Rishikesh sits right where the Badrinath highway enters the hills. Step out of your ashram or guesthouse in the morning and you are already on the pilgrim road to Badri Vishal.
A great many pilgrims spend a few days in Rishikesh for yoga, satsang or simply the evening aarti on the Ganga, and then want to continue to Badrinath without doubling back to Haridwar. That is exactly what this package is built for. Rishikesh is 25 km closer to the mountains than Haridwar, so day 1 is a little shorter and you can be collected straight from your ashram in Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula or Muni ki Reti.
The trip follows the same well-trodden route as our Badrinath package from Haridwar, with nights at Joshimath, Badrinath and Srinagar Garhwal or Rudraprayag. The price is the same too. The difference is convenience: no extra transfer, and the option of ending the tour back at your Rishikesh base or at Dehradun airport.
Start & endRishikesh (any hotel or ashram)
Nearest stationYog Nagari Rishikesh / Haridwar Jn
Nearest airportJolly Grant, Dehradun (35 km)
Rishikesh – BadrinathAbout 295 km
Duration3 nights / 4 days
SeasonLate April / May to mid-November
Where we pick you up in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is spread along both banks of the river, and some ashram lanes are closed to cars. Your driver meets you at the nearest motorable point. Common pick-up spots are below; give us your exact address when booking.
Area
Typical pick-up point
Notes
Tapovan / Laxman Jhula
Main road near your hotel
Most guesthouses and cafés are here
Ram Jhula / Swarg Ashram
Parking on the Muni ki Reti side or the Swarg Ashram side
Footbridge areas have no car access
Muni ki Reti
Hotel gate
Easy road access
Yog Nagari Rishikesh station
Station forecourt
For guests arriving by train
Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun
Arrivals exit
About 35 km; allow an hour
Rishikesh to Badrinath package price 2027
Rates are per person on twin or triple sharing for four guests in one vehicle. They match our Haridwar prices because the driving is almost identical.
Package
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Badrinath 3N/4D from Rishikesh
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,500
Badrinath + Kedarnath (Do Dham) 5N/6D from Rishikesh
₹13,500
₹19,500
₹29,500
Estimated 2027 prices; the final quote depends on travel dates, hotels and group size. Lunch (Budget/Deluxe), puja fees and your own Rishikesh hotel nights are extra.
Your driver meets you at 6 or 6:30 am and within minutes the road is climbing above the Ganga towards Byasi. The first long halt is Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi merge. The highway then threads Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag before Chamoli. You arrive in Joshimath in the early evening and have dinner at your hotel.
Day 2
On to Badrinath; darshan and Mana
45 km + ManaAbout 2 hours' driveNight: Badrinath
The final climb passes Vishnuprayag and Pandukeshwar, the Badrinath winter seat, and opens out into the broad valley below the Neelkanth massif. Bathe in the Tapt Kund and enter the temple for darshan. After lunch visit Mana, 3 km on, for Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Return for the evening aarti and sleep close to the shrine.
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Day 3
Badrinath to Srinagar Garhwal
About 160–195 km6–8 hoursNight: Srinagar / Rudraprayag
If you wish, rise early for a second darshan or for rites at Brahma Kapal before breakfast. The road then drops steadily back down the Alaknanda. You stop for the night at Srinagar Garhwal, or Rudraprayag if you prefer, both pleasant river towns at a comfortable height.
Day 4
Return to Rishikesh
About 105 km4–5 hoursNight: Tour ends
A short final day brings you past Devprayag and back to Rishikesh by early afternoon. We drop you at your ashram, at Yog Nagari station or, for an evening flight, at Jolly Grant airport. There is time left for the Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth.
Doing yoga or a course in Rishikesh? Schedule the yatra for after it ends. Arriving at 3,133 m with tired muscles is fine, but arriving straight off a long fast is not.
Making the most of Rishikesh before or after
Because the tour returns to Rishikesh by early afternoon on day 4, it is easy to bookend the yatra with a few quiet days by the river. Many guests spend the evening before departure at the Triveni Ghat aarti, and the evening after return at the Parmarth Niketan aarti on the other bank.
If you are staying longer, keep the heavier activities such as rafting or long walks to the days before the yatra, and save the gentler things, like a morning at the ghats or a short yoga session, for after you come down from Badrinath. Your legs and lungs will thank you.
Inclusions, exclusions and hotels
Included
3 nights' stay on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with a hill driver for all four days
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Pick-up and drop in Rishikesh, or drop at Dehradun airport
Yatra registration help and trip support
Not included
Your travel to Rishikesh
Rishikesh hotel nights before or after
Puja and VIP darshan fees
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Extra nights due to landslides or road blocks
Insurance and personal expenses
At Badrinath, rooms range from roughly ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 a night depending on category and season; details are on the Badrinath hotel booking page.
Tips for travellers based in Rishikesh
Book the yatra for the day after you finish any retreat, so you are rested for the long first drive.
Register on the Uttarakhand portal before you set off; our registration guide shows how.
Rishikesh cotton is not enough for Badrinath nights. Pack fleece, a warm cap and socks; see things to carry.
Badrinath and Mana are vegetarian and alcohol-free, like much of Rishikesh.
Plan for late May, June or mid-September to October; the best time guide explains why.
If rafting is on your list, do it before the yatra, not after a long hill drive.
Message us. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with your Rishikesh address, dates and group size.
Receive the plan. We send the itinerary, hotel options and a written quote.
Confirm. Pay the advance to hold rooms and the vehicle.
Register. We help each traveller complete the free yatra registration.
Depart from your door. The driver collects you at the agreed point on day 1.
Badrinath from Rishikesh: questions answered
How far is Badrinath from Rishikesh?
About 295 km by road. It is a full day's drive of 10 to 11 hours, so we stop overnight at Joshimath on the way up.
Is the price different from the Haridwar package?
No. Our estimated 2027 price is the same, from ₹8,500 per person on budget hotels for four travellers, because Haridwar is only 25 km further.
Can you pick us up from an ashram near Ram Jhula?
Yes, from the nearest motorable point. Cars cannot enter some footbridge lanes, so the driver will meet you at the closest parking area.
Can the tour end at Dehradun airport?
Yes. On day 4 we can drop you at Jolly Grant airport instead of Rishikesh. Allow a buffer and book an afternoon or evening flight.
Can we see the Rishikesh aarti too?
Yes. The tour returns to Rishikesh by early afternoon on day 4, leaving time for the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan.
Is one night at Badrinath enough?
For darshan and Mana, yes. Add a second night if you want an early abhishek, a walk to Charan Paduka or the hike towards Vasudhara falls.
Can we include Hemkund Sahib?
Yes. Govindghat, the start of the Hemkund trek, is on the same highway below Badrinath. Add two to three days; see Char Dham with Hemkund Sahib for the usual plan.
