Haridwar Tour Package from Chhattisgarh
Haridwar Tour Package from Chhattisgarh: Utkal Express Route, Itinerary & Lansdowne Hill Stay
Planned and reviewed by Govind Bisht, Operations, SnazzyTrips | Last updated: 28 October 2026
For families in Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg or Korba, Haridwar is one daily train away. The Kalinga Utkal Express passes through Bilaspur every afternoon and runs straight to Haridwar, arriving late the next evening. It then continues to Rishikesh, which is also where the return train starts in the early morning. That makes it easy to plan a trip that begins in Haridwar and ends in Rishikesh.
This package adds something none of the usual Haridwar trips include: two quiet nights in Lansdowne, a small cantonment town in the Garhwal hills at about 1,700 m. It’s home to the Garhwal Rifles and has pine and oak forest, a small lake and views of the snow peaks on clear days. You spend your first two nights in Haridwar for the Ganga Aarti and temples, stop at Kotdwar’s Siddhbali temple on the way up, rest in Lansdowne, then come down to Rishikesh for your last evening before the dawn train home.
SnazzyTrips is a local Uttarakhand-based DMC operating since 2003, with teams in Haldwani and Dehradun. For Haridwar-only plans, see our Haridwar trip options.
🚆 Bilaspur’s Daily Train to Haridwar
The Kalinga Utkal Express
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Train | 18477 / 18478 Kalinga Utkal Express |
| Runs | Daily, both directions |
| Bilaspur departure | About 2:15–2:30 PM |
| Haridwar arrival | About 9 PM next day |
| Journey time | About 31 hours from Bilaspur |
| Return | Leaves Yog Nagari Rishikesh about 5:35 AM daily |
| Classes | 2AC, 3AC, 3E, Sleeper |
Timings approximate; confirm on IRCTC.
🗺️ Joining from Raipur, Durg and Korba
How to reach the train or fly instead
| Your City | Best Option | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bilaspur | Board the Kalinga Utkal at Bilaspur Jn | Simplest option |
| Raipur / Durg / Bhilai | Road or local train to Bilaspur (Raipur about 115 km) | Leave in the morning to make the afternoon train |
| Korba / Champa | Short trip to Bilaspur | Check whether the Utkal stops at your nearest station |
| Raipur (flying) | One-stop flight to Dehradun via Delhi, then 1 hour to Haridwar | Fastest option, about 4–8 hours |
There’s no non-stop flight from Raipur to Dehradun.
📋 Trip Card
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Starting price | ₹20,499 per couple (Standard) |
| Night split | Haridwar 2, Lansdowne 2, Rishikesh 1 |
| Haridwar to Lansdowne | About 115 km via Kotdwar, 3.5–4 hours |
| Lansdowne altitude | About 1,700 m |
| Lansdowne to Rishikesh | About 140 km, 4.5–5 hours |
| Rishikesh station | Close to your last-night hotel |
| Not included | Train or flight tickets |
🗓️ Six-Day Plan
Overview
| Day | Plan | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalinga Utkal arrives Haridwar ~9 PM; transfer to hotel | Haridwar |
| 2 | Dawn snan; Maya Devi, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi; Kankhal; evening aarti | Haridwar |
| 3 | Drive via Kotdwar (Siddhbali Temple) to Lansdowne | Lansdowne |
| 4 | Tip-n-Top, Bhulla Tal, St Mary’s Church, regimental museum | Lansdowne |
| 5 | Drive to Rishikesh; Ram Jhula; Triveni Ghat aarti | Rishikesh |
| 6 | Early transfer to Yog Nagari Rishikesh for the 5:35 AM train | – |
🧭 Day-wise Details
🌲 Why Lansdowne?
The thinking behind the hill stop
- Quiet: Lansdowne is a cantonment town with strict building rules, so it’s calm and uncrowded compared with Mussoorie or Nainital.
- Close to Haridwar: About 3.5–4 hours by road, with Kotdwar’s Siddhbali temple on the way.
- Pleasant climate: At about 1,700 m, it’s cool in summer and cold, but rarely extreme, in winter.
- History: The Garhwal Rifles’ home, with a regimental museum and colonial-era church.
- Nature: Pine and oak forests, a small lake and Himalayan views on clear mornings.
