Uttarakhand Tour Packages from Kerala: Complete 2026 Guide
Last updated: October 2026 by the SnazzyTrips planning team, Haldwani
Kerala and Uttarakhand share a spiritual connection that goes back more than a thousand years. Adi Shankaracharya, born in Kalady in Kerala, travelled to the Himalayas and is traditionally credited with re-establishing the Badrinath temple and founding Jyotirmath, one of his four mathas. His samadhi is at Kedarnath, and to this day the chief priest (Rawal) of Badrinath traditionally comes from a Namboodiri family of Kerala.
That's why pilgrims from Kerala feel a special pull towards Badrinath and Kedarnath. At the same time, more and more Malayali families, honeymooners and young travellers now visit Uttarakhand for:
- the lakes of Nainital
- rafting and yoga in Rishikesh
- the forests of Binsar and Jim Corbett
- their first snow in Auli or Munsiyari
SnazzyTrips is an Uttarakhand Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Haldwani, operating since 2003. We plan Uttarakhand trips for travellers from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and across Kerala. We time the trip to your flights, then arrange hotels, private cabs, pilgrimage logistics and support on the ground.
Quick Answer: Uttarakhand tour packages from Kerala usually take 6 to 13 days. Packages start from about ₹16,999 per person, excluding flights. Most Kerala travellers fly from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram or Kozhikode to Delhi (about 3–3.5 hours), then continue to Dehradun or Kathgodam. The best times to travel are April–June (summer vacation and Char Dham season), September–November, and the Christmas holidays for snow.
Uttarakhand from Kerala at a Glance
| Detail |
Information |
| Distance (Kerala to Uttarakhand) |
Approx. 2,700–3,000 km |
| Main Departure Airports |
Kochi (COK), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Kozhikode (CCJ) |
| Main Route |
Flight to Delhi (approx. 3–3.5 hours), then onward to Dehradun or Kathgodam |
| Train Option |
Kerala Express or Mangala Lakshadweep Express to Delhi (approx. 2 days), then onward |
| Arrival Points |
Dehradun, Haridwar (Garhwal: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Rishikesh); Kathgodam, Pantnagar (Kumaon: Nainital, Binsar) |
| Ideal Trip Length |
6–7 days (one region); 9–10 days (Badrinath–Kedarnath); 12–13 days (Char Dham) |
| Package Price |
From ₹16,999 per person (excluding flights) |
| Best Seasons |
April–June, September–November, December–January (snow) |
| Popular With |
Pilgrims, families, honeymooners, young travellers, first-time snow seekers |
How to Reach Uttarakhand from Kerala?
Short answer: Fly from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram or Kozhikode to Delhi. From Delhi, take a connecting flight or the Vande Bharat or Shatabdi train to Dehradun for Badrinath, Kedarnath and Rishikesh, or the Shatabdi to Kathgodam for Nainital and Binsar. Some routes also connect via Bangalore to Dehradun.
By Air (recommended)
| Route |
Best For |
Journey |
| Kochi / Trivandrum / Kozhikode → Delhi → Dehradun |
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Mussoorie, Auli |
Approx. 3–3.5 hours to Delhi, plus a 1-hour flight or 5–6 hours by train |
| Kochi / Trivandrum → Bangalore → Dehradun |
Garhwal and the Char Dham |
A good option when Delhi connections are expensive |
| Kochi / Trivandrum → Delhi → Kathgodam (Shatabdi) |
Nainital, Kainchi Dham, Binsar, Munsiyari |
Flight plus approx. 6 hours by train |
By Train
| Train |
Route |
Notes |
| Kerala Express |
Thiruvananthapuram → Ernakulam → New Delhi |
About 2 days; then onward to Uttarakhand |
| Mangala Lakshadweep Express |
Ernakulam → Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) |
About 2 days |
| Weekly express from Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) |
Towards Haridwar and Dehradun |
Direct but weekly; check the current route on IRCTC |
Check the latest schedules and days on IRCTC before booking.
🧭 SnazzyTrips Tip for Kerala Travellers: Travel time from Kerala is the biggest factor. With less than 7 days, fly both ways and choose one region. Take the first morning flight to Delhi so you can reach Rishikesh or Kathgodam the same evening, instead of staying overnight in Delhi.
Which Uttarakhand Trip Suits You from Kerala?
Short answer: Pilgrims should choose Badrinath or a Kedarnath–Badrinath Do Dham via Dehradun. Families and couples should choose Nainital (Kumaon) or Rishikesh–Mussoorie (Garhwal). For first-time snow, choose Auli or Munsiyari during the Christmas holidays.
| Your Trip Style |
Best Uttarakhand Trip from Kerala |
Days |
Arrival Point |
| Pilgrimage (Shankaracharya trail) |
Badrinath + Jyotirmath + Mana Village |
7–8 |
Delhi → Dehradun |
| Pilgrimage (Do Dham) |
Kedarnath + Badrinath |
9–10 |
Delhi → Dehradun |
| Full pilgrimage |
Char Dham Yatra |
12–13 |
Delhi → Dehradun |
| Family holiday |
Nainital + Bhimtal + Kainchi Dham |
6 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Spiritual and adventure |
Haridwar + Rishikesh |
6 |
Delhi → Dehradun |
| Nature and forests |
Binsar + Almora |
6 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Honeymoon |
Mussoorie + Rishikesh, or Nainital + Mukteshwar |
6–7 |
Dehradun or Kathgodam |
| First snow (Christmas) |
Auli or Munsiyari |
7 |
Dehradun or Kathgodam |
⚠️ Common Mistake: Adding Nainital, Mussoorie and Rishikesh to one short trip. Nainital is in Kumaon, while Mussoorie and Rishikesh are in Garhwal, and the drive between them takes most of a day. After long flights from Kerala, it's better to choose one region.
