Book by the first week of March. That is the deadline before good operators fill up completely.
Chardham 2026 opens April 19. The peak travel window is May 10 to June 10. Operators with experienced mountain drivers and properly maintained vehicles are fully committed for May by mid-March every single year. Waiting till April means settling for whoever is left.
When you book, get a written quote that explicitly covers fuel for the full circuit, tolls, driver allowance for 12 nights, state taxes, and parking at all four dhams. These items add ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 to the total cost and blindside groups who did not confirm inclusions before paying advance.
Always choose an operator who specifically handles Delhi to chardham by tempo traveller rather than a general city rental company. Their drivers know Gaurikund road conditions, the Joshimath bypass, and the Badrinath stretch in variable weather. On a 12-day mountain journey that route knowledge is not a bonus it is the foundation of a safe yatra.
Chardham 2026 opens April 19. The peak travel window is May 10 to June 10. Operators with experienced mountain drivers and properly maintained vehicles are fully committed for May by mid-March every single year. Waiting till April means settling for whoever is left.
When you book, get a written quote that explicitly covers fuel for the full circuit, tolls, driver allowance for 12 nights, state taxes, and parking at all four dhams. These items add ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 to the total cost and blindside groups who did not confirm inclusions before paying advance.
Always choose an operator who specifically handles Delhi to chardham by tempo traveller rather than a general city rental company. Their drivers know Gaurikund road conditions, the Joshimath bypass, and the Badrinath stretch in variable weather. On a 12-day mountain journey that route knowledge is not a bonus it is the foundation of a safe yatra.