Outstation Cab Route
Faridabad to Dehradun Taxi Service
A Faridabad pickup for Dehradun starts with the longest opening leg of any NCR origin on this route -- straight through Delhi to Akshardham before the plains stretch north even begins.
Faridabad → Dehradun Taxi
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Route Overview
Faridabad to Dehradun by Road
NIT Faridabad, Sector 15 and Ballabhgarh pickups head north through Delhi to Akshardham first, since Faridabad sits well south of the Baghpat-Saharanpur corridor that both Ghaziabad and Noida already sit closer to.
Past Akshardham, it's the same Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur run into Dehradun that every other NCR pickup on this road eventually joins.
Given the extra distance just to reach that corridor, this ends up a longer day from Faridabad than the identical trip from Ghaziabad, even though the destination and most of the road are the same.
Travel Details
Distance, Time and Route Highlights
The Delhi crossing to Akshardham is what sets a Faridabad start apart here -- neither Ghaziabad nor Noida needs it, since both already sit closer to the Baghpat road. Once past that crossing, though, the drive to Dehradun runs identically for everyone.
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Route Stages
Faridabad to Dehradun Route Stages
- Faridabad → Akshardham (Delhi) — Crossing Delhi to reach the expressway entry point
- Akshardham (Delhi) → Baghpat — Start of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- Baghpat → Shamli
- Shamli → Saharanpur
- Saharanpur → Dehradun — Crosses Rajaji National Park on a 12 km elevated wildlife corridor
Stops Along the Way
Places to Stop Between Faridabad and Dehradun
- Baghpat-Shamli service plaza (rest stop) — Fuel, food and washroom facilities along the new expressway
- Saharanpur (rest stop) — Last convenient stop before the Rajaji National Park stretch
Places to Visit
Top Attractions in Dehradun
- Robber's Cave — Locally called Guchhupani, this narrow gorge has a shallow stream running between its rock walls, and wading through in sandals is the usual way to see it in warmer weather.
- Sahastradhara — Known for its sulphur-rich water believed to help with skin ailments, with small natural pools that fill up considerably once the weekend crowd arrives.
- Forest Research Institute — A striking colonial-era building surrounded by a genuinely large campus -- worth setting aside more than a quick photo stop if the museum sections interest you.
- Mussoorie — Sitting further up the hill from Dehradun itself, this is realistically its own half-day or overnight trip rather than something to squeeze into the same visit.
Good to Know
Best Time to Travel and Road Notes
Best season: September to April is the most pleasant window. Summer is warmer than the hill stations above Dehradun but still easier than the plains, and the monsoon brings heavy rain that's best avoided if continuing uphill.
Road note: Dehradun itself is reached on flat road year round via the new expressway. The hill roads beyond it, towards Mussoorie, can face landslide delays during heavy monsoon rain.
Cab Choices
Cab Options for Dehradun
Given the longer opening stretch from Faridabad, most people build in extra time at the start of the day rather than expecting to match a Ghaziabad-based trip's timing.
- The Akshardham crossing through Delhi is the longest first leg among the NCR origins for this route.
- Past that crossing, the road matches exactly what a Noida or Ghaziabad pickup drives for the rest of the way.
- Since Dehradun sits in the valley rather than in the hills proper, there's no climbing stretch to add to an already longer day.
- A sedan is fine for this trip; the extra time comes from distance, not from difficult terrain.
FAQs
Faridabad to Dehradun Taxi FAQs
Why is this trip longer from Faridabad than from Ghaziabad?
Faridabad sits further from the Baghpat-Saharanpur corridor, so the drive through Delhi to Akshardham adds real distance before the shared part of the route even starts.
Does the cab pick up directly from NIT Faridabad or Ballabhgarh?
Yes, pickup from NIT Faridabad, Sector 15 or Ballabhgarh is standard.
Is the road different once we're past Delhi?
No -- from Akshardham onward it's the same Baghpat-Shamli-Saharanpur road that a Noida or Ghaziabad pickup uses for this destination.
Do we need to leave earlier than usual?
It helps, given the longer opening leg through Delhi -- building in extra time at the start avoids a late arrival.
Is there a mountain climb on this route like there is to Mussoorie?
No -- Dehradun sits in the valley, so this stays a plains drive throughout, just a longer one from Faridabad specifically.