Explore both regions on our Kumaon Tour Packages and Garhwal Tour Packages pages.
Uttarakhand Tour Packages from Kerala
| Package |
Duration |
Starting Price (per person) |
Best For |
| Nainital Tour Package from Kerala |
5 Days / 4 Nights |
₹16,999 |
Families, first-timers |
| Binsar Tour Package from Kerala |
5 Days / 4 Nights |
₹18,999 |
Nature lovers, couples |
| Munsiyari Tour Package from Kerala |
[recommended 7 Days] |
₹24,999 |
Himalayan views, snow |
| Badrinath Tour Package from Kerala |
6 Days |
₹7,000 |
Pilgrims |
| Kedarnath Badrinath Do Dham from Kerala |
4 Days |
₹9,000 |
Pilgrims |
| Haridwar Rishikesh Package from Kerala |
7 Days |
₹12,000 |
Spiritual and adventure |
| Auli Snow Package from Kerala |
11 Days |
₹15,000 |
Christmas snow trips |
Prices are land packages and usually exclude flights from Kerala. Remove any "[to be created]" rows until those packages are live.
Suggested Itineraries from Kerala
Itinerary 1: Badrinath on the Adi Shankaracharya Trail (8 Days)
- Day 1: Fly Kochi or Trivandrum → Delhi → Dehradun → Rishikesh (Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti)
- Day 2: Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag
- Day 3: Rudraprayag → Joshimath (Jyotirmath; visit the Shankaracharya Math)
- Day 4: Joshimath → Badrinath (darshan and Tapt Kund)
- Day 5: Mana Village (Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, Saraswati river) → Joshimath
- Day 6: Joshimath → Rudraprayag or Srinagar
- Day 7: → Rishikesh / Haridwar (Har Ki Pauri aarti)
- Day 8: Dehradun → Delhi → fly back to Kerala
Itinerary 2: Nainital and Kainchi Dham (6 Days)
- Day 1: Fly to Delhi → Shatabdi to Kathgodam → Nainital
- Day 2: Kainchi Dham darshan → Bhimtal and Sattal
- Day 3: Nainital sightseeing (Naini Lake, Naina Devi, Snow View)
- Day 4: Nainital → Mukteshwar or Ranikhet
- Day 5: → Kathgodam → Delhi
- Day 6: Fly back to Kerala
Itinerary 3: Haridwar and Rishikesh (6 Days)
Fly to Delhi → Dehradun → Haridwar (Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti) → Rishikesh (yoga, rafting, Beatles Ashram, Parmarth aarti) → optional Mussoorie → Dehradun → Kerala.
Itinerary 4: Christmas Snow Trip (7 Days)
Fly to Delhi → Dehradun → Joshimath → Auli (snow, chair lift, ski slopes) → back via Rishikesh. Alternatively, fly to Delhi → Kathgodam → Munsiyari for the Panchachuli snow views.
📍 Local Insight: Badrinath is usually open from about late April or May to November. The temple closes for winter, and the dates are announced each year. Kerala pilgrims planning the Shankaracharya trail should travel in May–June or September–October.
What Is the Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand from Kerala?
Short answer: The best times for Kerala travellers are April–June (summer vacation and the start of the Char Dham season), September–November (clear skies; the Badrinath and Kedarnath final season), and late December–January for snow during the Christmas holidays. Avoid July to mid-September, when Uttarakhand's monsoon brings landslides. This period also overlaps with Onam.
| Season |
Kerala Holiday |
What to Expect in Uttarakhand |
| April–June |
Summer vacation |
Char Dham season; cool hills; peak demand |
| September–November |
Puja holidays |
Clear skies; best mountain views; Badrinath and Kedarnath final weeks |
| December–January |
Christmas holidays |
Snow in Auli, Munsiyari, Chopta; very cold; Char Dham closed |
| July–August |
Onam period |
Monsoon landslides; best avoided |
❄️ For Kerala Travellers: Uttarakhand winters are extremely cold compared with Kerala, often below 0°C in snow areas. Pack thermals, a down jacket, gloves, woollen socks and waterproof shoes. Even in May, Badrinath and Kedarnath are cold, especially at night.
How Much Does an Uttarakhand Trip from Kerala Cost?
