Bike & scooty rental in Haridwar
Two wheels slip through where cars crawl: Haridwar jams solid around the evening aarti and the big snan days, and the ghats, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi sit far enough apart to make walking tiring. Tell us the days you need a scooty or a bike and we arrange it with trusted local partners; the price depends on the bike, the season and how many days you keep it, and we confirm it before anything is booked.
Scooty
Automatic, light and easy to park. Ideal for Tapovan cafe hopping, ghat runs and short climbs. The pick for first-time riders and anyone carrying a yoga mat.
150cc bikes
Geared commuter bikes with a bit more pull for two people on hill roads. A solid middle ground for Neelkanth, Kunjapuri or a run down to Haridwar.
Royal Enfield & Himalayan class
Classic 350s and Himalayan-style adventure bikes for longer rides and confident riders. Heavier in town traffic, glorious once the road starts climbing.
Before you ride
- Licence and ID: carry a valid two-wheeler driving licence and an original photo ID. Visitors from outside India should bring an International Driving Permit along with their home licence.
- Helmets: compulsory for rider and pillion. Ask for two when you book, and actually wear them on the hill roads.
- Fuel: bikes usually come with just enough to reach a pump, and fuel is on you. Fill up in town before heading for the hills.
- Security deposit: most partners take a refundable deposit, and it varies by bike and partner. We'll tell you the amount with the quote.
- Check the bike: brakes, horn, lights and tyres before you leave, and a quick photo of any scratches saves arguments later.
- Traffic: the roads around Har Ki Pauri and the railway station get packed on aarti evenings, weekends and snan days. Ride slow, honk at blind corners, and park where the locals park instead of at the ghat itself.
- After dark: plan to be back before nightfall on hill roads, and keep an eye on landslide warnings in the monsoon.
Ride ideas from Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri & the ghats
The heart of town. Go early in the morning, or after the aarti crowd thins, and walk the last stretch.
Mansa Devi
The hill temple above the town. Ride to the base, then take the ropeway or climb.
Chandi Devi
The hill temple across the Ganga on Neel Parvat, with the town spread out below.
Rishikesh
About 25 km up the Ganga road. An easy morning run to Laxman Jhula and Tapovan.
More ideas on our things to do in Rishikesh and places to visit guides.