Haridwar to Gangotri transport

Bhaswaran · Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:16

Can anyone give an impression on the transport services available from Haridwar to Gangotri?

Is there any direct bus service from Haridwar that starts early and can reach in evening? Or I need to go to Rishikesh to catch it? What are the approx timings and the cost? Where to contact?

If a car is booked (small car to 2-3 passengers, available?) then also what will be the cost?

Thanks in advance.

Can anyone give any contact no.s of some travel agents in Haridwar?

Sadanand Kamath · Jul 2nd, 2007, 22:12

Irrespective of whether or not there is a direct bus from Haridwar to Gangotri, I suggest everybody to catch a direct bus from Rishikesh to Gangotri (248 kms). All buses from Risahikesh to the last road heads to chardham starts from 4.00 a.m. onwards from Garhwal Motor Owners' Association Bus Stand at Rishikesh. The normal journey period from Rishikesh to Gangotri is around 10 hours. If you are going in rainy season, you may have to provide for likely loss of time due to possible landslides. There may be a bus from Uttaranchal Road Transport Corp Bus Stand from Rishikesh but most probably, it may go up to Uttarkashi.

I don't have much idea about the car cost. You can hire a car either from Haridwar or Rishikesh.

Sadanand

Ramachandra Rao.M · Jul 2nd, 2007, 23:14

yes.there are buses from haridwar also as well from rishikesh, but frequency may be less

fsg · Jul 4th, 2007, 14:34

Its a few years since I did that trip by bus, but with the numbers of
people going that way I cant think the routine would have changed much

Haridwar bus stand, there are 2, for the yatra is the one next to the
'river', non existent except monsoon time, busses leave early morning
and get there mid afternoon ish.

I seem to recall getting a seat booked the night before.

Its a lovely route

We reached Uttarkashi about noon

dksioc · Jul 4th, 2007, 15:34

dear
there are lot of buses from haridwar as well as rishikesh.there is no problem.car may be costly affair.

Bhaswaran · Jul 5th, 2007, 13:01

Thank you all for your valuable informations.

Dilliwala · Aug 4th, 2007, 06:09

From Haridwar, there are buses at 7.30 am and 9.30 am to Maneri, via Uttarkashi - if HW administration's website is correct.

jyotipg · Aug 4th, 2007, 09:02

I personaly dont advice using buses on these routes.
It can be very horrible journey in those terrible GMOU buxses.

I always prefer shared Jeeps.. I will be doing the same when I leave for Gangotri later this month.

In Rishikesh,, near Natraj hotel, you can find lots of Sumo lined up for Uttarkashi.. I normally take those Sumo.. take a short break in Utttarkashi for lunch.. and then push off for Gangotri in another shared jeeep.

It cost slighly more(probably an extra 50Rs per person) but much more comfy that those GMOU buses...

alokeban · Mar 19th, 2008, 19:25

Hi all
can u pls update me the current fare, timings and travel time from Hrishikesh to Gangotri. We prefer to avail shared Jeep service, so pls update me the jeep stand & fare details.

is it possible to reach Gangotri from Hrishikesh in a day.

somnath biswas · Jun 3rd, 2008, 14:36

Hi all,
there is a bus service called "Himgiri" from Haridwar/Rishikesh to different places of Garwal Hills. Any link to find timing etc.

pvharikrishnan · Jun 3rd, 2008, 18:01

Hi

Buses from Rishikesh start early morning [ 4 am] and reachex Gangotri around 4 pm.

From Haridwar it is difficult to reach Gangotri on the same day if you are travelling in a Bus. Do not know whether there are buses which start from Haridwar and reached Gangotri on the same day.

Shared taxi is not so popular in this area, but will be there.

About Taxi

For a Qualis Rishikesh people take 2500 Rs. per Day [varies according to Season demand] Sumo, Qualis cost from Delhi and Haridwar will be higher than this.

You can contact Rajesh Bardwal [Rishikesh] - 0983 7077122- who is a travel operator. My friend used his service and said that he is reasonable. He can suggest you stay facility which cost around 400 Rs for a good Double Room in almost all points in the Garwal area.

If possible he will arrange a share taxi seat in a jeep.

Harikrishnan

Seervanim · Aug 13th, 2008, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

From Haridwar, there are buses at 7.30 am and 9.30 am to Maneri, via Uttarkashi - if HW administration's website is correct.

whats the URL for Hw Administration website from where you got this information about the buses??

Dilliwala · Aug 14th, 2008, 23:32

Unfortunately that link/info has been removed.

