Uttarakhand Toll Roads Complete Guide: FASTag, Rates and Payment 2026
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Uttarakhand Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: Electronic toll collection (FASTag RFID); UPI accepted for vehicles without a valid FASTag
Coverage: NH-58 (NH-334), NH-72 (NH-734), NH-344 (NH-73), NH-74, NH-87, NH-125 corridors
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag transponders, UPI payment, NHAI toll plazas
Operators: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), State PWD
Do I Need FASTag for Uttarakhand? 2026 Update
Yes, FASTag is mandatory for all vehicles traveling on Uttarakhand's national highways. Vehicles without a valid FASTag pay double the toll fee in cash, or 1.25 times the fee by UPI, at NHAI toll plazas. NHAI has been moving national highway plazas to digital payment (FASTag or UPI) since April 2026, so a funded FASTag is the simplest way to pay.
Key Reality: Popular Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh and Haridwar-Dehradun routes cross several toll plazas, and vehicles without a valid FASTag pay up to double at each one. A car crossing Bahadrabad and Lacchhiwala pays ₹240 with FASTag in Uttarakhand, versus ₹480 in cash without it, before any Delhi or Uttar Pradesh plaza fees.
2026 Update: NHAI revised user fees at its plazas on April 1, 2026, and the FASTag Annual Pass now costs ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27, valid for one year or 200 plaza crossings. The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opened on April 14, 2026. FASTag remains the toll system in use: the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has clarified that satellite-based tolling is not replacing FASTag nationwide, and an ANPR-FASTag barrier-less system is planned only at selected plazas.
Uttarakhand Toll Costs: Current Rates
Uttarakhand's NHAI toll plazas sit on the corridors linking Haridwar, Roorkee, Dehradun, the Kumaon plains and Khatima with Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, with fees varying by vehicle class and by single or return journey.
Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2026)
| Route/Plaza | Car/Jeep/Van | Truck/Bus | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahadrabad Toll Plaza | ₹135 single / ₹200 return | ₹450 single / ₹675 return | NH-58 (NH-334) |
| Bhagwanpur Toll Plaza | ₹55 single / ₹85 return | ₹185 single / ₹280 return | NH-344 (NH-73) |
| Deoria Toll Plaza | ₹130 single / ₹195 return | ₹445 single / ₹665 return | NH-74 |
| Banushi Toll Plaza | ₹55 single / ₹80 return | ₹180 single / ₹275 return | NH-125 |
| Nagla Toll Plaza | ₹65 single / ₹95 return | ₹220 single / ₹330 return | NH-87 (NH-9) |
Fees are FASTag rates effective April 1, 2026 and are revised each year. Return fees apply to a second crossing within 24 hours. Vehicles without a valid FASTag pay 2x in cash or 1.25x by UPI. Confirm current plaza fees on the NHAI Toll Information System (tis.nhai.gov.in).
Popular Route Costs (2026)
| Route | Distance | Car Toll (FASTag) | Recent Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Dehradun (Expressway) | About 210 km | About ₹670-675 for the full corridor | Opened April 14, 2026 |
| Delhi to Dehradun (via Haridwar) | About 250 km | ₹240 in Uttarakhand (₹135 + ₹105), plus Delhi and Uttar Pradesh plazas | Both plazas revised April 2026 |
| Delhi to Haridwar | About 215 km | ₹135 at Bahadrabad, plus Delhi and Uttar Pradesh plazas | Bahadrabad up ₹5 from FY 2025-26 |
| Delhi to Rishikesh | About 240 km | ₹135 at Bahadrabad, plus Delhi and Uttar Pradesh plazas | No separate Uttarakhand plaza listed beyond Haridwar |
| Haridwar to Dehradun | About 55 km | ₹105 at Lacchhiwala | Revised April 1, 2026 |
How to Pay Uttarakhand Tolls
You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Uttarakhand:
1. FASTag Electronic System (Recommended):
- Mandatory for all vehicles on national highways
- Pays the standard fee, half the cost of paying cash without a FASTag
- Available from any NETC member bank
- Works across all NHAI toll plazas in India
- Automatic deduction from the linked prepaid account or bank account
- Keep the tag funded and active, because a blacklisted or low-balance tag can be treated as invalid and charged the higher rate
2. Cash and UPI Payment (Penalty Charges Apply):
- Cash: double the toll rate (100% penalty) where accepted
- UPI: 1.25 times the toll rate where accepted
- NHAI has been moving plazas to digital-only payment, so cash lanes may not be available
- Longer wait times during peak hours
- Keep a UPI app ready as a backup
3. Annual and Monthly/Local Passes:
- FASTag Annual Pass: ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27, valid for one year or 200 plaza crossings, for non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans with a valid FASTag
- Buy the Annual Pass on the Rajmargyatra app or the NHAI website; it activates within about two hours
- Local residents within 20km radius: ₹350 monthly pass for non-commercial vehicles in FY 2026-27 (₹360 at Bahadrabad)
