Whether you are arriving by private car via expressways, taking the ultra-fast Vande Bharat Express train, or flying into Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, reaching your riverside campsite in Shivpuri is straightforward. Here are turn-by-turn route maps, timings, and estimated fares.
1. Reaching from Delhi NCR (245 km • 4.5 Hours)
- By Private Car / Self-Drive: Take the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NE-3) from Akshardham to Meerut, continue on NH-334 through Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee into Haridwar. From Haridwar, follow the 4-lane bypass into Tapovan, Rishikesh, and proceed 16 km up the Badrinath Highway (NH-58) to Shivpuri. Total toll cost: ~?350.
- By Train: Board the Vande Bharat Express (Train 22457) departing New Delhi (NDLS) at 3:00 PM and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) by 8:30 PM (just 5.5 hours). Alternatively, take the morning New Delhi – Dehradun Shatabdi (12017) to Haridwar.
- By Bus: UTC and private Volvo AC Sleeper buses depart hourly from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, dropping passengers at Rishikesh ISBT (approx. 6 hours / ?600–?1,200).
2. Reaching from Dehradun Airport (DED • 35 km • 45 Mins)
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) has direct daily flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Official pre-paid airport taxis charge ?1,200 to ?1,600 directly to your campsite in Shivpuri or Mohan Chatti.
3. Local Transit: Rishikesh Town to Shivpuri Campsite
| Transport Mode | Pickup Point | Estimated Fare | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Taxi (Sedan/SUV) | Rishikesh Railway Station / Tapovan | ?600 – ?1,000 / vehicle | 25 – 35 Mins |
| Shared Jeep / Maxx | Natraj Chowk / Chandrabhaga Bridge | ?40 – ?60 / seat | 40 Mins |
| Rental Scooty / Bike | Tapovan Market | ?400 – ?800 / day | 25 Mins |
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Written by Rajesh Negi (Chief Adventure Coordinator)
Local adventure expert and camp coordinator at Camping in Rishikesh. Last updated on August 17, 2026.