Char Dham Yatra by road from Delhi
The Char Dham Yatra covers the four Himalayan shrines of Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Going by private taxi lets your family travel at its own pace, stop where you like and avoid the hassle of changing buses on mountain roads.
We arrange the cab from your doorstep in Delhi NCR and plan the route with you. You can do all four dhams, or a shorter Do Dham yatra to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The four dhams
Yamunotri
Goddess Yamuna
About 6 km trek from Janki Chatti; ponies and palkis available.
Gangotri
Goddess Ganga
Reachable by road up to the temple.
Kedarnath
Lord Shiva
Vehicles go up to Sonprayag; from Gaurikund it is a trek of roughly 16 km. Helicopter services also run.
Badrinath
Lord Vishnu
Reachable by road up to the town.
Sample 12-day itinerary
A typical plan; we adjust it to your dates, hotels and pace.
- Day 1Delhi to HaridwarDrive to Haridwar, evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
- Day 2Haridwar to BarkotDrive via Mussoorie towards Barkot, the base for Yamunotri.
- Day 3Yamunotri darshanDrive to Janki Chatti, trek to Yamunotri and return to Barkot.
- Day 4Barkot to UttarkashiDrive to Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
- Day 5Gangotri darshanDay trip to Gangotri and back to Uttarkashi.
- Day 6Uttarkashi to Guptkashi / SitapurLong scenic drive to the Kedarnath base.
- Day 7–8Kedarnath darshanTrek (or helicopter) to Kedarnath, darshan, return to base.
- Day 9Guptkashi to BadrinathDrive to Badrinath via Chopta or Rudraprayag.
- Day 10Badrinath to Rudraprayag / SrinagarMorning darshan, visit Mana village, start the return.
- Day 11–12Back to Haridwar / Rishikesh and DelhiDrive back with an optional night in Rishikesh.
Cabs for the yatra
Sedan
Maruti Suzuki Dzire or similar
Up to 4 passengers
SUV
Mahindra XUV700 or similar
Up to 6 passengers
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta
Up to 7 passengers
Tempo Traveller
Force Tempo Traveller
Up to 12 passengers
Starting the yatra from Haridwar or Rishikesh? See our Delhi to Haridwar, Delhi to Rishikesh and Delhi to Kedarnath taxi pages.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does a Char Dham Yatra from Delhi take by taxi?
Usually 10 to 12 days for all four dhams. A Do Dham trip (Kedarnath and Badrinath) takes about 6 to 7 days. We can plan the days around your pace and hotel bookings.
When is the Char Dham Yatra season?
The temples usually open around Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) and close around Diwali (October/November). May–June and September–October are the most popular months; the monsoon (July–August) can bring landslides and road closures.
Is registration required for the Char Dham Yatra?
Yes. Pilgrims need to register with Uttarakhand Tourism before the yatra. Please complete your registration before the trip date; we can guide you through it.
Which cab is best for Char Dham?
An Innova Crysta is the most comfortable choice for families of up to 7 on long hill drives. For larger groups, a Tempo Traveller (up to 12 seats) works well.
Can the taxi go all the way to Kedarnath and Yamunotri?
No. Cabs go up to Sonprayag for Kedarnath and Janki Chatti for Yamunotri; the last stretch is a trek, with ponies, palkis and (for Kedarnath) helicopters available. Gangotri and Badrinath are reachable by road.
Plan your Char Dham Yatra
Tell us your dates, number of passengers and which dhams you want to visit. We will suggest an itinerary and share the fare.