- Monthly passes for all users are listed plaza by plaza, for example ₹4,430 for a car at Bahadrabad
- Commercial vehicles registered in the plaza's district pay a reduced local rate
- Return journey fees apply to a second crossing within 24 hours at the same plaza
To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks and all vehicle types across Uttarakhand toll roads, use TollGuru Uttarakhand toll calculator
Recent Changes (2026)
Major System Transition:
- FASTag Annual Pass price revised from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026, covering about 1,150 NHAI plazas
- Vehicles without a valid FASTag pay 2x in cash or 1.25x by UPI, a rule in force since November 15, 2025
- NHAI moved national highway toll plazas toward digital-only payment (FASTag or UPI) from April 2026
- Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opened on April 14, 2026
- ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling is planned at selected plazas, with FASTag continuing as the payment method
Rate Revisions:
- Annual toll rate revision effective April 1, 2026 at NHAI plazas, linked to the Wholesale Price Index; the next revision is due after March 31, 2027
- Bahadrabad (car): ₹130 to ₹135 for a single journey and ₹195 to ₹200 for a return trip
- Lacchhiwala fees were revised on April 1, 2026, following a reduction in October 2025
- Local monthly pass for residents within 20km radius set at ₹350 for FY 2026-27 (₹360 at Bahadrabad)
Infrastructure Updates:
- Char Dham all-weather road works continue on hill sections beyond Rishikesh
- Kumbh 2027 preparations in Haridwar include Haridwar-Rishikesh Ganga Corridor projects worth about ₹235 crore, launched in July 2026
- Enhanced FASTag lanes deployed at major toll plazas
Regional/City Toll Information
Major Highway Corridors:
- Delhi - Primary access point with multiple NHAI toll plazas
- NH-58 (NH-334): Delhi-Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee-Haridwar-Rishikesh corridor, with Bahadrabad plaza near Roorkee; Chhapar plaza on this corridor lies in Uttar Pradesh
- NH-72 (NH-734): Haridwar-Dehradun corridor, with Lacchhiwala plaza near Doiwala; roads from Dehradun continue to Paonta Sahib and Himachal Pradesh
- NH-344 (NH-73): Roorkee-Chutmalpur corridor, with Bhagwanpur plaza
- NH-74: Haridwar-Najibabad-Kashipur-Sitarganj-Bareilly corridor, with Deoria plaza in Udham Singh Nagar; Puraini plaza on this corridor lies in Uttar Pradesh
- NH-87 (NH-9): Rampur-Haldwani-Kathgodam corridor, with Nagla plaza
- NH-125: Sitarganj-Khatima-Tanakpur corridor, with Banushi plaza on inter-state connectivity
Key Destinations:
- Dehradun: State capital with access via NH-72, local roads and the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- Haridwar: Holy city on NH-58 (NH-334), approached through the Bahadrabad plaza
- Rishikesh: Yoga capital connected via NH-58 extension, with no separate Uttarakhand plaza listed beyond Haridwar
- Mussoorie: Hill station reached from Dehradun by state road, with no NHAI toll plaza on the route
- Nainital and Haldwani: Kumaon gateway via NH-87, with Nagla plaza on the Rampur-Kathgodam stretch
- Jim Corbett National Park: Reached via Kashipur and Ramnagar in the Kumaon plains
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations:
- Delhi to Haridwar or Rishikesh: ₹135 at Bahadrabad in Uttarakhand, plus Delhi and Uttar Pradesh plazas
- Haridwar to Dehradun: ₹105 at Lacchhiwala (₹160 return within 24 hours)
- Kashipur to Khatima: ₹130 at Deoria and ₹55 at Banushi for a car
- Char Dham pilgrimage: No NHAI plaza is listed on the hill roads beyond Rishikesh, so tolls are paid on the plains approach roads
- Weekend traffic: Expect delays at major toll plazas on holidays and pilgrimage weekends
- Non-FASTag charge: Always carry a funded FASTag to avoid the 100% extra charge
Alternative Routes:
- Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: About 2.5 hours, with a full-corridor car toll of about ₹670-675 one way
- Delhi-Dehradun via Haridwar: ₹240 in Uttarakhand plus Delhi and Uttar Pradesh plazas, with a longer drive
- State highways: Minimal tolls but significantly slower
- Avoid peak hours: Early morning departures reduce congestion
State Requirements:
- Char Dham Yatra 2026: Green Card is mandatory for commercial passenger vehicles; register on the Transport Department's Green Card/Trip Card portal (greencard.uk.gov.in)
- Vehicles registered in other states can pay road tax for Uttarakhand online through the Parivahan checkpost service listed on the Transport Department website
- User charges on state roads follow the Uttarakhand User Charges Rules published by the Transport Department
Seasonal Considerations:
- Char Dham Yatra season (May-November): Heavy traffic, longer wait times
- Monsoon (July-September): Landslides can close hill roads beyond Rishikesh, while plains plazas continue to operate
- Winter (December-February): Fog on the Delhi-Haridwar plains can slow travel, and snowfall can close high-altitude roads
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I avoid Uttarakhand tolls completely?
