How to Reach Rishikesh Haridwar
Rishikesh and Haridwar, located in Uttarakhand, are popular tourist and spiritual destinations, and they are well-connected by road, rail, and air. Here’s how you can reach them:
1. By Train (Convenient and Economical Option):
- Nearest Railway Station to Haridwar:
Haridwar Junction (HW) is the main station, and it is well-connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Varanasi.
- Nearest Railway Station to Rishikesh:
Rishikesh Railway Station (RKSH) is the closest but caters mainly to local trains. Haridwar Junction is the preferred option for major train connections. From Haridwar, Rishikesh is just 25 km away, and you can hire a taxi or take a bus/auto.
Popular Trains:
- Shatabdi Express (Delhi to Haridwar)
- Jan Shatabdi Express
- Dehradun Express
2. By Air:
- Nearest Airport:
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun Airport) is about 35 km from Rishikesh and 38 km from Haridwar.
- Daily flights are available from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
- From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Haridwar or Rishikesh.
3. By Road (Flexible Option):
- From Delhi (Approx. 230 km):
- You can drive via the NH334 highway (5–6 hours).
- Regular buses (state-run and private) are available from Delhi ISBT (Kashmere Gate) to Haridwar and Rishikesh.
- Volvo and AC buses provide a comfortable journey.
- From Dehradun:
Haridwar is about 52 km, and Rishikesh is 45 km. Buses and taxis are easily available.
- From Other Cities:
Buses connect Haridwar and Rishikesh to major cities in northern India like Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Lucknow.
4. By Taxi/Car:
You can hire a taxi from nearby cities such as Delhi, Dehradun, or Chandigarh for a convenient trip.
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