Kedarnath Trip from Delhi (NCR)
From Delhi (NCR) (about 220 km to Haridwar (5–6 hrs by road)), a Kedarnath-only yatra takes about 4–5 days door to door. The drive from Delhi (NCR) fits into the first and last day, so the whole trip is about 4–5 days. Most Delhi (NCR) travellers start the Uttarakhand part from Rishikesh, 25 km beyond Haridwar station.
Recommended from Delhi (NCR)
Train: New Delhi / Anand Vihar → Haridwar
4.5–5 hrs (day trains), 7–8 hrs (overnight) · ₹250–1,200
All travel options, fares and city tips: Char Dham Yatra from Delhi (NCR).
Kedarnath trip cost from Delhi (NCR)
Yes, if you take the cheapest option. The 4-day group departure from Rishikesh starts at ₹8,499 per person, and a return train on the New Delhi / Anand Vihar → Haridwar route costs roughly ₹500–₹2,400, so a door-to-door total from about ₹8,999 is possible on a group departure with shared rooms.
| Delhi (NCR) ⇄ Haridwar (train, return) | ₹500–₹2,400 |
|---|---|
| Kedarnath group departure from Rishikesh (4 days) | from ₹8,499 |
| Door to door, per person | from ₹8,999 |
Fares are planning ranges for the yatra season, not quotes. Pony, palki and helicopter charges are extra.
Day-wise plan from Delhi (NCR)
Getting there: Delhi (NCR) → Rishikesh
New Delhi / Anand Vihar → Haridwar (4.5–5 hrs (day trains), 7–8 hrs (overnight)). Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Vande Bharat run in the daytime. The Mussoorie Express runs overnight from Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Day 1: Rishikesh → Guptkashi / Sonprayag
Drive up the Ganga and Mandakini valleys via Devprayag and Rudraprayag (about 8–10 hrs).
Day 2: Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath
Shared jeep to Gaurikund, then the 16–18 km trek on foot, by pony or by palki (helicopters fly from Phata, Sirsi and Guptkashi instead). Night at Kedarnath.
Day 3: Darshan and return to Guptkashi / Sonprayag
Morning darshan, trek down to Gaurikund and drive back to the hotel.
Day 4: Return to the Rishikesh
Drive back to Haridwar or Rishikesh for your onward journey.
Going home: Rishikesh → Delhi (NCR)
Take the same route back.
Full itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: Kedarnath tour package.
Where Delhi (NCR) yatris usually start
- Home or hotel pickup anywhere in Delhi
- New Delhi Railway Station
- ISBT Kashmere Gate
- Delhi Airport T1 / T3
Also for travellers from
Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Laxmi Nagar, Saket, Janakpuri: the same route and timings as Delhi (NCR) apply.
Kedarnath from Delhi (NCR): FAQs
How many days does a Kedarnath trip from Delhi (NCR) take?
About 4–5 days door to door. The drive from Delhi (NCR) fits into the first and last day, so the whole trip is about 4–5 days.
Can I do a Kedarnath trip from Delhi (NCR) for under ₹10,000?
Yes, if you take the cheapest option. The 4-day group departure from Rishikesh starts at ₹8,499 per person, and a return train on the New Delhi / Anand Vihar → Haridwar route costs roughly ₹500–₹2,400, so a door-to-door total from about ₹8,999 is possible on a group departure with shared rooms.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Delhi (NCR) to Haridwar?
Train: New Delhi / Anand Vihar → Haridwar, 4.5–5 hrs (day trains), 7–8 hrs (overnight), about ₹250–1,200 one way. Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Vande Bharat run in the daytime. The Mussoorie Express runs overnight from Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Should I fly from Delhi (NCR) for Kedarnath?
Delhi (DEL) → Dehradun (DED) takes About 1 hr flight + 1 hr transfer and costs about ₹2,500–6,000 one way. Only worth it if you are short on time. The airport formalities often cancel out the time saved. From Dehradun airport, Rishikesh is under an hour by road.
Is Kedarnath Yatra registration required?
Yes. Every pilgrim needs Uttarakhand government yatra registration before travelling, wherever they start from. See our registration guide for the steps.