5-Day Public Transport Itinerary from Delhi to Kedarnath and Badrinath Pilgrimage

Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar

Delhi to Haridwar, India on April 30, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Connaught Place

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Wenger's Deli in Connaught Place to fuel up before the journey. They open early and offer a variety of Indian and continental breakfast options.
INR300, 1h0m

9:00AM

Travel by train from Delhi to Haridwar

Board the morning Dehradun Shatabdi Express from New Delhi Railway Station to Haridwar; the journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours and offers comfortable travel to the foothills.
INR700, 4h30m

2:00PM

Lunch in Haridwar

Dine at Hoshiyar Puri for authentic local vegetarian cuisine, known for tasty thali meals. It is open until late evening.
INR250, 1h0m

3:30PM

Visit Har ki Pauri

Experience the sacred Ganges ghats and the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har ki Pauri. The ghats are open throughout the day; the aarti is around sunset.
Free, 2h0m

6:00PM

Dinner at Chotiwala Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional North Indian dinner with local flavours at Chotiwala, a historic restaurant in Haridwar operating until 10PM.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi

Haridwar to Guptkashi, India on May 1, 2025

6:00AM

Early breakfast at hotel

Have a quick and filling breakfast at your accommodation in Haridwar prior to departure to manage the long travel ahead.
Included in stay, 0h30m

6:30AM

Bus from Haridwar to Rishikesh

Take a local bus or shared taxi to Rishikesh, approximately 1 hour away, as the first leg toward the Himalayan route.
INR50, 1h0m

8:00AM

Bus from Rishikesh to Guptkashi

Catch the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus or a shared cab to Guptkashi, which takes roughly 8 hours through scenic mountainous roads.
INR500, 8h0m

4:30PM

Arrival and check-in at Guptkashi guesthouse

Settle into a budget guesthouse or lodge in Guptkashi, convenient for the upcoming Kedarnath journey.
INR600, N/A

6:00PM

Dinner at hotel restaurant

Have a simple and warm dinner at your guesthouse’s restaurant, focusing on local vegetarian meals, preparing for an early start the next day.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 3: Kedarnath Pilgrimage

Guptkashi to Kedarnath, India on May 2, 2025

5:00AM

Early breakfast

Eat an early breakfast at the guesthouse to start the trek or helicopter journey to Kedarnath.
INR300, 0h30m

6:00AM

Travel to Kedarnath

Either take the helicopter service (subject to weather and booking) or travel by bus to Gaurikund followed by a 16 km trek to Kedarnath Temple. The helicopter takes about 15 minutes from Phata.
Bus INR100, Trek free; Helicopter approx INR5500 one-way, 5h0m by trek or 2h total by helicopter and transfer

11:00AM

Kedarnath Temple Visit

Visit the holy Kedarnath Temple, one of the revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites, surrounded by Himalayan peaks. The temple is open from 5AM to 8PM during the pilgrimage season.
Donation-based, 1h0m

12:30PM

Lunch at Kedarnath (nearby dining stalls)

Enjoy simple vegetarian meals available at local vendors close to the temple, suitable for the trekker’s palate.
INR200, 0h45m

1:15PM

Return trek to Gaurikund and bus to Guptkashi

Begin the return trek to Gaurikund and then take the bus back to Guptkashi for overnight rest.
Included in previous transport cost, 5h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at guesthouse

Relax with a nourishing meal at your guesthouse following the day’s physically demanding pilgrimage.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 4: Guptkashi to Badrinath via Joshimath

Guptkashi to Badrinath, India on May 3, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast at guesthouse

Have an early breakfast before embarking on the journey toward Badrinath, another key pilgrimage destination.
INR300, 0h30m

6:30AM

Travel by bus from Guptkashi to Joshimath

Board a morning bus from Guptkashi to Joshimath, approximately 6-7 hours, passing through picturesque mountainous terrain.
INR600, 7h0m

1:30PM

Lunch at Joshimath

Have lunch at a local café such as Gmini Restaurant, offering simple North Indian vegetarian dishes, open until late afternoon.
INR250, 1h0m

2:30PM

Travel from Joshimath to Badrinath

Take the short 1-hour bus or shared taxi from Joshimath to Badrinath, the holy site for Lord Vishnu worshippers.
INR100, 1h0m

3:30PM

Visit Badrinath Temple

Explore the iconic Badrinath Temple which stays open from 5:30AM to 7:00PM during pilgrimage season, revered across India for spiritual significance.
Free, 1h0m

5:00PM

Check-in and dinner

Check into a guesthouse or ashram stay nearby and enjoy a peaceful dinner with local cuisine to end the day.
INR700 for stay, INR300 for dinner, 1h0m
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Day 5: Return to Delhi

Badrinath to Delhi, India on May 4, 2025

6:00AM

Early breakfast

Start with a quick breakfast at your accommodation to prepare for the long return journey.
INR300, 0h30m

6:30AM

Bus from Badrinath to Joshimath

Take the early morning bus to Joshimath to connect with onward transport to Delhi.
INR100, 1h0m

7:30AM

Bus from Joshimath to Haridwar

Catch the bus from Joshimath to Haridwar; expect a lengthy 10–11 hour journey passing through scenic valley roads.
INR700, 10h30m

6:00PM

Dinner in Haridwar

Stop for an early dinner at a restaurant like Hoshiyar Puri before the final leg to Delhi.
INR300, 1h0m

7:00PM

Train or bus from Haridwar to Delhi

Take an evening train such as the Dehradun Shatabdi Express or an overnight bus returning to Delhi, completing the pilgrimage circuit.
INR700, 4h30m
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