Kedarnath Trip Cost — Complete Budget Guide 2026

📅 Updated: July 2026 · ⏱️ 8 min read · ✍️ By Kumar Raj

This is the most comprehensive Kedarnath budget guide you'll find. We've compiled exact costs from all 8 cities on Yatra — covering Basic (general train), Comfort (3AC), and Premium (flight) plans. Every number is based on real prices from actual travelers, not tourism brochures.

💰 Kedarnath Trip Cost — Summary (All 8 Cities)

City	Basic Plan	Comfort Plan	Premium Plan
Delhi	₹5,660 – 6,960	₹9,980 – 13,360	₹33,533 – 44,100
Lucknow	₹6,060 – 7,260	₹10,080 – 14,460	₹30,000+
Jaipur	₹6,060 – 7,360	₹9,980 – 14,460	₹30,000+
Patna	₹6,280 – 7,260	₹10,580 – 14,860	₹38,375 – 48,933
Varanasi	₹6,460 – 7,760	₹10,480 – 14,760	₹35,000+
Bhagalpur	₹6,480 – 7,460	₹11,080 – 15,560	₹40,000+
Kolkata	₹7,160 – 8,660	₹13,780 – 17,960	₹45,000+
Mumbai	₹7,260 – 8,860	₹14,580 – 18,560	₹37,533 – 50,100

All costs are per person, round trip, including food and 1-night stay at Kedarnath.

📊 What's Included in Each Plan

Basic Plan (Budget)

• General class train tickets (round trip)
• Public bus + shared jeep for mountain transfers
• Dhaba meals — 2 times per day
• 1 night lodge/tent stay at Kedarnath (₹600-1,000)
• 16 km trek — free
• Miscellaneous: water, tea, trekking stick, tips

Comfort Plan (Balanced)

• Sleeper/3AC train tickets (round trip)
• Shared taxi for mountain transfers
• Better restaurant meals — 2 times per day
• 1 night private room at Kedarnath (₹2,000-3,500)
• 16 km trek with snack stops (₹500)
• AC waiting rooms at stations, porter tips

Premium Plan (Luxury)

• Flight or AC First Class train
• Private SUV with dedicated driver (round trip)
• Premium dining — multi-cuisine restaurants
• 1 night premium resort at Kedarnath (₹8,000-10,000)
• Optional: Helicopter to Kedarnath (₹7,500 one way)
• 24/7 travel guardian, VIP darshan arrangements

🍽️ Food Costs Breakdown

Item	Basic	Comfort
Train journey meals (per day)	₹80-120	₹200-300
Dhaba lunch on mountain route	₹100-150	₹200-250
Dinner at Kedarnath	₹150-200	₹250-300
Trek snacks & water	₹50-100	₹500 (planned stops)
Total food (4 days)	₹1,260-1,500	₹2,000-2,500

🏨 Stay Costs at Kedarnath

Type	Cost/Night	Facilities
Tent / Basic Lodge	₹600-1,000	Shared bathroom, basic blanket
GMVN Guest House	₹800-2,500	Attached bathroom, hot water
Private Hotel Room	₹2,000-3,500	Clean room, hot water, charging
Premium Resort	₹8,000-10,000	Luxury room, geyser, meals included

💡 How to Save Money on Your Kedarnath Trip

1. Travel in September: Hotel prices drop 20-30% compared to May-June peak season.
2. Book train tickets 3-4 weeks early: Last-minute tickets cost more or sell out.
3. Carry your own food for the train: Station food is cheaper than pantry cars.
4. Share rooms: Hotels charge per room, not per person. Traveling as a group of 4 cuts stay costs significantly.
5. Avoid helicopters unless necessary: They add ₹15,000+ to your budget. The trek is free and is the whole point of the pilgrimage!