Delhi to Haridwar Rishikesh One Day Tour by Private Cab - Cost, Route & Ganga Aarti Timing

Delhi to Haridwar Rishikesh One Day Tour by Private Cab - Cost, Route & Ganga Aarti Timing

Are you planning a one day trip from Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh? This is the most popular highway spiritual trip from Delhi. Families do this every weekend.

This trip is fully highway. No hills driving is hard, it is all plain road till Haridwar. From Haridwar to Rishikesh it is little hilly but very easy.

Many people search for delhi to haridwar rishikesh one day tour by private cab because bus and train is very crowded and you cannot see Ganga Aarti in evening and come back same day.

Delhi to Haridwar Distance, Route and Toll

Delhi to Haridwar distance is around 220 to 230 km one side. It takes 4.5 to 6 hours depending on Delhi traffic.

Best route is Delhi > Ghaziabad > Meerut Expressway > Muzaffarnagar > Roorkee > Haridwar via NH334. This is the fastest road now. Old route via Meerut city is slow.

Total toll from Delhi to Haridwar for car is around Rs 450 to Rs 600 one side. For round trip, keep Rs 900 to Rs 1200 for toll. There are 3 to 4 toll plazas on this route. Main are Meerut Expressway Toll Rs 165 to 185, Kashi Toll near Meerut Rs 140 to 150, and Muzaffarnagar Toll Rs 130 to 150.

Keep your FASTag charged. Driver will pay first and show you receipt.

You can check official Uttarakhand tourism info here: https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in and Haridwar district official site: https://haridwar.nic.in

Delhi to Haridwar Cab Cost Distance Toll - Full Price Guide

Here is the clear delhi to haridwar cab cost distance toll for same day Haridwar + Rishikesh tour.

This is a long day trip. Total distance for Delhi > Haridwar > Rishikesh > Delhi is around 500 km.

• Sedan Dzire (4 seater): Rs 8000 to 9500 for full day same day return. All inclusive with toll, fuel, driver. This is good for 2-3 people.
  
  

• Ertiga (6 seater): Rs 9500 to 11500. Good for 4-5 people.
  
  

• Innova Crysta (7 seater): Rs 11500 to 13000. Best for family with elders. More comfortable for long day.
  
  

• Tempo Traveller (12/16 seater): Rs 19000 to 21000.
  
  

What is included?

Car, fuel, driver, toll, parking, state tax. Food, ropeway ticket extra.

Breakfast from our side.

For booking, we take no advance. You pay driver after trip.

Haridwar Rishikesh Sightseeing Plan and Ganga Aarti Timing

This is the most important part. If you miss Ganga Aarti timing, your whole day trip has no meaning. So follow this haridwar rishikesh sightseeing plan ganga aarti timing.

Morning - Haridwar

Reach Haridwar by 10 AM if you start at 5 AM from Delhi.

First go to Har Ki Pauri. This is the most sacred ghat. Take holy dip in Ganga. Many people take bath here. Water is cold but good.

Then visit Mansa Devi Temple. It is on top of hill. You can go by cable car ropeway. Ticket Rs 150 to 200 per person up-down. Or you can walk 1 hour.

Then visit Chandi Devi Temple, Daksh Mahadev Temple if you have time.

Haridwar markets - you can buy Rudraksha, prasad, Ganga water bottle.

Afternoon - Drive to Rishikesh

Haridwar to Rishikesh is only 20 to 24 km. It takes 45 minutes to 1 hour.

In Rishikesh, first visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. These are famous hanging bridges on Ganga. Laxman Jhula is now closed for vehicles but you can walk.

Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Very peaceful. Many foreign tourists do yoga here.

Visit Beatles Ashram - where Beatles band came in 1968. Entry ticket Rs 150.

Evening - Ganga Aarti (Most Important)

There are 3 famous Ganga Aartis:

1. Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti - Haridwar: This is the biggest Ganga Aarti in North India. Evening aarti time changes with season. Summer (April to June) around 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Winter (Nov to Feb) around 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Morning aarti around 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM. You must reach Har Ki Pauri at least 60 to 75 minutes before evening aarti to get good place. Otherwise police closes bridge and you will not see properly. Entry free. 3000 to 30000 people come daily for this aarti.
   
   

2. Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti - Rishikesh: Evening around 6:00 PM in summer, 5:30 PM in winter. Smaller than Haridwar but more musical.
   
   

3. Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti - Rishikesh: Evening around 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Students sing bhajans. Very peaceful.
   
   

For one day trip, you can only see one aarti properly. Most people see Har Ki Pauri aarti in Haridwar because it is most famous. If you want to see Rishikesh aarti, you have to skip Haridwar aarti.

One Day Itinerary That Works

• 5:00 AM - Pickup from Delhi home. Start.

• 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Reach Haridwar. Tea break.

• 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Haridwar sightseeing: Har Ki Pauri dip, Mansa Devi Temple, market.

• 12:30 PM - Drive to Rishikesh.

• 1:15 PM - Reach Rishikesh. Lunch - only veg food is available in Haridwar and Rishikesh. No non-veg, no egg.

• 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Rishikesh sightseeing: Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, local market.

• 5:00 PM - Reach Haridwar again for evening aarti. Secure place at Har Ki Pauri.

• 6:30 PM - See Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Thousands of diyas floating on Ganga. Very spiritual.

• 7:30 PM - Start back to Delhi.

• 11:30 PM to 12:00 AM - Reach Delhi. Drop at home.
  
  

It is a long day, 18 to 19 hours. But it is worth it.

Tips for Family Trip

1. Start at 5 AM sharp. Delhi to Meerut traffic is heavy after 6:30 AM.
   
   

2. Wear comfortable shoes. You have to walk 2 to 3 km near Har Ki Pauri because car parking is away.
   
   

3. Keep some cash. Some small shops do not take UPI.
   
   

4. Do not carry non-veg food. Haridwar and Rishikesh are fully veg cities. No non-veg in whole town.
   
   

5. For elders, take Innova Crysta. It has more space and dual AC.
   
   

6. Best time to visit is October to March. Pleasant weather. April to June is very hot, 40 to 44 degrees. July August is rainy but Ganga is full.

FAQs

Q. Can we do Haridwar and Rishikesh in one day from Delhi?

Yes, you can. Many families do it. It is a long day but possible with private cab because driver waits for you everywhere. You will see main temples and one Ganga Aarti.

Q. Which Ganga Aarti is best - Haridwar or Rishikesh?

Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar is biggest, louder, more crowded. Rishikesh aarti is more peaceful and musical. If you go first time, see Har Ki Pauri aarti.

Q. How much time needed for Har Ki Pauri darshan and dip?

30 to 45 minutes for dip and aarti place finding. For evening aarti, come 1 hour early.

Q. Is cable car available for Mansa Devi?

Yes, ropeway ticket is around Rs 150 to 200 per person. Takes 5 minutes.

Q. What is best vehicle for 4 people?

Ertiga or Innova is best. Road is long 500 km, so comfort is important.

Q. Can we do rafting in Rishikesh in one day tour?

Rafting takes 3 to 4 hours. It is difficult in one day tour because you will miss aarti. For rafting, you need 2 days plan.

Delhi to Haridwar Rishikesh one day tour by private cab is the best spiritual highway trip from Delhi. You can take blessings of Mother Ganga and come back same day with peace of mind.

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