How To Reach Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag is a highly significant religious destination, 895 meters above sea-level, situated 86 km from Kedarnath in Uttarkhand. This quaint town is equally appealing to pilgrims, nature lovers and adventurers alike. The town is found on the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini Rivers, a unique natural feature that draws tourists here all year around. It is equally well-connected by road, rail and air. The closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (160 km away) and the nearest railway station is Rishikesh (140 km away). To learn more about the best ways to reach Rudraprayag, read below.

Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest domestic airport to Rudraprayag, approximately 160 km away. The airport has a high flight frequency to Delhi and most of the other major Indian cities. There is a high volume of taxis and busses available for visitors to travel from the airport to Rudraprayag back and forth. This is a highly efficient way for visitors to reach their destination. Delhi is the closest international airport.

There is a well-connected network of roadways that connect Rudraprayag with all the significant cities in and around Uttarakhand. This is the best and most favoured way to reach Rudraprayag. Taxis and busses operate frequently here from all major airports and railway stations as well. The town can be found on NH58 where the highway diverts between Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Situated 140 km away, Rishikesh station is the closest one to Rudraprayag. The railway networks are extremely efficient and well-connected. Visitors can travel to Rudraprayag from here via private or state-owned busses and taxis. Rishikesh also enjoys a high frequency of trains from majority of the important neighbouring cities.  

Rudraprayag is relatively small in size and is best explored by foot. This enables visitors to fully embrace and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Alternatively there is local bus service to help visitors get around.