📍 Lansdowne Sightseeing
What Day 4 covers
| Place | What It Is | Time Needed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip-n-Top (Tiffin Top) | Ridge viewpoint with Himalayan views | 1–1.5 hours | Clearest in the morning |
| Bhulla Tal | Small lake with paddle boats | 1 hour | Family-friendly |
| St Mary’s Church | Colonial-era church, now a small museum | 30–45 minutes | Check opening hours |
| Garhwal Rifles regimental museum | History of the Garhwal Rifles | 1 hour | Photo rules apply in cantonment areas |
| Siddhbali Temple, Kotdwar | Hanuman temple by the Khoh river | 45 minutes | On the Day 3 drive |
Timings approximate; cantonment rules apply to some areas.
⚖️ Haridwar vs Rajim: Two Kumbh Traditions
Chhattisgarh’s Prayag and the Ganga’s gateway
| Factor | Haridwar | Rajim |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred rivers | Ganga | Mahanadi, Pairi, Sondur (Triveni Sangam) |
| Main temples | Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi | Rajiv Lochan, Kuleshwar Mahadev |
| Big fair | Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh | Rajim Kumbh Kalp (usually February–March) |
| Distance from Raipur | About 31 hours by train from Bilaspur | About 45 km by road |
| Setting | Himalayan foothills | Chhattisgarh plains |
| Add-ons | Lansdowne, Rishikesh | Sirpur, Champaran |
| Trip length | 5–6 days | Half a day |
🌤️ Season Guide for Chhattisgarh Travellers
When to plan
| Period | Haridwar | Lansdowne | Chhattisgarh Calendar Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct – Nov | Pleasant | Clear, cool | After Bastar Dussehra; Diwali holidays |
| Dec – Feb | Cool, foggy mornings | Cold nights | Winter break |
| Mar – Apr | Warm | Pleasant | After Rajim Kumbh Kalp |
| May – Jun | Hot | Cool escape | Summer vacation, away from Raipur heat |
| Jul – Sep | Monsoon, Kanwar crowds | Landslide risk | Avoid |
🚶 How Demanding Is the Trip?
Effort and comfort
- Walking: Light; gentle slopes in Lansdowne.
- Drives: Two longer hill days; carry motion-sickness tablets.
- Altitude: About 1,700 m in Lansdowne; no altitude problems for most people.
- Crowds: Busy at Har Ki Pauri; Lansdowne is quiet.
- River safety: Bathe only at ghats with chains.
- Suitable for: Families, couples and seniors.
💰 Cost for Two by Travel Class
Package plus train or flight
| Travel Mode (2 people, return) | Package Tier | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Utkal Sleeper (₹2,600–3,000) | Standard ₹20,499 | ₹23,100–23,500 |
| Utkal 3AC (₹6,800–7,600) | Standard ₹20,499 | ₹27,300–28,100 |
| Utkal 2AC (about ₹10,000) | Premium ₹28,499 | About ₹38,500 |
| Flight from Raipur via Delhi (₹25,000–48,000) | Standard ₹20,499 | ₹45,500–68,500 |
| Utkal 2AC (about ₹10,000) | Luxury ₹40,999 | About ₹51,000 |
Approximate; check IRCTC and airline fares. Add road or rail cost from Raipur to Bilaspur if applicable.
🤝 Package vs Planning It Yourself
What a local team handles
| Factor | SnazzyTrips Package | On Your Own |
|---|---|---|
| Late-night arrival | ✔ Driver at Haridwar Jn | Find an auto at 9 PM |
| Lansdowne stay | ✔ Limited hotels pre-booked | Few options; fill fast on weekends |
| Hill driving | ✔ Experienced driver | Unfamiliar roads |
| Cantonment rules | ✔ We know where photos are restricted | Risk of problems at checkpoints |
| 5:35 AM train | ✔ Hotel near the station | Pre-dawn taxi |
| Support | ✔ 24x7 phone line | None |
⭐ SnazzyTrips on the Ground
How the trip runs
- Stay: Checked hotels near the Haridwar ghats, in or near Lansdowne, and close to Rishikesh station.
- Food: Breakfast and dinner daily. Haridwar and Rishikesh are vegetarian; simple dal, rice, roti and sabzi are easy to arrange in Lansdowne too.
- Transport: One private car (or Tempo Traveller for groups) throughout.
- Support: Our Dehradun team tracks the Utkal on arrival day and checks hill-road conditions before each drive.
