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Dehradun to Ukhimath Taxi Service
Quick answer: Ukhimath is about 241 km from Dehradun and takes 7 to 8 hours. It is 13 km from Guptkashi across the Mandakini, and it matters for two reasons: in winter the Kedarnath deity is worshipped here at the Omkareshwar temple, and it is the turn-off for Chopta, Tungnath and Deoria Tal. Unlike Kedarnath itself, it is worth the drive all year. 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 much does a Dehradun to Ukhimath taxi cost?
Private cab fares for the Dehradun to Ukhimath route. Every rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan | 4 + driver | ₹5,999 | ₹8,999 |
| Maruti Ertiga SUV | 6 + driver | ₹6,999 | ₹10,499 |
| Toyota Innova SUV | 7 + driver | ₹8,999 | ₹13,499 |
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.
The town that stays open when Kedarnath closes
From around Bhai Dooj until the temple reopens in spring, the Kedarnath deity is carried down to the Omkareshwar temple at Ukhimath, and the winter puja happens here. It is the only way to have a Kedarnath darshan between November and April, and the road is open the whole time. In winter it is also far quieter than the summer yatra towns.
The second reason to come is the road that leaves Ukhimath for Chopta, 30 km on, with the Tungnath temple and Chandrashila peak above it and Deoria Tal a short walk off the same road. That road continues to Gopeshwar and Chamoli, which is how a Kedarnath-to-Badrinath circuit avoids going back through Rudraprayag.
The road in
- Rishikesh → Srinagar → Rudraprayag — 170 km
- Rudraprayag → Guptkashi — 70 km
- Guptkashi → Ukhimath — 13 km, across the Mandakini
- 5 am start reaches Ukhimath by early afternoon
In and around Ukhimath
- Omkareshwar temple — the winter seat of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar
- Deoria Tal — 12 km to Sari, then a 2 km walk, Chaukhamba reflected
- Chopta — 30 km, meadows at 2,700 m
- Tungnath and Chandrashila — 3.5 km trek from Chopta
Circuits it enables
- Kedarnath, then Ukhimath, Chopta, Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Badrinath — no backtracking
- A winter weekend: Ukhimath darshan, Deoria Tal, Chopta snow
- Guptkashi halt one night, Chopta the next
- Same driver held throughout
Vehicle advice
- The Chopta road is narrow; Innova or a smaller SUV over a Tempo for that leg
- Winter runs need chains from Ukhimath onward after snow
- Sedan is fine for Ukhimath itself
Two seasons, two reasons
In the yatra months (May to October) Ukhimath is the calm alternative halt to Guptkashi and the start of the Chopta road, which is at its greenest in September. From November to April it becomes the point of the trip: winter darshan at Omkareshwar, Deoria Tal in clear cold air, and Chopta under snow from late December. Chains and an experienced driver matter on the Chopta stretch in winter.
Monsoon (July-August) is wet and the roads above Ukhimath can be blocked by slides for a few hours at a time. We keep a spare day.
What the Dehradun to Ukhimath fare includes — and what it doesn't
Every quote is for the whole car, confirmed on the phone before pickup. Nothing is added afterwards that was not on this list.
✓ Included
- The vehicle, the driver and fuel for the booked trip
- Driver allowance on outstation trips
- Pickup from your door, hotel, station or the airport
- Short stops on the way for tea, food or a washroom
- Flight tracking on airport pickups — a late landing is not waiting time
- Phone and WhatsApp support for the whole trip
✗ Charged at actuals
- Tolls, state entry taxes and permit fees
- Parking, where a stop needs it
- Driver's night halt on multi-day hill trips, where it applies
- Extra kilometres or hours beyond what was booked
- On a one-way drop, tolls and taxes on the car's return to base
- Entry tickets, meals and hotels — yours to choose
Full terms, including refunds and waiting time, are on the cancellation policy page.
Getting from Dehradun to Ukhimath: taxi, bus or train
An honest look at the alternatives, because the right answer is not always a taxi.
| Option | Time | Door to door | Luggage | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private taxi | 7–8 hours, leaving when you choose | Yes | Whatever fits the car | Families, groups, luggage, odd hours, and anyone who wants to stop on the way |
| Bus | GMOU and UTC buses run from Rishikesh in daylight hours only, with roof-rack luggage and fixed stops. Check the current timetable. | |||
| Train | Nearest railhead is Rishikesh (Yog Nagari) or Haridwar. No train goes further into the Garhwal hills; from the station it is still a full day by road. | |||
On hill routes the taxi's real advantage is control: you decide the start time, the stops and the pace, and the same driver is there for the return.
Which car to book for Dehradun to Ukhimath
Count the suitcases before you count the people — luggage decides the car more often than passengers do.
| Car | Best for | Our take on this route |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / sedan | Up to 3 adults, light bags | Fine on tarmac hill roads; low on ground clearance for the last rough kilometres and tight on luggage for a multi-day trip. |
| Maruti Ertiga | Family of 4–5 | The usual pick for hill routes: more room, higher stance, still economical on fuel. |
| Toyota Innova / Crysta | 5–6 adults with luggage | The car for long hill days — comfortable over 7–8 hours, and the one to book for elderly passengers or a Char Dham-style multi-day run. |
| Tempo Traveller / Urbania | Groups of 9–17 | For pilgrim and family groups. Ask us about the road: on some upper stretches a 12-seater is the sensible limit. |
How to book a Dehradun to Ukhimath taxi
Call or WhatsApp 7830211223 with the date, pickup time and address (or flight / train number), the drop point, and how many people and bags.
We confirm the car, one-way or round trip, and everything included, on the same call. What we say is what you pay.
You get the driver's name and number before the trip. The driver calls ahead and is at the door at the booked time.
Cancellation: more than 24 hours before pickup, the trip cost minus 15% is refunded; within 24 hours, no refund; if we cannot provide the car, full refund.
Dehradun to Ukhimath taxi — questions people ask
How far is Ukhimath from Dehradun?
About 241 km and 7 to 8 hours. It is 13 km from Guptkashi on the far side of the Mandakini, reached via Rishikesh and Rudraprayag.
Can I have Kedarnath darshan at Ukhimath?
In winter, yes. From around Bhai Dooj to the spring reopening the Kedarnath deity is worshipped at the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath. It is the only Kedarnath darshan available in those months.
Is this the road to Chopta and Tungnath?
Yes. Chopta is 30 km beyond Ukhimath, Tungnath is a 3.5 km trek above Chopta, and Deoria Tal is a short walk from Sari on the same road. The road continues to Gopeshwar and Chamoli.
Does the road stay open in winter?
To Ukhimath, yes, all year. Beyond it toward Chopta, snow closes stretches after heavy falls and chains are needed. We check the day before and tell you.
Can I go Kedarnath then Badrinath through Ukhimath?
Yes, and it is the better way. Ukhimath to Chopta to Gopeshwar to Chamoli joins the Badrinath corridor without going back through Rudraprayag. Book it as a Do Dham circuit.
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