Haridwar Tour Package from Andhra Pradesh
Haridwar Tour Package from Andhra Pradesh: Itinerary, Flight Routes & Telugu Pilgrim Guide
Planned and reviewed by Govind Bisht, Operations, SnazzyTrips | Last updated: 28 October 2026
For Telugu families, a Ganga snanam at Haridwar is often a once-in-a-lifetime journey, planned with parents and grandparents and talked about for years. From Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada or Tirupati, the practical way to make it happen is by air: a one-stop flight to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, which sits between Dehradun city, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Rail is possible, but it takes nearly two days and needs a change.
Because flights from Andhra Pradesh usually land in the afternoon, this package starts gently in Dehradun, close to the airport, rather than with a tiring evening drive. The next morning, you visit the Tapkeshwar cave temple and Sahastradhara before moving to Rishikesh for two nights, with a sunrise at Kunjapuri and darshan at Neelkanth Mahadev. The trip ends with two full days in Haridwar for the Ganga snanam, the hilltop temples and the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
SnazzyTrips is a local Uttarakhand-based DMC operating since 2003, with teams in Haldwani and Dehradun. Shorter and longer plans are listed on our Haridwar tour packages page.
✈️ Getting There from Vizag, Vijayawada and Tirupati
Your best route by city
| Starting City | Best Option | Approx. Journey | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | One-stop flight to Dehradun (usually via Delhi) | 6–9 hrs | Several daily options |
| Vijayawada | One-stop flight via Delhi or Bengaluru | 5–8 hrs | IndiGo and Air India |
| Tirupati | One-stop flight to Dehradun | 6–10 hrs | Fewer options; book early |
| Vijayawada (rail) | 12687 to Saharanpur, then road to Haridwar | About 2 days | Twice weekly (Mon, Thu) |
| Visakhapatnam (rail) | Train to Delhi, then Shatabdi/Vande Bharat to Haridwar | About 2 days | Daily trains to Delhi |
Check current schedules on airline websites and IRCTC.
🧭 Why Start in Dehradun?
The thinking behind Day 1
- Short first transfer: Jolly Grant to Dehradun city is under an hour, so elders can rest early after a long travel day.
- A different side of Uttarakhand: Tapkeshwar’s cave Shivalinga and the Sahastradhara springs are rarely part of Haridwar trips.
- Natural flow: Dehradun to Rishikesh to Haridwar moves steadily downhill towards the plains, with no backtracking.
- Easy return: Haridwar is about an hour from the airport for your flight home.
📋 Trip Snapshot
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Starting price | ₹21,499 per couple (Standard) |
| Night split | Dehradun 1, Rishikesh 2, Haridwar 2 |
| Pickup and drop | Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun |
| Dehradun to Rishikesh | About 45 km, 1–1.5 hours |
| Rishikesh to Kunjapuri | About 25 km, 1 hour |
| Rishikesh to Neelkanth Mahadev | About 32 km, 1–1.5 hours |
| Rishikesh to Haridwar | About 25 km, 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Haridwar to the airport | About 40 km, 1 hour |
| Not included | Flights or train tickets |
🗓️ Day-by-Day Plan
Six days, start to finish
| Day | Plan | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land at Jolly Grant; transfer to Dehradun; rest | Dehradun |
| 2 | Tapkeshwar Temple, Sahastradhara; drive to Rishikesh; Triveni Ghat aarti | Rishikesh |
| 3 | Kunjapuri sunrise; Neelkanth Mahadev; Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan | Rishikesh |
| 4 | Move to Haridwar; Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi by ropeway; Har Ki Pauri aarti | Haridwar |
| 5 | Dawn Ganga snanam; Kankhal (Daksh Mahadev); Sapt Rishi Ashram; Shantikunj; aarti | Haridwar |
| 6 | Breakfast; drive to Jolly Grant for your flight | – |
🧭 Day Notes
⛰️ Dehradun Day: What You’ll See
The Day 2 stops
| Place | What It Is | Time Needed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapkeshwar Mahadev | Cave temple where water drips onto the Shivalinga | 1 hour | Some steps down to the cave |
| Sahastradhara | Sulphur springs and small waterfalls | 1–1.5 hours | Busy on weekends |
| Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani) | River gorge walk through a narrow cave | 1 hour | Optional; you’ll walk in shallow water |
| Mindrolling Monastery | Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery | 45 minutes | Optional if time allows |
Timings approximate; we choose stops based on the group’s energy after the flight.
🙏 Telugu Pilgrim Notes
Practical help for families from Andhra Pradesh
- Ganga snanam: We plan your bath on Day 5 at dawn, when Har Ki Pauri is calmer. Bathe only where safety chains are fixed.
- Rituals: If your family wants a sankalpam, abhishekam or other puja, tell us at booking and we’ll arrange a priest. Let us know your tradition so we can find someone familiar with it.
