Haridwar to Guptkashi Taxi
Haridwar to Guptkashi is about 210 km and 7 to 8 hours by road. The main hotel base for Kedarnath, 30 km before Sonprayag, near the Phata and Sersi helipads. One way and round trip fares for every vehicle, the route with stops, and a suggested yatra plan are below.
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Haridwar to Guptkashi Taxi Overview
The road from Haridwar to Guptkashi runs along the Ganga to Devprayag and up the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag, then the Mandakini valley. The main hotel base for Kedarnath, 30 km before Sonprayag, near the Phata and Sersi helipads.
Only vehicles with an Uttarakhand green card and a trip card run on this route, and night driving is not allowed on the hill sections, so a 7 to 8 hours drive needs a morning start. One way fares include the driver's return; round trip packages keep the vehicle with you for the yatra.
Below are the fares by vehicle, the route with stops, and a suggested 4 day plan for Kedarnath that uses this taxi.
₹5,000 per sedan, one way, 210 km from Haridwar
Haridwar to Guptkashi Taxi Fare
Per vehicle. Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state and green tax included.
| Vehicle | Seats | One way, 210 km | Round trip package, 4 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | ₹5,000 | ₹11,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | ₹6,500 | ₹14,500 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | ₹7,500 | ₹18,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | ₹10,500 | ₹26,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | ₹12,500 | ₹31,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | ₹17,000 | ₹40,000 |
Route and Stops
| Stop | Distance from Haridwar | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | About 25 km | Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula |
| Devprayag | About 95 km | Confluence where the Ganga is formed |
| Srinagar (Garhwal) | About 130 km | Lunch stop |
| Rudraprayag | About 165 km | Alaknanda and Mandakini confluence; turn for Kedarnath |
| Guptkashi | About 210 km | Hotel base; Phata and Sersi helipads beyond |
| Sonprayag | About 240 km | Road head; shared jeep to Gaurikund |
Suggested Itinerary with This Taxi
The route your taxi follows if you book the full circuit. Hotels can be added at every halt.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Route | Distance and time | Night stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | About 210 km, 7 to 8 hours | Guptkashi or Sitapur |
| Day 2 | Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath | 30 km drive, 16 to 18 km trek or helicopter | Kedarnath |
| Day 3 | Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi | 16 to 18 km trek down, 30 km drive | Guptkashi |
| Day 4 | Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Haridwar | About 210 km, 7 to 8 hours | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Haridwar to Guptkashi Taxi Price Details
Fares are per vehicle for the round trip. Final fare depends on dates, vehicle and extra days.
| Service | Haridwar to Guptkashi Taxi |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Days / 3 Nights |
| Route | Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Haridwar |
| Start point | Haridwar railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Fare | From ₹5,000 per sedan (per sedan, one way, 210 km from Haridwar) |
Fare by Vehicle Category
| Vehicle | Seats and inclusions | Round trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 seats; fuel, driver, tolls, parking and taxes for 4 days | ₹11,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 seats; fuel, driver, tolls, parking and taxes for 4 days | ₹14,500 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 seats; fuel, driver, tolls, parking and taxes for 4 days | ₹18,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 seats; fuel, driver, tolls, parking and taxes for 4 days | ₹26,000 |
Fares from Haridwar and Delhi
Per vehicle with fuel, driver, tolls, parking and taxes. The same vehicle and driver stay with you.
| Vehicle | Seats | Haridwar round trip, 4 days | Delhi round trip, 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | ₹11,500 | ₹18,000 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | ₹14,500 | ₹22,500 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | ₹18,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | ₹26,000 | ₹39,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | ₹31,000 | ₹45,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | ₹40,000 | ₹60,000 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Extra day (road closure or rest day) | Per vehicle | ₹3,500 sedan, ₹4,500 SUV or Innova, ₹7,000 tempo traveller |
| Delhi pick-up and drop | Per vehicle | ₹6,500 sedan, ₹8,000 SUV or Innova, ₹13,000 to ₹20,000 tempo traveller |
| Hotel add-on at any halt | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe, ₹8,000 premium |
| Meals add-on | Per person per day | ₹700 for breakfast and dinner |
| Roof carrier | Per trip | ₹1,500 |
| Driver tip | Optional | ₹200 to ₹300 per day is customary |
Prices are for the 2027 season and are starting prices. Peak dates in May, June and the October holidays may cost more. Helicopter fares are set by the government portal and change every season. GST is extra where applicable.
