Rishikesh to Gir National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Gir National Park, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rishikesh to Gir National Park
1623 km · ~35h 8m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 406Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 556Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 706Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 812Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 962Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1112Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1217Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1367Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1517Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gir National ParkGir National Park, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rishikesh to Gir National Park
1623 km · ~36h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 812)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Gir National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Arrive in Gir National Park
Gir National Park, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rishikesh to Gir National Park
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 46h 5m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 5h 5m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 5h 40m wait
2 changes · 54h 53m in total
Change trains at Rajkot Jn — about 7h 11m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 13h 15m wait
2 changes · 70h 5m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 17h 35m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 16h 30m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Rishikesh to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Gir National Park is about 1623 km by road, roughly 32.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1623 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹62,441 · Ertiga ₹79,483 · Innova ₹82,891 · Innova Crysta ₹1,02,182 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,40,832
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,790 · AC Seater ₹2,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,600 · AC Sleeper ₹3,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,300 · Second AC ₹3,280 · First AC ₹4,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gir National Park.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Rishikesh to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Meerut170 km from Rishikesh
Uttar Pradesh
- Gurugram285 km from Rishikesh
Haryana
- Sariska Reserve and National Park490 km from Rishikesh
Rajasthan
- Bhilwara835 km from Rishikesh
Rajasthan
- Taranga1140 km from Rishikesh
- Bapunagar1255 km from Rishikesh
Hotels in Gir National Park
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Things to Do in Gir National Park
Gir Jungle Lodge
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Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Gir National Park trip and see the full Rishikesh → Gir National Park → next stop route.
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