- Pushkaram years: During Ganga Pushkaralu, many Telugu families travel to the Ganga; Haridwar gets busier, so book hotels early.
- Food: Haridwar and Rishikesh are vegetarian towns. Rice, dal and curd are easy to get; a few restaurants in Rishikesh serve South Indian breakfasts. Carry podi, pickles and ready-to-eat items for comfort.
- Ganga jal: Carry a sealed container if you want to take Ganga water home; check your airline’s liquid rules.
⚖️ Haridwar vs Rajahmundry: Ganga or Godavari?
Comparing two sacred river towns
| Factor | Haridwar | Rajahmundry |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred river | Ganga | Godavari |
| Signature ghat | Har Ki Pauri | Pushkar Ghat |
| Evening aarti | Famous Ganga Aarti with floating diyas | Godavari Harathi |
| Distance from Vijayawada | One-stop flight, 5–8 hours | About 3–4 hours by road |
| Nearby add-ons | Rishikesh, Dehradun, Neelkanth | Papikondalu, Antarvedi |
| Setting | Himalayan foothills | Godavari delta |
| Trip length | 5–6 days | 1–2 days |
🌤️ When to Travel from Andhra Pradesh
Weather and holidays
| Period | Haridwar & Rishikesh | Andhra Calendar Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Oct – Nov | Pleasant | Dasara and Deepavali holidays |
| Dec – Feb | Cold nights (around 5–8°C), foggy mornings | Sankranti holidays; carry warm clothes |
| Mar – Apr | Warm and comfortable | Ugadi; good shoulder season |
| May – Jun | Hot | Summer holidays (early mornings only) |
| Jul – Aug | Monsoon, Kanwar crowds | Avoid |
| Sep | Humid, easing | Quieter season |
🚶 Comfort and Effort
How easy is this trip?
| Activity | Effort | Skip If Needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Tapkeshwar cave steps | Moderate | View from the top area |
| Robber’s Cave walk | Moderate (water underfoot) | Yes, optional |
| Kunjapuri sunrise | Moderate (steps, early start) | Yes, rest at the hotel |
| Ropeway temples | Easy | – |
| Har Ki Pauri aarti | Easy, but crowded | Watch from a quieter ghat |
💰 Total Trip Cost from Andhra Pradesh
What two people spend
| Travel Mode (2 people, return) | Package Tier | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|
| One-stop flight (₹34,000–60,000) | Standard ₹21,499 | ₹55,500–81,500 |
| One-stop flight (₹34,000–60,000) | Premium ₹29,999 | ₹64,000–90,000 |
| Train 3AC via Saharanpur (₹10,700–12,300 incl. road link) | Standard ₹21,499 | ₹32,200–33,800 |
| One-stop flight (₹34,000–60,000) | Luxury ₹42,499 | ₹76,500–1,02,500 |
Approximate; check airline and IRCTC fares. Excludes ropeway tickets, puja dakshina and personal expenses.
🤝 Package vs Planning It Yourself
What a local team handles
| Factor | SnazzyTrips Package | On Your Own |
|---|---|---|
| Airport pickup after a long flight | ✔ Driver waiting | Taxi queue |
| Three towns, one car | ✔ Included | Separate taxis each day |
| Early Kunjapuri start | ✔ Arranged | Hard to find a driver at 5 AM |
| Rice-based meals | ✔ Requested in advance | Ask at every hotel |
| Puja arrangements | ✔ Priest organised | Find one at the ghat |
| Support | ✔ 24x7 phone line | None |
⭐ Travelling with SnazzyTrips
How the trip runs
- Stay: Checked hotels in Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar.
- Food: Breakfast and dinner daily; rice-based vegetarian meals requested in advance.
- Transport: One private car (or Tempo Traveller for groups) for the full trip.
- Support: Our Dehradun office is close to the airport and on call throughout.
SnazzyTrips is a Leading Uttarakhand DMC operating since 2003, with teams in Haldwani and Dehradun, 50+ destinations, 150+ verified local partners and 20,000+ families hosted. Our average rating is 4.6/5 from verified traveller reviews.
🏨 Package Tiers
Choose your stay level
| Tier | Price (per couple) | Stay Type |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹21,499 | Mid-range hotels in all three towns |
| Premium | ₹29,999 | River-view rooms in Rishikesh and Haridwar where available |
| Luxury | ₹42,499 | Boutique riverside properties, candlelight dinner included |
👨👩👧 Is This Package Right for You?
