About this route
Joshimath is the base camp for everything in upper Uttarakhand — Badrinath, Auli skiing, Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib. The 9-hour drive from Rishikesh climbs steadily through river valleys, passing Devprayag where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganga. Unlike Badrinath, Joshimath is accessible year-round.
Fares
Rishikesh to Joshimath taxi price
Sedan
1–4 passengers
₹6,999
SUV
1–6 passengers
₹9,000
Tempo Traveller
7–12 passengers
₹13,000
Prices shown are base fares. Actual fare may vary by ±₹3,000 depending on season, road conditions, and demand in hill areas. Final fare confirmed on WhatsApp before booking.
Route via
Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Nandprayag → Chamoli → Joshimath
Altitude
372m → 1,875m
Best time
Year-round for Joshimath. Best: May–June, Sep–Nov. Winter is cold but accessible.
Road condition
NH-7. Good condition during season. Some stretches under widening near Srinagar.
Joshimath is the gateway to Badrinath, Auli, Valley of Flowers, and Hemkund Sahib.
Common questions
Rishikesh to Joshimath taxi FAQ
Rishikesh → Joshimath
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