How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Roopkund?

From ₹5,810 per person, depending on how you travel. 4 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Roopkund?

The fastest option takes about 20 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Roopkund?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 4 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Roopkund — routes, cost and how to reach

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Chennai to Roopkund — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~2,389 km
Straight line: 1,911 km
Cheapest: ₹5,810
Fastest: 20h
Travellers: 1

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ChennaiChennai (MAA)

22 km by road

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹260–₹440

25m

Chennai (MAA)New Delhi (DEL)

Non-stop · 1761 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹6,250–₹9,450

New Delhi (DEL)Delhi Cantt (DEC)

10 km by road

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹120–₹200

12m

Delhi Cantt (DEC)Haridwar Jn (HW)

19565 Uttaranchal Express · 3A · 219 km

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₹620–₹740

7.1h

Haridwar Jn (HW)Lohajung

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 272 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹760–₹1,220

11.8h

Night halt · Lohajung

Night halt · standard

Booking.com Hotels nearby

₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

Total for 1 traveller: ₹9,060–₹14,100 one way

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The summit stretch above Bhagwabasa has been restricted by the Uttarakhand High Court — most operators end at Bedni/Patar Nachauni. Confirm before booking.

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Forest permit via a registered operator; summit access restricted.

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