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Dehradun to Hemkund Sahib Taxi Service
Quick answer: Hemkund Sahib has no road. The taxi takes you 329 km from Dehradun to Govindghat in 9.5 to 10.5 hours; the gurdwara at 4,329 m is then a 20 km trek via Ghangaria, usually done over two days. We drop you at Govindghat, hold a driver for your return date, and run Tempo Travellers for sangat groups through the season. Fares depend on vehicle and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip — the table below is live from our rate desk. Call 7830211223 to confirm.
How the journey actually works
Everyone asks how far Hemkund Sahib is by taxi. The honest answer is 329 km of road and then none at all. From Govindghat a shared jeep covers 4 km to Pulna, the trek climbs 10 km to Ghangaria where the sangat stays the night, and the last 6 km to the gurdwara is steep and starts before dawn so you are up and down before the afternoon weather. A helicopter runs Govindghat to Ghangaria in season for those who need it.
Because of that shape, we book this as a drop and a pickup, not a round trip. The cab drops at Govindghat, you trek, and your driver comes back for you on the agreed day. Groups often ask us to hold the same Tempo Traveller; we can, if the dates are fixed at booking.
By road to Govindghat
- Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath
- 5 am departure reaches Govindghat mid-afternoon
- Lunch at Srinagar; tea at Chamoli or Pipalkoti
- Last fuel and cash at Joshimath
On foot from Govindghat
- Pulna — 4 km by shared jeep
- Ghangaria — 10 km trek, gurdwara and lodges, night halt
- Hemkund Sahib — 6 km, 4,329 m, leave Ghangaria by 5 am
- Valley of Flowers — 4 km the other way from Ghangaria
For sangat and groups
- 12 and 17-seater Tempo Travellers on this run in season
- Langar halts at Rishikesh and Joshimath gurdwaras on request
- One driver for the whole yatra if the return date is fixed
- Badrinath darshan on the way down — 25 km from Govindghat
What to carry
- Warm layers even in June; it is 4,329 m at the top
- Rain shell in July and August
- Cash — Ghangaria has no reliable ATM
- Your own medication; the climb is hard on the lungs
The gurdwara opens late May and closes early October
Check the year's opening and closing dates before you book; they move with the snow. June is the settled month. July and August are wet, which is when the Valley of Flowers blooms, and the road below Govindghat can close for hours after a slide. September is clear again and quieter. We keep a spare day on the return in the monsoon months and say so at booking.
We do not drive the Chamoli-to-Govindghat section after dark, so a Dehradun departure after 7 am is not something we will take on this route.
How much does a Dehradun to Hemkund Sahib taxi cost?
Private cab fares for the Dehradun to Hemkund Sahib route. Every rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan | 4 + driver | ₹7,999 | ₹11,199 |
| Maruti Ertiga SUV | 6 + driver | ₹8,999 | ₹12,599 |
| Toyota Innova SUV | 7 + driver | ₹10,999 | ₹15,399 |
Included: vehicle, fuel and driver allowance. Extra: tolls, state permits, parking, and on hill routes any night halt charge. Fares are confirmed on call before pickup — nothing is added afterwards.
Dehradun to Hemkund Sahib taxi — questions people ask
Can a taxi go all the way to Hemkund Sahib?
No. The road ends at Govindghat, 329 km from Dehradun. Hemkund Sahib is a 20 km trek from there via Ghangaria, at 4,329 m. Ponies, porters and a seasonal helicopter to Ghangaria are available.
How many days should I plan?
Four is comfortable: drive to Govindghat, trek to Ghangaria, go up to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria, then come down and drive out. Five if you add the Valley of Flowers or Badrinath.
How does the pickup work when I come down?
We agree a target date and keep it flexible by a day. Your driver stays on the phone. When you reach Ghangaria on the way down, one call fixes the pickup at Govindghat next morning.
Do you run Tempo Travellers for sangat groups?
Yes, 12 and 17-seaters, through the whole season. Tell us the group size, the dates, and whether you want the same vehicle held for the return.
When is Hemkund Sahib open?
Late May to early October, dates set each year by the snow. June and September are the easiest months on the road; July and August are wet but bring the flowers.
