There are various modes of Chardham transportation and access for getting there with much ease and convenience. Chardham consists of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Badrinath and Yamunotri and ranks among the well known pilgrimage spots in India. Travelers who wish to have a hassle free trip should have an idea of the Chardham transportation and access.

Air travel is one of the major ways of getting to Chardham. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in the city of Dehradun. There are various domestic flights which operate to and from the airport. After getting down at the airport, travelers can hire the services of taxis, cars and buses to reach their respective destinations Chardham. The journey is very pleasant and takes around 5 hours. The Jolly Grant Airport is equipped with contemporary facilities such as currency exchange services, disabled care services, child services, tour assistance desk and other convenient amenities.

Train services are also popular means of getting to Chardham. The rail network is one of the important forms of Chardham transportation and access. The nearest railway station is at Haridwar. There are also other railway stations in Rishikesh and Kotdwar. After arriving at these stations, travelers can take cars or buses to come to Chardham. The journey is very pleasant and it takes around four to five hours.

One can also use the services of buses for coming to Chardham. The region is connected with other areas of the country through a well developed road network. Direct buses ply from between Chardham and Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh and other places. The bus services range from express bus services to cheaper ones. The express buses consist of modern facilities. The bus services are relatively cost effective and also hassle free.

As the region is located at a high altitude, local modes of Chardham transportation and access consist of bikes, cycles, horse carriages and so on. In most times, the main areas are very difficult to reach and covered with snow most of the times and so travelers need to walk.

The local tourist board and other travel agencies offer handy information about Chardham transportation and access.