Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package from Surat (3 Days)
3-day Haridwar Rishikesh tour from Surat: Haridwar and Rishikesh. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹9,990 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 29°C
October in Haridwar Rishikesh

Description
3-day Haridwar Rishikesh tour from Surat: Haridwar and Rishikesh. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹9,990 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. 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
Surat to Haridwar
Reach Haridwar by train from Surat, where our driver meets you. 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: Surat to Haridwar
1289 km · ~27h 47m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Surat
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.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 859Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1159Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m 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: Surat to Haridwar
1289 km · ~28h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Surat
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Surat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Surat → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~645 km
~14h 20m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860
- Change buses at a major city (around km 645)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Haridwar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Haridwar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~645 km
~14h 20m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860
- 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: Surat to Haridwar
Nearest railway stations: Udhna Jn for Surat, Haridwar Jn for Haridwar.
Direct trains
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 Surat
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 Haridwar (about 20 km, 30 min). Board the train from Haridwar back to Surat (about 1,287 km), and the tour ends.
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 Haridwar
20 km · ~24m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
20 km · 24m 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: Rishikesh to Haridwar
20 km · ~27m · 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 → Haridwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~20 km
~27m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹110
- 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: Rishikesh to Haridwar
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Haridwar Jn for Haridwar.
Direct trains
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.
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: Haridwar to Surat
1287 km · ~27h 44m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haridwar
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.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SuratSurat, 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: Haridwar to Surat
1287 km · ~28h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Haridwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haridwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haridwar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~644 km
~14h 19m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850
- Change buses at a major city (around km 644)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Surat. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Surat
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~644 km
~14h 19m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850
- Arrive in Surat
Surat, 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: Haridwar to Surat
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Udhna Jn for Surat.
Direct trains
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 Surat. The route runs Surat → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Haridwar → Surat, about 2,620 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 Surat
- 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 Surat 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: Surat → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Haridwar → Surat (about 2,620 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 Surat. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹40,530 | ₹16,010 | ₹13,250 |
| 33 Persons | ₹32,780 | ₹14,980 | ₹12,220 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹29,220 | ₹13,860 | ₹11,090 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹26,990 | ₹13,350 | ₹10,590 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹22,900 | ₹12,750 | ₹9,990 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Surat the drive is about 1,289 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
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.
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 Surat 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: Surat → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Haridwar → Surat (about 2,620 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 Surat on day 1 and you are back in Surat on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Surat → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Haridwar → Surat. That is about 2,620 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,250 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹9,990 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 Surat and back. By cab from Surat the drive is about 1,289 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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.
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