The home page is haridwar.gov.in

Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:16	#1
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 964	Haridwar to Gangotri transport Can anyone give an impression on the transport services available from Haridwar to Gangotri? Is there any direct bus service from Haridwar that starts early and can reach in evening? Or I need to go to Rishikesh to catch it? What are the approx timings and the cost? Where to contact? If a car is booked (small car to 2-3 passengers, available?) then also what will be the cost? Thanks in advance. Can anyone give any contact no.s of some travel agents in Haridwar? Last edited by machadinha : Jul 5th, 2007 at 13:41. Reason: merged posts

Jul 2nd, 2007, 22:12	#2
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 853	Irrespective of whether or not there is a direct bus from Haridwar to Gangotri, I suggest everybody to catch a direct bus from Rishikesh to Gangotri (248 kms). All buses from Risahikesh to the last road heads to chardham starts from 4.00 a.m. onwards from Garhwal Motor Owners' Association Bus Stand at Rishikesh. The normal journey period from Rishikesh to Gangotri is around 10 hours. If you are going in rainy season, you may have to provide for likely loss of time due to possible landslides. There may be a bus from Uttaranchal Road Transport Corp Bus Stand from Rishikesh but most probably, it may go up to Uttarkashi. I don't have much idea about the car cost. You can hire a car either from Haridwar or Rishikesh. Sadanand Last edited by Sadanand Kamath : Jul 2nd, 2007 at 22:16. Reason: Additions.

Jul 4th, 2007, 15:34	#5
dksioc Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: mathura Posts: 6	buses from haridwar to gangotri dear there are lot of buses from haridwar as well as rishikesh.there is no problem.car may be costly affair.

Aug 4th, 2007, 09:02	#8
jyotipg Lives virtually on IM Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 466	Stay away from buses I personaly dont advice using buses on these routes. It can be very horrible journey in those terrible GMOU buxses. I always prefer shared Jeeps.. I will be doing the same when I leave for Gangotri later this month. In Rishikesh,, near Natraj hotel, you can find lots of Sumo lined up for Uttarkashi.. I normally take those Sumo.. take a short break in Utttarkashi for lunch.. and then push off for Gangotri in another shared jeeep. It cost slighly more(probably an extra 50Rs per person) but much more comfy that those GMOU buses... __________________ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/himalaya_trekkers/

Jun 3rd, 2008, 18:01	#11
pvharikrishnan Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 26	Haridwar Gangotri Transport Hi Buses from Rishikesh start early morning [ 4 am] and reachex Gangotri around 4 pm. From Haridwar it is difficult to reach Gangotri on the same day if you are travelling in a Bus. Do not know whether there are buses which start from Haridwar and reached Gangotri on the same day. Shared taxi is not so popular in this area, but will be there. About Taxi For a Qualis Rishikesh people take 2500 Rs. per Day [varies according to Season demand] Sumo, Qualis cost from Delhi and Haridwar will be higher than this. You can contact Rajesh Bardwal [Rishikesh] - 0983 7077122- who is a travel operator. My friend used his service and said that he is reasonable. He can suggest you stay facility which cost around 400 Rs for a good Double Room in almost all points in the Garwal area. If possible he will arrange a share taxi seat in a jeep. Harikrishnan

Jul 2nd, 2007, 23:14	#3
Ramachandra Rao.M Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: VISAKHAPATNAM Posts: 2	yes.there are buses from haridwar also as well from rishikesh, but frequency may be less

Jul 4th, 2007, 14:34	#4
fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 230	Its a few years since I did that trip by bus, but with the numbers of people going that way I cant think the routine would have changed much Haridwar bus stand, there are 2, for the yatra is the one next to the 'river', non existent except monsoon time, busses leave early morning and get there mid afternoon ish. I seem to recall getting a seat booked the night before. Its a lovely route We reached Uttarkashi about noon

Jul 5th, 2007, 13:01	#6
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 964	Thank you all for your valuable informations.

Aug 4th, 2007, 06:09	#7
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,594	From Haridwar, there are buses at 7.30 am and 9.30 am to Maneri, via Uttarkashi - if HW administration's website is correct.

Mar 19th, 2008, 19:25	#9
alokeban Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DURGAPUR, WESTBENGAL, INDIA. Posts: 23	Hi all can u pls update me the current fare, timings and travel time from Hrishikesh to Gangotri. We prefer to avail shared Jeep service, so pls update me the jeep stand & fare details. is it possible to reach Gangotri from Hrishikesh in a day.

Jun 3rd, 2008, 14:36	#10
somnath biswas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KOLKATA INDIA Posts: 137	Hi all, there is a bus service called "Himgiri" from Haridwar/Rishikesh to different places of Garwal Hills. Any link to find timing etc.

Aug 14th, 2008, 23:32	#13
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,594	Unfortunately that link/info has been removed. The home page is haridwar.gov.in

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