Quick fit check
✅ A good fit if you:
- Are planning a family Ganga pilgrimage with parents or grandparents
- Prefer flying and a gentle, well-paced plan
- Want Rishikesh, Kunjapuri and Neelkanth along with Haridwar
- Would like rice-based meals and puja arranged in advance
⚠️ Not the right fit if you:
- Want snow (ask about our Auli snow trips)
- Have only 3–4 days
- Prefer a fast-paced, sightseeing-heavy trip
🎒 Packing for the Trip
What to bring from Andhra Pradesh
- Cotton clothes plus a warm jacket, sweater and shawl (essential from November to February)
- Traditional or modest clothes for temples
- Slip-on footwear for temples and ghats
- A change of clothes and towel for Ganga snanam
- Podi, pickles and ready-to-eat snacks
- A sealed container for Ganga jal (check airline rules)
- Personal medicines and motion-sickness tablets
- Aadhaar or another government ID
📝 Before You Travel
Quick preparation
- Flights: Book a one-stop connection with enough layover time; request wheelchair assistance for elders if needed.
- Pujas: Share your ritual plans with us at booking.
- Festivals: Check for Pushkaram years, major snan days or Kumbh bathing periods.
- Weather: Pack warm clothes for October–March evenings.
- Lakshman Jhula: The old bridge in Rishikesh has been closed for safety; Ram Jhula is the usual alternative.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Andhra Pradesh travellers
1. How much does the Haridwar tour package from Andhra Pradesh cost?
It starts at ₹21,499 per couple for 5N/6D (Standard tier). Premium is ₹29,999 and Luxury is ₹42,499 per couple; flights are extra.
2. How many days are needed for Haridwar from Andhra Pradesh?
The package is 5N/6D. By flight, you don’t need extra travel days; by train, add about two days each way.
3. Is there a direct flight from Andhra Pradesh to Dehradun?
No. One-stop flights from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati connect via Delhi or Bengaluru.
4. Is there a direct train from Vijayawada to Haridwar?
Not to Haridwar itself. The twice-weekly 12687 runs from Vijayawada to Saharanpur, about 60 km from Haridwar.
5. Which is the nearest airport to Haridwar?
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 40 km from Haridwar.
6. Why does the trip start in Dehradun?
Flights from Andhra Pradesh usually land in the afternoon, so a short transfer to Dehradun lets everyone rest before the main darshans.
7. What is the best time to visit Haridwar from Andhra Pradesh?
October to March is most comfortable. Avoid the May–June heat and the July–August monsoon.
8. Should we choose Haridwar or Rajahmundry?
Rajahmundry is close for a quick Godavari snanam. Haridwar offers the Ganga, Har Ki Pauri aarti and the Himalayan foothills.
9. Can you arrange a puja or sankalpam?
Yes. Tell us at booking and we’ll arrange a priest familiar with your tradition; dakshina is paid directly.
10. Is South Indian food available?
Rice, dal and curd are easy to get, and some Rishikesh restaurants serve South Indian breakfasts. We request rice-based dinners in advance.
11. Is the package suitable for elders?
Yes. Drives are short, ropeways cover the hill temples, and optional stops like Kunjapuri can be skipped.
12. What is included in the package?
Five nights’ stay, breakfast and dinner, airport pickup and drop, and a private car for all sightseeing. Flights, ropeway tickets and puja dakshina are not included.
13. Can we add Kedarnath or Badrinath?
Yes, in season. Badrinath and Kedarnath add several days; ask us for an extended Char Dham plan.
14. Can we add Nainital to the trip?
Yes. Ask about adding Nainital in Kumaon for a lake-side extension.
15. Is Lakshman Jhula open?
The old Lakshman Jhula bridge has been closed for safety. Check its current status; Ram Jhula is the usual crossing.
16. How do I book the Haridwar package from Andhra Pradesh?
Call +91 79834 29120 or email care@snazzytrips.in with your flight dates, group size and any puja requirements. We confirm hotels and the itinerary before payment.
📚 Sources
Official references
- IRCTC (12687 and Delhi–Haridwar train schedules): https://www.irctc.co.in/
- Uttarakhand Tourism (destination information): https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/
- Dehradun District Administration (local advisories): https://dehradun.nic.in/
📞 Plan Your Trip with SnazzyTrips
Share your dates and needs
Send your flight dates, starting city, group size and any puja or food requests. We’ll meet you at Jolly Grant and send a confirmed itinerary. For an extra riverside day, see our Rishikesh tour options.
Request your Haridwar Tour Package from Andhra Pradesh:
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✉️ Email: care@snazzytrips.in
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +91 79834 29120
⚠️ Travel Disclaimer and Cancellation Policy
Please read before booking
Travel disclaimer: Flight connections, train schedules, ropeway operations, aarti timings, bridge access in Rishikesh and festival-day traffic restrictions can change at short notice. SnazzyTrips may change the itinerary for safety reasons. Fares shown are approximate.
Cancellation: 30+ days before travel: 90% refund | 15–29 days: 50% refund | 7–14 days: 25% refund | Under 7 days: no refund.
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