1633.4 km and roughly 29 hours 42 minutes — that's what the Kolkata to Rishikesh drive looks like in numbers. Most of the route uses NH16 or NH19 (the eastern corridor). Sairgah's sedan fare for the trip starts at ₹25,885; SUVs and Tempo Travellers are listed further down if you need the space.
The Kolkata-Rishikesh route is 1633 km long and normally takes 29 hours on NH16 or NH19 (the eastern corridor). The route crosses river bridges where traffic can bunch up, so we track live conditions before dispatch. What you see at checkout is what you pay, no surge pricing even in peak season, and your advance sits in escrow until the driver picks you up. There's a Sedan for couples, an Innova for families, and a Tempo Traveller for the whole party.
Route notes, tolls and stops
Handy halt points on the way: Ambala, Haridwar, Rishikesh. 13 toll plazas (around Rs. 1390 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 Kolkata to Rishikesh
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹25,885. 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 — Howrah, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur and the like.
One-way vs round trip on this route
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.
What the fare actually includes
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 1633.4 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.
