Surat has a direct train to Haridwar and Dehradun, the Dehradun Express on the Western line. Flights are more limited, so many Surat yatris compare Surat airport with a drive to Ahmedabad or Mumbai.
Surat's diamond and textile communities often travel as large organised groups. For these, a dedicated Tempo Traveller or mini-bus from Haridwar, booked well ahead, works better than individual cars.
| Mode | Route | Time | Approx. fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Surat → Haridwar (Dehradun Express) A direct train from Surat with no change. It is long, so pack for a full day and night on board. | About 30–34 hrs | ₹700–3,000 |
| Flight | Surat (STV) → Delhi → Dehradun Surat flights are limited. Check whether a drive to Ahmedabad (about 4 hrs) gets you a direct flight. | 4–6 hrs with connection | ₹5,000–12,000 |
| Train | Surat → Delhi (Rajdhani) → Haridwar Faster than the direct train for those willing to change in Delhi. | About 13–15 hrs + 5 hrs | ₹1,500–4,000 |
Fares are approximate one-way, per-person estimates for the yatra season and change with booking date. Check current schedules on IRCTC and airline websites before booking.
Getting there
Board the direct train at Surat and reach Haridwar the next day. Rest overnight before starting for Barkot. Flight travellers land at Dehradun and stay in Rishikesh before the circuit.
Day 1
About 210 km (7–8 hrs) via Mussoorie or Vikasnagar into the Yamuna valley.
Day 2
Drive to Janki Chatti, about 6 km trek (pony or palki available) to Yamunotri temple, return to Barkot.
Day 3
About 100 km. Evening visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple, Uttarkashi.
Day 4
Day trip to Gangotri via Harsil (about 100 km each way), return to Uttarkashi.
Day 5
Long drive (8–9 hrs) via Tehri and Srinagar to the Kedarnath base.
Day 6
Sonprayag → Gaurikund, then the 16–18 km trek to Kedarnath. Night stay at Kedarnath.
Day 7
Morning darshan, trek down to Gaurikund, drive back to the hotel.
Day 8
Via Chamoli and Joshimath. Evening darshan and Tapt Kund.
Day 9
Morning visit to Mana village, then descend towards Rudraprayag.
Day 10
Via Devprayag, the confluence where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi form the Ganga.
Going home
Take the train back from Haridwar, or fly from Dehradun and connect to Surat via Delhi or Mumbai.
Surat groups often travel in May and during Diwali holidays. For Diwali trips, remember that Kedarnath and Gangotri close around Bhai Dooj. Late September to early October gives the best mix of weather and availability.
Your total has two parts: the Surat → Dehradun journey (see the fares above), and the Uttarakhand package covering vehicle, stays and meals for the circuit. The package cost depends on group size, hotel category and season, not on your home city.
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Yes. The Dehradun Express on the Western line stops at Surat and Haridwar. The journey takes about a day and a half.
Check Surat airport first. If there is no good connection, Ahmedabad (about 4 hours) or Mumbai usually have better Dehradun options.
Yes. Tempo Travellers and mini-buses can be arranged for groups, with hotels booked in blocks along the route.
11–13 days door to door, depending on whether you take the train or fly.
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