Trip costs · Haridwar · from Lucknow
How much does a Haridwar trip from Lucknow cost?
About ₹22,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹11,250 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Haridwar, about 10 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Lucknow 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 | ₹22,500 |
| December | Good time to go | ₹22,500 |
| July | Monsoon — the river runs high at the ghats | ₹21,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹25,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Haridwar | ₹3,480 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,000 a night | ₹7,875 |
| Food | ₹6,300 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,345 |
| Total | ₹22,500 |
Getting from Lucknow to Haridwar
- 🚆 Train — train to Haridwar: about 10 hours each way, ₹1,740 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Dehradun + taxi share: about 5 hours door to door, ₹9,880 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 ₹18,000 for two — 10 hours each way by train, 5 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 Lucknow cost for 2 people?
About ₹22,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹11,250 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,000 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Lucknow to Haridwar?
By train to Haridwar: about 10 hours each way and ₹1,740 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Dehradun + taxi share) takes about 5 hours and costs about ₹9,880 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 Lucknow cost?
Solo: about ₹16,000; Family of 4: about ₹40,500; 4 friends: about ₹45,000.
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.