How to Reach Guptkashi

Guptkashi is well connected with most of the important towns and cities of Uttarakhand. Getting there guide below provides detailed information about how to reach Guptkashi by Road, Train or Flight.

Guptkashi Location

Guptkashi is a small town located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an elevation of around 1,319 meters (4,327 feet) above sea level and is a prominent stop for pilgrims en route to Kedarnath, one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The town lies on the western side of the Mandakini River Valley and offers picturesque views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

How to reach Guptkashi

Guptkashi is well-connected to major cities by road, but there are no direct flights or train services. Here’s how you can reach Guptkashi:

By Air: 
The nearest airport to Guptkashi is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, located approximately 190 km away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Guptkashi.

By Train: The nearest railway station to Guptkashi is Rishikesh, about 165 km away. 

Other nearby stations include:

  • Haridwar Railway Station (200 km away): Haridwar is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata via frequent trains.
  • Dehradun Railway Station (190 km away): Also a major railway hub with trains from various parts of India.

From these stations, you can hire a taxi, or take buses to reach Guptkashi.



By Road: Guptkashi is well connected by road to major cities in Uttarakhand and northern India.

  • From Delhi: Guptkashi is about 410 km from Delhi. You can either drive or take a bus from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmere Gate to reach Guptkashi.
  • From Rishikesh: Buses and taxis are available from Rishikesh to Guptkashi, covering a distance of 165 km in about 6-7 hours.
  • From Haridwar: Guptkashi is approximately 200 km from Haridwar and is easily accessible by road via buses or shared taxis.

Reaching Guptkashi By Bus: Buses are available from major towns like Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun to Guptkashi. Regular state-run and private buses ply to Guptkashi, especially during the pilgrimage season.


Road Distance Chart to Guptkashi

Following is the driving distance chart to Guptkashi from various cities and towns in Uttarakhand and from Delhi NCR Region (New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad).

  • Delhi to Guptkashi- 410 kms
  • Ghaziabad to Guptkashi: 391 kms
  • Noida to Guptkashi: 413 kms
  • Gurgaon to Guptkashi: 446 kms
  • Meerut to Guptkashi: 345 kms
  • Modinagar to Guptkashi: 367 kms
  • Moradabad to Guptkashi: 358 kms
  • Chandigarh to Guptkashi: 386 kms
  • Bareilly to Guptkashi: 444 kms
  • Kanpur to Guptkashi: 717 kms
  • Lucknow to Guptkashi: 696 kms
  • Shimla to Guptkashi: 447 kms
  • Jaipur to Guptkashi: 685 kms
  • Dehradun to Guptkashi: 190 kms
  • Rishikesh to Guptkasi: 165 kms
  • Haridwar to Guptkashi: 200 kms