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Char Dham Yatra Package from Surat

From the Tapi to the Yamuna, two daughters of Surya — Char Dham from Surat in 11N/12D

Overview

Two sisters of the sun

Quick answer

Our Char Dham yatra package from Surat is an 11N/12D trip covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi. From Surat, travel to Haridwar by train or fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport; the yatra begins in Haridwar. Send your dates for a written, no-obligation quote.

The Char Dham yatra package from Surat on this page is an 11N/12D trip. In Hindu tradition both the Tapi, which flows through Surat, and the Yamuna are daughters of Surya, the sun god. So Yamunotri — the first dham of the yatra — has a special resonance for Surat families; even its hot spring is called the Surya Kund.

Surat to Haridwar is about 26 hours by train, so many families fly to Dehradun.

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 Surat and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Haridwar from Surat

Whether you go from Surat to Haridwar by train or fly part of the way, the journey works in these steps.

  1. Leave SuratBoard at Surat (ST), or fly from Surat Airport (STV).
  2. Train or flight to HaridwarDirect trains reach Haridwar in about 26 hours; often quicker is about 13 hours on the Rajdhani (16–20 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 GrantThe driver waits at Haridwar station or at Jolly Grant arrivals; the first night is in Haridwar before the climb.
  4. Where Day 1 beginsSurat to Haridwar.
  5. Back to SuratHaridwar is reached by afternoon; book the flight or train home to Surat for the evening or the next day.

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

Surat groups

Large family and business groups travel from Surat, often during the Diwali-time break when the temples are still open in October. Families from Navsari, Bharuch and Bardoli join regularly.

From home to Haridwar

By rail Haridwar is about 1,450 km and roughly 26 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 2 hours, usually via Delhi.

Jolly Grant airport is about 35 km from Haridwar.

  • Airport: Surat Airport (STV)
  • Railway station: Surat (ST)
  • Joining point: Haridwar, or Dehradun Jolly Grant airport (DED)

The plains leg

  • Flight: 6–8 hours door to door.
  • Train: About 26 hours.
  • October: Temples close around Diwali — check dates.
Day-wise itinerary

11N/12D Char Dham itinerary for Surat travellers

The Char Dham itinerary from Surat follows; tell us if you want a slower pace.

1

Day 1 – Surat to Haridwar

Flight or train north.Most yatra vehicles leave Haridwar by 6 am to clear the Rishikesh and Dehradun traffic before the hills.Our coordinator stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout the journey.
2

Day 2 – Rishikesh side trip

Rest and aarti.This is a good evening to confirm pony or palki bookings for elders.
3

Day 3 – Barkot, base for Yamunotri

Up the Yamuna valley. Our driver checks the Yamunotri road status tonight.Dinner is early so the Yamunotri start can be at dawn.
4

Day 4 – Goddess Yamuna

Yamunotri and the Surya Kund. The last stretch has shaded rest benches every few hundred metres.Keep a snack and water in your pocket; tea stalls are frequent but crowded.
5

Day 5 – To the northern Kashi

Bhagirathi valley. Uttarkashi's market sells woollen socks and caps cheaply.Woollen caps and gloves are cheaper here than higher up.
6

Day 6 – The second of four

The second dham. Gangotri's temple is built of white granite.Leave by early afternoon to reach Uttarkashi before dark.
7

Day 7 – The Kedarnath approach

Towards Kedarnath. The Mandakini valley narrows sharply after Agastyamuni.The temple stands at about 3,580 m with the Kedar dome behind it; the walk from Gaurikund climbs past Rambara and Linchauli.Registration is checked again at Sonprayag before the shuttle to Gaurikund.
8

Day 8 – Kedarnath darshan

The third dham. Medical posts along the route check blood pressure if needed.Keep children and elders in sight; the path gets very crowded.
9

Day 9 – Descent day

Descent and drive. Our driver checks the Badrinath road gates for the morning.Pharmacies in Joshimath stock pain balms and ORS.
10

Day 10 – Badri Vishal

The fourth dham. Photography is restricted inside the temple.Badrinath sits on the Alaknanda between the Nar and Narayan peaks; the hot Tapt Kund below the temple is where pilgrims bathe before darshan.Test the Tapt Kund water first — it is genuinely hot.
11

Day 11 – Back to the plains

Back to Haridwar. Share photos with the group on our WhatsApp before you forget.Expect around ten hours on the road with stops on the way down.
12

Day 12 – Haridwar to Surat

Home to Surat.Bharat Mata Mandir's eight floors, a short drive from Har Ki Pauri, are a calm stop before the yatra begins.Keep a warm layer handy — buses and trains get cold at night.

Quick trip notes

  • Barkot from Surat: Day 3 — Barkot, base for Yamunotri.
  • Surat to Haridwar by rail: Direct trains reach Haridwar in about 26 hours.
  • Char Dham holiday from Surat: 11N/12D in all, covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
  • Char Dham pickup for Surat travellers: Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED).
  • Char Dham trip cost from Surat: Priced on request; the 11N/12D plan from Surat is costed on your dates and any extra nights or add-on visits and the vehicle type (sedan, Innova or Tempo Traveller).
  • Surat Char Dham group tour: For groups from Surat, we block rooms together and use one vehicle from Haridwar.
  • Char Dham for senior citizens from Surat: Parents from Surat travel at an easier pace, with the vehicle parked close to each sight.
  • Last day of the Surat Char Dham tour: Haridwar to Surat.

Getting a price for this trip

When you ask about the Char Dham yatra from Surat, we look first at any extra nights or add-on visits and then at the vehicle type (sedan, Innova or Tempo Traveller). Ask for a quote with your start point (Haridwar) and hotel preference, and we reply with a clear breakdown.

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 Surat

May–June, or September to mid-October before the temples close.

Tips for travellers from Surat

  • Check the temple closing date if travelling in October.
  • Tell us about Jain meals.
  • Book flights early.

Questions from Surat travellers

Planning a Surat to Char Dham trip? The answers explain the route from Surat, the right season and what the 11N/12D trip covers. Our Gorakhpur team replies to every enquiry with a written plan.

By rail Haridwar is about 1,450 km and roughly 26 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 2 hours, usually via Delhi.
May–June, or September to mid-October before the temples close.
This plan from Surat is 11N/12D, covering Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi. We can shorten or extend it to match your leave.
The Tapi and the Yamuna are both daughters of Surya in tradition.
Surat to Haridwar — Flight or train north.
It takes in Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi over 11N/12D.
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.
There is no fixed price for the Char Dham yatra from Surat. Besides your travel dates, any extra nights or add-on visits and the vehicle type (sedan, Innova or Tempo Traveller) decide the figure, and we send the quote in writing, free.
Yes, until the temples close around Diwali. October is cooler and calmer than May–June, but carry warm layers for Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Yes. Travellers from Navsari join the Surat group at the same joining point, and we include everyone in one written quote.

Plan your Char Dham yatra package from Surat

Tell us your travel dates, how many are travelling from Surat and whether you prefer train, flight or our vehicle to Haridwar. We will reply with a written 11N/12D itinerary and quote.

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