How To Reach Char Dham (Uttarakhand) In 2026 - 2027

Reaching Char Dham, Uttarakhand, India

By Air

The nearest airport for Char Dham is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It is well connected with flights from major cities across India. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to reach Char Dham, specifically the starting point of the Yatra, which is usually Yamunotri.

By Train

The nearest railway stations to Char Dham are Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun. These stations are well connected with major Indian cities. From these stations, pilgrims generally continue their journey to Char Dham by road.

By Road

Char Dham is accessible by road, but since the route consists of four sacred sites in the hills of Uttarakhand (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath), the journeys can be long and are often broken into stages with several stopovers.

Reaching Char Dham from India's Top 10 Cities

• New Delhi: 295 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 334; Recommended stopover at Rishikesh before starting the Char Dham Yatra.
• Mumbai: 1,745 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 48; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; By train available to Dehradun/Rishikesh.
• Kolkata: 1,560 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 19; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; By train available to Haridwar station.
• Bengaluru: 2,460 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 44; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; Direct trains to Haridwar are available.
• Chennai: 2,370 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 44; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; Direct trains to Haridwar are available.
• Hyderabad: 1,660 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 44; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; Direct trains to Haridwar are available.
• Ahmedabad: 1,200 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 48; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; Trains to Haridwar also available.
• Pune: 1,780 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 48; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; Train options to Haridwar are available.
• Jaipur: 525 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 48; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then board a taxi/bus; Trains are available to Haridwar.
• Surat: 1,360 km (approx.) to Haridwar by road via NH 48; By flight to Jolly Grant Airport then continue by road; Train routes to Haridwar are available.

Please note that all distances are approximate and road conditions and travel may be affected by weather and other factors. Given the mountainous terrain, it's recommended to check for the latest travel advisories before undertaking the journey. The Char Dham Yatra also has a specific season which generally is between April to November, with closures during the winter months due to extreme weather conditions.