The Route
The Delhi–Rishikesh drive is a smooth 5-6 hour run, mostly via the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Roads are in good shape for most of the way.
Good Stops
- Roorkee for a quick food break
- Har Ki Pauri if you're passing through Haridwar first
Tips
Start early to avoid Delhi's morning traffic, and keep the tank topped up before the last stretch — fuel stations thin out closer to Rishikesh.
Need a car for the drive? Book a self-drive SUV and you're set.
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