Delhi Dehradun Expressway: If you’re living in Delhi NCR and craving for a delightful mountain escape on weekends, a trip to Lansdowne could be nothing less than heaven on earth. With the Delhi Dehradun Expressway cutting down the distance from 6-8 hours to just 3-4 hours, the drive could be just as rewarding as the destination itself.
Delhi Dehradun Expressway-What Makes It Special?
Anyone who has driven before out from Delhi NCR to Uttarakhand knows the usual drill of early morning alarms, hectic drives characterized by traffic congestion and inevitable bottlenecks near Ghaziabad or Meerut. The Delhi–Dehradun Expressway changes that narrative 360 degrees as it offers a faster, smoother and far more predictable route for travel and tourism enthusiasts.
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Toll Costs: What to Expect?
The estimated toll rates for private cars and SUVs is Rs. 675 for one-way and Rs. 1010 for return trip. For Light Commercial Vehicles (mini vans), the charges are about Rs. 1100 for a single ride while Buses and 2-Axle Trucks would pay about Rs. 2300 for a one-way trip.
The best thing about the Doon Expressway is that you aren’t required to pay at every toll booth. Once you enter the expressway, the system would log you and you would pay only for the distance actually travelled once you exit.
The Drive: More Than Just a Route
What makes the journey to Lansdowne from Delhi NCR special is not just the reduced hours but how the landscape unfolds. You start off with the familiar edges of Delhi – the flyovers, metro lines and the steady hum of urban life. Soon, the scenery starts to soften and the horizons start stretching wider.
As you move ahead, the terrain starts shifting subtly. Small roadside settlements, sugarcane fields and patches of forest start to appear before your eyes. Once you take the turn toward Kotdwar, the gateway to Lansdowne, the real charm begins! The air cools, the roads narrow and the pine scent creeps in via the car windows. This is where the expressway hands you over to the hills, and the journey becomes intimate.
