What VIP Darshan Costs at Each Char Dham Temple in 2026
| TL;DR : Per-temple VIP and special-puja darshan in 2026 ranges from roughly βΉ1,500 at Gangotri up toβΉ12,000 at Kedarnath. A full helicopter package that bundles VIP entry at all four dhams starts around βΉ1.7lakh per person. | People often ask for one flat "VIP price" for Char Dham. There isn't one, because each temple sets its own rates and special-puja options.
The per-temple breakdown
Based on 2026 season figures, here is the honest range. Prices can shift slightly during peak weeks. β’ Yamunotri: VIP / special darshan roughly βΉ2,000 - βΉ5,500, with aarti or special darshan slots at βΉ3,500 - βΉ5,500. β’ Gangotri: VIP darshan roughly βΉ1,500 - βΉ5,000, puja around βΉ3,000 - βΉ5,000. β’ Kedarnath: VIP darshan roughly βΉ5,500 - βΉ12,000, rudrabhishek βΉ5,500 - βΉ7,200. β’ Badrinath: VIP darshan roughly βΉ4,500 - βΉ9,000, abhishek around βΉ4,101, aarti from βΉ151 - βΉ351. The full per-temple table with notes lives here: https://saffronchariot.com/char-dham-vip-darshan/
How the package price compares
Add up four separate VIP visits and you also have to schedule four trips, work around daily quotas, and still complete the road trek between dhams over 10 to 15 days. A helicopter package from about βΉ1.7 lakh per person folds VIP entry at all four temples into roughly six days, plus accommodation, meals and transport. For many families the bundled price is the simpler decision once travel and lodging are counted.
FAQ
Q: Which temple has the most expensive VIP darshan? A: Kedarnath, where VIP darshan can reach around βΉ12,000 and rudrabhishek runs βΉ5,500 - βΉ7,200. Q: Are these prices fixed all season? A: No. They can move slightly during peak weeks, so treat them as ranges. Q: Is the package price per person? A: Yes, full helicopter Char Dham packages are quoted per person, from around βΉ1.7 lakh.
| About: Pricing and itineraries are maintained by Saffron Chariot. Prepared by the team at Saffron Chariot, Haridwar - Char Dham helicopter specialists. |
