Driving from Jalandhar to Rishikesh? It's roughly a 390 km run, about 7 hours 40 minutes behind the wheel depending on stops and the time you leave. The route mostly follows NH44 (GT Road, Jalandhar section), and fares with Sairgah start at ₹4,499 for a sedan — Innova and Tempo Traveller options are there if you're travelling with family or a larger group.
The Jalandhar to Rishikesh cab ride covers approximately 390 km and usually takes about 7 hours via NH44 (GT Road, Jalandhar section). The fare is fixed when you book, no surge pricing. Your 25% advance is held in escrow and released to the driver only after pickup, every driver is KYC-verified with GPS, and support is available in english, hindi, and punjabi.
What the route is actually like
Most people break the journey around Ambala, Haridwar, Rishikesh — decent dhabas and fuel stops there if you want to stretch. an estimated 3 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 330 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). 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.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹4,499. 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. We also pick up door-to-door from nearby places like Phagwara, Kapurthala Town, Jalandhar Cantonment if that's closer to you.
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 390 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.
Every driver on the Jalandhar–Rishikesh route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
