The Bangalore–Rishikesh trip is about 2380.5 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 43 hours 17 minutes for the drive. You'll be on NH44 or the state highway network (South India) for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹37,650; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
The Bangalore-Rishikesh route is 2381 km long and normally takes 43 hours on NH44 or the state highway network (South India). The ghat sections through the Eastern Ghats are scenic but winding, so we send drivers who know the curves. Sairgah holds your advance in escrow and pays the driver only after pickup, so the booking is safe even from abroad. Sedan, SUV, or Tempo Traveller, all AC, depending on how many of you are travelling.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
You'll pass through Ambala, Haridwar, Rishikesh; good spots to pause for food or fuel. 18 toll plazas (around Rs. 2020 total). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Rishikesh: Rafting season Mar-Jun; monsoon Jul-Sep may restrict adventure activities.
Which car to book for Bangalore to Rishikesh
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹37,650. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Bengaluru, Yelahanka, Electronic City Phase I and the like.
One-way drop or round trip?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Rishikesh for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
How the fare is built
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 2380.5 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
