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 ₹1,500 at Gangotri up to₹12,000 at Kedarnath. A full helicopter package that bundles VIP entry at all four dhams starts around ₹1.7lakh 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. • Yamunotri: VIP / special darshan roughly ₹2,000 - ₹5,500, with aarti or special darshan slots at ₹3,500 - ₹5,500. • Gangotri: VIP darshan roughly ₹1,500 - ₹5,000, puja around ₹3,000 - ₹5,000. • Kedarnath: VIP darshan roughly ₹5,500 - ₹12,000, rudrabhishek ₹5,500 - ₹7,200. • Badrinath: VIP darshan roughly ₹4,500 - ₹9,000, abhishek around ₹4,101, aarti from ₹151 - ₹351. 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 ₹1.7 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 ₹12,000 and rudrabhishek runs ₹5,500 - ₹7,200. 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 ₹1.7 lakh.
| About: Pricing and itineraries are maintained by Saffron Chariot. Prepared by the team at Saffron Chariot, Haridwar - Char Dham helicopter specialists. |
