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Char Dham Yatra Package from Kolkata

From the Hooghly to the Ganga's source at Gangotri — Char Dham in 11N/12D

Overview

Kolkata's Ganga, followed to its source

Quick answer

Our Char Dham yatra package from Kolkata is an 11N/12D trip covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi. From Kolkata, travel to Haridwar by train or fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport; the yatra begins in Haridwar. The best time to go is September–October after the monsoon is popular with Kolkata families. Prices are on request with a free written quote.

The Char Dham yatra package from Kolkata on this page is an 11N/12D trip. For Kolkata pilgrims, Char Dham has a special pull: the Hooghly outside your door is the same Ganga that begins near Gangotri. On this yatra you follow it back — through Haridwar, up the Bhagirathi to Gangotri, and later past Devprayag where the Ganga takes its name.

The Doon Express from Howrah runs to Haridwar, and flights to Dehradun take about 2.5 hours.

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 Kolkata and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Haridwar from Kolkata

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

  1. Your departure from KolkataBoard at Howrah (HWH), Sealdah (SDAH), or fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU).
  2. Train or flight to HaridwarDirect trains reach Haridwar in about 30 hours; often quicker is about 17 hours on the Howrah Rajdhani (22–26 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 oneKolkata to Haridwar.
  5. Heading home to KolkataHaridwar is reached by afternoon; book the flight or train home to Kolkata for the evening or the next day.

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

Bengali pilgrims and the post-monsoon window

Many Kolkata families travel after Durga Puja, in the September–October window when the monsoon has passed and the temples are still open. Skies are clearer and crowds thinner — but some roads may still show monsoon damage, so we keep a buffer day in mind.

Kolkata to Haridwar

By rail Haridwar is roughly 1,700 km from Kolkata and about 30 hours away. A flight to Dehradun takes about 2.5 hours, direct or via Delhi; the airport is about 35 km from Haridwar.

We meet the train at Haridwar or the flight at Jolly Grant.

  • Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU)
  • Railway stations: Howrah (HWH), Sealdah (SDAH)
  • Joining point: Haridwar, or Dehradun Jolly Grant airport (DED)

From Kolkata

  • Train: About 30 hours from Howrah to Haridwar.
  • Flight: 6–8 hours door to door.
  • After Puja: Book the October window early; trains fill after the festival.
Day-wise itinerary

Day-by-day Char Dham itinerary from Kolkata

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Day 1 – Kolkata to Haridwar

Train or flight; our vehicle meets you.The Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri begins around sunset; reach the ghat 45 minutes early to find a place on the steps.Keep a warm layer handy — buses and trains get cold at night.
2

Day 2 – Haridwar and Rishikesh

Har Ki Pauri at dawn, Rishikesh's ghats in the afternoon.Mansa Devi's ropeway queue is shortest in the first hour of the morning.
3

Day 3 – To Barkot

Through the Yamuna valley.Dinner is early so the Yamunotri start can be at dawn.
4

Day 4 – Yamunotri

The walk from Janki Chatti and the Surya Kund.Divya Shila, the rock pillar at the temple entrance, is worshipped before entering the Yamunotri shrine.Carry a small towel if you plan to bathe at the hot kund.
5

Day 5 – Into the Bhagirathi valley

Barkot to Uttarkashi.An early dinner by the Bhagirathi makes for a restful evening.
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Day 6 – Gangotri, where the Ganga begins

Darshan at the temple by the Bhagirathi.Submerged Shivling rocks are visible in the river below the temple when the water is low in autumn.The temple courtyard is cold even at noon — keep a jacket on.
7

Day 7 – Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

Via Tehri lake and Rudraprayag.It is the longest drive of the yatra; keep snacks and water within reach.
8

Day 8 – Kedarnath

The climb from Gaurikund.The evening aarti at Kedarnath is short and crowded; standing near the Nandi statue gives the clearest view of the doors.Keep children and elders in sight; the path gets very crowded.
9

Day 9 – Towards Badrinath

Descend and drive via Chamoli.The brightly painted temple front is best seen from the bridge across the Alaknanda in the early morning light.Knees feel the descent more than the climb — go slowly.
10

Day 10 – Badrinath darshan

Tapt Kund, the temple and Mana.Mana village, 3 km beyond Badrinath, has Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and the natural rock bridge called Bhim Pul over the Saraswati.Evenings in Badrinath are cold even in June — wear layers.
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Day 11 – Devprayag, birthplace of the Ganga

The Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi; on to Haridwar.Rudraprayag marks the meeting of the Alaknanda and the Mandakini, where the roads to Kedarnath and Badrinath split.Expect around ten hours on the road with stops on the way down.
12

Day 12 – Homeward to Kolkata

Train or flight home.Keep ID, tickets and medicines in hand luggage.

Quick trip notes

  • Barkot from Kolkata: Day 3 — To Barkot.
  • Uttarkashi from Kolkata: Day 7 — Uttarkashi to Guptkashi.
  • Kolkata to Dehradun flights: Direct trains reach Haridwar in about 30 hours.
  • Char Dham holiday from Kolkata: 11N/12D in all, covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
  • Char Dham pickup for Kolkata travellers: Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED).

How we price this trip

When you ask about the Char Dham yatra from Kolkata, we look first at the vehicle type (sedan, Innova or Tempo Traveller) and then at the hotel category you choose. Share how many are travelling and your preferred start at Haridwar; the written quote is free.

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 Kolkata

September–October after the monsoon is popular with Kolkata families. May–June is busier. Avoid July and August.

Tips for travellers from Kolkata

  • Carry a few small bottles for Gangajal from Gangotri.
  • Keep warm layers — Kedarnath is cold even in summer.
  • Book return trains before the temples' closing dates.

Questions from Kolkata travellers

Planning a Kolkata to Char Dham trip? Here we answer what people from Kolkata usually ask before booking: the route, the season and the duration. Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp and we'll reply with a plan.

By rail Haridwar is roughly 1,700 km from Kolkata and about 30 hours away. A flight to Dehradun takes about 2.5 hours, direct or via Delhi; the airport is about 35 km from Haridwar.
This plan from Kolkata is 11N/12D, covering Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi. We can shorten or extend it to match your leave.
Yes, the Doon Express runs from Howrah via Haridwar.
Kolkata to Haridwar — Train or flight; our vehicle meets you.
The 11N/12D plan covers Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi, as shown in the day-wise itinerary above.
Yes. Every pilgrim must register through the official Uttarakhand system before the yatra. We help with the registration; carry the same photo ID you register with.
The Char Dham yatra from Kolkata is quoted per enquiry: your dates and the vehicle type (sedan, Innova or Tempo Traveller) and the hotel category you choose set the cost. Share them on WhatsApp and the written quote follows, with no obligation.
Yes, after the monsoon the skies are clearer; temples usually close around Diwali.
At Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet.

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