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Rishikesh by train
Rishikesh by train
A quiet branch line connects Rishikesh to Haridwar, but there are only about three slow trains daily. It is better to take the train to Haridwar and continue by bus (45 min, Rs.20), by taxi (30 min, Rs.500) or by shared auto-rickshaw (40 min, Rs.30). However, travelling by train is recommended in peak seasons or during a 'mela' (fair) when bus routes are diverted in Haridwar whereas trains often run empty and the fares are low (just Rs.4 for a passenger train service). You can take share rickshaws (vehicle brand name Vikram) towards Lakshman Jhula (Rs.15) from Rishikesh station. You will have to cross Ram Jhula to reach Swarg Ashram on the other side of river Ganga. There are many trains from Delhi to Haridwar. Some of the better are: Shatabadi Express, Jan Shatabdi, AC Special Express, Mussoorie Express. Travel agents in Swarg Ashram and Lakshman Jhula can book train tickets for onward journeys; much easier than going to Rishikesh railway station to buy a ticket. Some may sell you a ticket from Raiwala, a small stop between Rishikesh and Haridwar, but this station, while closer, is tiny and trains only stop for a few seconds - better to board the train at Haridwar.
Trains from Rishikesh
- Rishikesh - Delhi 07:00
- Rishikesh - Haridwar 08:10
- Rishikesh - Bandikui 14:10
- Rishikesh - Haridwar 14:20 Rs 3/-
- Rishikesh - Haridwar 18:35 Rs 3/-
Express:
- Rishikesh - Jammutawi 16:20
Passenger Trains from Haridwar to Rishikesh, Approx travel time 1hr.
- Haridwar - Rishikesh 05:20
- Haridwar - Rishikesh 10:30
- Haridwar - Rishikesh 17:25
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