — shops thin out towards Janki Chatti.
4

Day 4 – Yamunotri

First dham. Start by six so you are down before afternoon clouds.Keep a snack and water in your pocket; tea stalls are frequent but crowded.
5

Day 5 – Uttarkashi

Rest and drive. The day is shorter — a chance to rest before Gangotri.The drive today is shorter, so the afternoon is free to rest.
6

Day 6 – Gangotri

Second dham. The river here is ice-cold even in June.The Bhagirathi here runs grey with glacier silt.
7

Day 7 – Guptkashi

Long drive. Guptkashi is where most Kedarnath helicopters take off nearby.Sleep early — the Kedarnath day starts around 4 am.
8

Day 8 – Kedarnath, the highest jyotirlinga

Third dham. Hot tea and khichdi stalls line most of the path.Solar lamps light parts of the trail, but carry a small torch.
9

Day 9 – Towards Badrinath

Descend. A hot-water bath tonight helps after Kedarnath.Adi Shankaracharya's samadhi stands just behind the temple, and Bhairavnath's shrine on the slope above gives the best view of the valley.Pharmacies in Joshimath stock pain balms and ORS.
10

Day 10 – Badrinath

Fourth dham. Narad Kund, below the temple, is where the idol is said to have been found.Temple queues often move faster in the late morning.
11

Day 11 – Haridwar

Via Devprayag. At Devprayag the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi become the Ganga.Devprayag's sangam is best seen from the viewpoint above the road.
12

Day 12 – Home

Train to Bhopal.Share your train or flight details with us so the pickup is on time.

Quick trip notes

  • Barkot from Bhopal: Day 3 — Barkot.
  • Uttarkashi from Bhopal: Day 5 — Uttarkashi.
  • Bhopal to Dehradun flights: Direct trains reach Haridwar in about 18 hours.
  • Char Dham holiday from Bhopal: 11N/12D in all, covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
  • Char Dham pickup for Bhopal travellers: Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED).
  • Char Dham trip cost from Bhopal: Quoted per enquiry from Bhopal: your dates and how far your pickup point is from the route and your meal plan set the figure.
  • Bhopal Char Dham group tour: Bigger groups from Bhopal are quoted for a coach or two Tempo Travellers.
  • Char Dham for senior citizens from Bhopal: Short walks, rest breaks and an optional extra night for elderly travellers from Bhopal.
  • Last day of the Bhopal Char Dham tour: Home.
  • Char Dham sightseeing for Bhopal travellers: Sightseeing covers Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.

How your quote is worked out

For the Char Dham yatra from Bhopal, the quote is worked out from how far your pickup point is from the route, your meal plan and your exact dates. Once we know your dates and that you start at Haridwar, the quote arrives in writing, free of charge.

Package inclusions

✅ Package Includes

  • Deluxe Coach / Tempo Traveller for the complete tour
  • All pickup, drop & sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation on double/triple sharing
  • Daily breakfast & dinner (MAP)
  • All toll, parking & state taxes
  • Driver allowance & night charges

❌ Not Included

  • Entry tickets, ropeway / pony / helicopter charges
  • Lunch & personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • Costs due to road blocks, weather or delays
  • Helicopter / pony / palki to Kedarnath

Best time to visit Char Dham from Bhopal

May–June and September–October.

Tips for travellers from Bhopal

  • Keep LTC paperwork together.
  • Carry warm layers.
  • Register online before departure.

Questions from Bhopal travellers

Booking Char Dham from Bhopal for the family? Quick answers on reaching Char Dham, choosing your month and fitting the 11N/12D plan into your leave. If your question isn't here, send it on WhatsApp and we'll answer.

By rail Haridwar is about 950 km and roughly 18 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 1.5 hours, often via Delhi.
May–June and September–October. Late May and June are the busiest weeks; September–October is quieter, with clear skies after the rains.
This plan from Bhopal is 11N/12D, covering Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi. We can shorten or extend it to match your leave.
Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain and Omkareshwar on the Narmada.
At Haridwar station or Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, with the first night in Haridwar. From Bhopal, board at Bhopal Junction (BPL) or fly from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO).
Day 1 is the journey from Bhopal to Haridwar, by train. Our vehicle meets you at Haridwar, and the yatra begins from there.
The 11N/12D plan covers Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi, as shown in the day-wise itinerary above.
Price is on request — for the Char Dham yatra from Bhopal, your dates plus how far your pickup point is from the route and your meal plan make the difference. Send them through the quote form for a free written figure.
Yes, on request. Tell us before booking so the invoice carries the details your office asks for.
Yes, at about 3,583 metres. It is reached by a trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund, so the plan keeps a full day for it.

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From Bhopal, the 11N/12D plan can be adjusted to your leave. Share your dates and we will send a written itinerary and price.

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