Delhi to Kedarnath Complete Travel Guide 2026

📅 Updated: July 2026 · ⏱️ 7 min read · ✍️ By Kumar Raj

🚂 Option 1: Delhi to Haridwar by Train (Cheapest)

Delhi has the best train connectivity to Haridwar of any city. Over 10 daily trains cover the 200 km distance in 4-6 hours. No overnight journey needed — you can leave in the morning and reach by afternoon.

Best Trains from Delhi to Haridwar

Train	Departure	From	Time	Class	Fare
Shatabdi Express (12017)	6:45 AM	New Delhi (NDLS)	3.5 hrs	CC	₹650-750
Jan Shatabdi (12055)	3:20 PM	New Delhi (NDLS)	4 hrs	CC	₹450-550
Jan Shatabdi (12055)	3:20 PM	New Delhi (NDLS)	4 hrs	2S (General)	₹150-200
Mussoorie Express (14041)	10:15 PM	Delhi (DLI)	8 hrs	General	₹150-200
Yoga Express (19031)	7:25 AM	Delhi (DLI)	6.5 hrs	General	₹150-200

Our recommendation: Take the Shatabdi Express (6:45 AM, ₹650) — you'll reach Haridwar by 10:15 AM, fresh and ready to catch a bus to the mountains the same morning. For budget travelers, Jan Shatabdi 2S at ₹150-200 is unbeatable value.

Where to Board in Delhi

• New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): Most Shatabdi trains leave from here. Metro Yellow Line. Platform 1 for most Haridwar trains.
• Delhi Junction / Old Delhi (DLI): Some overnight trains. Metro: Chandni Chowk.
• Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM): A few Haridwar-bound trains. South Delhi.

🚌 Option 2: Delhi to Haridwar by Bus

• Government Buses (UTC): From ISBT Kashmere Gate. ₹350-500/person. 5-6 hours.
• Private Volvo/AC Buses: From ISBT Kashmere Gate or Anand Vihar. ₹600-1,000/person. Book on RedBus.
• Shared Taxi: From ISBT Kashmere Gate. ₹500-700/person. 4-5 hours.

✈️ Option 3: Delhi to Dehradun Flight (Fastest)

Flight	Time	Fare (One Way)
IndiGo / SpiceJet / Vistara	45 minutes	₹3,000-5,000
Dehradun → Gaurikund (Private Cab)	7-8 hours	₹25,000 (round trip, 1-3 people)

This is the Premium Plan — fly in the morning, reach Kedarnath by evening. Total: ~10 hours door-to-temple.

🚌 Haridwar to Kedarnath — The Mountain Journey

Route	Mode	Time	Cost
Haridwar → Rishikesh	Public Bus	45 min	₹70-100
Rishikesh → Sonprayag	Bus / Shared Taxi	8-10 hrs	₹800-1,600
Sonprayag → Gaurikund	Shared Jeep	20 min	₹60-80
Gaurikund → Kedarnath	Trek (16 km)	5-8 hrs	Free

💰 Total Budget: Delhi to Kedarnath (Round Trip)

Item	Basic	Comfort	Premium
Delhi ↔ Haridwar	₹300-400	₹900-1,500	₹6,000-10,000
Bus/Jeep (round trip)	₹1,860-2,360	₹2,580-3,560	₹8,333-12,500
Food (3-4 days)	₹900-1,200	₹1,500-1,800	₹1,200-1,600
Stay (1 night)	₹600-1,000	₹2,000-3,500	₹8,000-10,000
Miscellaneous	₹2,000	₹3,000	₹10,000
TOTAL	₹5,660-6,960	₹9,980-13,360	₹33,533-44,100

🏨 Where to Stay

• Haridwar: Hotel Ganga Lahari (₹1,500-2,500), GMVN (₹800-1,500).
• Rishikesh: Budget hotels near bus stand ₹500-1,500/night.
• Kedarnath: GMVN (₹800-2,500), lodges (₹600-1,000), Kedar Valley Resort (₹5,000-10,000).

⚠️ Common Mistakes Delhi Travelers Make

1. Not booking Shatabdi early: Sells out 1-2 weeks ahead in peak season.
2. Wrong station: NDLS, DLI, NZM are different — check your ticket.
3. Starting too late from Haridwar: Mountain buses leave 5-8 AM only.
4. Not carrying warm clothes: Delhi 40°C ≠ Kedarnath 5°C at night.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kedarnath from Delhi?

Approximately 450 km. Delhi is the closest major city to Kedarnath.

Can I do Kedarnath from Delhi in 3 days?

Yes! Day 1: Delhi→mountains. Day 2: Trek. Day 3: Darshan + return.

Cheapest way from Delhi to Kedarnath?

Jan Shatabdi 2S (₹150) + bus + trek. Under ₹6,000 round trip.