Rishikesh is about 25 km from Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, which takes 40 minutes to an hour by road. Buses, shared autos and taxis run between the two towns all day.
How do you go from Haridwar to Rishikesh by road?
The road follows the Ganga north through Raiwala. Buses and shared vikrams leave from near Haridwar's bus stand and railway station; a taxi is quicker and lets you stop at both ends of Rishikesh — Triveni Ghat in town and the Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula area upstream.
Is there a train from Haridwar to Rishikesh?
Trains run to Yog Nagari Rishikesh station, but services are fewer than to Haridwar. Most pilgrims arrive at Haridwar Junction and continue by road.
Which is the nearest airport?
Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun, is about 20 km from Rishikesh — closer than it is to Haridwar.
Planning tips
- Rishikesh is the usual starting point for the Badrinath and Kedarnath roads, so it is a natural first night of a Himalayan yatra.
- The evening aarti at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh and at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar happen around the same time — pick one per evening.
- Monsoon (July to September) can close the hill roads beyond Rishikesh; check before planning onward travel.
Temples to plan around
- Har Ki PauriHaridwar
- Mansa Devi TempleHaridwar
- Chandi Devi TempleHaridwar
Distances are measured by road between the city centre or main shrine, and times assume normal traffic. Festivals, weekends, weather and road works can change both. Train timings change too — please check current schedules close to your travel date.