{"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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[2391,2392],"class_list":["post-9751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rishikesh-day-tour","tag-distance-from-rishikesh-to-dehradun","tag-rishikesh-to-dehradun-distance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9751"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40316,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9751\/revisions\/40316"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}