The total cost of a Delhi to Vrindavan Tempo Traveller depends on five things: seater size, billable kilometres, tolls, state tax or permit charges, and parking. For a one-day round trip of about 320 to 350 km, most group travellers should budget roughly ₹10,000 to ₹14,000 all-inclusive, depending on vehicle size, season and inclusions. The exact figure should come from a written quotation, not a headline “per km” rate alone.
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1. How far is Delhi from Vrindavan?
Vrindavan is roughly 150 to 160 km from Delhi by road, depending on your pickup point and the route.
- Via Yamuna Expressway: The usual choice for tempo travellers. It is a controlled-access road with fewer stops and typically takes about 3 to 3.5 hours.
- Via NH-19 (Delhi–Agra highway through Faridabad, Palwal and Kosi Kalan): Cheaper in some cases, but more traffic and slower speeds, especially near Faridabad and Palwal.
A same-day round trip is therefore about 310 to 330 km, plus local driving in Vrindavan and Mathura.
2. What the Tempo Traveller fare
Many travellers compare only the per-km rate and are surprised when the final bill is higher. A transparent quotation breaks the fare into these components:
| Fare component | What to check |
| Base vehicle hire | Rate per km × billable km, or a fixed package price |
| Minimum kilometres | The minimum distance charged per day, if any |
| Driver allowance | A fixed amount per day or trip, and the conditions |
| Yamuna Expressway toll | Charged for the vehicle’s category on your actual route |
| Other tolls | Only those on the route you choose |
| UP state/permit tax | Depends on the vehicle’s registration, permit and trip type |
| Delhi/NCR entry or state tax | Applies only where legally applicable to that vehicle and route |
| Parking | Actual charges, or a defined allowance in a package |
| GST | Shown separately, or stated as included |
| Night halt/waiting | Applies to itineraries with overnight stays or long waiting |
| Additional sightseeing | Extra km, hours or package charges |
| Final payable total | The sum of all applicable items, with any estimate flagged |
Important: Commercial-vehicle taxes are set by the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department and depend on the vehicle’s category and permit. Be wary of any quote that applies one flat tax figure to every vehicle.
3. The fare calculator formula
Use this to check any quotation:
Base fare = Billable km × Rate per km
Trip total = Base fare + Driver allowance + Tolls + Applicable taxes + Parking + Other disclosed charges
If the operator charges a minimum kilometre package (for example, 300 km per day), your billable distance is whichever is higher, the minimum or your actual running distance.
4. Worked example: one-day round trip
This example assumes:
- Delhi → Vrindavan → Delhi on the Yamuna Expressway
- About 350 billable km (roughly 320 km of highway plus local movement)
- Driver allowance of ₹500
- Combined tolls of about ₹1,700 (indicative)
- Parking of about ₹300
- Example per-km rates, for illustration only
| Vehicle | Example rate/km | Base fare (350 km) | Driver + toll + parking | Subtotal before GST and state tax |
| 12 seater | ₹22 | ₹7,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹10,200 |
| 16 seater | ₹26 | ₹9,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹11,600 |
| 17 seater | ₹27 | ₹9,450 | ₹2,500 | ₹11,950 |
| 20 seater (luxury) | ₹32 | ₹11,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹13,700 |
Then add the applicable GST and UP state/permit tax if they are not already included. Ask for the final payable amount in writing.
5. 12 vs 16 vs 17 vs 20 seater: which one fits?
| Vehicle | Best for | Comfort notes |
| 12 seater | Small families, up to 8 to 10 adults with luggage | More legroom and luggage space |
| 16 seater | Mid-sized groups of 12 to 15 | Good balance of price and space |
| 17 seater | Groups of 14 to 17, bhajan mandalis, society trips | Standard choice for larger pilgrim groups |
| 20 seater | 18 to 20 passengers, premium or corporate groups | Usually a luxury or custom-fitted layout |
Tip: Do not book a vehicle at 100% seat capacity if you are carrying bags, prasad boxes, elderly passengers or children. Leave one to three seats free for comfort. On a 3 to 4 hour journey each way, this matters more than the small saving.
6. Toll, UP state tax and parking explained
Toll tax
The Yamuna Expressway charges tolls by vehicle category, and the amount depends on your entry and exit points. Rates can be revised, so confirm the current figure for your vehicle class. If you take NH-19 instead, tolls are charged at different plazas along that route. Ask whether tolls are included in the quote or paid at actuals.
UP state tax / permit charges
Tempo travellers entering Uttar Pradesh are subject to state transport rules, which depend on the vehicle’s registration and permit type. A vehicle with an All India Tourist Permit may be treated differently from one with a state-level permit. Always ask: “Is UP tax included in this price?”
Parking
Vrindavan and Mathura get very crowded during Janmashtami, Holi, Kartik, Purnima and weekends. Parking near Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON and Prem Mandir is often a walk from the main gate. Confirm whether parking is included or billed at actuals.
