Haridwar, Rishikesh & the plains · Ashrams, yoga and rafting on the Ganga
Rishikesh group trip guide
Rishikesh: Ashrams, yoga and rafting on the Ganga in Haridwar, Rishikesh & the plains, Uttarakhand. From Haridwar it is 24 km by road, 1–2 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Haridwar costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Haridwar
- 24 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- September to June (rafting stops in the monsoon)
- Fare from Haridwar
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Dehradun (DED)
Rishikesh, where the Ganga runs green out of the hills, is a town of ashrams and yoga schools; the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan draws crowds.
Above the town, the stretch of river around Shivpuri is India's best-known white-water rafting run, and the International Yoga Festival is held each March.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Rishikesh from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Dehradun → Rishikesh
₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 43 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A weekend from Delhi NCR for families, friends and office groups, and a stop on the way to the Char Dham.
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How far is Rishikesh
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 43 km | 1–2 h | – |
| Haridwar | 24 km | 1–2 h | – |
| Roorkee | 51 km | 1–2 h | – |
| Delhi | 246 km | 5–6 h | Route: Delhi to Rishikesh |
Group fares from Haridwar
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: September to June (rafting stops in the monsoon).
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Friends, Corporate groups, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Rishikesh
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED).
- Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Haridwar.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Rishikesh
Approved operators who take groups to Rishikesh. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
51 km by road from Rishikesh
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
87 km by road from Rishikesh
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
216 km by road from Rishikesh
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
208 km by road from Rishikesh
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Haridwar se Rishikesh kitne km hai? (How far is Rishikesh from Haridwar?)
24 km by road: 1–2 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Rishikesh ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Haridwar (24 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Rishikesh cost?
Round trip from Haridwar with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Rishikesh?
1–2 days. With the drive from Haridwar, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A weekend from Delhi NCR for families, friends and office groups, and a stop on the way to the Char Dham.
When is the best time to visit Rishikesh?
September to June (rafting stops in the monsoon).
Which vehicle for our group?
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; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Rishikesh from abroad?
Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED). Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Haridwar. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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