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Char Dham Yatra Package from Chennai

Rameswaram in the south, Badrinath in the north — Char Dham from Chennai in 11N/12D

Overview

The two Char Dhams

Quick answer

Our Char Dham yatra package from Chennai is an 11N/12D trip covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi. From Chennai, 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 or September–October. There is no fixed price; ask for a free quote.

Here is the Char Dham Yatra Package from Chennai we run most often — 11N/12D, adjustable to your dates. Tamil pilgrims know Rameswaram as one of the original Char Dham — the four seats at India's corners: Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. The Himalayan yatra of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is often called the Chota Char Dham, and Badrinath is the dham both circuits share.

Chennai to Haridwar is about 44 hours by rail, so this plan uses a 3-hour flight to Dehradun.

Quick facts

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 Chennai and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Haridwar from Chennai

Chennai to Haridwar by train is the most common way to travel; the steps below cover the other options too.

  1. Leave ChennaiBoard at MGR Chennai Central (MAS), or fly from Chennai International (MAA).
  2. Train or flight to HaridwarDirect trains reach Haridwar in about 44 hours; often quicker is about 28 hours on the Chennai Rajdhani (33–36 hours on other trains) 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 GrantOur vehicle meets your train at Haridwar station or your flight at Dehradun airport; the hills begin the next morning after registration checks.
  4. Tour day oneChennai to Dehradun.
  5. The return journeyHaridwar is reached by afternoon; book the flight or train home to Chennai for the evening or the next day.

Timetables are revised from time to time, so check the current schedule on IRCTC before buying tickets.

Completing the circle

Families who have been to Rameswaram often see Badrinath as completing a journey across the country. Badrinath is also one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by Srivaishnavas. South Indian food is limited on the route, but rice and curd are easy to find.

Chennai to Haridwar

By rail Haridwar is roughly 2,450 km from Chennai, about 44 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 3 hours, direct or via Delhi.

Our vehicle meets you at Jolly Grant airport.

  • Airport: Chennai International (MAA)
  • Railway station: MGR Chennai Central (MAS)
  • Joining point: Haridwar, or Dehradun Jolly Grant airport (DED)

From Chennai

  • Flight: 7–9 hours door to door.
  • Train: About 44 hours; only with extra days.
  • Cold: Carry thermals; Chennai clothes are too light.
Day-wise itinerary

Day-by-day Char Dham itinerary from Chennai

1

Day 1 – Chennai to Dehradun

Flight and transfer to Haridwar.Haridwar's lanes around Har Ki Pauri are full of shops selling copper vessels for Ganga jal — buy them before the yatra.Our coordinator stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout the journey.
2

Day 2 – Rishikesh and Haridwar

Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh, aarti in Haridwar.Buy a light raincoat in Haridwar's markets if you haven't packed one.
3

Day 3 – To Barkot

Up the Yamuna valley. Orchards thicken as the valley narrows towards Barkot.Dinner is early so the Yamunotri start can be at dawn.
4

Day 4 – Yamunotri

The Divya Shila and Surya Kund. The shrine stands where the Yamuna leaves the Kalind slopes.Offerings are cooked in the Surya Kund and taken home as prasad.
5

Day 5 – Uttarkashi

Bhagirathi valley and the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Local sweets shops near the bus stand are worth a stop.An early dinner by the Bhagirathi makes for a restful evening.
6

Day 6 – Gangotri

The Bhagirathi Shila and the temple. Sunlight leaves the gorge early, so return before dark.Buy sealed Gangajal cans at the temple market if you forgot bottles.
7

Day 7 – Guptkashi

Via Tehri. Pack a small bag for the climb; leave the rest at the hotel.Keep motion-sickness tablets handy for the Tehri stretch.
8

Day 8 – Kedarnath

Climb and darshan. Gaurikund's hot spring is where many pilgrims bathe before starting.The last kilometre opens onto the temple plaza — a moment to slow down.
9

Day 9 – Joshimath

Descend and drive. The Chopta road via Ukhimath is a scenic alternative when open.The road beyond Joshimath has gates; waiting is normal.
10

Day 10 – Badrinath, the shared dham

Darshan, Narad Kund and Mana. Bhim Pul at Mana is a natural stone bridge over the Saraswati.Buy tulsi malas and prasad at the temple bazaar.
11

Day 11 – Haridwar

Via Devprayag. Rishikesh's bridges are passed just before Haridwar.The Alaknanda valley road passes Srinagar Garhwal's Dhari Devi temple, set on a platform above the river.Keep your registration printout and ID in a waterproof pouch from today.
12

Day 12 – Fly home

Dehradun airport.Haridwar is reached by afternoon; book the flight or train home to Chennai for the evening or the next day.Keep a warm layer handy — buses and trains get cold at night.

Quick trip notes

  • Barkot from Chennai: Day 3 — To Barkot.
  • Uttarkashi from Chennai: Day 5 — Uttarkashi.
  • Char Dham holiday from Chennai: 11N/12D in all, covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
  • Char Dham pickup for Chennai travellers: Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED).
  • Char Dham trip cost from Chennai: Quoted per enquiry from Chennai: your dates and the hotel category you choose and the pace you want (with or without rest days) set the figure.
  • Chennai Char Dham group tour: Ten or more travellers from Chennai can share a Tempo Traveller from Haridwar.
  • Char Dham for senior citizens from Chennai: Short walks, rest breaks and an optional extra night for elderly travellers from Chennai.
  • Last day of the Chennai Char Dham tour: Fly home.
  • Char Dham sightseeing for Chennai travellers: Sightseeing covers Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
  • Char Dham by private cab from Chennai: The same driver stays with your Chennai group from Haridwar to the last day.

Understanding the quote

When you ask about the Char Dham yatra from Chennai, we look first at the hotel category you choose and then at the pace you want (with or without rest days). Use the quote button with your dates and group size; unless you ask otherwise, we price the trip from Haridwar.

What is included

✅ 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 Chennai

May–June or September–October.

Tips for travellers from Chennai

  • Pack thermals, gloves and a woollen cap.
  • Carry some podi or pickles for familiar taste.
  • Drink water regularly at altitude.

Questions from Chennai travellers

Thinking about Char Dham from Chennai this season? These answers cover how to get there from Chennai, when to go and how many days to keep. For anything else, message us on WhatsApp for a free written quote.

By rail Haridwar is roughly 2,450 km from Chennai, about 44 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 3 hours, direct or via Delhi.
May–June or September–October. The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya (April–May) and close around Diwali; July–August monsoon landslides are best avoided.
This plan from Chennai is 11N/12D, covering Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi. We can shorten or extend it to match your leave.
The original Char Dham are Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram; the Himalayan four are called Chota Char Dham.
At Haridwar station or Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, with the first night in Haridwar. From Chennai, board at MGR Chennai Central (MAS) or fly from Chennai International (MAA).
Chennai to Dehradun — Flight and transfer to Haridwar.
Over 11N/12D: Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
There is no fixed price for the Char Dham yatra from Chennai. Besides your travel dates, the hotel category you choose and the pace you want (with or without rest days) decide the figure, and we send the quote in writing, free.
Yes, one of the 108 revered by Srivaishnavas.
Yes, the train takes almost two days each way.

Plan your Char Dham yatra package from Chennai

Share your dates and group size from Chennai; we will confirm the joining point, suggest train, flight or our vehicle to Haridwar and send the 11N/12D plan with a free written quote.

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