What registration or permits are needed for Char Dham Yatra?
Online registration on the Uttarakhand Tourism Tourist Care portal (badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in) is mandatory. A QR code pass is required at Sonprayag and other checkpoints. Biometric verification occurs at Sonprayag before the Gaurikund shuttle.
Route Summary
Dehradun Sonprayag (Kedarnath Road Approach)
One-way fare shown below. Open the Taxi Rate Checker for this route or the reverse direction.
Published route distance: 250 km
8 - 9 hours
₹8,500 - ₹14,000
May-June, September-October
Private Taxi to Sonprayag + Shared Transfer to Gaurikund
Fuel & Tolls Included • Parking Extra at Actuals
Quick Answer
Can I book a Kedarnath taxi from Dehradun?
Uttarakhand Cab 24/7 provides fixed-fare taxi service from Dehradun to the Kedarnath road approach at Sonprayag. Fares start at ₹8,500 for a Sedan and ₹14,000 for an SUV / Ertiga. Private and outstation taxis stop at Sonprayag; pilgrims use the locally regulated shuttle for the final approximately 5 km to Gaurikund, then continue on the approximately 16–18 km Kedarnath trek.
- Sedan Fare
- ₹8,500
- SUV / Ertiga Fare
- ₹14,000
- Road approach
- Private taxi to Sonprayag
- Final local transfer
- Sonprayag → Gaurikund shuttle
- Kedarnath trek
- Approx. 16–18 km from Gaurikund
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Dehradun to Sonprayag
Distance
Published route: 250 km
Est. Time
8-9 hrs
Taxi Fare
₹8,500
Fare includes fuel, toll taxes, driver charges/allowance and applicable state taxes. Parking charges are extra at actuals.
Book This RouteKedarnath: India's Holiest Himalayan Shrine
Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and a major shrine in the Char Dham circuit. Located at around 3,583 metres above sea level, it is reached from Gaurikund by an approximately 16–18 km trek depending on the measured route and current trail alignment.
Important: Mandatory Registration
Complete Yatra registration on the official Tourist Care Uttarakhand portal before travelling. Keep your registration certificate and valid personal ID ready for verification, carry prescribed medicines if applicable, and follow the current high-altitude health advisory. See our full registration guide for the process.
Kedarnath Yatra: What to Expect
Dehradun to Sonprayag → Gaurikund
Start early and drive through the Garhwal route to Sonprayag. Your private taxi goes as far as Sonprayag; from there, the regulated local shuttle covers the final approximately 5 km to Gaurikund, the trek base.
Gaurikund to Kedarnath (Trek)
Approx. 16–18 km uphill trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath depending on the measured route and current trail alignment. Start early and keep realistic buffer time for rest, weather and queues.
Kedarnath to Gaurikund (Return)
Morning darshan if planned, then the approximately 16–18 km return trek to Gaurikund. Continue by the regulated shuttle back toward Sonprayag.
Sonprayag Area to Dehradun
Rejoin the private taxi and complete the return road journey according to the itinerary.
Places Near Kedarnath Worth Knowing About
If your itinerary has a spare half-day, a few sites near the temple are worth knowing about:
Bhairavnath Temple
A short walk from the main temple; considered the guardian shrine of Kedarnath.
Vasuki Tal
A high-altitude glacial lake beyond Kedarnath — a demanding additional trek requiring suitable fitness, time and current local guidance.
Chorabari / Gandhi Sarovar Area
A high-altitude area beyond the temple; access conditions can vary, so check current local guidance before adding it to the plan.
Triyuginarayan Temple
Near the Sonprayag side of the route and associated with the traditional story of Shiva and Parvati’s wedding.
Kedarnath Yatra Travel Tips
- Start from Dehradun early to reach the Sonprayag area with enough buffer for the regulated shuttle to Gaurikund.
- Private and outstation taxis stop at Sonprayag — budget time and small change for the shared shuttle transfer to Gaurikund.
- Keep your Yatra registration certificate and valid personal ID ready for verification, carry prescribed medicines if applicable, and pack warm clothes for the high-altitude trek.
- Use only officially available pony, palki or porter services where required and confirm the current rate at the authorised counter.
- Helicopter services operate from the approved Kedarnath shuttle sectors during the Yatra season; use the official booking channel and current schedule.
- Mobile network is unreliable on parts of the upper route — download essential information and inform family of your plan before you lose signal.
- Keep realistic buffer time for the return trek and shuttle rather than planning a tightly timed same-day road departure.
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Kedarnath Taxi
Fixed pricing with no hidden charges.
Fare includes fuel, toll taxes, driver charges/allowance and applicable state taxes. Parking charges are extra at actuals.
Starting Fare
₹8,500
Which Vehicle for Kedarnath?
The Innova Crysta is our recommended vehicle for the road journey to Sonprayag. Travelling as a group? See the Tempo Traveller.
Included With Your Booking
Yatra Planning Assistance
Route, halt points and practical travel guidance for your journey.
Pickup-to-Drop Support
Assistance from your first pickup until your final drop.
Experienced Hill Drivers
Professional drivers familiar with Uttarakhand mountain routes.
Local Travel Guidance
Guidance for parking, local transport, pony, palki, shuttle and route restrictions.
Kedarnath Taxi FAQs
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Dehradun to Kedarnath road approach Sedan
Other Yatra Routes
Complete Kedarnath Guides
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Trek Guide
Kedarnath Trek Preparation
Fitness, packing, altitude acclimatisation, and what to expect on the approximately 16–18 km trek.
Getting There
How to Reach Gaurikund
Route to Sonprayag, the regulated local shuttle to Gaurikund, and the Kedarnath trek base.
Getting There
Sonprayag to Gaurikund Shuttle
Distance, shuttle guidance, and timing for the mandatory final local transfer.
Route
Rishikesh to Kedarnath Taxi
Taxi to the Sonprayag road approach with onward shuttle guidance.
Route
Haridwar to Kedarnath Taxi
Direct taxi from Haridwar to Sonprayag, followed by the local shuttle to Gaurikund.
Full Guide
Haridwar–Kedarnath Travel Guide
Route details, stops, and what to carry for the Kedarnath journey.
Reference
Char Dham Route & Distance Guide
All 4 dhams — distances, trek info, altitudes, and fares in one place.