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To get from Delhi to Rishikesh, you can follow this route: Fly from Delhi to Dehradun: First, book a flight from Delhi International Airport to

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To get from Delhi to Rishikesh, you can follow this route: Fly from Delhi to Dehradun: First, book a flight from Delhi International Airport to

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To get from Delhi to Rishikesh, you can follow this route:
  1. Fly from Delhi to Dehradun: First, book a flight from Delhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport. Several airlines offer flights between the two. Then travel from Dehradun to Rishikesh: From Dehradun Airport, take a car, bus or taxi to Rishikesh. The distance is about 30 kilometers, and the journey from the airport to Rishikesh should take around an hour, depending on traffic.
  2. Train: You can travel from Delhi to Rishikesh on India's express trains or privately operated trains. The main route runs from Delhi's central railway station to Rishikesh, taking about 5 hours. You can book tickets online on the official Indian Railways website, where you can also find current information on routes, travel times and availability.
  3. Taxi. The journey takes about 5 hours and costs around 5000 rupees.
For up-to-date information and help coordinating your flight and onward journey, contact your airline or use a travel service for recommendations and more precise information for your plans.

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