Rishikesh to Kedarnath Cab — Fare, Distance & Route 2026

📏 210 km (to Gaurikund) 8–9 hrs💰 from ₹4,000📍 Gaurikund
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Rishikesh to Kedarnath is 210 km (to Gaurikund), about 8–9 hrs by cab. One-way fares start at ₹4,000 (sedan) and the route runs Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Agastyamuni → Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund. Booked with Shiv Ganga Travels, a Haridwar operator since 2010, with fixed fares and experienced hill drivers.

Starting from Rishikesh shaves about 25 km and a little traffic off the Haridwar run to Kedarnath — handy if you are already doing yoga or rafting here. The road is the classic Mandakini-valley route through Rudraprayag and Guptkashi. Your cab reaches Gaurikund; from there it is the 16 km trek, pony or a helicopter hop from Phata. A Guptkashi overnight is the comfortable way to do it.

Rishikesh to Kedarnath Taxi Fare (by vehicle)

VehicleSeatsOne-way fare
Swift Dzire4₹4,000–₹5,000
Ertiga6₹5,500–₹6,500
Innova Crysta6₹6,500–₹8,000
Tempo Traveller12₹9,500–₹12,500

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

🗺️ Via: Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Agastyamuni → Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund
Devprayag
Birthplace of the Ganga at the Bhagirathi–Alaknanda sangam.
Rudraprayag
Mandakini joins the Alaknanda; turn up the Kedarnath valley here.
Guptkashi
Best overnight base (1,319 m) before the trek.
Sonprayag
Last motorable town; shared jeep from here to Gaurikund.
Gaurikund
Trek start (1,982 m). Hot spring, then 16 km up to Kedarnath.

Why Book This Cab With Us

💡Local tip: Break the journey at Guptkashi for the night — the 3 AM start for the Kedarnath trek is far easier when you are already up the valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kedarnath from Rishikesh by cab?
About 210 km to Gaurikund, the last motorable point, then a 16 km trek. Driving is 8–9 hours, so an overnight at Guptkashi is standard.
What is the Rishikesh to Kedarnath taxi fare?
Roughly ₹4,000–₹5,000 one way to Gaurikund in a sedan and ₹6,500–₹8,000 in an Innova Crysta. A 2–3 day round-trip package is the usual choice.
Is it better to start the Kedarnath cab from Rishikesh or Haridwar?
Marginally shorter from Rishikesh (about 25 km less). Pick whichever city you are already in — the route merges at Devprayag anyway.

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