The Haridwar to Rishikesh road is 24 km and runs along the Ganga River. The highway is in good condition and takes 30–45 minutes. However, this stretch has heavy traffic during weekends, festivals (Kanwar Yatra in July-August), and tourist season (March-June). During Kanwar Yatra, the entire route becomes pedestrian — vehicles are diverted and travel can take hours. EZPZ Taxi drivers are aware of all diversion routes — call +91-9871121217 or book at ezpztaxi.com.
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Haridwar to Rishikesh is just 24 km — a 30–45 minute drive on NH-58 along the Ganga. The road is in generally good condition but has some specific things to know:
Route Details
Haridwar → Rishikesh via NH-58 runs along the eastern bank of the Ganga — a scenic road through small towns and forested stretches.
| Stretch | Distance | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar → Raiwala | 10 km | ✅ Good 4-lane |
| Raiwala → Rishikesh | 14 km | ⚠️ 2-lane, some congestion |
Traffic Notes
- Haridwar town exit: Can be slow during morning puja hours (6–9 AM) and evening aarti time (5–7 PM)
- Rishikesh entry: Narrow roads in Muni Ki Reti and Laxman Jhula area — vehicles restricted near the suspension bridges
- Weekend afternoons: Both towns are popular — Sunday 4–7 PM has heavy return traffic toward Delhi and Dehradun
Vehicles in Rishikesh
Large vehicles (Tempo Travellers, buses) cannot go to Laxman Jhula or Ram Jhula — they must stop at the main parking areas and passengers walk or take a local auto. EZPZ sedans and SUVs can reach most areas.
During Kumbh / Ardh Kumbh
During Kumbh Mela years (and Ardh Kumbh), both towns experience extreme congestion on key bathing dates — roads can be blocked for hours. Travel is best after 10 AM on these days.
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