Optional Hotels with Your Taxi
Add rooms at any halt at ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe or ₹8,000 premium per room per night, and the taxi becomes a full package.
| Halt | Nights | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi or Sitapur | 1 night | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with heated rooms |
| Kedarnath | 1 night | GMVN dormitory or lodge near the temple | Private lodge or tent with attached bath | Premium tent, or same-day helicopter return to Guptkashi |
| Guptkashi | 1 night | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with heated rooms |
All hotels have attached bathrooms, hot water in the morning and evening, and pure vegetarian food. At Kedarnath, electricity and hot water are limited and rooms are shared in GMVN dormitories on the standard plan. Heated rooms are available at the colder halts on the deluxe and premium plans.
See also Char Dham hotel booking and Kedarnath hotel booking.
What the Fare Includes and Excludes
Fare Inclusions
- Sedan, SUV, Innova Crysta or tempo traveller as booked, for 4 days from Haridwar to Haridwar
- Uttarakhand-registered vehicle with green card, trip card and all-India tourist permit
- Hill driver with 5 or more seasons on the route, same driver throughout
- Fuel, driver allowance and night halt charges
- Tolls, parking, state tax and green tax
- First-aid kit and oxygen can in the vehicle
- Pick-up and drop at the station, airport or your hotel
- Coordinator on call for route and weather updates
- Vehicle taxes except GST
Fare Exclusions
- Hotels and meals unless added
- Yatra registration (we assist free of charge)
- Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, paid locally
- Kedarnath helicopter tickets
- Pony, palki and porter charges
- Entry fees and parking at sightseeing points other than the dhams
- Extra days due to landslide, weather or road closure, at the fixed rate above
- Driver tip
- GST at the applicable rate
Extra Charges and Road Rules
Fixed in advance so nothing is collected on the road.
| Item | Charge or rule |
|---|---|
| Extra day | ₹3,500 sedan, ₹4,500 SUV or Innova, ₹7,000 tempo traveller |
| Night driving | Not allowed on hill roads; days end before dark |
| Permits | Green card and trip card carried by every vehicle; checked at Haridwar, Rishikesh and Rudraprayag |
| AC | Used on the plains and valleys; off on steep climbs |
| Sonprayag to Gaurikund | Shared jeep by the local union, paid on the spot, about ₹50 per seat |
| Luggage | One suitcase and one bag per person; roof carrier at ₹1,500 |
| Cancellation | Advance refundable less ₹2,000 up to 15 days before; 50% within 15 days; no refund within 48 hours |
| Payment | 25% advance, balance to the driver on day 1 or by transfer |
Only vehicles with an Uttarakhand green card and a trip card are allowed on the yatra route, and we use those. Night driving is not allowed on hill roads, so every day ends before dark. See also Char Dham taxi booking and tempo traveller booking.
Trek, Pony, Palki and Helicopter Options
Rates are set by the district administration and the government helicopter portal each season and are paid locally unless pre-booked.
| Dham | Route | Distance | Options and approximate rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath | Gaurikund to Kedarnath | 16 to 18 km each way | Pony ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 one way; palki ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 one way; pithu ₹2,500 to ₹3,500; helicopter about ₹2,700 to ₹3,900 one way at the portal fare |
The Kedarnath helicopter flies from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi helipads and the ride takes under 10 minutes. Tickets are sold only on the official IRCTC Heli Yatra portal, need the yatra registration number and a photo ID, and open in phases before the season. Weight above 80 kg is charged extra and weather can cancel flights. Read our Kedarnath helicopter booking guide for the current fare and timings.