Short answer: Uttarakhand land packages from Kerala start from about ₹16,999 per person for Nainital and ₹18,999 for Binsar. Flights from Kerala are extra and usually cost about ₹5,000–₹14,000 one way to Delhi or Dehradun, depending on the season.
| Cost Component |
Approximate Range (per person) |
| Flight (one way, Kochi or Trivandrum–Delhi) |
Approx. ₹5,000–₹12,000 |
| Onward flight or train to Dehradun or Kathgodam |
Approx. ₹[X]–₹[X] |
| Land Package |
From ₹16,999 |
| Meals Not Included in the Package |
Approx. ₹500–₹1,000 per day |
| Activities (rafting, helicopter, chair lift) |
Extra |
Fill in current onward fares or remove that row.
💰 Budget Tip: Book flights from Kerala 6–8 weeks ahead for April–May and Christmas. Kochi–Delhi fares rise sharply during these holidays.
Good to Know for Kerala Travellers
- The Adi Shankaracharya connection:
- Jyotirmath (Joshimath) is the northern math founded by Adi Shankaracharya, near Badrinath.
- His samadhi shrine is at Kedarnath.
- The Badrinath Rawal traditionally comes from Kerala.
Many Malayali pilgrims plan their trip around these sites.
- Food: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun have South Indian restaurants serving dosa, idli and sambar. Kerala-style meals are rare, but rice meals can usually be arranged. On the Char Dham route, meals are simple North Indian.
- Vegetarian holy towns: Haridwar and Rishikesh are fully vegetarian and alcohol-free.
- Cold and altitude: Badrinath (about 3,300 m) and Kedarnath (about 3,583 m) are high and cold. Walk slowly, stay hydrated, and carry warm clothes even in summer.
- Language: Hindi and English are widely spoken. Our team communicates in both.
Why Kerala Travellers Choose SnazzyTrips
- Local DMC since 2003: A Haldwani-based team covering both Kumaon and Garhwal.
- Planned around long-distance flights: Delhi, Dehradun and Kathgodam pickups timed to your arrival from Kerala.
- Pilgrimage expertise: Badrinath, Kedarnath and Char Dham logistics, including registration and helicopter guidance.
- Senior-friendly planning: Shorter drives, rest days and helicopter options.
- Transparent pricing: Clear inclusions, with nothing hidden.
- On-ground support: Help when weather or roads change your plans.
Frequently Asked Questions: Uttarakhand Tour from Kerala
How many days are needed for an Uttarakhand trip from Kerala?
Plan 6–7 days for one region, such as Nainital or Rishikesh; 8–10 days for Badrinath or Kedarnath–Badrinath; and 12–13 days for the Char Dham Yatra.
What is the best way to travel from Kerala to Uttarakhand?
Fly from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram or Kozhikode to Delhi, then continue to Dehradun (for Badrinath, Kedarnath and Rishikesh) or Kathgodam (for Nainital and Binsar).
Is there a direct flight from Kochi to Dehradun?
Direct Kochi–Dehradun flights are generally not available. Most travellers fly via Delhi or Bangalore.
Is there a direct train from Kerala to Uttarakhand?
A weekly express runs from Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) towards Haridwar and Dehradun. Most rail travellers take the Kerala Express or Mangala Lakshadweep Express to Delhi and connect onward. Check current schedules on IRCTC.
What is the price of Uttarakhand tour packages from Kerala?
Packages start from about ₹16,999 per person for Nainital, with Binsar from ₹18,999 and Munsiyari from ₹24,999. Flights from Kerala are extra.
What is the connection between Kerala and Badrinath?
Adi Shankaracharya, born in Kalady in Kerala, is traditionally credited with re-establishing Badrinath and founding Jyotirmath. The chief priest (Rawal) of Badrinath traditionally comes from a Namboodiri family of Kerala.
Where is Adi Shankaracharya's samadhi?
Adi Shankaracharya's samadhi shrine is at Kedarnath, behind the Kedarnath temple.
When is Badrinath open for pilgrims from Kerala?
Badrinath usually opens around late April or May and closes in November for winter. Exact dates are announced each year.
When is the best time to visit Uttarakhand from Kerala?
April–June, September–November and late December–January (for snow) are the best times. Avoid July to mid-September because of monsoon landslides.
Where can Kerala travellers see snow in Uttarakhand?
Auli, Munsiyari, Chopta and Mukteshwar usually get snow from late December to February, which fits the Christmas holidays.
Is South Indian food available in Uttarakhand?
Yes. South Indian food is available in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. Kerala-style meals are rare, but rice meals can usually be arranged.
Can I do the Char Dham Yatra from Kerala?
Yes. Fly to Delhi and on to Dehradun, then start from Haridwar or Rishikesh. The full Char Dham takes about 12–13 days from Kerala, and registration is mandatory.
Is Kedarnath suitable for senior citizens from Kerala?
Kedarnath involves a 16–18 km high-altitude trek. Seniors can use the helicopter, a pony or a palki, and should get a medical check before travelling.
Can I visit Nainital and Rishikesh together from Kerala?
Yes, but allow at least 8–9 days. Nainital is in Kumaon and Rishikesh is in Garhwal, and the drive between them takes most of a day.
Where will I be picked up after arriving from Kerala?
Pickup is arranged from Delhi, Dehradun Airport, Haridwar, Kathgodam or Pantnagar, depending on your route.
