Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package from Chandigarh (3 Days)
3-day Haridwar Rishikesh tour from Chandigarh: Haridwar and Rishikesh. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,400 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 29°C
October in Haridwar Rishikesh

Description
3-day Haridwar Rishikesh tour from Chandigarh: Haridwar and Rishikesh. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,400 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Mansa Devi Temple, Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti, Chandi Devi Temple and more. September–April is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Haridwar Rishikesh
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 6°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Chandigarh to Haridwar
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Chandigarh in the morning. Drive from Chandigarh to Haridwar (about 221 km, 4 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Haridwar. Check in at Haridwar and take the ropeway up to the Mansa Devi temple. In the evening, go early to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti, with thousands of floating lamps. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
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: Chandigarh to Haridwar
221 km · ~4h 45m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chandigarh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BehatAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HaridwarHaridwar, Uttarakhand
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: Chandigarh to Haridwar
221 km · ~4h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chandigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chandigarh → Haridwar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~221 km
~4h 55m|Tentative fare ₹240–₹670
- Arrive in Haridwar
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chandigarh to Haridwar
Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Chandigarh, Haridwar Jn for Haridwar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 50m in total
Change trains at Dukheri — about 1h 41m wait
1 change · 5h 55m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 34m wait
1 change · 6h 10m in total
Change trains at Dukheri — about 2h 11m 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.
- 1
Mansa Devi Temple
The hilltop temple reached by ropeway.
- 2
Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti
The evening aarti with thousands of floating lamps.
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Today's travel: from Haridwar to Rishikesh (about 24 km, 30 min). Take the ropeway to the Chandi Devi temple in the morning, then drive to Rishikesh. Walk across Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, browse the shops along the river, and attend the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
- 1
Chandi Devi Temple
The hilltop temple across the river from Mansa Devi, also by ropeway.
- 2
Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula
The suspension bridges over the Ganga.
- 3
Triveni Ghat Aarti
The evening aarti on the main ghat of Rishikesh.
Rishikesh to Chandigarh
Visit the Beatles Ashram, now covered in murals, and Parmarth Niketan in the morning. River rafting from Shivpuri can be arranged if you like (paid separately, about September to June). Start home after lunch. Drive from Rishikesh to Chandigarh (about 208 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Chandigarh. The tour ends here.
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 Chandigarh
208 km · ~4h 30m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NahanAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChandigarhChandigarh, Chandigarh
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 Chandigarh
208 km · ~4h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Chandigarh
AC Seater / Volvo · ~208 km
~4h 37m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹630
- Arrive in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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 Chandigarh
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Chandigarh for Chandigarh.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 19m in total
Change trains at Saharanpur — about 40m wait
1 change · 7h 45m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 4h 2m wait
1 change · 8h 50m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 4h 33m 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.
- 1
Beatles Ashram
The ashram where the Beatles stayed in 1968, now covered in murals.
- 2
Parmarth Niketan
One of the largest ashrams of Rishikesh, on the river front.
Tour Overview
Haridwar is where the Ganga leaves the mountains, and its Har Ki Pauri aarti is one of the great sights of India. Rishikesh, upstream, is the yoga capital, with its suspension bridges, ashrams and evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chandigarh. The route runs Chandigarh → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Chandigarh, about 453 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Haridwar Rishikesh Tour from Chandigarh
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti
- Chandi Devi Temple
- Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula
- Triveni Ghat Aarti
- Beatles Ashram
- Parmarth Niketan
Inclusions in the Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chandigarh for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Haridwar Rishikesh Tour
Best time to visit: September–April
Route: Chandigarh → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Chandigarh (about 453 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar; Itsy Hotels Nv, Tapovan, Rishikesh, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chandigarh. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,770 | ₹9,660 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,740 | ₹8,630 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,620 | ₹7,510 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,110 | ₹7,000 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,520 | ₹6,400 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Mansa Devi Temple
A hilltop shrine to the wish-fulfilling goddess Mansa Devi atop Bilva Parvat, reached by the Udan Khatola cable car, where devotees tie sacred threads to the temple's trees and railings.
Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti
The evening aarti with thousands of floating lamps.
Chandi Devi Temple
An ancient temple to Goddess Chandi atop Neel Parvat on the eastern bank of the Ganges, built in 1929 by the king of Kashmir, reachable by a second cable car or a 3 km trek.
Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula
The suspension bridges over the Ganga.
Triveni Ghat Aarti
The evening aarti on the main ghat of Rishikesh.
Beatles Ashram
The ashram where the Beatles stayed in 1968, now covered in murals.
Parmarth Niketan
One of the largest ashrams of Rishikesh, on the river front.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
September–April is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chandigarh for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: September–April
Route: Chandigarh → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Chandigarh (about 453 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Treebo Tropical Roots, Bhupatwala Haridwar, Haridwar; Itsy Hotels Nv, Tapovan, Rishikesh, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chandigarh on day 1 and you are back in Chandigarh on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chandigarh → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Chandigarh. That is about 453 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,660 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,400 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Chandigarh and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Haridwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
September–April.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