Registration and Documents Checklist
- Yatra registration. Compulsory for every pilgrim on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal. We help you register free of charge. Carry a printout.
- Photo ID. Aadhaar, voter ID, passport or driving licence for every traveller, original and one copy.
- Medical fitness. A doctor's certificate is advised for pilgrims above 50 and anyone with heart, blood pressure or breathing conditions. Health screening is done at the check posts.
- Helicopter tickets. Carry the IRCTC e-ticket and the same photo ID used for booking.
- Vehicle documents. Vehicle number, driver name and green card details are sent 7 days before departure.
- Emergency contacts. Our coordinator's number, the Uttarakhand tourist helpline 1364 and the police helpline 112.
Travel Tips and What to Pack
- Start early every day. Hill roads have gates that close at dusk, and treks and flights should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Kedarnath is at 3,583 m. Drink water, avoid alcohol and tell the driver or coordinator if you feel breathless or dizzy.
- Pack for cold and rain. Thermals, a down or fleece jacket, raincoat, warm cap, gloves, shoes with grip, sunscreen and a torch.
- Medicines. Your regular medicines for the full trip plus a basic kit: pain relief, ORS, antacid, motion sickness tablets and band-aids.
- Cash and network. ATMs and mobile network are unreliable near the dhams. Carry cash for pony, prasad and jeeps. BSNL and Jio work best.
- Keep buffer days. Landslides, rain and fog can cost a day. Do not book a flight or train on the evening you return.
- Respect temple rules. Photography is not allowed inside the temples. Dress modestly and follow the queue system.
This is a likely schedule. The coordinator may adjust it for weather, road conditions, temple timings or local rules. Extra stay caused by landslides, bad weather, road closures or flight cancellations is payable by the guest.
How to Reach the Yatra Base and Best Time to Visit
| Mode | Gateway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) | About 35 km from Rishikesh and 40 km from Haridwar; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad |
| Train | Haridwar Junction (HW) | Direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai and many cities |
| Train | Rishikesh, Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Dehradun | Vande Bharat and Shatabdi from Delhi to Dehradun in about 4.5 hours |
| Road | Delhi to Haridwar | About 220 km, 5 to 6 hours by car or Volvo bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT |
| Helicopter | Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi to Kedarnath | Tickets sold only through the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal |
Month by Month
| Month | Weather | Crowd and advice |
|---|---|---|
| Late April to May | Cold nights at the dhams, pleasant days; snow still possible | Opening days are the busiest; book 2 to 3 months ahead |
| June | Warm days, cool nights; pre-monsoon showers | School holidays, very busy |
| July to August | Monsoon; heavy rain, landslides, road closures and grounded helicopters | Low crowd and low prices; keep extra days and insurance |
| September to October | Clear skies, cold nights, best mountain views | Best months; moderate crowd |
| November | Very cold; temples close after Diwali | Only until the closing dates |
FAQs for Haridwar to Guptkashi Taxi
What is the Haridwar to Guptkashi taxi fare?
One way from ₹5,000 for a sedan, ₹6,500 for an SUV and ₹7,500 for an Innova Crysta for 210 km, including the driver's return. Round trip packages that keep the vehicle for the yatra start at ₹11,500.
How far is Guptkashi from Haridwar?
About 210 km and 7 to 8 hours by road. The main hotel base for Kedarnath, 30 km before Sonprayag, near the Phata and Sersi helipads.
Does the fare include tolls and parking?
Yes. Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state tax and green tax are all inside the fare. Hotels, meals and the Sonprayag shared jeep are not.
Is night driving allowed?
No. Hill roads are closed to yatra traffic after dark, so long drives start early in the morning.
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Every pilgrim must register on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal and carry the slip with a photo ID. We complete the registration for you once you share names, ages and ID numbers.
What is the best time?
May to June and September to October. July and August are monsoon months with landslide risk. The temples close after Diwali and reopen in late April or May.
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