Ghaziabad to Haridwar and Rishikesh by Self-Drive: Route, Timing and Which Car to Take
The Ghaziabad to Haridwar road trip is one of the most repeated drives in the NCR, and for good reason. The distance is manageable, the roads are mostly good, and you finish at the Ganga. Extending to Rishikesh adds a hillier, more scenic ending. Here is how to plan it so the drive is smooth rather than stressful. The route in plain terms From Ghaziabad you join the Delhi-Meerut Expressway or the NH-9 stretch toward Meerut, then continue on the national highway north through Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee to Haridwar. The distance is roughly 200 km, and a normal run takes about four and a half to five and a half hours depending on traffic and where in Ghaziabad you start. Rishikesh is about 25 km beyond Haridwar, so the full Ghaziabad to Rishikesh road trip is roughly 230 km. The last section includes some climbing and curves, which is where your choice of car starts to matter. Best time to depart Timing decides how the day feels. Leave before 6 a.m. to cross Meerut...