Haridwar to Chopta is 210 km, about 7–8 hrs by cab. One-way fares start at ₹6,000 (sedan) and the route runs Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Chopta. Booked with Shiv Ganga Travels, a Haridwar operator since 2010, with fixed fares and experienced hill drivers.
Chopta is the quiet one — the “mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand,” and the base for the Tungnath and Chandrashila trek. The drive leaves the Char Dham highway at Rudraprayag and climbs through Ukhimath into dense deodar and rhododendron forest. It is far less crowded than the dham routes, which is exactly why people who have done the yatra come back for it.
Haridwar to Chopta Taxi Fare (by vehicle)
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹6,000–₹7,000 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹7,500–₹9,000 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹9,000–₹11,000 |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 | ₹12,000–₹15,000 |
Indicative 2026 one-way rates. We confirm a fixed all-in price on enquiry — no per-km surprises, no hidden hill charges. Round trips with halts are quoted as packages.
The Route — Stops Along the Way
Why Book This Cab With Us
- ✓Base for Tungnath (highest Shiva temple) & Chandrashila
- ✓Rhododendron forest in spring
- ✓Far quieter than the dham routes
- ✓Snow trekking Dec–Mar
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Fixed fare · clean AC vehicle · experienced hill driver · pickup from Haridwar