How to reach Chardham Yatra from Mumbai by Air, Train & Road?

The Chardham Yatra, starting from Mumbai, is a sacred pilgrimage that guides devotees to visit the four revered temples located in Uttarakhand. These four temples include Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Each temple has its rich history and significance. The yatra lets you immerse in the beauty of the Himalayas. Also, it brings you closer to the divine God and Goddess. Moreover, as per Hindu religion, completing this holy yatra frees one from the cycle of life and death. One can attain Moksha. 

When planning your yatra from Mumbai, the major question that every traveller has is how to reach Chardham from Mumbai. From Mumbai, pilgrims can reach the dham via air, rail, and road. However, proper planning is important as you will be travelling in hilly terrains and due to the peak pilgrimage season. 

In this article, we will discuss the ways in which you can travel to the Chardham temples from Mumbai. You can also book the Chardham Yatra Package from Mumbai from LIH Travel if you want curated travel packages. 

How To Reach Chardham Yatra from Mumbai By Air?

Being one of the metropolitan cities of India, Mumbai enjoys great air connectivity to almost every destination in India. Hence, you can book direct flights to either Delhi or Dehradun. For some, Dehradun is a starting point for the Chardham Yatra, particularly if they opt for helicopter services. Or else, they can take a flight to Delhi and then proceed to Haridwar and other destinations via taxi or public buses. 

Here is a brief on how you can plan your yatra through air:

a. Flight from Mumbai to Dehradun:

If you wish to complete the entire Chardham Yatra from Mumbai via air, then you can directly reach Dehradun from Mumbai. I can help you with that! Please arrange the booking of flight tickets for me from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport. There are multiple airlines operating daily non-stop flights between these two cities, and they take hardly 2-3 hours to reach. Hence, flights can offer pilgrims comfort and convenience and can save travelling time too. 

b. Travel from Dehradun to Yamunotri and Gangotri:

After you reach Dehradun, the next option is to hire a taxi or use local transport to reach the Yamunotri and Gangotri. So the Yamunotri dham requires a 6-kilometre trek, and you can complete it either via foot or hire a pony or palki. Gangotri has motorable roads. Hence, you can reach Gangotri dham with no problem. Yet you can choose trekking to explore other nearby attractions. 

c. Helicopter Services to Kedarnath and Badrinath:

After completing the Yamunotri and Gangotri darshan, you can opt for the Chardham yatra by helicopter services to visit both the dhams. Kedarnath dham needs a 16-kilometer trek and requires patience, stamina, good physical health and willpower. On the other hand, Badrinath has motorable roads, and you can easily reach the dham. 

To make it easier for the pilgrims, helicopter services are available for travel to Kedarnath and Badrinath. You need to ensure that you book the helicopters well in advance as, due to pilgrimage season, you may face issues with helicopter availability. Moreover, you can also consider booking the entire journey starting from Yamunotri to Badrinath by helicopter. 

So this is how to reach Chardham Yatra from Mumbai via air. Now, let’s check how to travel via rail. 

How To Reach Chardham Yatra from Mumbai By Rail?

If you don’t prefer travelling via air, then the next option is to consider railways. It is also an economical option yet time-consuming. 

a. Take a train to Haridwar

From Mumbai, there are direct trains that will help you reach Haridwar. The train journey can be 30 – 33 hours, so plan accordingly. 

b. Haridwar to Chardham Temples

After reaching Haridwar, you can plan a road journey to all four dhams, as mentioned above. First visit Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Moreover, you can also book helicopter services to visit the Kedarnath dham. 

How To Reach Chardham Yatra from Mumbai By Road?

For those preferring to complete the Chardham Yatra by road, it is not easy to cover the distance from Mumbai to Delhi via road. Hence, we suggest booking flights or trains to reach Delhi, Dehradun, or Haridwar. Then, you can proceed with your road journey from your preferred destination. 

Best Time To Visit Chardham Yatra

The best time to plan your Chardham Yatra from Mumbai is either from April to May and then September to November, before the onset of winter and the temple’s closing dates. Hence, you need to plan accordingly. 

You must avoid the monsoon season since there are chances of landslides and floods. Hence, it is important to plan your yatra accordingly.  

Conclusion

So this is all about how you can plan your Chardham Yatra from Mumbai via air, rail, and road. You can also book packages from LIH Travel so that you can have a hassle-free Yatra experience.