7. One-way drop vs round trip
A one-way drop is not always cheaper per km. Operators often account for the driver’s empty return, so some price a one-way trip close to a round-trip fare. A round trip is usually better value if you are returning the same day.
Choose one-way only if you are travelling onward to another city, such as Agra or Jaipur, or staying in Vrindavan for several days. Ask whether the quote includes the toll for the vehicle’s return.
8. Delhi–Mathura–Vrindavan same-day tour cost
A same-day Mathura and Vrindavan trip adds local driving. A typical route covers:
- Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura
- Banke Bihari Temple
- ISKCON Vrindavan
- Prem Mandir
- Nidhivan (optional)
Local movement usually adds 30 to 60 km and extra waiting time. Check whether the quote includes sightseeing kilometres and waiting hours, and what the overtime charge is if the trip runs past the agreed time.
9. Cost per person for a family or pilgrimage group
Divide the final total by the number of passengers.
Using the example subtotals above (before GST and state tax), at full capacity:
| Vehicle | Passengers | Approx. per person |
| 12 seater | 12 | ₹850 |
| 16 seater | 16 | ₹725 |
| 17 seater | 17 | ₹700 |
| 20 seater | 20 | ₹685 |
Larger vehicles cost less per head only when seats are actually filled. A half-empty 20 seater costs more per person than a full 12 seater.
10. Extra charges to confirm before booking
Ask for these in writing:
- Minimum km per day
- Driver allowance amount
- Toll: included or at actuals
- UP state/permit tax: included or extra
- Parking: included or at actuals
- GST: included or extra
- Waiting charges and overtime rate
- Night halt charges, if any
- Extra km rate beyond the package
- Cancellation and advance-payment policy
- AC usage conditions during the trip
11. How to book with Chiku Cab
- Share your pickup point, date, passenger count and itinerary.
- Receive a quotation with the itemised components above.
- Confirm the vehicle and pay the advance.
- Receive driver and vehicle details before the trip.
Planning a group pilgrimage? Request a quotation for your exact passenger count, whether 12, 16, 17 or 20, to avoid paying for unused seats.
Toll, UP State Tax and Parking: Actual Figures for Delhi to Vrindavan
1. Toll charges
Route A: Yamuna Expressway (most common for Tempo Travellers)
The expressway has three main toll plazas, at about Km 38 (Jewar), Km 95 (Mathura) and Km 150 (Agra). All three accept FASTag electronic payment. Vrindavan traffic exits at the Mathura end, so you never pay the Agra-end toll.
The published LCV/mini-bus rates vary by source and year:
| Source | LCV / Mini-bus rate |
| 2025 rate table | ₹185 to the Jewar exit, ₹420 to the Mathura exit, ₹635 to the Agra exit |
| Older per-plaza table | ₹185 at Jewar, ₹240 at Mathura, ₹220 at Agra |
| August 2026 reference | about ₹687 for the full Greater Noida–Agra run Yamuna Expressway Toll Rates List 2026 PDF +2 |
Planning figure: ₹420 to ₹500 one way to the Mathura/Vrindavan exit, or about ₹850 to ₹1,000 for the round trip. Confirm the live rate with the Yamuna Expressway Authority before you publish.
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Route B: NH-19 (Delhi–Faridabad–Palwal–Kosi–Mathura)
NH-19 has several plazas rather than one. At Gadpuri, LCVs and mini buses were reported to pay ₹190 one way and ₹280 for a return. That report is not dated to 2026. Other plazas are in the ₹120 to ₹145 range per an operator blog, which is less reliable. Budget roughly ₹400 to ₹550 each way, and verify at the plaza or on the NHAI site. tribuneindia
Note for your readers: Delhi to Greater Noida is covered by toll-free roads before the expressway starts, so the expressway toll is the main cost on that route.
2. UP state tax
This is the figure most operators get wrong, because I could not find an official, vehicle-category-wise schedule published online. Operators quote three different methods:
| Method | 9–12 seater | 13–16 seater | 17–20 seater |
| Flat per day (common quote) | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| Per seat per day | ₹30 per seat, so ₹360 for a 12 seater and ₹600 for a 20 seater | ₹30 × seats | ₹30 × seats |
| All-India tourist permit holders | Often a separate flat rate or a pre-paid permit | tempotravellerindelhi |
Planning figure: ₹360 to ₹500 for 12 to 16 seaters and ₹510 to ₹800 for 17 to 20 seaters, per day.
Three rules apply:
- State tax is not charged for the vehicle’s home state, and only applies to commercial (yellow-plate) vehicles. A UP-registered Tempo Traveller usually pays no UP entry tax, while a Delhi- or Haryana-registered one does. rajputanacabs
- An All-India Tourist Permit changes how tax is assessed. Ask which permit the vehicle holds.
- Cross-check against the UP Transport Department notification before you publish.
3. Parking
No official tariff exists for Tempo Traveller parking in Vrindavan or Mathura. Here is what I could verify:
- Temple entry is free, and parking is paid or informal depending on the site.
