Trip costs · Haridwar · from Ahmedabad
How much does a Haridwar trip from Ahmedabad cost?
About ₹26,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹13,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Haridwar, about 20 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Ahmedabad on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹26,000 |
| December | Good time to go | ₹26,000 |
| July | Monsoon — the river runs high at the ghats | ₹24,500 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹28,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Haridwar | ₹6,640 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,000 a night | ₹7,875 |
| Food | ₹6,300 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,685 |
| Total | ₹26,000 |
Getting from Ahmedabad to Haridwar
- 🚆 Train — train to Haridwar: about 20 hours each way, ₹3,320 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Dehradun + taxi share: about 6 hours door to door, ₹12,480 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, a short hop from Rishikesh. The best months are February to April and September to November. Avoid July and August: monsoon — the river runs high at the ghats.
Making it cheaper
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹2,500 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹20,500 for two — 20 hours each way by train, 6 by air.
- July costs about ₹1,500 less than November, but it is the off season there: monsoon — the river runs high at the ghats.
Questions
How much does a Haridwar trip from Ahmedabad cost for 2 people?
About ₹26,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹13,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,000 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Ahmedabad to Haridwar?
By train to Haridwar: about 20 hours each way and ₹3,320 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Dehradun + taxi share) takes about 6 hours and costs about ₹12,480 per person.
When is the best time to visit Haridwar?
February to April and September to November. Avoid July and August: monsoon — the river runs high at the ghats.
How much does a solo or family trip to Haridwar from Ahmedabad cost?
Solo: about ₹18,000; Family of 4: about ₹47,500; 4 friends: about ₹52,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.