Quick Answer
How far is Char Dham Yatra from Dehradun and what are the distances?
The complete Char Dham circuit from Dehradun covers about 1,350 km over a standard 10-day circuit including inter-dham transfers and the return. For Kedarnath, the private taxi reaches the Sonprayag road approach, pilgrims use the regulated local shuttle to Gaurikund, and the onward trek is approximately 16–18 km.
- Circuit total
- ~1,350 km over 10 days
- Yamunotri
- 180 km from Dehradun · trek from Janki Chatti
- Gangotri
- 240 km from Dehradun · road-accessible
- Kedarnath
- 250 km road approach · Sonprayag shuttle · approx. 16–18 km trek
- Badrinath
- 320 km from Dehradun · road-accessible
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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 taxi fares.
All 4 Dhams
Distance & Fare Table
| Dham | From Dehradun | Drive Time | From Rishikesh | Trek | Sedan | SUV / Ertiga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Yamunotri | 180 km | 7-8 hours | 175 km | 6 km (on foot, pony, or doli) | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 2. Gangotri | 240 km | 9-10 hours | 230 km | None — temple is road-accessible | ₹9,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 3. Kedarnath | 250 km | 8-9 hours | 220 km | Approx. 16–18 km from Gaurikund | ₹8,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 4. Badrinath | 320 km | 10-11 hours | 295 km | None — temple is road-accessible | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
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2026 Opening & Closing Dates
Yamunotri
Goddess Yamuna · 3,293 m (10,797 ft)
Opens
19 April 2026
Closes
11 November 2026
Gangotri
Goddess Ganga · 3,100 m (10,170 ft)
Opens
19 April 2026
Closes
10 November 2026
Kedarnath
Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga) · 3,583 m (11,755 ft)
Opens
22 April 2026
Closes
11 November 2026
Badrinath
Lord Vishnu · 3,300 m (10,827 ft)
Opens
23 April 2026
Closes
13 November 2026
After the Road Ends
Trek Information
Two of the four dhams require a trek from the road-end. For Kedarnath, the private taxi stops at Sonprayag and the regulated local shuttle continues to Gaurikund before the trek begins.
Yamunotri
Road end: Janki Chatti
6 km (on foot, pony, or doli)
Trek from Janki Chatti only — no vehicles beyond. Pony services are available at the trailhead; confirm the current authorised rate locally.
Gangotri
Road accessible
None — temple is road-accessible
Our taxi drops you in the Gangotri temple area. Allow time for local access restrictions and pilgrim traffic during peak season.
Kedarnath
Road end: Sonprayag (private-taxi endpoint)
Approx. 16–18 km from Gaurikund
Private and outstation taxis stop at Sonprayag. Use the regulated local shuttle for the final approximately 5 km to Gaurikund, then begin the Kedarnath trek. Confirm the current shuttle fare and operating arrangements locally.
Badrinath
Road accessible
None — temple is road-accessible
Visit Tapt Kund before darshan if suitable for your itinerary, and allow additional time for Mana Village if road and local access conditions permit.
Standard Circuit
10-Day Route Overview
Your Progress
Day 1 / 10
Dehradun → Barkot
Yamunotri base
Barkot → Janki Chatti → Yamunotri → Barkot
Trek / pony / palki segment
Barkot → Uttarkashi
Gangotri base
Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
Temple day trip
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Kedarnath base region
Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath
Local shuttle + approx. 16–18 km trek / alternate services
Kedarnath return → Sonprayag → Guptkashi / onward halt
Return trek + local shuttle + rejoin private vehicle
Guptkashi region → Badrinath
Via Rudraprayag / Joshimath corridor
Badrinath → Rudraprayag
Morning darshan + return drive
Rudraprayag → Rishikesh / Dehradun
Circuit completion
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