- At one listed Mathura location, parking is ₹50 for cars and ₹20 for two-wheelers. Larger vehicles typically pay more, but I found no published figure. stqry
- Some temples have no dedicated parking. For example, Radha Vallabh has none, so visitors use public parking areas or nearby streets. stqry
- Vehicles are often parked at Prem Mandir, with visitors continuing on foot or by alternate transport where vehicles aren’t allowed. thrillophilia
Planning figure: ₹100 to ₹300 per stop and ₹300 to ₹800 for a full day covering Vrindavan and Mathura. This is an estimate, not a published tariff. Say so in the blog and tell readers to ask whether parking is billed at actuals.
Corrected worked example (one-day round trip, 350 km)
Per-km rates are still illustrative and should be replaced with your live tariff. The add-ons use the planning figures above: driver ₹500, tolls ₹900 round trip, parking ₹500, UP tax at the flat per-day rate.
| Vehicle | Base fare (350 km) | Driver + toll + parking | UP tax | Total before GST |
| 12 seater (₹22/km) | ₹7,700 | ₹1,900 | ₹500 | ₹10,100 |
| 16 seater (₹26/km) | ₹9,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹500 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 seater (₹27/km) | ₹9,450 | ₹1,900 | ₹800 | ₹12,150 |
| 20 seater (₹32/km) | ₹11,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹800 | ₹13,900 |
At full capacity, that is about ₹842, ₹719, ₹715 and ₹695 per person respectively. Also replace the per-person table in the earlier draft with these numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much extra are UP state tax and parking charges for a Tempo Traveller?
UP tax is commonly quoted at ₹500 per day for 12 to 16 seaters and ₹800 per day for 17 to 20 seaters, or ₹30 per seat per day, and it does not apply to UP-registered vehicles. Parking typically adds ₹300 to ₹800 for a full Vrindavan–Mathura day. Always ask for these as separate lines on the quotation.
What is the fare of a 12 seater Tempo Traveller from Delhi to Vrindavan?
It depends on the rate per km, billable kilometres and inclusions. In the worked example above, a one-day round trip comes to roughly ₹10,200 before GST and state tax. Ask for your exact quotation.
How much does a 16 seater Tempo Traveller cost from Delhi to Vrindavan?
In the same example, about ₹11,600 before GST and state tax. The final amount changes with the actual rate, season and inclusions.
What is the total price of a 17 seater Tempo Traveller for a one-day Vrindavan trip?
Around ₹11,950 in the example (subtotal before GST and state tax). The 17 seater is generally priced just above the 16 seater.
What is the Delhi to Vrindavan fare for a 20 seater Tempo Traveller?
About ₹13,700 in the example (subtotal before GST and state tax). Luxury 20 seaters often carry a higher per-km rate.
Does the Tempo Traveller fare include toll tax on the Yamuna Expressway?
Not always. Some operators include tolls in the package and others bill them at actuals. Ask before booking and get the answer in writing.
How much extra are UP state tax and parking charges for a Tempo Traveller?
There is no single figure. UP tax depends on the vehicle’s category and permit, and parking depends on location and crowd levels. Ask whether each is included or charged at actuals.
Is driver allowance included in the Delhi to Vrindavan Tempo Traveller price?
Sometimes. It is often a separate daily charge. Confirm the amount and whether it applies per day or per trip.
Is the fare calculated on actual kilometres or a minimum kilometre package?
Either can apply. Many operators set a daily minimum (such as 300 km). You pay the higher of the minimum or the actual running distance.
Is a one-way Tempo Traveller booking cheaper than a round trip?
Not necessarily. One-way fares often include the driver’s return cost. For a same-day return, a round trip is usually better value.
What is the total cost of a Delhi to Mathura and Vrindavan sightseeing trip?
It is the round-trip fare plus any extra local kilometres and waiting time. Local sightseeing typically adds 30 to 60 km to the billable distance.
Which Tempo Traveller is best for 12, 16, 17 or 20 passengers?
Pick the vehicle one size above your headcount when possible. Use the 12 seater for small families, the 16 or 17 seater for medium groups, and the 20 seater for large or premium groups.
How can I calculate the total Tempo Traveller fare before booking?
Use the formula: (billable km × rate per km) + driver allowance + tolls + applicable taxes + parking + other disclosed charges.
Are GST and state permit charges included in the Tempo Traveller quotation?
This varies by operator. Ask for GST and permit charges to be shown separately or confirmed as included.
How much does each passenger pay for a group trip from Delhi to Vrindavan?
Divide the final total by the number of passengers. At full capacity, the example works out to roughly ₹685 to ₹850 per person before GST and state tax.
What extra charges should I confirm before booking a Tempo Traveller for Delhi to Vrindavan?
Confirm minimum km, driver allowance, tolls, UP tax, parking, GST, waiting and overtime, night halt, extra-km rate, and the cancellation policy.
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