Rishikesh — the gateway to the Himalayas and the yoga capital of the world — is the most spiritually charged starting point for Char Dham Yatra. Just 24km from Haridwar, Rishikesh has excellent rail and road connectivity from across India. Many pilgrims choose to spend 1–2 nights here before their Char Dham journey, attending evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, visiting Neelkanth Mahadev temple, or simply meditating by the river. Shiv Ganga Travels offers doorstep pickup from all major Rishikesh locations — Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Tapovan, and the ISBT bus stand.
How to Reach Haridwar from Rishikesh
The simplest option. Our AC Innova picks you up from your Rishikesh hotel or ashram and takes you directly to the yatra vehicle in Haridwar. No extra charge when part of a package.
Vikas Nagar–Haridwar shared cabs run every 15 minutes from Rishikesh bus stand. UP Roadways buses also connect the two cities. Budget option for solo travellers.
Rishikesh station is connected to Haridwar by local DEMU trains (a few daily). Limited service — check IRCTC for timings. More reliable trains come directly from Delhi to Haridwar station.
Char Dham Yatra Route from Rishikesh
The full Char Dham circuit from Rishikesh covers approximately 1,150km over 9 nights and 10 days, following the traditional clockwise order:
| Day | Route | Distance | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rishikesh → Haridwar → Barkot | 200 km | Barkot |
| Day 2 | Barkot → Janki Chatti → Yamunotri darshan | 36 km + 6 km trek | Barkot |
| Day 3 | Barkot → Uttarkashi | 100 km | Uttarkashi |
| Day 4 | Uttarkashi → Gangotri darshan | 100 km | Uttarkashi |
| Day 5 | Uttarkashi → Guptkashi | 190 km | Guptkashi |
| Day 6 | Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath trek | 30 km + 16 km trek | Kedarnath / base |
| Day 7 | Kedarnath darshan → Sonprayag | Return trek | Rudraprayag |
| Day 8 | Rudraprayag → Joshimath | 170 km | Joshimath |
| Day 9 | Joshimath → Badrinath darshan | 46 km | Badrinath |
| Day 10 | Badrinath → Rishikesh (Return) | 290 km | Home |
Char Dham Packages from Rishikesh 2026
Rishikesh Pickup — How It Works
We collect pilgrims from Rishikesh the evening before the yatra departs, or early morning on Day 1. Our AC vehicle picks you up from your hotel, ashram, or the Rishikesh ISBT (Inter-State Bus Terminal). You join the main group in Haridwar, attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, and begin the Yatra the next morning. There is no extra charge for Rishikesh pickup when booking a complete package with us.
Why Shiv Ganga Travels — For Rishikesh Pilgrims
We are a Haridwar-based direct operator, not an online aggregator. Rishikesh and Haridwar are both in the same valley — we know every ashram, every pickup point, and every shortcut on the route. Since 2010, we've picked up thousands of pilgrims from Rishikesh's yoga schools, ashrams, and guesthouses. Our drivers know Rishikesh traffic patterns and coordinate departure times so you never miss a temple opening.
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