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Manali Manali : Manali is a tinsel town in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an elevation of 2050 m it is revered as paradise for backpackers and honeymooners. It is around 536 km from Delhi. Manali takes its name from the word ‘Manu Alaya’ which literally means Abode of Manu. Legends say that sage Manu stepped out of his ark at this place to recreate human life after the great floods had deluded the world. An ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu still stands tall in old Manali. Located on the banks of Beas River Manali is the gateway to Solang Valley, which is one of the most popular destinations for tourists and skiers. Manali serves as the base camp for mountaineers headed towards the Pir Panjal range. It is also the jump-off point for paragliding and rafting enthusiasts. Trekkers  treat it as the starting point for their treks in the Parvati Valley. Solan Valley / Solang Nullah (2560m) : Solang Valley is one of the most visited destinations near Manali....

Fun On Wheels -- Bike Trip -- Delhi/Gurgaon-Badrinath-Valley of Flowers-Hemkund Sahib Hello World!!! We all seem to be getting engulfed into our monotonous daily work routines. We seldom get a chance to fulfill our long cherished desires. This is a travelogue that collates, cherishes and shares the series of events that unfolded when we embarked upon our maiden 1200+ km voyage on wheels. It was start of August 2019; the rains had already blossomed onto its fury of downpour. We realized that mid of the month we have two holidays mid-week. What it meant was if we somehow snuggle in 3 days leave, clubbing it with weekends we get 9 days off. This was the best opportunity to plan a vacation. It was our long cherished desire to go on a long trip on our Bikes (Motor Cycles). It was the best opportunity to fulfill this   wish. My travel readings suggested that Mid August (the rainy season) was the best time to go for a trip to Valley of Flowers as in monsoons the flowers bl...

Upper Ganga Canal Road Day 1 : Delhi/Gurgaon to Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag (Stay at Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag) Yet to come  Day 1 : Delhi/Gurgaon to Rishikesh/Devprayag(Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 2 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag    to Joshimath   (Stay at Joshimath) Day 3 : Joshimath toBadrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat) Day 4 : Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 5 : Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 6 : Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat) Day 7 : Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag    (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 8 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon Day 9 : Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon Road Route – Delhi/Gurgaon -- Rishikesh -- Dev Prayag Delhi/Gurgaon -- Kotdwar -- Dev Prayag Train Route –  Delhi -- Rishikesh  then by road further.  Delhi -- Kotdwar then by road further.  Delhi -- Haridwar/Dehradun  then by road to Rishikesh and f...

Joshimath Day 2 : Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag to Joshimath (Stay at Joshimath) Until now Day 1 : Delhi/Gurgaon to Rishikesh/Devprayag(Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Yet to come Day 3 : Joshimath toBadrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat) Day 4 : Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 5 : Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 6 : Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat) Day 7 : Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag   (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 8 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon Day 9 : Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon Road Route – Rishikesh -- Dev Prayag – Srinagar -- Rudra Prayag -- Joshimath Distances –  Rishikesh to Dev Prayag : 74 km Dev Prayag   to Srinagar: 38 km Srinagar to Rudra Prayag:33 km Rudra Prayag to Joshimath: 114 km Road Route –  Start early in the morning from Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag. The road from Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag to Srinagar is in good   condition. It is a hi...

Vishnu Prayag Day 3 : Joshimath to Badrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat) Until now Day 1 : Delhi/Gurgaon to Rishikesh/Devprayag(Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 2 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag   to Joshimath (Stay at Joshimath) Yet to come  Day 4 : Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 5 : Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 6 : Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat) Day 7 : Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag    (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 8 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon Day 9 : Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon Road Route – Joshimath --  Govindghat -- Badrinath Distances - Joshimath to Badrinath : 46   km Joshimath to Govindghat : 21 km Govindghat to Badrinath : 25 km Badrinath to Mana : 4 km     Road Route –    You can have breakfast at Joshimath and start your journey towards Badrinath. Road condition is good between Joshimath and Govindghat As...

Way to Govindghat Day 4 : Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia) Until now Day 1 : Delhi/Gurgaon to Rishikesh/Devprayag(Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 2 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag    to Joshimath   (Stay at Joshimath) Day 3 : Joshimath toBadrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat) Yet to come  Day 5 : Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia) Day 6 : Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat) Day 7 : Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag    (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag ) Day 8 : Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon Day 9 : Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon Road Route –  Govindghat-- Pulna Distances - Govindghat to Ghangaharia: 14 km Trek, Can be covered On Foot or On Ponies (Rate of ponies’ approx 1000 INR) or by Helicopter (Rate 3000-3500 INR). Govindghat to Pulna: 4 km motorable road, you can take taxis etc from Govindghat, or park own vehicles at Pulna. Pulna to Ghangaharia: 10 km Trek, On Foot or On Ponies ...