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🏨 Package Tiers and Inclusions
Choose your stay level
| Tier | Price (per couple) | Stay Type |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹20,499 | Mid-range hotels; simple hill hotel in Lansdowne |
| Premium | ₹28,499 | Ganga-view rooms where available; valley-view rooms in Lansdowne |
| Luxury | ₹40,999 | Best available properties, candlelight dinner included |
👨👩👧 Who Will Enjoy This Trip?
Quick fit check
- Chhattisgarh families wanting Haridwar with a calm hill break
- Couples looking for a quiet, uncrowded hill town
- Seniors who prefer gentle walks over busy hill stations
- Anyone escaping Raipur’s summer heat
- History lovers interested in the Garhwal Rifles
- ⚠️ Look at other plans if you: want snow (see Auli for real snow), have only 3–4 days, or prefer lively hill stations with shopping.
🎒 Packing List
What to bring from Chhattisgarh
- Cotton clothes for Haridwar, plus a warm jacket for Lansdowne (essential October–March)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Slip-on footwear for temples and ghats
- A change of clothes and towel for Ganga snan
- Motion-sickness tablets
- Light blanket and snacks for the 31-hour train
- Personal medicines
- Aadhaar or another government ID
📝 Before You Travel
Quick checklist
- Trains: Book the 18477 from Bilaspur and the 18478 return together.
- Raipur travellers: Plan your morning trip to Bilaspur with a buffer.
- Festivals: Check for major snan days, Kanwar Yatra or Kumbh bathing periods.
- Lakshman Jhula: The old bridge in Rishikesh has been closed for safety; Ram Jhula is the usual crossing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Chhattisgarh travellers
1. How much does the Haridwar tour package from Chhattisgarh cost?
It starts at ₹20,499 per couple for 5N/6D (Standard tier). Premium is ₹28,499 and Luxury is ₹40,999 per couple; train tickets are extra.
2. How many days are needed for Haridwar from Chhattisgarh?
The package is 5N/6D. With about 31 hours on the train each way, plan about 9 days in total.
3. Is there a direct train from Chhattisgarh to Haridwar?
Yes. The daily 18477 Kalinga Utkal Express stops at Bilaspur and runs to Haridwar and Yog Nagari Rishikesh.
4. What time does the train reach Haridwar?
Around 9 PM the day after it leaves Bilaspur in the afternoon.
5. How do Raipur travellers join the train?
Travel to Bilaspur (about 115 km) by road or local train in the morning, or fly to Dehradun via Delhi.
6. Is there a direct flight from Raipur to Dehradun?
No. Flights connect via Delhi and take about 4–8 hours.
7. Why does the package include Lansdowne?
It’s a quiet cantonment hill town about 3.5–4 hours from Haridwar, with forests, a small lake and Himalayan views, and far fewer crowds than Mussoorie or Nainital.
8. What is Siddhbali Temple?
A Hanuman temple by the Khoh river at Kotdwar, which we visit on the way to Lansdowne.
9. Should we choose Haridwar or Rajim?
Rajim is a short trip from Raipur to Chhattisgarh’s own Triveni Sangam. Haridwar adds the Ganga, the Har Ki Pauri aarti and the Himalayan foothills.
10. What is the best time to visit Haridwar from Chhattisgarh?
October to March is best; May–June also works because Lansdowne is cool. Avoid July–September.
11. Is the trip suitable for seniors?
Yes. Walking is gentle, and ropeways cover the hill temples; two days include longer hill drives.
12. What is included in the package?
Five nights’ stay, breakfast and dinner, station pickup and drop, and a private car for the full route. Train tickets and ropeway tickets are not included.
13. Can we add Jim Corbett?
Yes. Ask about adding Jim Corbett for a wildlife extension after Lansdowne.
14. Why does the trip end in Rishikesh?
The return Kalinga Utkal Express starts from Yog Nagari Rishikesh around 5:35 AM, so staying nearby avoids a pre-dawn drive. See more Rishikesh tour ideas.
15. Is Lakshman Jhula open?
The old Lakshman Jhula has been closed for safety. Check its current status; Ram Jhula is the usual crossing.
16. How do I book the Haridwar package from Chhattisgarh?
Call +91 79834 29120 or email care@snazzytrips.in with your train dates and group size. We confirm hotels and the itinerary before payment.
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