{"id":9751,"date":"2022-07-25T07:07:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T12:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=9751"},"modified":"2026-01-04T05:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:13:13","slug":"rishikesh-to-dehradun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/rishikesh-to-dehradun\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishikesh to Dehradun: Distance, Route, Bus, Taxi Fare &#038; Best Weekend Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"23dab558-067e-4297-bafc-2c68de588a5d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"streaming-animation markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\">Rishikesh to Dehradun: Distance, Route, Bus, Taxi Fare &amp; Best Weekend Plan<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"531\">Travel doesn\u2019t always have to be far to feel refreshing. The short journey from <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"242\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rishikesh<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dehradun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"287\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dehradun<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a> is one of the easiest and most rewarding weekend getaways in Uttarakhand. Nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun lies just a pleasant drive away\u2014close enough for a quick escape, yet different enough to feel like a new destination.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"536\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"571\">Rishikesh to Dehradun Distance<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"711\">\n<li data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"627\">\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"627\"><strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"615\">Distance from Rishikesh to Dehradun:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"625\">43 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"673\">\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"673\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"646\">Travel time:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"661\">~1.5 hours<\/strong> (by road)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"711\">\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"711\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"695\">Road condition:<\/strong> Good and scenic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"822\">The drive is smooth and dotted with forest views, rivers, and small hillside hamlets\u2014perfect for photo stops.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"886\">Distance Between Dehradun to Rishikesh (Reverse Route)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1026\">\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"945\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"933\">Distance between Dehradun to Rishikesh:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"943\">43 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1026\">\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1026\"><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"972\">Best time to travel:<\/strong> Early morning or late afternoon to avoid city traffic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1031\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1073\">Rishikesh to Dehradun Distance by Bus<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<li data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1103\">\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1103\"><strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1094\">Bus distance:<\/strong> ~43 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1136\">\n<p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1136\"><strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1122\">Travel time:<\/strong> 1.5\u20132 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1232\">\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1232\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1169\">Rishikesh to Dehradun bus:<\/strong> Frequent government and private buses run throughout the day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1265\"><strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\">Approx bus fare:<\/strong> \u20b9100\u2013\u20b9200<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1339\">Buses are budget-friendly and easily available from Rishikesh bus stand.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1388\">Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh Taxi Fare<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1542\">\n<li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1456\">\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1456\"><strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1412\">Nearest airport:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1454\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jolly Grant Airport<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1481\">\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1481\"><strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1472\">Distance:<\/strong> ~21 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1542\">\n<p data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1542\"><strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1498\">Taxi fare:<\/strong> \u20b91,200 \u2013 \u20b92,000 (depending on vehicle type)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/waterfalls-in-rishikesh\/\">Waterfalls in Rishikesh- 6 Best Waterfalls in all of Rishikesh<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9761\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9761\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9761\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/maldevta-Valley.jpg\" alt=\"Maldevta Valley Dehradun \" width=\"1000\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maldevta Valley Dehradun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1596\">En-Route Attractions (Rishikesh to Dehradun)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute end-2 bottom-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\">Make the most of your drive by stopping at these highlights:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"2297\">\n<li data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1790\">\n<p data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1790\"><strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1745\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sahastradhara<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Sulphur springs with scenic forest views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1866\">\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1866\"><strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1834\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Malsi Deer Park<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Family-friendly nature park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1948\">\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1948\"><strong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1910\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Robber&#8217;s Cave<\/span><\/span><\/strong> (Gucchupani) \u2013 A natural river cave<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2036\">\n<p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1992\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tapkeshwar Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Ancient cave temple in a forest setting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2125\">\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2125\"><strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2080\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Maldevta Valley<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Paragliding, waterfalls, and river walks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<p data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2204\"><strong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2171\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Song River<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Peaceful riverside stretches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2297\">\n<p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2297\"><strong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2250\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mindrolling Monastery<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 One of the largest Buddhist centers in India<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2346\">Rishikesh vs Dehradun: Which Is Better?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2390\">Rishikesh or Dehradun\u2014which is better?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2581\">\n<li data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2483\">\n<p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2483\"><strong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2413\">Choose Rishikesh<\/strong> for yoga, spirituality, river rafting, caf\u00e9s, and backpacker vibes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2581\">\n<p data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2581\"><strong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2505\">Choose Dehradun<\/strong> for cooler weather, sightseeing, monasteries, waterfalls, and family trips.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2595\">Verdict:<\/strong> Visit <strong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2610\">both<\/strong>\u2014they complement each other perfectly and are very close.<\/p>\n<h5>Suggested Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/vipassana-dehradun\/\">Dhamma Shila Vipassana Center Dehradun\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9759\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9759\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9759\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Robbers-Cave.jpg\" alt=\"Robbers Cave or Gucchupani\" width=\"1000\" height=\"653\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robbers Cave or Gucchupani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2704\">How Many Days Are Required?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2752\">How many days required to visit Rishikesh?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<li data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2799\"><strong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2767\">2\u20133 days<\/strong> (yoga, rafting, temples, caf\u00e9s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2860\">How many days required to visit Haridwar and Rishikesh?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<li data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<p data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2912\"><strong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2875\">3\u20134 days<\/strong> (1 day Haridwar, 2\u20133 days Rishikesh)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2942\">Dehradun stay suggestion<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2979\">\n<li data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2979\">\n<p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2979\"><strong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2957\">1\u20132 days<\/strong> for major attractions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"2984\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3027\">Why Plan a Rishikesh\u2013Dehradun Weekend?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<li data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3055\">Short and scenic drive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3106\">\n<p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3106\">Great mix of spirituality, nature, and culture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<p data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3144\">Budget-friendly transport options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<p data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3194\">Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/buddha-temple-in-dehradun\/\">Mind Rolling Buddhist Monastery and Its History\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9760\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9760\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mind-Rolling-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Mind Rolling Monastery\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mind Rolling Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3214\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3578\">The <strong data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3254\">Rishikesh to Dehradun distance<\/strong> may be short, but the experiences along the way are rich and varied. From waterfalls and caves to monasteries and adventure spots, this route offers a refreshing break from routine. Whether you\u2019re debating <strong data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3486\">Rishikesh vs Dehradun<\/strong> or planning to see both, this easy road trip deserves a spot on your Uttarakhand itinerary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rishikesh to Dehradun: Distance, Route, Bus, Taxi Fare &amp; Best Weekend Plan Travel doesn\u2019t always have to be far to feel refreshing. The short journey from Rishikesh to Dehradun is one of the easiest and most rewarding weekend getaways in Uttarakhand. 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