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How far is Char Dham Yatra from Dehradun and what are the distances?

The complete Char Dham circuit from Dehradun covers approximately 900–1,000 km of driving. Yamunotri is 220 km (8 hrs), Gangotri 270 km (9 hrs), Kedarnath 250 km to Sonprayag (8–9 hrs) plus a mandatory 16 km trek, and Badrinath 300 km (10 hrs). The full 10-day circuit totals approximately 1,350 km including inter-dham transfers. Taxi fares from Dehradun: Yamunotri ₹7,500 Sedan, Gangotri ₹8,500, Kedarnath ₹8,500, Badrinath ₹10,000. Full circuit package starts at ₹40,000.

Circuit total: ~1,350 km over 10 days

Yamunotri: 220 km · 8 hrs · ₹7,500 Sedan

Gangotri: 270 km · 9 hrs · ₹8,500 Sedan

Kedarnath: 250 km + 16 km trek · ₹8,500 Sedan

Badrinath: 300 km · 10 hrs · ₹10,000 Sedan

Full circuit: From ₹40,000 (Sedan, 10 days)

Uttarakhand Cab 24/7 — Route Guide 2026

2026 Yatra Season

Char Dham
Route &
Distance Guide

Complete 2026 reference for all four dhams — distances from Dehradun and Rishikesh, driving times, trek distances, altitudes, opening dates, and verified taxi fares. All facts sourced from our operating data.

4
Sacred Dhams
10
Recommended Days
1,350 km
Total Circuit
₹40,000
From (Sedan)

All 4 Dhams

Distance & Fare Table

DhamFrom DehradunFrom RishikeshTrekSedan FareAltitude
Yamunotri
Goddess Yamuna
220 km
8 hrs
175 km
7 hrs
6 km
₹7,500
SUV ₹10,000
3,293 m
Gangotri
Goddess Ganga
270 km
9 hrs
230 km
8 hrs
None
₹8,500
SUV ₹11,000
3,100 m
Kedarnath
Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga)
250 km to Sonprayag
8–9 hrs
210 km to Sonprayag
7–8 hrs
16 km from Gaurikund
₹8,500
SUV ₹10,500
3,583 m
Badrinath
Lord Vishnu
300 km
10 hrs
295 km
10 hrs
None
₹10,000
SUV ₹13,000
3,300 m

All fares are one-way from origin. SUV = Innova Crysta / Ertiga. Tolls billed at actuals. Data: Uttarakhand Cab 24/7, July 2026.

Plan Your Yatra

2026 Opening & Closing Dates

Yamunotri

3,293 m (10,797 ft)

6 km Trek
Opens19 April 2026
Closes11 November 2026
Best timeMay–June, September–October
Trek from Janki Chatti only — no vehicles beyond. Pony available at trailhead (₹800–1,200 one way).

Gangotri

3,100 m (10,170 ft)

Road Access
Opens19 April 2026
Closes10 November 2026
Best timeMay–June, September–October
Our taxi drops you at the temple steps. Visit Bhagirath Shila before leaving Gangotri.

Kedarnath

3,583 m (11,755 ft)

16 km Trek
Opens22 April 2026
Closes11 November 2026
Best timeMay–June, September–October
Mandatory Sonprayag→Gaurikund govt shuttle (₹50–100) — no private vehicles beyond Sonprayag. Start trek by 5 AM.

Badrinath

3,300 m (10,827 ft)

Road Access
Opens23 April 2026
Closes13 November 2026
Best timeMay–June, September–October
Visit Tapt Kund (hot spring) before darshan, and Mana Village — the last Indian village before Tibet.

After the Road Ends

Trek Information

Two of the four dhams require a trek from the road-end. Our taxi drops you at the start point — here is what to expect at each.

Kedarnath Trek

Gaurikund → Kedarnath Temple

16 km
one way
Start point
Gaurikund (1,982 m)
End point
Kedarnath (3,583 m)
Elevation gain
1,468 m
On foot
5–6 hours up
Pony (one way)
₹2,500–4,500
Helicopter (one way)
₹7,500–10,000

Important: All private vehicles stop at Sonprayag. A mandatory government shuttle (₹50–100 per person) covers the 5 km from Sonprayag to Gaurikund. Pony, palki, and helicopter options are hired at Gaurikund.Full concierge guide →

Yamunotri Trek

Janki Chatti → Yamunotri Temple

6 km
one way
Start point
Janki Chatti
End point
Yamunotri (3,293 m)
Duration
2–3 hours up
On foot
Moderate difficulty
Pony (one way)
₹800–1,200
Doli (round trip)
₹5,000–8,000

No helicopter service to Yamunotri. Trek is shorter than Kedarnath and suitable for most pilgrims. Our taxi drops you at Janki Chatti.

Gangotri & Badrinath — No Trek Required

Both temples are directly accessible by road. Our taxi drives you to the temple gate. Gangotri sits on the banks of the Bhagirathi River at 3,100 m; Badrinath is on the Alaknanda River at 3,300 m.

Gangotri — road to temple
Badrinath — road to temple

Standard Circuit

10-Day Route Overview

1
Dehradun → Barkot
150 km · 6 hrs
Yamunotri base. Acclimatisation.
2
Barkot → Yamunotri → Barkot
70 km + 12 km trek · Full day
6 km trek from Janki Chatti.
3
Barkot → Uttarkashi
100 km · 4 hrs
Gangotri base. Kashi Vishwanath evening.
4
Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
200 km return · Full day
Road to temple. Bhagirath Shila.
5
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
220 km · 8 hrs
Kedarnath base. Rest and acclimatisation.
6
Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi
60 km + 32 km trek · Full day
16 km trek from Gaurikund.
7
Guptkashi → Badrinath
200 km · 7 hrs
Via Chopta and Joshimath.
8
Badrinath — Local
Temple darshan, Tapt Kund, Mana Village.
9
Badrinath → Rudraprayag
160 km · 6 hrs
Return journey begins.
10
Rudraprayag → Dehradun
190 km · 6 hrs
Via Devprayag and Rishikesh.

Altitude Safety

Three of the four dhams exceed 3,000 m altitude. Kedarnath (3,583 m) is the highest point on the circuit. Pilgrims above 50 years of age must carry a medical fitness certificate from a registered doctor. Walk slowly at altitude, stay hydrated, and never rush darshan or the trek to beat crowds.

Avoid alcohol at altitude
Start treks by 5 AM
Carry warm layers even in May
Descend if you feel breathless or confused

Route & Planning FAQs

The complete Char Dham Yatra circuit covers approximately 900–1,000 km of driving from Dehradun, visiting all four dhams: Yamunotri (220 km), Gangotri (270 km), Kedarnath (250 km to Sonprayag), and Badrinath (300 km). The full 10-day circuit covers 1,350 km total including return driving and intermediate night-halt transfers. Minimum recommended time is 10 days — rushing leads to missed darshan and altitude sickness risk.

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