3-Day Road Trip from Noida to Rishikesh and Kanatal with Temple Visit

Day 1: Noida to Rishikesh

Sector 15 Noida, Uttar Pradesh to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on May 30, 2025

11:00am

Drive to Rishikesh

Start your journey from Sector 15 Noida to Rishikesh by own car, approximately 230 km and around 6-7 hours' drive via NH9 and NH334.
INR 1800 (fuel cost approx.), 6h30m

6:00pm

Check-in and Dinner

Check into a mid-range hotel like Hotel Ganga Kinare which costs about INR 2500 per night. Have dinner at the hotel’s restaurant serving authentic North Indian cuisine.
INR 2500 (stay) + INR 600 (dinner), Overnight

Day 2: Temple and Kanatal

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Sarkunda Devi Mandir to Kanatal, Uttarakhand on May 31, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast in Rishikesh

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Little Buddha Café known for its fresh fruit platters and eggs Benedict, opens at 7am.
INR 400, 1h

8:30am

Drive to Sarkunda Devi Mandir

Drive approximately 3 hours (95 km) to Sarkunda Devi Mandir, a revered Hindu temple set in scenic surroundings.
INR 800 (fuel), 3h

11:30am

Sarkunda Devi Mandir Visit

Explore the Sarkunda Devi Mandir and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere. The temple opens from 6am to 8pm, so ample time to pray and explore.
Free, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch near temple

Have lunch at a local eatery near the temple offering traditional Kumaoni food.
INR 350, 1h

1:30pm

Drive to Kanatal

Travel around 35 minutes (15 km) to Kanatal, a hill station known for pristine forests and stunning views.
INR 200 (fuel), 35m

2:15pm

Check-in at Kanatal

Stay overnight at Kanatal in a beautiful resort like The Corbett Hideaway Kanatal costing around INR 3500 per night.
INR 3500, Overnight

4:00pm

Afternoon walk and sightseeing

Relax with an easy walk in the forest trails nearby or visit the Surkanda Devi Temple located around 8 km from Kanatal, open till evening.
INR 100 (entry & parking), 2h

7:30pm

Dinner in Kanatal

Enjoy dinner at Cafreal in Kanatal, known for its cozy ambiance and varied menu including both continental and local dishes.
INR 600, 1h

Day 3: Return to Noida

Kanatal, Uttarakhand to Sector 15 Noida, Uttar Pradesh on June 1, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Kanatal

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel, offering fresh local produce and homemade breads.
Included with stay, 1h

8:30am

Drive back to Noida

Drive approximately 7-8 hours (around 265 km) from Kanatal to Sector 15 Noida via NH334 and NH9, with short breaks on the way.
INR 2000 (fuel), 7h30m

4:00pm

Arrival in Noida

Arrive back home after a scenic and spiritually fulfilling road trip.
Free, End