Uttarakhand, India · for visitors from abroad
Visiting Uttarakhand from abroad: hire a vehicle with a driver
Fly into Delhi (DEL) or Dehradun (DED) and post your trip once on Yippigo: verified operators quote a car, tempo traveller or Urbania with a driver who knows the hill roads. Compare itemised quotes and pay the operator you choose directly. Mussoorie is 31 km (19 miles) from Dehradun by road.
This site is in English. Prices are in Indian rupees (₹).
- Free to post
- Compare quotes
- 25% advance only after you choose
- Fly into
- Delhi or Dehradun
- Dehradun to Mussoorie
- 31 km (19 miles)
- 2–6 people
- Car (SUV) or 12-seat tempo traveller with driver
- Best season
- March to June and September to November
- Prices
- In Indian rupees (₹); pay the operator directly
How many are travelling?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, with its day fare and the fare from Dehradun to the main sights.
Fits your group
SUV / Innova
6–7 seats
₹4,700–6,300 for a full day (250 km)
Dehradun → Mussoorie
₹9,800–12,900
SUV / Innova · 31 km one way · 2 days, round trip
Tap a route:
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Where to land
- Delhi (DEL): Indira Gandhi International Airport, the usual arrival from abroad: Haridwar and Rishikesh are an easy day's drive.
- Dehradun (DED): Jolly Grant airport, with domestic flights: the closest airport to Rishikesh, Mussoorie and the Char Dham road.
- Pantnagar (PGH): Domestic airport for Nainital, Corbett and Kumaon.
- Kathgodam and Haridwar stations: The railheads for Kumaon and for Haridwar–Rishikesh.
From Dehradun by road
One way, by road, from our route catalog. Plan 8–10 hours of driving a day at most.
| To | Distance | Drive, with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Mussoorie | 31 km (19 miles) | 2–3 h |
| Rishikesh | 43 km (27 miles) | 1–2 h |
| Haridwar | 55 km (34 miles) | 1–2 h |
| Piran Kaliyar (near Roorkee) | 73 km (45 miles) | 2–3 h |
| Gangotri | 238 km (148 miles) | 6–7 h |
| Yamunotri | 165 km (103 miles) | 5–6 h |
| Kedarnath | 269 km (167 miles) | 7–9 h |
How it works
1. Post your trip
Arrival airport and date, the places you want to see, how many people and how much luggage. In English; it takes two minutes and costs nothing.
2. Verified operators quote
Operators near your pickup send itemised quotes: the vehicle, the driver's daily allowance, night halts, tolls and any state entry taxes, each on its own line.
3. Compare and ask
Ask each operator about the vehicle's model and age, whether the driver speaks English, and how they take payment.
4. Book and pay the operator
Accept the quote you prefer and pay the operator's advance directly, by a method you agree with them.
Is it safe to hire a driver?
- An operator sends a quote only with a vehicle whose papers (registration, insurance, permit and fitness certificate) our team has checked and approved.
- Every quote names the operator, so you can ask for the vehicle number and the driver's name and phone before the trip.
- Mountain roads are slow and the weather changes fast: avoid night driving in the hills and keep a spare day in the monsoon.
Travelling with a driver: what is usual
- Drivers on multi-day trips stay where you stay or in drivers' rooms; the quote shows the driver allowance and night halts.
- Tipping the driver at the end of a trip is common but optional.
- Most drivers speak Hindi and some English: ask in your request.
Paying
- You pay the operator directly; the quote says how much advance the operator asks.
- Payment methods depend on the operator: many take UPI and bank transfer, which may not work with a foreign card or bank. Agree on payment before you accept the quote.
- Prices on this site are in Indian rupees (₹).
Words you will hear
- Tempo traveller :
- a 12 to 26-seat van with a driver, the usual vehicle for groups of 10 to 25 and the best size for hill roads
- Char Dham :
- the four shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath; Do Dham is Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Dham :
- an abode of the gods, a great pilgrimage place
- Prayag :
- a confluence of rivers, like Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda become the Ganga
- Bugyal :
- a high Himalayan meadow
- Driver allowance (bata) :
- a daily amount for the driver's food, paid on top of the vehicle hire and listed on the quote
Questions groups ask
Can I book a vehicle with a driver from Delhi airport to Rishikesh?
Yes. Post the trip with Delhi airport (DEL) as the pickup and your arrival date; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole tour.
Do I need an international driving licence?
Not for this: every vehicle comes with a local driver, so you do not drive yourself.
Can foreign visitors do the Char Dham yatra?
Yes: the shrines welcome visitors who follow the temple rules, and every pilgrim registers before the yatra. Check permits for any area near the border.
How far are the main sights from Dehradun?
Mussoorie 31 km (19 miles); Rishikesh 43 km (27 miles); Haridwar 55 km (34 miles); Piran Kaliyar (near Roorkee) 73 km (45 miles); Gangotri 238 km (148 miles); Yamunotri 165 km (103 miles); Kedarnath 269 km (167 miles). Measured by road.
Which vehicle for my group?
2 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm. Payment methods depend on the operator; agree them before you accept. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
- Free to post
- Compare itemised quotes
- Pay the operator a 25% advance only after you accept a quote
- Operators quote only once their vehicle's papers are approved