Partially - you can use state highways and local roads, but this adds significant time to most journeys. For Delhi-Dehradun-Haridwar routes, toll roads are the most practical option for time-conscious travelers.
What happens if I don't have FASTag?
You'll pay the higher non-FASTag rate at NHAI plazas: double the toll in cash, or 1.25 times the toll by UPI. A ₹135 FASTag toll at Bahadrabad becomes ₹270 in cash or about ₹169 by UPI. NHAI has been moving plazas to digital payment, so carry a funded FASTag.
Do motorcycles pay tolls in Uttarakhand?
No, two-wheelers are exempt from toll fees at NHAI plazas on national highways. Rates in this guide apply to cars, jeeps, vans, buses, trucks and heavier vehicles.
Is FASTag being replaced by GPS-based tolling?
No. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified that no nationwide satellite-based tolling decision had been taken, and FASTag remains the payment method at NHAI plazas. An ANPR-FASTag barrier-less system is planned at selected plazas, where cameras and FASTag readers charge vehicles without stopping.
Are there local discounts available?
Yes, residents within 20km of toll plazas can get a monthly pass for non-commercial vehicles at ₹350 for FY 2026-27 (₹360 at Bahadrabad). Frequent travelers on national highways may also consider the FASTag Annual Pass at ₹3,075.
How does the FASTag Annual Pass work?
The Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27 and covers one year or 200 plaza crossings, whichever comes first, for non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans with a valid FASTag. You can buy it on the Rajmargyatra app or the NHAI website, and the FASTag returns to standard pay-per-use billing once the limit is reached.
Is the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway tolled?
Yes. The expressway opened on April 14, 2026 and charges FASTag tolls of about ₹670-675 for a car travelling the full corridor one way.
Uttarakhand vs. Neighboring States
| State | System Type | Typical Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | FASTag + non-FASTag penalty (2x cash, 1.25x UPI) | ₹55-135 per plaza | Major NH corridors |
| Uttar Pradesh | FASTag mandatory | ₹85-90 per plaza (Saharanpur plazas) | Extensive network |
| Himachal Pradesh | FASTag mandatory | ₹115 at Sanwara (Parwanoo-Solan) | Select highways |
Useful Links & Resources
Internal Navigation:
- Delhi Tolls - Capital region toll information and connections
- India Toll Guide - National toll system overview and FASTag information
- FASTag India - Electronic toll tag setup and benefits
Official Resources:
- NHAI Customer Care: 1033 - 24x7 assistance for toll-related queries
- Rajmargyatra App: NHAI app for the FASTag Annual Pass and highway information
- NHAI Toll Information System: - Plaza-wise rates and contacts
- Uttarakhand Transport Department: Green Card/Trip Card portal, fee structure and user charges rules
- Uttarakhand PWD: State roads and bridges
- FASTag issuer bank app: Recharge and account management
Emergency Contacts:
- Highway Emergency: 1033 - NHAI emergency assistance
- Emergency Response: 112 - Unified emergency number
- Police Emergency: 100 - State police assistance
- Medical Emergency: 108 - Ambulance services
- Tourist Helpline: 1363 - National tourist assistance
