The Char Dham budget is really three budgets: the Do-Dham (the popular one), the full yatra (10–12 days), and the helicopter versions (time bought at altitude prices). Registration is free — the official portal says so — and the money goes to transport, stays, trek carries and, if chosen, the helicopter. Bands below were checked 01 October 2026.
Cost structure, labelled
| Item | Indicative range | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | ₹0 | Verified — official source |
| Do-Dham budget package | ~₹15,500–17,500/person | Reported (operator summaries) |
| Do-Dham mid package (7D, fetched display) | from ₹33,790 + GST | Verified — displayed |
| Full yatra independent (12 days) | ₹25,000–45,000/person class | Indicative |
| Do-Dham heli package | ~₹1.4-lakh class | Reported |
| Kedarnath heli shuttle (one sector) | ~₹6,390 reported | Reported |
| Palki (Kedarnath one-way) | ~₹4,250–4,900 by weight | Unconfirmed |
| GMVN-class rooms | ₹300 (dorm) – ₹2,000+ | Unconfirmed (summaries) |
Calculator
Long-distance train/flight costs are excluded and vary by origin city — add them from your own booking. All figures are indicative ranges, not quotes.
Reading the result
- Package vs independent differs mostly in transport comfort, not darshan quality.
- The heli number is real money — book only on heliyatra.irctc.co.in; every off-portal seat is a scam risk.
- 2027 prices will move; the bands here are point-in-time (checked 1 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How much does the yatra cost?
₹18,000–35,000/person class for road yatras; heli variants much higher (bands above).
Is registration paid?
No — free on the official portal.
